Category Archives: Contemporary

An Addiction to Curating

The Gallery’s exhibition Ecotopia will be on view through January 6, 2013. The exhibition was guest curated by Amanda Cachia. During her time at the Gallery Cachia shared some interesting insights into the role of curating and described her love … Continue reading

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Searching for Bigfoot at KW|AG

By Emily Gove, KW|AG & KPL Community Programmer The second round of KW|AG & KPL’s lunchtime lecture series, Contemporary Art 101, got off to a great start in October.  So far, we’ve explored contemporary painting with educator Stephen Lavigne, contemporary … Continue reading

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Explore KW|AG’s New Interactive Space

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By Nicole Neufeld, Director of Public Programs The Public Programs Department at the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery has been working hard to put together some new interactive materials to connect you to our current exhibitions and with the help of Google … Continue reading

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There’s Always Something to Smile About

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Gallery staff have a lot to smile about. We work with a group of dedicated, inspiring and creative people. That’s why we’ve decided to share our smiles (both in and outside of the Gallery) by taking part in the Smile Epidemic – a … Continue reading

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Amanda Cachia on Ecotopia

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KW|AG guest curator Amanda Cachia chatted with us in mid-September about the exhibition, Ecotopia.  The exhibition explores what happens when a city meets nature or vice versa and the resulting architecture that is formed. “Very simply, this exhibition is about … Continue reading

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Black and Gold Sprouts Tough Competition

The Gallery’s annual Black & Gold Gala was a high energy, highly competitive night. This year’s table top art activity was a huge success. Each table created their own version of an eco-tree and the finished creations were outstanding. Awards … Continue reading

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Kate Wilson: The Moment of Discovery

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By Nicole Neufeld, Director of Public Programs On Wednesday evening, Ecotopia artist Kate Wilson joined us for an Artist Talk at the Gallery.  She offered her insights and inspirations for a body of artwork that spans decades, including drawing, printmaking, … Continue reading

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Dazzling Array of Art Activities at KW|AG Fundraiser

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The Gallery’s annual fundraiser, the Black & Gold Gala is just days away (three to be precise!). You should see some of the great items we’ve received for our auctions including paintings by regional and Canadian artists, a sailing adventure … Continue reading

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Waterloo Mayor’s Exhibition Inspired by Community

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Waterloo Mayor Brenda Halloran is the guest curator behind the Gallery’s exhibition From Isolation to Inclusivity (on view through Dec 9, 2012). Q: What was your inspiration for this exhibition? A:  In my role as Mayor of the City of Waterloo, … Continue reading

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KW|AG Goes Gangnam

We put out the call for volunteer dancers and our community delivered! The Gallery hosted a Gangnam Style video last week and the response was tremendous. It seems the region is full of people who love to dance and have … Continue reading

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