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SPRING/SUMMER GUIDE April – August 2016

EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

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EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

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APRIL 2016Sikh Heritage Month Opening Event: April 1 from 6 – 11 p.m.

Artist Talk with the Singh Twins: April 2 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Family Art + Stories (Upcycling): April 3 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Archives 101 Talk: April 7 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Earth Day at PAMA: April 24 from 1 – 4:30 p.m.

Sikh Heritage Month Closing Event:April 30 from 6 – 11 p.m.

JUNE 2016

Family Art + Stories (Nature): May 7 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Family Art + Yoga: May 14 & 21 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

PAMA Kids P.A. Day: May 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Adventures in Oriental Rug Collecting: May 29 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Mark-Making to Art (for Early Learning Professionals ): June 2 from 5 – 7 p.m.

Family Art + Stories (Sensational Clay): June 4 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Connections Art and Book Club: June 9 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Family Art + Yoga: June 11 & 18 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

PAMA Kids P.A. Day: June 13 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Walk the Art Opening Reception: June 16 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Canada at Play Family Workshop: June 18 from 1 – 4:30 p.m.

MAY 2016

JULY 2016

at a glance

AUGUST 2016

Summer Camp at PAMA July 4 – 8: Canada at PlayJuly 11 – 15: Hip Hop + ArtJuly 18 – 22: Wonderful World of Water9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Family Art + Stories (Watercolour Markings): July 9 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Family Art + Yoga: July 16 & 30 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Summer Staycation Family Fun Activities (Art Gallery 101): July 25 – 29 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Games Night at PAMA: July 28 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Summer Staycation Family Fun Activities Aug. 2 – 5 (Let’s be Green)Aug. 8 – 12 (Summer Games)From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Family Art + Stories (Action Art): Aug. 6 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Watercolour En Plein Air Workshop with Marlene Madole: Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Family Art + Yoga: Aug. 13 & 27 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Concert in the Courtroom with Jenna Burke: Aug. 21 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Games Night at PAMA: Aug. 18 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

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Exhibitions Art GalleryTHE SINGH TWINS: A RETROSPECTIVE

Experience the fascinating work of two internationally acclaimed British contemporary female twin artists whose collaborative work resonates in the field of intercultural, social and political critique and in ‘past-modern’ aesthetics. This retrospective exhibition, features selections from many of The Singh Twins memorable series, including Daddy in the Sitting Room, Facets of Femininity, and The Art of Loving.

April 1 – June 12

Curated by Tom Smart

Artist Talk with

the Singh Twins

Saturday, April 2

1 – 2:30 p.m.

This is a special ticketed

exhibition, $5 rate per

person will apply. Tickets

are available online at

pama.peelregion.ca, by

phone at 905-791-4055

or onsite at the PAMA

Reception Desk

Daddy in the Sitting Room, © The Singh Twins: www.singhtwins.co.uk

Nyrmla’s Wedding II (detail), 1985/6 © The Singh Twins: www.singhtwins.co.uk

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POP IS EVERYTHING

Since the 1950s Pop Art has challenged traditions of fine art by including imagery from contemporary media. Explore the imagery of Pop Art through the eyes of artists represented in PAMA’s art collection, including Andy Warhol and Sadko Hadzihasanovic.

April 2 – June 19

Curated by

Gerrie Loveys

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FABULOUS FICTIONS AND PECULIAR PRACTICES: TONY CALZETTA AND LEON ROOKE

Held in conjunction with the inaugural Brampton Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), this exhibition highlights the artistic collaboration of painter, draughtsman and printmaker, Tony Calzetta, and poet, novelist and painter, Leon Rooke that led to the creation of their book project entitled Fabulous Fictions & Peculiar Practices. In this pop-up limited edition exhibition, politics and economics mix with fictional discussions involv-ing art critics, artists and even God. The exhibition coincides with the launch of the book’s trade edition by, Ontario-based Porcupine’s Quill.

April 2 – June 19

Curated by Tom Smart

Curator Talk

Thursday, May 5

(see page 9)

WALK THE ART

This exhibit sparks dialogue around important issues, giving students an outlet for their unique views while showcasing the artistic talent of Peel secondary school students.

