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Outside the Lines – Exhibition Opening

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Join us for the official opening of Outside the Lines – Women Artists and War.

5:30 p.m. — Registration
6 p.m. — Event

Be among the first guests to visit the exhibition and get a new perspective on war and conflict through the eyes of women artists.

Take in a discussion between prominent war artist Gertrude Kearns and Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan, Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture, Canadian Armed Forces, about the portrait painted by Ms. Kearns of LGen Carignan.

Enjoy a musical performance by Kathryn Patricia Cobbler, inspired by cinematic classical music. Hailing from Canada’s Capital region, Loop pedal violist, composer, and arranger Kathryn Patricia Cobbler has crafted a singular niche in improvisation and classical performance.

Light refreshments will be served.
Cash bar (card payments only).

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Special guests

Meet the contemporary artists whose works are featured in the new exhibition.

A woman

Gertrude Kearns
Credit: Trevor Godinho

A woman

Rosalie Favell


A woman

Barb Hunt
Credit: Sharon Snider

A woman

Elise Findlay (Artist in Residence)
Credit: Rheo Madden-Weber


Photo at top of page:
Molly Lamb Bobak, Basic Trainees Learning to Stand at Ease, 1946, Beaverbrook Collection of War Art, CWM 19710261-1554 (detail)

Dates & Times
English French
Thursday, May 23, 2024
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.