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Townsman, 1992-03, Page 19��ti�PnluL��S= 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 TOWNSMAN/MARCH-APRIL 1992 17