Tom Thomson Art Gallery Launches Summer Programs

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is excited to offer young artists the chance to immerse themselves in fun, exploration-based studio art programs this summer at the TOM! 

The Saturday TOM Art Club, running July 27, August 10, and August 24, for young artists aged 7 to 13 years old, will include multi-media art activities that take inspiration from the TOM’s current exhibitions and works by Tom Thomson.  The Saturday afternoon sessions will provide a fun and encouraging environment for children to explore art and creativity, taking inspiration from the Gallery’s nationally recognized art collection.  All TOM Art Club Saturday sessions will run from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., with a limit of 15 participants per session.  All art materials, including a take-home TOM art smock, are provided for a minimal registration fee of $25 plus HST per child/session.  Please contact the TOM by calling 519-376-1932 to sign up for a Saturday Art Club session!  

On Sundays, the TOM is thrilled to invite families to FREE Make Art Sundays on July 28, August 4, August 18, and August 25, between 1 and 3 p.m.  Parents and children of all ages are welcome into the TOM studio for fun-filled afternoons of hands-on art activities.  All materials are included, and no registration is required. Donations to this program are appreciated.

Please visit the TOM’s website at www.tomthomson.org to learn more about these summer programs under the ‘education’ section.  Aidan Ware, Director and Chief Curator of the TOM, says “We are so excited to offer these learning, exploring, and art-making opportunities through the summer. It’s a great chance for young artists and children to go creative and make the TOM their studio.
    
If you have any questions about the summer programming lineup, please contact Heather McLeese, Curator of Public Projects & Education at the TOM, at 519-376-1932 ext. 5006 or hmcleese@tomthomson.org 

Quotes: 
“Connecting people to art is a top priority for us at the TOM. Inspire, explore and create is the motto for our educational initiatives and we are thrilled to host a variety of fun summer programs that explore our exhibitions and inspire participants in making their own art creations. Check out our website listing of programs, sign up and participate! We look forward to seeing you soon.” 

-Heather McLeese, Curator of Public Projects & Education

Quick Facts:

• The TOM Art Club (ages 7-13) meets on Saturdays, July 27, August 10, and 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per class, and there can be a maximum of 15 participants per class.
• The Make Art Sundays, free family art activities, are on July 28, August 4, August 18, and August 25. This is a free art program; no registration is required.
• The TOM is regularly open to the public Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 
• Admission is by donation or free with the OPEN Card.

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