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Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour showcases the work of five prominent Japanese artists

Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour showcases the work of five prominent Japanese artists

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Sep 28 2019 to Oct 12 2019

Region : Ottawa Region     City: Almonte

  •  Add to Calendar 2019-09-28 2019-10-12 America/Toronto Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour showcases the work of five prominent Japanese artists The Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour is a series of exhibitions and events showcasing the works of five female Japanese artists. The featured artists work in different media, have their own unique styles, and for all of them, this tour marks their North American debut. WHAT: Group Exhibit—the Almonte stop along the Go-Somewhere! art tour is open to the public. Admission is free on September 28. September 29 – October 12 admission is $7. WHERE: Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 3 Rosamond Street East Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 WHEN: September 28 – October 12 Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 12pm – 4pm WHO: Japanese Artists: - Tomoko Aso (oil painter) - Akiko Takeuchi (contemporary painter) - Kurumi Wakaki (print maker) - Mami Yonekura (folk artist) - Tsubomi Yonekura (silversmith) WHY: Go-Somewhere! offers a unique opportunity for Canadians to see a diverse collection of art from halfway around the world. This project also aims to highlight the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan. All 5 artists, as well as Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour organizer Tony Girardin, an Award-winning Canadian filmmaker, and are available for photo and press opportunities. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum Kathleen Hansma kathleen@smittencreative.com
Sep 28
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Oct 12

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The Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour is a series of exhibitions and events showcasing the works of five female Japanese artists. The featured artists work in different media, have their own unique styles, and for all of them, this tour marks their North American debut. WHAT: Group Exhibit—the Almonte stop along the Go-Somewhere! art tour is open to the public. Admission is free on September 28. September 29 – October 12 admission is $7. WHERE: Mississippi Valley Textile Museum 3 Rosamond Street East Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 WHEN: September 28 – October 12 Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm Saturday 12pm – 4pm WHO: Japanese Artists: - Tomoko Aso (oil painter) - Akiko Takeuchi (contemporary painter) - Kurumi Wakaki (print maker) - Mami Yonekura (folk artist) - Tsubomi Yonekura (silversmith) WHY: Go-Somewhere! offers a unique opportunity for Canadians to see a diverse collection of art from halfway around the world. This project also aims to highlight the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan. All 5 artists, as well as Go-Somewhere! Japanese Art Tour organizer Tony Girardin, an Award-winning Canadian filmmaker, and are available for photo and press opportunities.