Camouflage-themed evening at the Canadian War Museum

Camouflage-themed evening at the Canadian War Museum

Ottawa, Ontario, April 1, 2010 — Join us at the Canadian War Museum on Thursday, April 8, for two special public programs which promise a fun-filled camouflage-themed evening!

First, a free lecture by Roy R. Behrens, Professor of Art at the University of Northern Iowa on artists’ contribution to Dazzle Ship camouflage during the First World War.

Then, at 8 p.m., creative collective Spins and Needles will take over the Museum. DJ Jason Pelletier will provide funky background beats, while crafter/designer Melanie Yugo will oversee participants’ camouflage creations. Participants will have access to the Camouflage exhibition until midnight. (Tickets required: $10 adults, $8 students.)

Events details are listed below.

Lecture: Artists’ Contributions to Dazzle Ship Camouflage
Thursday, April 8 – 7 p.m.
Join us for a fast-paced, richly illustrated look at “dazzle painting,” a way of camouflaging ships by painting them in brightly coloured, abstract geometric shapes. Presented by Roy R. Behrens. In English with simultaneous translation to French. Barney Danson Theatre

Spins and Needles
Thursday, April 8 – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Celebrate Spins and Needles’ fifth anniversary with a creative night out that mixes camouflage crafts and funky beats. LeBreton Gallery and John McCrae Gallery
$10 adults, $8 students
In association with the special exhibition, Camouflage: From Battlefield to Catwalk.

For more information:
819 776-8600
1 800 555-5621

The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation operates the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian War Museum and the Virtual Museum of New France. As part of their mandate, the Museums function as centres for research and public information on the social, military and human history of the country. Their principal role is to preserve and promote the heritage of Canada for present and future generations, thereby contributing to the enhancement of Canadian identity.

Media Information:

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Canadian War Museum
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