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Remembering In Flanders Fields

Remembering In Flanders Fields

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

A juried art exhibition by local artists commemorating the 100th anniversary of the writing of In Flanders Fields. Since its publication 100 years ago, John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields has inspired responses from artists of all kinds. The poem has been set to music; answered in verse; and been the impetus for large-scale works of installation…

Handwritten History

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Fighting in Flanders – Gas. Mud. Memory.

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

From the opening movements of the First World War, most of Belgium was occupied by German forces. Fighting in Flanders – Gas. Mud. Memory. explores how Canadians in Belgium had to adapt to the significant challenges – from the first use of poison gas in the Second Battle of Ypres to the hellish mud of…

Wall of Art: We Are The Champions

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Wall of Art: We Are The Champions invites artists to reign victorious and delve into the glorious, explore overcoming obstacles, and rejoice in triumph. Come and see what our local artists have in store for We Are The Champions. "Wall of Art" is a quarterly juried art show produced in partnership with Guelph Arts Council,…

Handwritten History

Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

In today's digital age, it's hard to believe letters, cards and postcards were once the only means of long-distance communication. This In Our Cases exhibit is a tribute to handwritten history. It showcases glimpses into the lives of those writing and receiving mail while showcasing the materials required to communicate before computers and the internet.