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Whitby Free Press, 30 Jun 1993, p. 47

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Gallery boasts largest collection of Painters Eleven Ilie Robert McLaughlin Gallery, which was foundcd ti 1967 by a group of artists, civic-minded L&Iindividuals and art collectors, moved 10 ils prescrit Ljjlocation on Oshawa Creck in 1970. Today die gallery lias the largesi collection in Canada of Painters Eleven, thc first abstract painting group in Ontario and rclated artists. It occupies 36,000 square fect bounding thc library and dic City Hall in thc Civic Centre. Its collections includc more than 2,000 works of art from 1984 throughi contcmnporary art, mainly from Canada, the United Stites and England. The gallery also mnaintains a special exhibition programi for special shows fromn the Region of Durham. In addition to ils holdings of modemn Canadian art, Uic gallery lias outstanding collections of photographs, prints and drawings. The educationai structure of the gallery is implicit in every facet of ils endeavours. The museum's bi-monthly bulletin provides a larîdy index to the many ongoing programns and activities. Gallery services include: 0 Library -- art books, slides, etc. may be borrowed by members. 0 Education -- talks and lectures by artists and sch(,'ars, guided tours, filins, classes and workslîops for adults aiýd children. 0 Tours -- for elenientary, high school and university groups arc offercd on a reservation basis. 0 Art rentaI -- wvorks by regional artists may bc rented by galleryiniembers. a Tlîe Gallery Slîop -- a selection of unique gift items by Canad ian anîd international artisans. " Etlen's -- ic gallery restaurant, fourth floor. " Whecelchair access throughout the building. " Parking -- adjacent to the gallery. " Admission is free. Donations accepted. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon 10 5 p.m.; closcd Monday. For furtiier information, contact Alexandra Morin, community relations co-ordinator, (416) 576-3000. POn 'tCo0k for ftho 6,9 7!'1LCt 115 do/it for youé :2kt15/2 $ QPick upol g xp ug. il 1 1 wonder if 1 should take the whole tamnily... Ot course, they'lI love it! 2 1 wonder what the fishings like...I Great! 3 1 wonder if the beaches are crowded... No Way! 41-9 4 1 wonder if the shoppùig's as good - as Ive heard... Who let out the secret! i -. 5 1 wonder where lIlI stay... C) Hotel, motel, resort, country inn, bed and breakfast, campgrounds galore! -_ 6 1 wonder how 1 can get there... Just a hait hour drive east of Whitby! 7 1 wonider why Ive waited this long I Il I MAY OUJR WAY to discover Northumbedand County... Holiday Our Way! Cali (416) 3 72-0141 for your Ira vel guide Day Trips & Weekend Getaways 15

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