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Painted Pottery in Northwest China: A Meeting of Past, Present, and Future


May 10 2024 @ 12:00 pm

In this virtual talk, Dr. Anke Hein of Oxford University will explore the intricate interplay between past, present, and future, and between archaeologists, potters, and modern-day consumers in Northwest China.
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Family Day


May 12 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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Family Day


May 19 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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Preview Gala: International Ceramic Art Fair 2024


May 22 2024 @ 7:00 pm

Be among the first to view and purchase exceptional ceramic works from leading galleries and artists at the International Ceramics Art Fair’s exclusive Preview Gala.
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International Ceramic Art Fair 2024


May 23 2024 – Jun 2 2024

The International Ceramic Art Fair is a 10-day celebration of some of the most compelling recent ceramic art, featuring works by emerging and established artists from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as online and in-person programming by artists and curators.
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Artist Tour with Marissa Y Alexander


May 23 2024 @ 11:00 am

Featured artist Marissa Y Alexander will lead a tour spotlighting her work in the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF).
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Virtual Artist Talk with Halima Cassell


May 23 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Featured artist Halima Cassell will present an artist talk via Zoom discussing her work presented at the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF).
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Artist Tour with Amélie Proulx and Laurent Craste


May 23 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Featured artists Amélie Proulx and Laurent Craste will lead a tour spotlighting their works in the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF).
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International Ceramic Art Fair Highlights Tour


May 24 2024 @ 11:00 am

Take a tour of the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), featuring work from more than twenty galleries and artists. Included with admission.
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Là où cueillir la chute (Harvesting the Water-Fall) Performance


May 24 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for a live performance of Là où cueillir la chute (Harvesting the Water-Fall) by artist Marie Côté, in collaboration with Peter Morin, artist and curator of the Tahltan First Nation; Ziya Tabassian, percussionist; Olivier Girouard, electro acoustician and composer; and Navid Navab, multidisciplinary artist and composer.
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Artist Tour and Pottery Demonstration with Linda Sikora


May 25 2024 @ 9:30 am

Featured artist Linda Sikora will lead a tour of her work in the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), followed by an exclusive studio demonstration.
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Ceramic Critique with Linda Sikora


May 25 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Bring your ceramic work to the Gardiner Museum for a professional critique with Linda Sikora, Professor of Ceramic Art at the New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred University.
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Family Day


May 26 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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International Ceramic Art Fair Highlights Tour


May 28 2024 @ 11:00 am

Take a tour of the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), featuring work from more than twenty galleries and artists. Included with admission.
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Virtual Artist Talk with Donté Hayes and Natalia Arbalaez


May 28 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for a virtual conversation with featured artists Donté Hayes and Natalia Arbalaez, who will discuss their work presented at the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF).
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Artist Tour with Stephen Andrews


May 28 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Featured artist Stephen Andrews will lead a tour spotlighting his work in the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF).
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International Ceramic Art Fair Highlights Tour


May 29 2024 @ 11:00 am

Take a tour of the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), featuring work from more than twenty galleries and artists. Included with admission.
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Jacqueline Bishop in Conversation with Ronald Cummings


May 29 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for a conversation between Jacqueline Bishop, featured artist at the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), and Ronald Cummings, associate professor in the Department of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University. Free registration!
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SMASH: Between Worlds


May 30 2024 @ 8:00 pm

SMASH: Between Worlds invites you to explore the boundaries between states, parallel worlds, and altered realities through mind-bending installations, art, fashion, food, drinks, music, and more.
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International Ceramic Art Fair Highlights Tour


May 31 2024 @ 11:00 am

Take a tour of the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), featuring work from more than twenty galleries and artists. Included with admission.
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Artist Tour with FASTWÜRMS


Jun 1 2024 @ 11:00 am

Featured artists FASTWÜRMS will lead a tour spotlighting their work in the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF).
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Artist Tour and Mosaic Workshop with Michel Dumont


Jun 1 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Featured artist Michel Dumont will lead a tour of his work in the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), followed by a creative hands-on mosaic workshop led by the artist.
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Family Day


Jun 2 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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FUSION Reception: Perceptions in Flux with Mentor Susan Low-Beer


Jun 5 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Join us in the Terrace Room to celebrate the Gardiner Shop retail exhibition Perceptions in Flux, featuring artists from FUSION’s mentorship program.
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Family Day


Jun 9 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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Family Day


Jun 16 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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Family Day


Jun 23 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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Family Day


Jun 30 2024 @ 11:00 am

Families can connect over clay with weekly activities inspired by our collection and special exhibitions, led by our passionate team of educators and volunteers.
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