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DISCOVER THE HILLS Wednesday August 1990 Page 19 Macdonald Stewart Art Centre boasts galleries and outdoor area The Stewart Art Ire opened in It consists of seven galleries on three floors and is one of only a few public galleries in Canada that has two and a half acres of property for sculpture The sculpture urea is called the Donald Forsler Sculpture Park named after Professor Forster President of the University of from 19751983 who was the key to obtaining the Art Centre s funding its sponsors The Centre is funded by the of Wellington the Wellington County Hoard of tion and the University of The park ton dins permanent sculptures for viewing and has Natures secrets Kortrights features Klemburg The secrets of nature are revealed through summer events at Kortnght Wildlife meadows full of flowers and honey bees and the mysteries of river currents are the focus of attention this season Most summer pro grams are included in the cost of admission Programs and events are suitable for all ages Special events include two Bat Nights one in July and another in August Participant learn that bats are not the fearsome creatures of legend and folklore Nightlife on August 23 offers a look at rarely seen night animals such as flying squirrels bats coyotes Advance tickets are re quired for special events For those who enjoj quiet unguided walks Kortnght Centre has a diverse habitat of open fields forested valley lands with paths and eight kilometres of streams and rivers Bring a picnic lunch or visit the Kortnght Cafe A visit to can be combined with a visit to the nearby Canadian Art Collection for a real day in the country SUMMER PROGRAMS DURING included with admission to the or right Centre The Forest Floor A few of forest support an incredible variety of life in eluding inhabitants such as mice Visitors can view a mouse nest or catch sight of a salamander as a Kortnght naturalist leads the wav July weekends and holidays at I Riverside Meanders A guided walk along the Number River to observe its effect on neirbv plants and animals weekends anil holidays at top m The Power This self guided audio tour presents in our view of solar and wind power facilities and August upon request Nature Walks A pleasanl guid stroll include wildlife and vegetation and August weekdavs at Nature Hikes Topics vaiv from to wildflnwers July and August weekends and al II JO a The Bit Space Visitors can stand behind a protective screen and come face tofat with more than two million bets A beekeeper will answer questions and offer a taste of fresh natural honey July and August weekends and holidays from l m Little Critters Parents and children observe toads frogs snakes salamanders mice and chipmunks while a Kortnght naturalist talks about their life cycles and habitats August Tuesdays and Thursdays at pm River Currents loss a stick into a stream or watch the path of biodegradable dye Both methods reveal pattern of river currents and show how canoeists read a river August weekends and holidays at I OOp Meadow Mowers A Kortnght naturalist helps visitors identify the multitude of flowers bloom in Kortnght meadows hirst and second weekend in August plus at SIhCIAl MI- MS Nightlife A special evening a look seen night animals such as flving squirrels bats and coyotes A variety of insect species will also be explored Bring flashlights and insect repellent Advance tickets art required members nun members all 2289 during regular business hours Visa and Master Card accepted August rinirs da 10 p Bat Nighl Brock from University is Canada renowned hat expert He II reveal what facl what s fiction about these delicate creatures Touch i bat if enough or just watch is in re leased into the nigh and tracked with sonar detectors Br flashlights and 1 repellent tickets an required numbers 6 mm numbers all during rt Mil business isj and and August It OOp in lake AW to Major itkenu wonderland go west three kilometres to Pine Drive then south one more information ill Clean Act PitchIn designated landscape areas for ex hibitions special outdoor events and public use Whether the artworks are a per manent part of the centre or on loan the Stewart Art Centre collection draws visitors from a great distance Overall highlights include works artists Paul Peel James Wilson lorn Thomson David Milne Jean Paul and Paul The Art Centre also boasts a collection of almost draw ings from major northern com as far as Baker lake and the Rankin Inlet The Inuit is designed to give recognition to his are of Inuit art previously neglected Between 60 and new tions are added to the Centre each year through purchases donations and bequests Approximately 22 ex are presented every year 75 per cent of which are organized the Centre staff Many of these ex hibitions are displayed on provincial or national tours and on occasion they tour internationally Special collections will carry with them a number of educational tours to aid in instruction such as slide narratives changing exhibitions and occasionally the use of the com puter in art education The Stewart Art Ire and the Donald Sculpture Park will continue to add various works Canadian artists and sculptures Its main objective is to serve the immediate and art in Canada The Art Centre and park is open Tuesdav to noon Admission is free Access from 401 100 km west of Toronto al exit to Highway Brock Road 14 km north at the edge of the of ampus Free parking The Stewart Art in is unique in that It is one only a few public galleries in the country that has two and a half acres of out door area for sculpture called the Donald Sculpture Park Twentv two exhibitions are presented at the Art Centre annually moat of which are organized the staff Above One of the sculptures to be found at the park MASK Evan Burdette Gallery celebrates anniversary The Wildlife in Ontario is celebrating its 10th this run business the is located in a count featuring wildlife sculptures in wood original pain lings limited edition and stone sculptures The represents a number of internationally known artists such as Robert Tnsha Romance Donna and manv more Robert will be at the Gallery on October 13th to sign his new book from to 12 m The is open from 10 to Sundav to Thursdav On Friday the Gallerv is open from 10 to lake the to Trafalgar Road Follow Trafalgar Road north through becoming Highwav At Duffenn Road there ill be a flashing yellow light turn left Turn left again mi Concession Road 11 The Gallery is half a mile down on the right hand side Ltd THE GALLERY IN THE COUNTRY Featuring Wildlife Sculptures in Wood Original Paintings Limited Edition Prints Custom Framing Carving Supplies MON TO SUN AM 500 PM FRIDAY OPEN TILL 2 ORTON ONTARIO L0N 519 9285547