Alex Dufresne Gallery

The Alex Dufresne Art Gallery is comfortably placed at the museum, where it houses several exhibitions each year supporting the artistic talents of local and area artists. It is named after Alex Dufresne, a well known barber and collector of fine antiques and artifacts, he was very influencial on opening the museum.

CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY

Under Construction, please visit us again soon!

UPCOMING EVENTS

2010 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Alex Dufresne Gallery is currently accepting proposals for the upcoming year. Proposals are being accepted by artists submitting Solo, Duo or Group Exhibitions for the upcoming programming year of 2010.

Deadline for submissions is October 9th, 2009. All submissions must be Postmarked or Delivered in Person by Friday, October 9th, 2009 by 5pm. Shows are currently being booked for the 2010 Programming Year.

Submissions must include the following:

• A brief artist's statement describing the body of work that you are proposing to exhibit.
• A curriculum vitae or artist resume.
• 10-20 images of your work, images may be submitted as hard copy photographs or as a CD of digital images in .jpeg format.
• Image List: Please number all images, hard-copy or digital, and indicate their title, date, medium, and size on an accompanying image list.
• A self-addressed stamped envelope.

Please send applications to:
Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery
Attn: Programming Committee
107 Lansdowne St. East, Box 100
Callander, ON
P0H 1H0

The Alex Dufresne Gallery does not accept submission by fax or email. You may, however, deliver submission materials in person to the gallery. For more information on any of our shows; please feel free to contact us at any time by phone or email: (705) 752-2282 /  museum@callander.ca /  www.mycallander.ca

PREVIOUS WORK

Winter Scenes 3rd Annual Christmas Art Show

On display until December 19th, 2009 Our 3rd Annual Juried Group Show featuring some of the best work by artists from throughout the region. This show displays over 30 local and area artists reflections of winter beauty. Be sure to check it out!

Sky & Water by Claire Domitric & Mike De Moree

A series of paintings, prints & photography exploring the art of sky & water. September 3rd - October 31st, 2009.

Art by the Bay (Multiple Artists)

(In conjuction with Books by the Bay Festival)

July 4 - 31, 2009

New Works by Jurgen Mohr

Now extended to June 30th, 2009!

The Alex Dufresne Gallery proudly presents new works by North Bay artist & sculptor Jurgen Mohr. His work is inspired by his fascination with the signs and symbols of primitive cultures as well as the endless stream of images from dreams.

This exhibition was made possible by the Ontario Arts Council.
Gallery Hours for May & June 2009: Tuesday to Sunday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Posted on: Jul. 24, 2008