This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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Guided Art Tour with Melissa Robertson
In-person
Library Painting Sculpture & installation Tour Visual artsDate and time
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Location
Orillia Public Library
36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON, L3V 3A6
Orillia, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Melissa Robertson will guide you on a tour of notable artworks from the Library’s permanent art collection on Saturday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Discover the work of local artists who have created in and about the Sunshine City for centuries, and experience the featured work of great masters including Arthur Shilling, Elizabeth Wyn Wood, and Franklin Carmichael. Everyone welcome! No registration required. Meet in the Library Lobby.
Melissa Robertson is a practicing artist and educator of over 20 years. An unyielding passion for art and literature has led to rewarding careers in cultural centres, art galleries and libraries - where advocacy for the arts is front and center. Melissa has a Master of Fine Arts, a Bachelor of Education and she works as the Director of Corporate and Operational Services at Orillia Public Library.
Organizer
Orillia Public Library
The Orillia Public Library is a fully accessible community and cultural hub in the downtown which provides free access to books, magazines, DVDs, downloadable resources, Internet access and a Library of Things. Community members are welcome to participate in a wide variety of programs and events for all ages. We also house a large collection of print material and photos documenting Orillia’s storied past.