June 16 – 30

Organized by the Peel

District School Board in

partnership with PAMA

Opening reception

Thursday, June 16,

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Sadko Hadzihasanovic Canadian b. 1959Untitled (JonBenet Ramsey), 1998 Oil, graphite, wallpaper on canvas Gift of the artist © the artist

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Exhibitions Art Gallery

WATER AND PIGMENT: MYSTERIOUS INTERACTIONS

Join PAMA to celebrate the 90th year of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour. Watercolor paintings are considered a unique way to creatively represent dreams, illusions, emotions, and bright feelings using water-soluble pigments. This exhibition will feature some truly impressive watercolor paintings that will surely inspire, including works from artists A.J. Casson, Barb Sutherland, Charles Comfort, Ann Balch and Carl Schaefer.

BEYOND WATER AND PIGMENT: FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

Continuing the celebration of watercolour painting, Beyond Water and Pigment explores the relationships between watercolour paint and other mixed media through prints, drawings and paintings from PAMA’s permanent collection. The exhibit includes the work of contemporary and historical artists, David Bolduc, Florence McGillivray, William Ronald, Mildred Brock, Alex Cameron, Pat Clemes, J.W.L. Forster and many more.

Alejandro Rabazo Canadian Old Boat at Toronto Harbour Watercolour from the CSPWC/SCPA National Diploma Collection © the artist

Ann Balch Canadian Regret Watercolour from the CSPWC/SCPA National Diploma Collection © the artist

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July 10 – Sept. 4

Curated by

Gerrie Loveys

July 10 – Sept. 4

Curated by

Gerrie Loveys

Florence McGillivray Canadian, 1864-1938 Sugar Cane Mills, Barbados n.d. Watercolour on paper Gift of Al & Simmie Rain

POSTPONED UNTIL

JANUARY 2017

due to emergency maintenance

work in the art gallery.

Exhibitions MuseumFROM ASHGABAT TO ISTANBUL: ORIENTAL RUGS FROM CANADIAN COLLECTIONSThis vibrant exhibition showcases our interest in far-away countries and a profound appreciation of different cultural traditions. Join us as we explore the history of rug collecting in Canada and learn more about the cultures and people who made the rugs.

Organized and circulated by the Textile Museum of Canada with the support of the Museums Assistance Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Curated by

Natalia Nekrassova

On now until June 5

Collectors Talk and Coffee

Thursday, May 12

(see page 10)

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Game Board made byPeter McLeod, around 1890.

Gift of The Estate of Alex McLeod

CANADA AT PLAY: 100 YEARS OF GAMES, TOYS AND SPORTSTake a look at our favourite games and toys over the past 130 years. Despite the 20th century’s astonishing developments in science, medicine and technology, some things have remained constant. Children still play with dolls and farm sets; and skating, tobogganing and playing hockey remain an integral part of Canadian winters. This exhibition is organized and circulated by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) through its Travelling Exhibitions Program.

June 18 to Aug. 21

Canada at Play Workshop

Saturday, June 9

(see page 11)

Games Night!

July 28 and Aug. 18

(see page 14)

Visit PAMA and play! Add a piece to a puzzle, roll the dice on a board game and play make-believe with some great toys.

“Steeple Chase” game, about 1900. Gift of Robert and Betty Bull

ExhibitionsMuseum

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DIVERSE WRITERS OF PEEL: PAST AND PRESENT

This exhibition explores the works and lives of Peel writers who have made their mark on Canadian literature over the past two centuries. Learn about writers such as Peter Jones (1802–1856), also known as Kahkewaquonaby or “Sacred Feathers”, who was an Ojibwa Chief and Methodist Minister; and Mazo de la Roche (1878– 1961), who lived in Clarkson (Mississauga) when she wrote Jalna, the first in a series of sixteen international best-selling novels. Included will be contemporary writers such as Rupi Kaur, whose book of poetry Bread and Honey is an Amazon bestseller.

May 5 – June 25

Presented in collaboration

with the Festival of Literary

Diversity (FOLD), held in

Brampton from May 6 – 8.

Curator Talk

Thursday, May 12

(see page 9)

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Visit Our Permanent Exhibitions

Year Round!

