Activities for everyone to enjoy at the Canadian War Museum in January

Posted on: 23/12/2010

Activities for everyone to enjoy
at the Canadian War Museum in January

Ottawa, Ontario, December 22, 2010 — Throughout the month of January, join us for activities all can enjoy at the Canadian War Museum.

The Mural
January 1, 2 and 3—10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You are invited to come and add your creative touch to a mural that was created by Karole Marois, a war artist with the Canadian Forces Artists Program.
John McCrae Gallery

What do you “Sea”?
January 8–9, 15–16, 22–23 and 29–30—10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Be creative and have fun. In conjunction with two great exhibitions, The Navy: A Century in Art and A Brush with War, be inspired by the art and re-create it in mixed media.
John McCrae Gallery

Brush with War
January 20—6:30 p.m.
Discover the challenge and diversity of military art on a special guided tour with Dr. Laura Brandon, Historian, Art and War at the Canadian War Museum.
In conjunction with the exhibition A Brush with War.
Meet in the Lobby.

Sailor’s Night at the Pub
January 27—6 p.m.
What does a sailor do on pub night? Join us for a fun evening with a beer-tasting, “temporary” tattoos, pub food and music by The Lyon Street Celtic Band.
The Mess

Valentines for Vets
January 29 and 30, February 5, 6, 12 and 13
10 a.m.—4 p.m.
Create a card and write a special message for a veteran. In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada
Lobby

While the exhibitions The Navy: A Century in Art and A Brush with Warare on display, the Museum is offering visitors the opportunity to learn more about some of the art through our Volunteer Interpretative program. Please check at our Information Desk to find out what Volunteer Interpretative services are available.

Upcoming program
The First Ten Years of the Canadian Forces Artists Program
February 17, 2011
Join us for a symposium with artists from the Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP). Please consult the Museum’s website (www.warmuseum.ca) in January for more information and to register.

Media Information:

Avra Gibbs Lamey
Communications and Media Relations Officer
Telephone: 819 776-8607
avra.gibbs-lamey@warmuseum.ca

Yasmine Mingay
Manager, Communications,
Canadian War Museum
Telephone: 819 776-8608
yasmine.mingay@warmuseum.ca