NEWS RELEASE
ORILLIA MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY
*************************
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) and the Orillia Animal Centre of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society (OSPCA) have partnered to share a unique event for the furry members of our community.
Inspired by OMAH’s current exhibition, Pawtraits, the events will highlight the exhibition and will allow community members to attend the exhibit with their pets to see the artifacts on display and have their pawtrait (portrait) taken with a themed backdrop (if you choose) and instant camera.
Event dates are Saturday, Aug. 24, between 7 and 9 p.m. (to be included with additional Starry Night activities), Saturday, Aug. 31 between 1 and 4 p.m. (part of the Downtown Pirate Party hosted by the Downtown Orillia BIA) and on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your pet and family members to have your group pawtrait taken, receive treats, and visit the exhibitions. We are extremely grateful for Ren’s Pets, who will be providing treats for our pawsome models.
Each portrait photoshoot is $30 per pet and proceeds will be divided between the OSPCA and OMAH.
What a purrfect opportunity to have your pets join in on inclusive culture activity right in their community.
Pawtraits (in the Lounge Gallery until Sept. 21, 2024)
Documented through photographs and objects from OMAH’s permanent collection, discover the bond between Orillians and their pets in the 19th and early 20th century. Learn about the early days of pet keeping, from antiquity to the modern era, and how our furry friends have shaped our lives over the centuries. This exhibition provides a great opportunity to see items from the collection that haven’t been on public view since 2000.
We are also collecting much-needed items for the OSPCA’s furry clients. They are currently in need of:
- Cat and dog toys
- Blankets and towels, new or gently used (we cannot use pillows, or pillow cases)
- Martingale collars
- Brooms
- Dustpans
- Paper towels
- Kitten canned food
- Clay kitty litter (non-clumping)
Donations will be accepted throughout the run of the exhibition.
OMAH is open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*************************
