MacLaren Art Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0422 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2020 |
| Location, Telephone & Internet | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 705-721-9696 |
| Fax | 705-735-6935 |
| maclaren@maclarenart.com | |
| Website | www.maclarenart.com |
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| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address | MacLaren Art Centre 37 Mulcaster St Barrie, ON L4M 3M2 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Mulcaster St and Collier St |
| Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact | Christine Gillespie, Communications Coordinator; Phone: 705-720-1044 ext 237; Email: communications@maclarenart.com |
| Alternate Contact | Peter Bogle, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-720-1044 ext 277; Email: peter@maclarenart.com |
| Primary Executive | Emily McKibbon, Acting Director; Phone: 705-721-9696 ext 260; Email: executivedirector@maclarenart.com |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Regional public art gallery serving the residents of Barrie, Simcoe County and the surrounding area * includes multiple exhibition galleries, an education centre, a sculpture courtyard, Gallery Café, Gallery Shop and Framing Services * permanent collection of 27,408 works of art held in trust for the public and presents a year-round programme of world-class exhibitions, education activities and special events * a not-for-profit, registered charitable organization administered by a board of directors Education programmes include artist talks, art classes, school programmes and guided tours * MacLaren's VanGo programme brings artists into classrooms throughout Simcoe County * offers art classes and camps for children, youth and adults * youth programmes include W-Edge, a free Wednesday after school drop-in workshop, and the MacLaren Youth Advisory Council * opportunities for co-op placements for local high school students Meeting and Reception facilities services for wedding receptions and business meetings, catering is available * for more information about these services contact eventservices@maclarenart.com The Spirit Catcher on the Barrie waterfront has become a symbol for the residents of the city and was the first work in the MacLaren Art Centre's permanent collection * for information about use of the Spirit Catcher visit the website * the Gallery Shop has replicas as well as items featuring the Spirit Catcher |
| Hours | Gallery: Mon-Tue 10 am-5 pm, Wed 10 am-7 pm, Thu-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat and Sun 10am-4 pm Gallery Cafe: Mon-Fri 7 am-4:30 pm, Sat 8 am-4 pm, Sun 10am-4 pm * closed Statutory Holidays |
| Areas Served | Barrie ; Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Walk-in or call for information |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation, Programs |
| Fees | Membership ; Donation - admission by voluntary donation, suggested donation $5 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | Charitable Registration # 0754051-50-13 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Print Material | A seasonal brochure is printed twice a year, and outlines the exhibitions, special events and activities, art classes and camp * also produces exhibition catalogues for selected exhibitions * visit website to subscribe to the weekly e-newsletter highlighting Gallery exhibitions, programmes and events |