Women’s History Month: Honouring Rita Boutette!
March is Women’s History Month and we would like to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to The Muse over the years.
Women’s History Month: Honouring Geraldine Kakeeway!
March is Women’s History Month and we would like to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to The Muse over the years.
In the Studio: Portrait Painting à la Laurie Dufresne
On February 25th the Douglas Family Art Centre had the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented Laurie Dufresne for a full-day portrait painting workshop.
Women’s History Month: Honouring Jan Lindstrom!
March is Women’s History Month and we would like to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to The Muse over the years.
Shop the Muse Book Pick: The Pack by Connie Larson
The Lake of the Woods Museum has stock of Connie Larson’s The Pack: Perils and Peace of Nature Lake of the Woods; a memoir.
Shop the Muse Book Picks: International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day. Books on women in art, feminist art and art writing are available at the Douglas Family Art Centre.
Shop the Muse Book Pick: Kingfisher Days
The Lake of the Woods Museum has Susan Coyne’s Kingfisher Days in stock. This book is the basis for an upcoming Trylight Theatre production!
Shop the Muse: Beam Paints
Beam Paints are made of lightfast pigments, tree sap, gum arabic and Manitoulin honey and packaged plastic free in slices of wood offcuts.
Heritage Week at the Muse! February 21 to 25, 2023
Each February, Ontarians are invited to participate in Heritage Week to celebrate heritage in all its forms and to reflect on how heritage is conserved, promoted and commemorated, and how it shapes the future.
Artist Talk with Anong Migwans Beam
On February 10th, 2023 the Douglas Family Art Centre hosted a virtual artist talk with Anong Migwans Beam. Listen to the recording now!
Taking a Closer Look at Exquisite Miniatures
Exquisite Miniatures is an art exhibition highlight the miniature paintings of American husband and wife artist duo, Wes and Rachelle Siegrist.
Valentine’s Day: 2-for-1 Admissions!
Bring your sweetie or bestie to The Muse this Valentine’s Day and enjoy two admissions for the price of one!
In the Studio: Making Love Birds at the Family Crafternoon
On February 4th, we had our first Family Crafternoon of the year where we got in the spirit of Valentine’s Day by crafting love birds.
In the Studio: Dreamcatcher Workshop with Zach Geyshick
In early January, The Muse partnered with Ne-Chee Friendship Centre to host a Dreamcatcher Workshop at the Douglas Family Art Centre, led by the talented Zach Geyshick.
New Fall/Winter Hours at The Muse
The Muse is introducing new fall/winter hours at both the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre!
Shop the Muse Book Pick: Encyclopedia of Rainbows
In Encyclopedia of Rainbows, artist Julie Seabrook Ream invites us to see the extraordinary beauty and colour of ordinary objects.
Support Sam’s Tags This Recovery Month!
Support Sam’s Tags this Recovery Month by taking part in the upcoming workshop at the Douglas Family Art Centre this Saturday, September 17.
Shop the Muse Book Pick: Landscape Painting Now
Landscape Painting Now takes a look at landscape painting in the 21st century. The book features over 80 artists from 25 different countries.
Nakatamaakewin: Bringing Art to You has Arrived at The Muse!
Nakatamaakewin: Bringing art to you is a mobile exhibition of Inuit art organized by the WAG. It is at The Muse September 9th & 10th!
Nakatamaakewin is Coming to The Muse September 9th & 10th!
Nakatamaakewin: Bringing art to you is a mobile exhibition of Inuit art organized by the WAG. It will be at The Muse September 9th & 10th!
Shop the Muse Book Pick: 100 Ideas that Changed Art
100 Ideas that Changed Art chronicles the 100 most influential ideas that have shaped the world of art throughout history.
Shop the Muse Book Pick: ArtCurious
Want to delve deeper into the strange, curious, and bizarre in art history? Pick up a copy of ArtCurious today from the Art Centre gift shop.
The Truth is Out There!
Seventy five years ago it was the summer of the flying saucer and the UFO. Aliens were among us! Or so it seemed.
Burning the Boathouses
In April of 1972, Kenora summer student, Gerry McMillan, was tasked with burning down the abandoned boathouses on the Kenora Harbourfront.