WE ARE HERE: THE STORY OF ABORIGINAL

PEOPLE IN PEEL The history, traditions and beliefs of North America’s indigenous populations.

WELCOME TO PEEL The international histories of

local residents.

INTERACTIVE MAP OF PEEL Discover what your

neighbourhood looked like last century.

WE REMEMBER STORIES OF SERVICE

AND SACRIFICE Read the stories of local men and women who served in the

war and write a postcard to those who continue to

serve today.

BEHIND BARS: THE STORY OF THE PEEL JAIL

Explore the cells and stories of the former Peel Jail.

FACE OF THE FARMER The history of farming in

Peel Region.

MOVING FORWARD: INNOVATION IN PEEL Explore Peel’s legacy of transportation and aviation inventions.

POSTPONED

UNTIL MAY 2017

Experience Sikh art, history, performances and interactive demonstrations.

• Opening Night – Friday, April 1 from 6 – 11 p.m.

• Singh Twins: A Retrospective Artist’s Talk April 2 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

• Thursday evening social events and family weekend exhibits, music, talks, activities, workshops + more!

• Closing Night – Saturday, April 30 from 6 – 11 p.m.

* Please note there is a special exhibition fee of $5 per person for the Singh Twins exhibition in the art gallery.

Visit pama.peelregion.ca or ontariosikhheritagemonth.com for more details.

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On Thursday evenings and weekends visitors can join a tour highlighting PAMA’s temporary and permanent exhibitions. Visitors Services Guides are happy to answer any questions you may have, and tailor a tour to fit your interests.

Tours of PAMA

Thursday evenings from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday from 1 – 4:30 p.m.

Year Round

Free with admission

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General admission is free in April courtesy of the

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PAMA Programs & Events

Pre-registration is required for some of thefollowing programs and is available through pama.peelregion.ca,

by phone at 905-791-4055, or in-person at our Service Peel counters.

FUN WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIES – ALL AGES

Each weekend, visitors can participate in our innovative and creative projects or take part in an interactive activity inspired by PAMA’s exhibitions. Themes and activities change monthly.

April – Nature May – Museum Month June – Place July – WaterAugust – Summer Games

Saturdays and Sundays

1 – 4:30 p.m.

Free with admission

Members are free

ARTISTS’ TALK WITH THE SINGH TWINS – ALL AGESLearn about how the Singh Twins employ traditional techniques used in Indian miniature painting to produce vibrant, exquisitely-detailed paintings that are a joy to explore. This is both a reflection of their dual cultural identity and a clever vehicle for political and social commentary.

Saturday, April 2

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Special ticketed exhibition

rate will apply

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FAMILY ART + STORIES – ALL AGES

Bring the family for fun-filled programs exploring the connection between art and early literacy.

This collaboration between PAMA and an Early Literacy Specialist will engage families with hands-on activities to inspire lifelong learning. Each month will feature a different story and art project.

April – Upcycling

May – Nature

June – Sensational Clay

July – Watercolour Markings

August – Action Art

Sunday, April 3,

Saturday afternoons:

May 7, June 4,

July 9, Aug. 6

2 – 4 p.m.

Free with admission,

pre-registration

is required

Members are free

APRIL IS ARCHIVES AWARENESS MONTH!JOIN US FOR ARCHIVES 101 – AGES 16+

Thursday, April 7

7 – 8:30 p.m.


pre-registration is required

Members are free

Main St. looking South, Brampton postcard, circa 1920

Interested in what was happening in Peel 100 years ago? The Archives at PAMA is the place to start your discovery. To celebrate Archives Awareness Week, PAMA’s Archivists will lead participants through the basics of what an archive is and what we collect.

Programs and Events

EARTH DAY AT PAMA! – ALL AGES Celebrate Earth Day at PAMA! Drop in and participate in activities based around the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). Join “Binny” the Green Bin and create something fun!

Sunday, April 24

1 – 4:30 p.m.

Free with admission

Members are free

FAMILY ART + YOGA – ALL AGES

Join us for a special art activity and yoga lesson.

Learn some classic yoga movements led by yoga instructor Margarita, and then create a unique piece of art to take home. All levels of yoga students are welcome. Art supplies are included; please bring your own yoga mat.

