FALL 2017. DEC. 1-2. 2017 Rotary Holiday House Tour, 10am-4pm both days. DEC. 24-31. Closed for Christmas Holidays. JAN.
FALL 2017
NEWSLETTER Current Exhibitions
Volume 1, Issue 1
Dreams and Schemes:
A Message From the Director/Curator
Building the Welland Canals
Dancing in Circles: Rituals to Classical Ballet
John Graves & Elizabeth Simcoe: 18th Century Power Couple
The Group of Seven Project: A Portfolio of Prints
Bronze sculptures by Marc-Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Coté Sculptures
Greetings to members of the RiverBrink community. Our new quarterly newsletter is intended to keep art lovers up to date on events and exhibitions here at RiverBrink. Although the fall season is a bit quieter in NOTL, we are busy welcoming visitors to a new exhibition, Dreams and Schemes: Building the Welland Canals, which opened September 28. A fall opening is new for us at RiverBrink and a reflection of the shift to year-round operations in recent years. The opening W. Louis Sonntag, JOINING THE GREAT LAKES WITH THE OCEAN, HARPER’S WEEKLY, September 21, 1895, Collection reception was well attended and so far response to the of Robert W. Sears. exhibition has been very positive. In case the image above is cause for concern, I can reassure you that no, the canal does not pass by our doorstep! The pneumatic lift illustrated in this print from Harper’s Weekly was one of the more ambitious late 19th-century proposals for a canal. This quite amazing scheme was predicated on new technology and the need for an ambitious expansion of the canal system to compete with railroads. The artist, W. Louis Sonntag Jr., was an American illustrator, the son of Hudson River School landscape painter William L. Sonntag Senior. The artist is one of many featured in the exhibition, which includes more than seventy art works on loan from local collections as well as the National Gallery of Canada, Library and Archives Canada, and the Canadian Museum of History. The ability to provide stable environmental conditions and adequate security for work on loan from the national collections in Ottawa is an exciting new development for RiverBrink. As a result of the many generous loans, the exhibition provides a unique opportunity to view these art works locally. We hope to see you here soon. - Debra Antoncic
Upcoming Events DEC 1-2 2017 Rotary Holiday House Tour, 10am-4pm both days DEC Last day for Learnmore Adult Education Series, 6 week course 6 DEC Closed for Christmas Holidays 24-31 JAN Open for the 2018 season! 3
New and Returning Members, Fall 2017
The Queenston Circle RiverBrink Art Museum invites lovers of both art and history to support our mission as members of the Queenston Circle. Through this special membership group, patrons contribute to a shared vision of the place of visual arts and heritage in the life of the community of Niagara and to building and sustaining this important local resource. Your annual contribution to the Queenston Circle supports quality programming, audience development, and ongoing care and growth of the art collection at RiverBrink. A Donation of $500 per Individual Provides the Following Benefits:
Invitations to previews of exhibitions and special events
Email updates on special events and activities
Exclusive off-site day trips (2 per year) Personal Director/Curator-led tour of exhibitions & vault (6 guests max) Year round free admission to the museum Reciprocal admission to participating Museums of Niagara Association (MONA) and Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG). 15% Discount on gift shop purchases and special event lectures Recognition on the Art Museum website and publications Commemorative gift
Helen MacDonald *Geoffrey and Lorraine Joyner Yvonne Pagani Carole Berlove John Gardner Diane Debenham *Allan Magnacca Patricia Malkiewich Ann Watson Doug and Christine Phibbs Barbara Berry Ginette Hunter Barbara Vance
Donations to the Queenston Circle are tax deductible. Please contact us at 905-262-4510 or email
[email protected] for additional information on how to join the Queenston Circle.
Sheryl Johnston Caroline Rigby
Gift Shop
Verna Mclean
With Christmas quickly approaching, remember to stop by the RiverBrink Art Museum Gift Shop. Our boutique showcases artworks and unique handmade gifts from regional artists and artisans. You will find a variety of seasonal and non-seasonal greeting cards, non-fiction books, original paintings, jewelry and giftware . Proceeds from the Gift Shop support acquisitions, exhibitions, and educational programs at RiverBrink. We currently accept payment by cash, cheque, Visa and MasterCard.
Colin Brzezicki Greta Hildebrand Stephen Remus Joyce and Peter Dell * Queenston Circle Members
Images Top: Detail of a wire wrapped onyx necklace by Helene Levesque, jewelry artist. Our gift shop offers a variety of her creations including necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Middle: Poppies by Cathy Andersen. Her unique watercolour paintings are for sale in our gift shop. Bottom: Greta Hildebrand, paper artist. Products for sale include bookmarks, coasters, paper bowls and greeting cards. Some materials are made with materials found on the grounds at RiverBrink!
Spaces For Rent RiverBrink is pleased to offer two spaces for rent. Our newly renovated Coach House Garage is the ideal studio space available for workshops and special events. In addition, the upper level contains office space and a kitchen and would be suitable for small business meetings and/or gatherings. For more information, please contact our Administrator at 905-262-4510 or
[email protected]
RiverBrink Art Museum 116 Queenston Street, PO Box 266 Queenston, ON L0S 1L0 Phone: 905-262-4510 Fax: 905-262-4477 www.riverbrink.org Winter Hours Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
