Events
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Art Gallery of Burlington Activities and Exhibits
August 10 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us in the Family Studio for a free drop-in art activity with Catherine Jones, who will show you how to make your own thaumatropes! One of the oldest forms of animation, thaumatropes combine paired images drawn on both sides of a circular surface to create an exciting optical illusion of movement. Head into the gallery to explore Alize Zorlutuna’s We Who Have Known Many Shores, and draw inspiration from the various symbols and objects found in their exhibition to create a thaumatrope in the studio – or let Alize’s stories of ancestral lands guide you to your own imagery and ideas!
Volunteer Gallery Guides will also be present to provide informal exhibition tours and answer visitors’ questions as part of Doors Open Burlington.
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Have an upcoming event in Burlington, Ontario that you would like to promote? Submit it for free and we will add your event to our calendar. Events include local concerts, festivals, theatre, live music, sporting events, outdoor attractions, tours, and culinary events.
Preference will be given to events that drive tourism, are hosted by a tourism partner, or provide experiences for residents and visitors. Community events must be within Burlington/Halton and are free to attend or hosted by a not-for-profit.