Saturday afternoons:

May 14 & 21, June 11 & 18,

July 16 & 30, Aug. 13 & 27

2 – 3:30 p.m.



Members are freeMUSEUM MONTH LECTURE SERIES – AGES 16+

May 5: Through the Eyes of a Curator

Join PAMA Art Gallery Curator, Thomas Smart, for a curator’s look at The Singh Twins: A Retrospective and Fabulous Fictions and Peculiar Practices: Tony Calzetta and Leon Rooke. After the talk, enjoy some tea and the floor will open up for a conversation with the audience.

Thursday evenings:

May 5, 12 & 26

7 – 8:30 p.m.


pre-registration required

Members are free

May 12: Diverse Writers of Peel:

Past and Present, a Conversation

Join PAMA Museum Curator, Annemarie Hagan, for this illustrated talk which explores the lives and work of some of the writers featured in our exhibition Diverse Writers of Peel: Past and Present. After the talk enjoy some tea and participate in an invigorating conversation with the audience about your favourite local writers.

May 26: Preserving your Family History

Join PAMA’s Regional Archivist, Jim Leonard, as he takes you through helpful pointers of how to keep your family treasures safe. He will advise where to store and where not to store, original photos and records in your house.

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P.A. DAYS DESIGN & BUILD WITH PAMA, MAKERSPACE AND BRAMPTON LIBRARY – ALL AGES Watch our website for Design & Build P.A. Day programs in May and June in collaboration with MakerSpace Brampton and Four Corners Library.

Bring your family to PAMA on P.A. Days, spend the day exploring exhibitions and trying our hands on activities.

Friday, May 13 &

Monday, June 13

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.



Members are free

ADVENTURES IN ORIENTAL RUGS – AGES 16+ Join in the conversation with Oriental rug collectors Marshall and Marilyn Wolf and Judith Humphries as they take you through their collecting experience. To finish this inspirational afternoon, enjoy a Turkish coffee and light snack courtesy of Constantinople Bakery & Coffee.

Rug, Azerbaijan, Karabaugh, 19th Century. From the collection of Ed and Joan Safarian.

Sunday, May 29

2 – 4 p.m.



Members are free

MARK-MAKING TO ART – FOR EARLY LEARNING PROFESSIONALSCalling all Early Learning Professionals! This program is facilitated by Early Literacy Specialists and a PAMA Art Educator and is designed to enhance your pre-school programming. The session will focus on exploring art materials in the classroom, while learning about how to support expression through art, and fine motor development.

Thursday, June 2

5 – 7 p.m.

$10, pre-registration

is required

CONNECTIONS ART AND BOOK CLUB – AGES 16+Literature and visual arts connect in this distinctive book club. Join the discussion with PAMA and the Brampton Library staff with this month’s choice: Bone and Bread by Saleema Nawaz (A Canada Reads 2016 finalist). The book discussion will be paired with a tour of PAMA’s exhibition The Singh Twins: A Retrospective. Visit pama.peelregion.ca for a summary of the book.

Thursday, June 9

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Free Program. Please

register with the Brampton

Library (905-793-4636)

CANADA AT PLAY FAMILY WORKSHOP – ALL AGES

Drop in & Play! To celebrate the opening of Canada at Play: 100 Years of Games, Toys and Sports from the Royal Ontario Museum, PAMA will have family friendly games and toys to explore and play with.

Saturday, June 18

1 – 4:30 p.m.



Members are free

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Young Girl with her Dolls, 1912. Robertson Matthews Fonds

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SUMMER CAMP AT PAMA!

$157.25 per week (members)

and $185 per week

(non-members),


VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR SUMMER CAMP FAQ’S

Week 1: July 4 – 8 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Canada at Play

Campers will enjoy a week full of fun and games. They will interact and learn about our exhibition, Canada at Play: 100 Years of Games, Toys and Sports organized by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Campers will create, play and learn about games from the last 100 years.

Week 2: July 11 – 15 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hip Hop + Art

Join PAMA for a week of dance and art with In the Mix! Young campers will learn cool hip hop dance moves in a high energy interactive environment and will work collaboratively in small groups to create a one of a kind music video, using iPads. Dance, paired with movement and music based art; campers will receive the opportunity to feel like SUPERSTARS!

