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We are pleased to announce that the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre will reopen to the public on Friday, July 16th.
We are pleased to announce that the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre will reopen to the public on Friday, July 16th.
It’s World Art Day and we want to celebrate our regional artists featured in our virtual exhibition, Art in the Time of Corona.
Due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre in Kenora are once again closed to the public.
Maud Lewis: A World Without Shadows is a heartwarming 10 minute documentary about the artist, who’s work is currently on display at The Muse.
Here’s a peak into the studio at the Douglas Family Art Centre in Kenora with some creations from our Intro to Relief Printmaking art class.
Did you know that participating in arts, culture, and heritage activities may be good for your health? All the more reason to visit The Muse!
Looking for something to drive the rainy day blues away and keep the kids busy? Try out this quick craft and make your own paper city!
The team has been hard at work setting up for the Maud Lewis exhibition over the last few days. Here’s a peek behind the scenes!
Visit the Douglas Family Art Centre to pick up your free sketchbook as part of Bateman’s Sketch Across Canada project!
Ontario Arts Council has partnered with The Muse to offer online office hours to artists and arts organizations in the Kenora area.
Curator, Sophie Lavoie, discusses the story surrounding this painting of Death of Virginia in the style of Frencesco de Mura (1696-1782).
The jack pine is a staple in the work of many Canadian landscape painters, including Tom Thompson and Walter J. Phillips.
On October 29th we opened 21 Pillows by award-winning glass artist, Cheryl Wilson-Smith with a talk from the artist.
On September 5th we wrapped up Cassandra Cochrane’s exhibition, Nindinawemaaganag: My Relations, with a talk from the artist.
Gloaming (1921) by Walter J. Phillips captures that feeling of a peaceful paddle on Lake of the Woods, and now you can colour your own!
Learn how to create your very own magical mason jar snowglobe! This super-simple sensory art project is fun for all ages and skill levels.
Join us in colouring the Douglas Family Art Centre collection with this rendering of Evening (1921) by Walter J. Phillips.
Calling all regional artists! The Douglas Family Art Centre is now accepting submissions for an upcoming exhibit titled Art in the Time of Corona.
Struggling to keep your children entertained while they stay home? Try out this quick craft using toilet paper rolls to create animals, monsters, and more!
Inspired by our friends at the WAG, join us in “Colouring the Collection” with the beautiful Sunset, Lake of the Woods (1928) by Walter J. Phillips.
This watercolour by W. J. Phillips makes me think of this time of year, when thin ice hugs the shoreline, and it feels as if a single rainy afternoon could wash away all that’s left of winter.