Public Programs for the Month of February 2011

Posted on: 21/01/2011

Public Programs for the Month of February 2011
An Artist, a Mural and You!
Weekends in February¾10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come add your creative inspiration to a mural started by Karole Marois, a war artist with the Canadian Forces Art Program. The artist will be in attendance February 5, 2011. John McCrae Gallery

Special Guided Tour of The Navy: A Century in Art
February 10¾6:30 p.m.
Explore this exhibition of naval art marking the 100th anniversary of the Canadian navy in greater depth. Join Dr. Dean Oliver, Director, Research and Exhibition at the Canadian War Museum on a special guided tour. Meet in the Lobby

Valentines For Vets
February 5, 6, 12 and 13¾10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A popular program returns! Create a card and write a special message for a veteran.
Lobby
In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada

Snowshoe into History
February 13¾2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Discover how aboriginal technology was adapted to defend Canada during the War of 1812!  Observe a demonstration of winter warfare equipment by costumed re-enactors before joining museum animators in a hands-on interaction with replica artifacts.  Also planned: a 40-minute snowshoe trek with historical commentary beside the Ottawa River. Bring your own snowshoes or come along for a walk! North Entrance

“Military Art Now”
The First Ten Years (2001-2011) of the Canadian Forces Artists Program
February 17¾10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is a must-see event for anyone interested in art or the Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP). In conjunction with the exhibitions The Navy: A Century in Artand Brush with War: Military Art from Korea to Afghanistan, the War Museum is bringing in artists and representatives of the CFAP for informal presentations in the morning followed by a panel discussion in the afternoon on Canadian military art in the 21st century. Atelier C and Barney Danson Theatre

Please note: Although this is a free event, we do ask you to kindly register by calling 819-776-8694 or by email at lynda.fish@warmuseum.ca.
In partnership with the Department of National Defence.

What do you “Sea”?
February 19¾20 and 26¾27¾10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Let yourself be inspired by two great exhibitions: The Navy: A Century in Art and A Brush with War.  Re-create a piece in mixed media or let your imagination go wild.  John McCrae Gallery

Ontario Family Day: The War Museum is open… and free for kids*!
On Monday, February 21, spend Ontario Family Day at the War Museum with your kids! Each child accompanied by an adult gets free general admission.*
*Conditions:

• Limited to one child (18 years or younger) per adult companion, with the purchase of one adult or senior admission to the Museum.
  
• Valid on F