Week 3: July 18 – 22 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Wonderful World of Water

Get ready to explore and experiment with water! From watercolour painting to papier-mâché and sculptures, this week is full of imagination

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WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOPS WITH MARLENE MADOLE – AGES 16 +Painting with watercolour creates many different effects in diverse styles. Over the series, participants will explore some fundamental watercolour techniques: wet-on-wet, washes, colour mixing versus glazing, and direct painting. On July 7, the workshop will focus on the techniques of wet-on-wet in sections and direct painting in still life. On July 14, explore

unique wet-on-wet effects. On July 21, learn how to control flat and graduated washes, and glazing in the subject of skies and landscape. Instruction is given through demonstrations, examples, one-on-one assistance and critiques.

Thursday evenings

July 7, 14 & 21

6:30 – 8:45 p.m.

$29.75/workshop or $76.50

for all three (members),


$35/workshop or $90

for all three (non-members),


SUMMER STAYCATION FAMILY FUN DROP-IN ACTIVITIES (INSTRUCTOR-LED) – ALL AGES

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free with admission

Week 1: July 25 – 29

Art Gallery 101

In this creative week, visitors will be introduced to a new style of art each day. From still life to abstract, each day will have different materials to create something new.

Week 2: Aug. 2 – 5

Let’s be Green

Explore your natural environment! Each day visitors will use their everyday surrounding environment to create sculptures, repurposed art and mixed media pieces.

Week 3: Aug. 8 – 12

Summer Games

Come celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympics at PAMA! This week is sure to please the sports enthusiasts and the creative!

Marlene Madole, Golden Day, Kalamalka Lake B.C., 11” x 15”, Watercolour, 2015

POSTPONED

UNTIL FEBRUARY 2017

Thursdays,

July 28 and Aug. 18

7 – 8:30 p.m.



Members are free

Programs and Events

GAMES NIGHT AT PAMA! – AGES 14 +Whether you are looking for something fun to do on a Thursday night or just want to learn, there is something for all ages.

WATERCOLOUR EN PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP WITH MARLENE MADOLE – AGES 16 +PAMA takes painting outdoors (weather permitting)! Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Participants will try several watercolour techniques: wet-on-wet, washes, colour mixing, and direct painting. Instruction is given through demonstrations, examples, one-on-one assistance and critiques.

Saturday, Aug. 13

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

$30 members and $40

non-members,


CONCERT IN THE COURTROOM WITH JENNA BURKE – ALL AGES

Join us for a musical performance in our historic courtroom. Jenna has released three albums including “Insight”, which was nominated for two Urban/Soul Covenant awards. Her latest release, “Fearless”, reached number 11 on the iTunes R&B/Soul Charts.

Sunday, Aug. 21

2 – 3:30 p.m.


pre-registration is required.

Members are free

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Board game, about 1930. Gift of Mrs. Betty Bull.

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KNIT@PAMAJoin this FREE group on Thursdays from 6 – 8 p.m.

Drop-in and meet other local knitters. PAMA supplies the yarn.

Beginners welcome!

PEEL ABORIGINAL NETWORK DRUMMING CIRCLE

Every third Thursday of the month from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of shared traditions and songs. Free with admission.

Members are free.

Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more

DON’T FORGET ABOUT ’S

Exciting Year Round Programming!

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Sunday, May 6 – 8 from 2 – 2:45 p.m.

Join Leon Rooke as he reads from Fabulous Fictions and Peculiar Practices followed by a book signing.Visit thefoldcanada.org for the complete schedule

Holiday hours and closuresMonday, May 23 — Happy Victoria Day! (closed)

Friday, July 1 — Happy Canada Day! (closed)

Monday, August 1 — Happy Civic Holiday! (closed)

PAMA HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Thursday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.

Archives hours vary, please visit our website for details.

parking

PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E., in Brampton.

Benefits• Free admission

•15% discount in the PAMA Store

•15% off rental spaces

•15% discount on registered programs

• Reciprocal admission at over 50 Ontario art galleries and museums

• Exclusive members events

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IS A GREAT VALUE

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