Cultural and Educational Activities for Sunday February 5 to Saturday February 11, 2012


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Tuesday, February 7, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Thursday, February 9, 2012

B 2.30

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Friday, February 10, 2012


Guided Tours


Spotlight on European Art

Guided tour of the collection

The recent reinstallation of the collection of European art, from the Old Masters to modern art, is the perfect opportunity to offer a series of guided tours that will help you to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of this unique collection.


Friday, February 10, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Sunday, February 5, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Sunday, February 5, 2012

B 1.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Tuesday, February 7, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Thursday, February 9, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Friday, February 10, 2012


Guided Tours


Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Guided tour of the collection

From Mediterranean antiquities, African art and the decorative arts and design to Quebec and Canadian art, the Museum’s encyclopedic collection is truly one of a kind. During these introductory tours, our Guides will introduce you to some of our treasures.


Friday, February 10, 2012

B 2.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Sunday, February 5, 2012


Guided Tours


On the Lighter Side

Guided tour of the collection

Who said a visit to the Museum had to be serious? A touch of humour is on the agenda for these tours, which offer insightful comments on a dozen works on a thematic approach.


Sunday, February 5, 2012

B 1.30 p.m.

Free
Permanent Collection Galleries
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012


Guided Tours


Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus

Guided tour of the collection

Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) created colourful, attractive Cubist-inspired works that reflect his inner world. In the company of our experienced Guides, discover the many facets of the work of this exceptional artist, including his interest in music.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

B 1.30 p.m.

E 11 a.m.

$
Temporary Exhibitions Galleries
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012


Guided Tours


Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus

Guided tour of the collection

Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) created colourful, attractive Cubist-inspired works that reflect his inner world. In the company of our experienced Guides, discover the many facets of the work of this exceptional artist, including his interest in music.


Thursday, February 9, 2012

B 14 h 30 / 18 h 30

E 2.30 / 6.30 p.m.

$
Temporary Exhibitions Galleries
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012


Lectures


Le ring pour les nuls


IN FRENCH

by Georges Nicholson, musician

The demystification of Wagner’s masterwork, The Ring of Nibelung.


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

F 5 to 7 p.m.

Free
Lobby
Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012


Lectures


Le ring pour les nuls


IN FRENCH

Georges Nicholson catches up with two of Robert Lepage and Ex Machina’s visionary collaborators on the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of The Ring of Nibelung: set designer Carl Fillion and costume designer François Saint-Aubin.


Thursday, February 9, 2012

F 5 to 7 p.m.

Free
Lobby
Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion

 

Tuesday, February 7, 2012


Workshop


OIL PASTELS WITH MIXED MEDIA

Instructor: Areg Elibekian, artist and art educator


Mixing pastels with other mediums, like watercolour, acrylic or just pencils, can produce wonderful, unparalleled effects in rendering a variety of subjects.


8-week workshop


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012


Workshop


COLOUR, COLOUR THEORIES AND THE MANDALA

Instructor: Claude Aimée Villeneuve, artist and art educator


If you wish to learn about colour with a medium of your choice, try this mandala workshop, which offers endless possibilities within a structured and beautiful format.


5-week workshop


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

 

Thursday, February 9, 2012


Workshop


A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH TO THE STILL LIFE

Instructor: Manon Pelletier, artist and educator


Dare to take a traditional subject and turn it on its head by fragmenting, reorganizing and recycling your compositions through additions of collage and touches of charcoal.


5-week workshop


Thursday, February 9, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

 

Workshop


NEW METHODS AND MATERIALS OF ACRYLIC PAINT

Instructor: Melanie Matthews, artist and art educator


This workshop is so popular that we’re offering a longer version allowing you to further investigate and broaden your exploration of exciting contemporary techniques.


8-week workshop


Although you must bring all your basic materials, all primers, gels, paints and finishes are generously supplied in this series.


Thursday, February 9, 2012

B 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

$

Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Friday, February 10, 2012


Workshop


EXPLORING WATERCOLOUR

Instructor: Jocelyne Lambert, artist, art educator and member of the Société canadienne de l’aquarelle


At last, after many requests, a longer series to really get you well acquainted with this beautiful medium.


8-week workshop


Friday, February 10, 2012

B 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

$

Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Sunday, February 5, 2012


Family Weekends


Still Life in All Its Forms

Watercolours

This winter, every weekend, there are free activities offered in connection with landscape, still life and the portrait.


First come, first served.


Sunday, February 5, 2012

B 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012


Family Weekends


Still Life in All Its Forms

Watercolours

This winter, every weekend, there are free activities offered in connection with landscape, still life and the portrait.


First come, first served.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

B 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Sunday, February 5, 2012


Family Weekends


Discovering European Landscape

Tour-in-a-Wink - Guided tour in the company of a Volunteer Guide

Duration: 30 minutes

Passes are at the Family Weekend table in
the Lobby of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion,
starting at 12.30 p.m.


Sunday, February 5, 2012

F 1 p.m. / 2 p.m.

E 1.30 p.m. / 2.30 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012


Family Weekends


Discovering European Landscape

Tour-in-a-Wink - Guided tour in the company of a Volunteer Guide

Duration: 30 minutes

Passes are at the Family Weekend table in
the Lobby of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion,
starting at 12.30 p.m.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

F 1 p.m. / 2 p.m.

E 1.30 p.m. / 2.30 p.m.

Free
Cultural Corridor
Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion

 

Films


Scènes de quatuor (Strings Attached)

in French

France, Bruno Monsaingeon, 2001, 57 min

Presented as part of the Arte Musica Foundation’s festival “A Fugue at the Museum” in connection with the exhibition Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

F 2 p.m.

E 2 p.m.

Free
Maxwell-Cummings Auditorium
Level S1
Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion