In Plain Sight: The Land Registry Building
The Douglas Family Art Centre was created by constructing a new addition onto the building once known as the Kenora Land Registry Office.
The Burley Mine
To the south and west of the still-visible slag pile of the former Sultana Mine is a small man-made island – The Burley Mine.
The Past is a Foreign Country
Braden Murray takes a look at the history of abandoned wedding traditions, and is reminded that the past is indeed a “foreign country.”
The Summer Speaker Series Returns!
We now have fabric dye kits available at the Douglas Family Art Centre from The Love of Colour.
Shop the Muse: Indigo Dye Kits
We now have fabric dye kits available at the Douglas Family Art Centre from The Love of Colour.
Shop the Muse: Hook, Line & Tinker Embroidery Kits
The gift shop at the Lake of the Woods Museum now carries embroidery kits from Hook, Line, & Tinker!
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023: 150th Anniversary of the Signing of Treaty #3
It is a particularly special National Indigenous Peoples Day here in Treaty #3 Territory because this year we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3 in 1873.
Shop the Muse: Unsettling Canadian Art History
The Douglas Family Art Centre carries a wide selection of books for artists and the art interested, such as Unsettling Canadian Art History.
Shop the Muse: Mini Tipi Blankets & Shawls
The gift shop at the Lake of the Woods Museum now carries a selection of blankets and shawls by Mini Tipi.
May 18th is International Museum Day!
May 18th is International Museum Day! It is a day to recognize that “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
In the Studio: Mushroom in a Bowl with Kris Goold
Last night (April 20th) the Douglas Family Art Centre hosted local artist, Kris Goold, for another sgraffito workshop: Mushroom in a Bowl.
Shop the Muse: Camping Collection
Do you feel it getting warmer? Plan your outdoor adventures with these camping resources at the Lake of the Woods Museum.
In the Studio: Painting Workshop with Patrick Hunter
On March 25th, the Douglas Family Art Centre had the pleasure of welcoming Patrick Hunter to lead a painting workshop in the Studio.
Shop the Muse: Creative Colouring Books
We have so many wonderful colouring books for adults and children at the Douglas Family Art Centre. Choose from a variety of interests.
Notice of Special Hours for April 5, 2023
Please be advised that the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre will be open special hours on April 5, 2023
*NEW* Spring Hours. In Effect April 4 – June 30, 2023
Beginning Tuesday, April 4th both of The Muse facilities will begin spring hours. OPEN Tues-Sat 10am-5pm & CLOSED Sun-Mon.
In the Studio: Spring Break at The Muse
Here are some of the fun and creative projects that were created in the Studio at the Douglas Family Art Centre during Spring Break!
Women’s History Month: Honouring Becky Johnson & Judy Thorburn
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: Studiostone Creative Carving Kits
Back by popular demand, Studiostone Creative Soapstone Carving Kits are back in stock at the Douglas Family Art Centre.
Shop the Muse Book Pick: Little Animal Finger Puppet Books
How sweet are these little animal finger puppet board books? Available at Lake of the Woods Museum for $10.00 +tax.
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.