News and Dispatches
Robert Fontaine Describes Painted Land Documentary as a “Real Treasure” on CBC Radio
CBC Radio’s All in A Day is Ottawa’s number one afternoon drive program. In this interview, Alan Neal discusses “Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven” with movie critic Robert Fontaine who gives his analysis on this beautiful documentary.
The McGuffins present “Behind the Scenes” presentation at the McMichael
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, a gallery renowned for their Group of Seven paintings, requested Gary and Joanie McGuffin and art historian Michael Burtch to do a special presentation of “Painted Land: Behind the Scenes” on September 27th during Cultural Days.
A Special Surprise from Fans at the Art On The Bay Festival
On Saturday August 8th, The Voyageurs’ Lodge and Cookhouse had their 5th Annual “Art on the Bay” festival. This event celebrates local Algoma artisans selling their pottery, paintings, books, jewelry, weaving, cedarstrip canoes in an open air market.
Galleries West features Burtch and McGuffin’s Quest for the Group of Seven Vistas
Galleries West Magazine focuses on building awareness of the art scene in Western Canada. They feature art events, profile art makers, publish critical essays, review art exhibitions, and report on articles that will enlighten art-interested readers.
Funding Announcement for the Trans Canada Trail
On June 18, Gary and Joanie McGuffin were honoured to present the Lake Superior Water Trail at the 2015 Trans Canada Trail (TCT) Annual General meeting.
“Painted Land” Film Preview and Private Collectors Exhibition
Masters Gallery is pleased to invite you to an exhibition of borrowed art works by the Group of Seven from Algoma and the North Shore of Lake Superior.