Agnes Etherington Art Centre
36 University Avenue K7L 3N6 Kingston, ON, Canada

Dr Suzanne van de Meerendonk, the new Bader Curator of European Art arrived a month ago from the Netherlands. Enjoy this interview, a spotlight on her first month at Agnes: https://bit.ly/2KhiH2T

ON VIEW: "Rembrandt and Company: Seventeenth-Century Dutch Paintings from The Bader Collection." Come see this lovely exhibition over the weekend. Agnes is open 15 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Behind-the-scenes of installation turnover. When you visit you will notice that several galleries are getting ready for the winter season and a new slate of exhibitions.

The fabulous Alicia Boutilier, Chief Curator/Curator of Canadian Historical Art has been presented with the Queen's Special Recognition Staff Award! In March, Alicia helped facilitate the transition of Agnes staff to offsite work as the Agnes closed to the public. She encouraged innovative shifts to program offerings through new digital platforms, all while engaging existing supporters and reaching new audiences. Alicia seamlessly shifted exhibition schedules and installatio...ns that had been planned years in advanceincluding touring exhibitions featuring international loansin response to closures at the Agnes and museums around the world. She then oversaw the reopening of the Agnes in July with new capacity limits and protocols ensuring the safety and comfort of visitors and staff. Alicia has had a lasting impact on the Agnes, Queen’s University, her staff, colleagues, artists and peers.

Don't miss tonight's public lecture (via zoom) by Emelie Chhangur on The Fabulatory Function of the Curatorial. Details below.

What a great photo! We love seeing how "Soundings" activates different spaces.

See the new slate of talks, tours, events and workshops planned for the new year: https://bit.ly/33BHHIW Image: Neven Lochhead, "From the vibe out," 2020, video still. Collection of the artist

Exhibition turnover begins in two weeks. Don’t miss your chance to spend time with these three contemporary exhibitions: "Shannon Bool: Modernism and Its Discontents," "Chantal Rousseau: Tap Dancing Seagull and Other Stories" and "Garden Studies." https://bit.ly/3eI86rn Image: Installation view from "Shannon Bool: Modernism and Its Discontents."

The Globe and Mail mentioned Chantal Rousseau’s exhibition "Tap Dancing Seagulls and Other Stories" in their feature. The exhibition's final day at Agnes was 6 December. You can find more of her work here: https://vimeo.com/455536805

Friend and supporter, Daphne Franks was selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals South Eastern Ontario Chapter as one of this year’s Outstanding Philanthropists. Daphne Franks’ longstanding support of Queen’s, along with her late husband Ned, has had countless benefits for both the university and the South Eastern Ontario region. Through her interest in the arts, she has directed decades of philanthropic and volunteer support to the Agnes. Daphne’s commitment derives from her belief in the power of art to transform our daily lives. Read more: https://bit.ly/36MDva3

ON VIEW: As a student of Rembrandt around 1650, Abraham Van Dijck developed a quiet naturalism that casts religious themes such as this in terms of everyday experience. Broad brushwork, glowing light, and earthy colours reinforce the humble atmosphere. Yet, we are witnessing a miracle: the Old Testament prophet Elijah has blessed an impoverished widow with an endless supply of our and oil. See this work in person in Rembrandt and Company." Image: Abraham van Dijck, The Widow of Zarephath and Her Son, around 1655, oil on canvas. Gift of Isabel and Alfred Bader, 2017 (60-001)

ON VIEW: Locals may recognize this view looking southwest from King Street, towards where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario. Despite the fading light, a steamship in the foreground mirrors another further out on the water, indicating the endless activity of travel and industry. This is one of many works painted around Kingston by Jane R. Drummond in the landscape watercolour tradition. Image: Jane R. Drummond, "Waterfront, King Street West,"1918, watercolour on paper. Bequest of Norman I. McLeod, 1981.

Look at this list of stellar contributors to the art community! Congratulations to all. Join Ontario Association of Art Galleries in celebrating virtually on 30 Nov at 6 pm for the awards ceremony where the winner will be announced. https://bit.ly/32Pw4xW

Access wall labels and a layout guide for current exhibitions on your mobile by scanning a QR code in the gallery. You can also access them from home. Here you can get a taste of "Shannon Bool: Modernism and Its Discontents:" https://bit.ly/36Ocx1Q

What’s been happening with research and Indigenous collections? With the intention of building deeply meaningful, long-term and healthy relationships with Indigenous communities and upon the advice of ongoing Indigenous advisory circles, the museum is currently developing Indigenous-led policies regarding access, care and rematriation/repatriation, says Sebastian De Line, Research Associate, Indigenous Art. Read more: https://bit.ly/3niZ9cY

Visit Agnes this weekend. We are open Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 5 pm. Free admission always.