Public study groups
The following groups provide art education programs in which Gallery members and the general public are invited to participate. There is usually a modest fee charged for participation and the attendance at some programs may be restricted because of limited space. The variety of groups caters to a range of involvement by participants; they are offered at different times of the week. Groups with titles in English operate in English. Mercredis culturels operates exclusively in French. Know Your Gallery operates on the weekend to accommodate working members. The existence of a group depends on demand, and the willingness of volunteers to participate and organize the program.
Wednesday Morning Study Group
The theme for 2009-2010 is: “The Art of Living". Topics from this year’s programme include architecture, oriental rugs, embroidery, tapestry, the Chinese garden, Canadian silver and fashion. The season begins in September. Lectures are given every 2 weeks until Christmas, and then continue in the New Year. The sessions are held in the Auditorium of the National Gallery of Canada, and begin at 10:15 am.
Fees apply. Membership and single session tickets are available before each session. Come a little early if you need to buy a ticket.
The new season brochure is available. Click here to view the brochure.
Les Mercredis culturels
This series is in French only. Notable professional speakers on the arts are featured in a series of lectures presented at 2 pm in the Auditorium, every Wednesday from October to December and from February to May.
Fees apply. Membership and single session tickets are available before each session. Come a little early if you need to buy a ticket. Check link to brochure for details.
The season brochure is available. Click here to view the brochure.
Third Thursday Study Group
This group consists of a group of people interested in art and in improving their understanding of the art of various periods. Each year a new art subject is identified. Members of the group research and present illustrated talks in an informal setting. The 09-10 topic is: “The World of Art: Favourite Galleries, Collections and Painters”. The group meets once a month from September to May, in a seminar room at the Gallery. Members are required to be Members of the National Gallery of Canada. Fees apply. Check with the Volunteers’ Circle office (613-241-2787) for more information.
Know Your Gallery
This group for working art-lovers meets at 1:30 pm on the third Saturday of each month in a Gallery seminar room. Works in the collection are discussed and then visited in the galleries. Members are required to be Members of the National Gallery of Canada. The group is limited to 25 members. Fees apply. Check with the Volunteers’ Circle office (613-241-2787) for more information.
Art in View
This program focuses on art and the artist and on the functions of the Gallery in acquisitions, conservation and the exhibition of works of art. Meetings are arranged in series of six consecutive weekly events, each with a lecture and a related Gallery visit, in both the Spring and the Fall. Members can choose a Wednesday or a Thursday series, each is limited to 30 participants. Lecturers are experienced members of the arts community.
Members are required to be Members of the National Gallery of Canada. Fees apply. Check with the Volunteers’ Circle office (613-241-2787) for more information.
Artists and Artisans Study Group
The Artists and Artisans Study Group provides the opportunity to visit the studios of local artists and study their work. The program of visits is planned by the members together. Individual members then organize specific visits.
Each member of the group is required to be a member of the National Gallery of Canada, and the Group is restricted to 30 members because of limited studio space. Fees apply. Check with the Volunteers’ Circle office (613-241-2787) for more information.
