All Events

February 9, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Admission Free

The MacLaren Art Centre presents a guided tour with Curator Ben Portis of Joanna McEwen's exhibition, Interiors of Place on February 9 at 12:30 pm.

Kelly Wallace, Terminal, MacLaren Art Centre, large scale drawings, fine art
February 12, 2012 - 1:00 pm
Admission Free

Please join us for a tour of Terminal with the exhibiting artist Kelly Wallace on Sunday, February 12 at 1:00 pm.

Battle of the Bands, MacLaren Art Centre, Battle of the Bay Street Bands, local
February 24, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Admission $50

Drawing on the considerable musical talents of members of Barrie’s financial services and medical professions, the annual Battle of the Bands at the MacLaren Art Centre has become one of the most celebrated musical events of the year!  The night features live music, dancing and delicious cuisine.

Proceeds from the event support the MacLaren Art Centre, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and the Kempenfelt Rotary Club.

This year’s event feature the musical stylings of  The Bailouts, The Coalition, Code Blue, Tres Kool, Bunker, Vital Organs and Threebird.

Tickets $50,  on sale February 3 at 10:00 am. (maximum 10 tickets per person)

Art Openings, MacLaren Art Centre,
March 8, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Admission Free

Please join us on Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 pm for a free public reception to celebrate the opening of our spring exhibitions Good Intentions: Jon Sasaki, Hourglass Continent: Z'otz* Collective, Here + Unknown: Manet Dykes, Siobhan Bryne and Cultural Stories. The Carnegie Room will feature over 125 works of art from the Benefactor Member Art Exchange program.

Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served. The event will end at approximately 9:00 pm, we hope to see you!

Art exchange, MacLaren Art Centre, Benefactor Evening
March 8, 2012 - 10:00 am
Benefactor Membership $365
Now in its 14th year, the MacLaren’s Benefactor Member programme is unique. Here’s how it works: individuals who become Benefactor Members of the gallery through an annual fee of $365 receive a number of benefits. These include a Family Membership, a special Benefactors Evening in September, an invitation to the Benefactor Member Art Exchange, at which they select an original artwork for a one-year loan, and a $300 tax receipt. Junior Benefactor Memberships (for those under forty) include all of the same benefits for $265 with a tax receipt for $200.
 
The highlight of the Benefactor Member programme is the Art Exchange Evening, (March 22 at 6:00 pm) which features works generously loaned by professional artists from across the province. For the public...
Barrie special events, RVH, MacLaren Art Centre, Regional fundraisers
April 13, 2012 - 6:30 pm
Tickets: $195
Celebrate the eleventh annual Black Tie Gala at the MacLaren Art Centre

An evening of outstanding dining and dancing to raise money for the MacLaren's education programmes. Attire: Black Tie

For ticket information contact Sue-Ellen Boyes at the MacLaren 705-720-1044 ext 236 or sue.ellen@maclarenart.com

Thank you to our Event Sponsors for their leadership and generous support.