GALLERY TALKS

Guided tours of exhibitions hosted by Véronique Lefebvre, the Head of Education Programme:

• Ed Pien. Haven of Delight
• Bill Viola. Observance

Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 1:30 pm

• Itinerary in Contemporary Art. Bold New Directions

Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 1:30 pm

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Discovery tour and art workshop for school groups from nursery school to secondary school, centred around temporary exhibitions. Program of activities available upon request.
February 11 – June 20, 2008

INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF THE FINE ARTS, PART 2

Beginnings of Modernity, 1900-1940
Second series of ten classes given by art historian Micheline Senécal on the history of the fine arts in Quebec and Canada. No prior knowledge of art is required. Cost for the series: $150 ($100 for volunteers and members of the Musée). Registration required. Information and registration: musee.joliette@citenet.net or (450) 756-0311, Ext. 234.

Every Tuesdays from February 12 to April 29, 2008, from 1:30 pm to 4 pm

TRAVELLING LECTURE SERIES

An Hour, an Artwork
A series of three hour-long lectures that will be given across the Lanaudière region to inform the public about the Musée d’art de Joliette and its collections. Each lecture will focus on a particular work of art from the Musée’s collection.The series is offered free of charge to the region’s primary and secondary schools, libraries, senior citizens’ centres and social and educational associations.The lectures are offered in both French and English.This project has benefited by funding from the Conférence régionale des élus(es) de Lanaudière. Information and bookings: musee.joliette@citenet.net or (450) 756-0311, Ext. 234

PUBLIC READING

Organized by À voix haute, a reading of Notre disparition, a text by Jean Pierre Girard.
Performers: actors Diane Ouimet and O’Neil Melançon
February 29, 2008, 7:30 pm

2008 SPRING BREAK

Artistic exploration activities
March 4 and 5, from 9 am to 12 pm, for budding artists aged 6 to 8
March 6 and 7, from 9 am to 12 pm, for young creators aged 9 to 12
March 5, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, for children aged 9 to 12 accompanied by one or two adults
March 7, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, for children aged 9 to 12 accompanied by one or two adults
Cost: $15 per participant. Space is limited; no materials required but bring a snack. Daycare available from 8 to 9 a.m. Information and registration, beginning January 14, 2008:Véronique Lefebvre, Head of Education Programme, (450)756-0311, ext. 234.

ŒUVRES À TITRER
DES MOTS POUR RENCONTRER L’ART

As part of the 12th edition of the Francofête presented by the city of Joliette, visit the Museum’s galleries and suggest evocative titles for selected works.
March 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2008, from 12 pm to 5 pm
The best suggestions will be posted next to the works in the galleries from March 21 to April 4, 2008.

CONCERT IN THE INTERFACE MUSÉE/CÉGEP SERIES

Concert by teachers from the music department of the Cégep régional de Lanaudière à Joliette.
Admission: $15 (adults), $10 (students).
Thursday, April 10, 2008, 8 pm

CONCERT BY THE MUSÉE D’ART DE JOLIETTE CHOIR

Lieder and other melodies.
On the program: Brahms, Fauré, Schubert, Schuman, Wolf.
Admission: $20. Information:
http://www.intermonde.net/choeurdumusee
St-Paul-de-Joliette Church
Saturday, April 31, 2008, 8 pm

MYSTERY AT THE MUSEUM

An activity in the form of a police investigation through the Museum’s three permanent exhibition galleries (ages 7 to 12). Educational kits provided free to families or children accompanied by an adult
Available until May 11, 2008, during the Museum’s regular hours

CHILD/ADULT DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES

Educational kits provided free to families or children accompanied by an adult

• Mystery at the Museum: an activity in the form of a police investigation through the Museum’s three permanent exhibition galleries (ages 7 to 12).
  Last chance. Available until May 4, 2008
  
  
• Artouch and Admir: a hands-on observation activity linked to a selection of works on display (ages 2 to 6).
  Available from March 1st, 2008

Ongoing, offered during regular hours

BOBBIN LACE

Workshop led by lacemaker Véronique Louppe. The workshop is open to all, from beginners to experienced lacemakers. Information and registration: vlouppe@hotmail.com or (450) 755-1317
March 2, 16 and 23, April 13 and 27, May 25 2008, from 1 pm to 4:30 pm

This program of educational activities receives generous financial support from the Fondation J.A. DeSève.

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