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City unveils 'exceptional' Orillia Landscapes art exhibition

Twenty-four works by 19 artists on display at galleries at Orillia Recreation Centre, Orillia Opera House
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NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ORILLIA
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The City of Orillia’s public art committee is pleased to unveil its latest art exhibition, Orillia Landscapes, at the Stack Gallery in the Orillia Recreation Centre (255 West St. S.) and the Green Room Gallery in the Orillia Opera House (20 Mississaga St. W.).

“Orillia’s landscapes have been a source of inspiration for artists, and the Orillia Landscapes exhibition showcases the unique character of our community,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “This exhibition highlights the exceptional talent in Orillia, and I encourage everyone to explore these remarkable depictions of our local scenery.”

Featuring 24 works of art by 19 artists from Orillia and beyond, the exhibition offers a diverse collection of perspectives that highlight the area’s natural and urban landscapes. From vivid depictions of shimmering waters to imaginative takes on Orillia’s iconic landmarks, the showcase encourages viewers to connect with the region’s beauty in new and meaningful ways.

Artist

Title of work

Location

Paul R. Allen

The Ice Huts

The Green Room Gallery

James Campbell

Blue Tree

The Green Room Gallery

Norman Robert Catchpole

Red Barn on Rama Road

The Green Room Gallery

Tatiana Chilova

Hawkestone Rink

The Green Room Gallery

Carol Deimling

Sunrise on Lake Couchiching
Early Morning in Couchiching Beach Park

The Green Room Gallery

Helen Dipardo

Bass Lake
Race Against the Storm

The Green Room Gallery

Molly Farquharson

Couchiching Park

The Green Room Gallery

Margaret Ferraro

Spontaneous Combustion
Silent

The Stack Gallery
The Green Room Gallery

Francy Forte

Silent Sunday

The Stack Gallery

Lise de Laplante Rowlandson

The Steeples and Spirals of Orillia

The Stack Gallery

Lisa Limarzi

Frozen in Winter

The Stack Gallery

Lauren McEachern

Nature’s First Green is Gold

The Green Room Gallery

Ron Murdoch 

Sailboats on Lake Couchiching 

The Green Room Gallery 

MJ Pollak

Couchiching Quartet

The Green Room Gallery

Susan Rudoler

Country Mailboxes
Leacock Shores
A Memory

The Green Room Gallery
The Stack Gallery

Gayle Schofield

Dichotomy

The Green Room Gallery

Lindsay Smail

Unknown Waters

The Green Room Gallery

Marni Weisz

Sunshine Sketches of a Leacock Home

The Green Room Gallery

Drake Williams

Thunderbird Sighting at Lake Couchiching

The Green Room Gallery

“We are thrilled to showcase the incredible talent of community artists and highlight the stunning landscapes of Orillia and the surrounding areas through this new exhibition,” said Catherine Allman, member of the Orillia public art committee. “Expanding to include the Green Room Gallery at the Orillia Opera House ensures a broad audience will experience the beauty and creativity of our community.”

The Orillia Landscapes exhibition runs from December 2024 to June 2025 at both locations and is part of the Orillia public art committee’s ongoing efforts to enrich the cultural fabric of the community.

The City of Orillia invites members of the public to explore the gallery at the Orillia Recreation Centre during regular operating hours. Visit orillia.ca/ORC for details. Visitors can also view the gallery at the Orillia Opera House on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., or three hours prior to a scheduled performance. Admission is free.

The Orillia public art committee is a partnership between the City of Orillia and the Orillia Museum of Art & History. The committee oversees the city’s public art program, including the Stack Gallery and the Green Room Gallery. For more information about the exhibition, visit orillia.ca/PublicArt.

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