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Art
DURHAM ART GALLERY, 207
Garafraxa St., N., Durham, Ont.
Phone 369-3692.
John Bruce/Robert Newell: An exhi-
bition of drawings and paintings. April
23 -June 6.
Studio Tour: A tour will be conducted
of local artists' studios. May 23, 12:30
to 4:30 p.m.
Gallery Indlgena, 151 DownieSt.,
Stratford. 271-7881
Northwest Coast Art— Masks,
drums, rattles. April 11 through May.
Rick Beaver, new works of the Ojib-
way artist. April 11 through May.
Gallery 96, York Lane (behind Run-
dles), Stratford. Call 271-2995. A co-
operative gallery of arts and crafts for
local and regional artists.
THE GALLERY STRATFORD, 54
Romeo St., Stratford. Phone 271-
5271. Open Tuesday through Sunday
from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Admission,
adults, $3, seniors and students $2.
Catherine Widgery: Collective
Amnesia— Montreal artist Catherine
Widgery creates sculptures that speak
directly to the inner self. They combine
materials that draw reference to primi-
tive cultures yet maintain a connection
to industry and nature. They appeal to
the conflict between the spirit and the
physical being. April 18 -May 17.
The Artists' Mecca: Canadian Art
and Mexico– Beginning in the mid -
twenties Mexican art began to arouse
interest in other parts of North America
and as interest grew, Mexico became
a mecca for Canadian artists who
were attracted by the climate, the
colour and the relatively low cost of liv-
ing. The exhibition, organized by the
Ontario Art Gallery, examines the
impact of Mexican art and the Mexican
experience on Canadian artist through
a variety of media. April 18 to May 17.
SUMMER EXHIBITIONS
June 1 to Oct. 25.
Tanya Moiselwitsch: Designs for
Stratford– Recognized as one of the
most important theatre designers of
the century, Moiseiwitsch has worked
around the world in Britain, the U.S.,
and Australia as well as Canada. The
first-ever detailed exhibition of her
contribution to theatre will include
designs, costumes and property
Jim and Dave's Awesome Environmental Adventure, Blyth Festival, April 25.
pieces.
Performers: Drawings, collages,
and Mixed Media Works by John
Gould— Drawings that capture
Gould's fascination with the theatri-
cal—the actor, the musician, the play-
er. Until Sept.. 7 only.
Bachinski: Still Life: 10 years— an
exhibition organized by the MacLaren
Art Centre in Barrie examines the
drawings of Guelph artist Walter
Bachinski, focusing on his work over
the last 10 years. Long recognized as
one of Ontario's finest draughtsmen,
he uses various subjects but interprets
each theme in a powerful and very
personal way.
LONDON REGIONAL ART
GALLERY, 421 Ridout St., N. Call
672-4580.
London Life Inuit Collection: is an
exhibition of a major collection of Inuit
prints and drawings purchased recent-
ly by London Life. Until April 26.
Best Dress: An exhibition featuring
native dress, historic photographs and
individual stories of the ethnic groups
and nationalities that immigrated to
London over the past century. To April
20.
Mass and Volume: Sculpture from
the Moore Gift– A selection of region-
al, national and international sculpture
from the donations to the gallery by
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore. To May 18.
Richard Purdy: The Poisoning of
Reality– an installation exhibition with
works built completely into the floor.
The artist explores a wide range of
themes from ancient civilization to
modern medicine through the creation
of scientifically correct, yet completely
fictitious cultures. To May 10.
Children
Jim and Dave's Awesome Environ-
mental Adventure: James Gordon
and David Archibald combine their tal-
ents to create a zany but informative
new show dealing with the environ-
ment. Using theatre, song and audi-
ence participation inspire children to
be friends of the earth. Blyth Festival,
April 25, 2 p.m. Tickets $7. Call 523-
9300.
Sharon, Lois and Bram, Canada's
premier children's entertainers perform
three concerts at Centre in the
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