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Red Deer Museum and Art Galley announcements: Nov. 12

Nov 13, 2019 | 9:22 AM

MiniMAG Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:00 am
November 13, 2019 Finger Print Poppy Fields

We will be thinking about Remembrance Day today and what that might mean to us. For our project, we are making fields of fingerprint poppies.

November 20, 2019 Owly Eyes Painting

Whooo Whoooo likes owls? We are painting beautiful owl faces on canvas today.

This is a drop in program. Cost is $3 per child for non-members, $2 per child for members – parents and caregivers are always free! Your little one(s) can enjoy some toy time, create mini masterpieces and play while you enjoy a cup of coffee. Perfect for ages 5 and under.

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For more information, please call us at 403-309-8405, visit our website, www.reddeermuseum.com or email us museum@reddeer.ca

MAGsparks Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Arts program connecting people with developmental disabilities to the Red Deer arts community. $3/participant per class. MAGsparks annual memberships available for purchase.

November 13, 2019 Georgia O’Keefe Poppies

Today’s Class: We will be approaching poppies through the lens of abstraction, a la Georgia O’Keefe

November 18, 2018 Something Big, Something Small

Today’s Class: Work on architectural maquettes of imaginary buildings at this week’s class!

The MAGsparks artists will show everyone how to create this week’s themed art project, so make sure to arrive by 1pm, and then there is free time to creatively work on your own artwork! An artist is always on hand for assistance with you art project.

For more details, contact us at 403-309-8405; email museum@reddeer.ca or go to the MAG website: www.reddeermuseum.com.

MAGnificent Saturdays 1:00 to 4:00 pm

November 16, 2019 Fall Birch Trees

Who doesn’t like watching the trees turn golden against the beautiful blue fall skies? For us this is a fabulous landscape composition of colors and contrast. It’s time for fall landscapes using oil pastels and a dark ground (background, that is).

Drop-in art making for the entire family in the Discovery Studio at the MAG. We supply the artist, the inspiration and the materials, you supply your imagination. Admission included with your Family MAG Membership or drop in admission rates apply. Drop in rate of $10 per family for non-members.

For more details, contact us at (403) 309-8405 or email museum@reddeer.ca

Spot Talk: A Painter’s Gift

November 13, 2019 5:00 – 8:00pm

Join us ‘ON THE SPOT’ for quick talks about ONE artwork or ONE artifact. Spot talks take place in the museum or galleries for 5 min. at 5:00 pm, 6 min. at 6:00 pm and 7 min. at 7:00 pm. Meet on the spot and learn about a Dave More painting.

Rare and Remarkable! Artisan Market

November 15-16, 2019 5:00 – 9:00pm & 10:00 am – 4:00pm

Valid MAG members & invited guests are invited to preview the Market on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 5:00-9:00 pm in a gala evening atmosphere. Over 15 artists will be in attendance with artwork ranging from pottery, silver jewelry, glass, textiles, oil, acrylic and watercolour painting, Raku, fine functional woodwork, mixed media and more. The Artisan Market is held in conjunction with similar seasonal arts and crafts events hosted by the City of Red Deer Recreation Centre, the Norwegian Laft Hus and the Golden Circle. The public will be able to park for free in the Recreation Centre/MAG parking lot and stroll from venue to venue.

Reel Movie Mondays – Official Secrets

November 18, 2019 7:00 – 9:00pm

Official Secrets recalls the prosecution of real-life whistle-blower Katharine Gun (Keira Knightley, Colette, The Imitation Game), a story that might otherwise be a footnote in the campaign that led to the March 2003 invasion of Iraq by British and American troops. The film offers a behind-the-scenes account of events from the perspectives of Gun and the journalists and lawyers that warn of the perilous state of democracy at times of war.

For more details, contact us at 403-309-8405; email museum@reddeer.ca or go to the MAG website: www.reddeermuseum.com.

MAGSampler: Blotted Book Binding with Sally Towers – Sybblis

November 24, 2019 5:00 – 8:00pm

Paint a series of interesting papers using watercolor paints. Handcraft your painted papers into a unique little book with a simple book bind. Learn simple calligraphy to add to your book for reflective journaling or use it for creative doodling. No previous experience is required for this class. Cost is $40/spot for valid MAG members, $50/spot non-members; non-refundable. For ages 15+.

For more details, contact us at 403-309-8405; email museum@reddeer.ca or go to the MAG website: www.reddeermuseum.com.

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Exhibits:

Dave More: A Painter’s Gift

October 12, 2019 – January 1, 2020

Dave More has been a significant figure in the history of art in Central Alberta. He has pursued his career as a painter and he has taught and mentored many artists in this region. His artworks present his impressions of the world around him: the landscape, the people, gardens as well as other places he has visited such as New Brunswick and India. Dave More: A Painter’s Gift celebrates Dave’s gift of nearly 200 pieces of his art to the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) and includes a selection of large oils on canvas, smaller oil sketches and drawings.