All Events
The Carnegie Room
7:00 to 9:00 pm
The Benefactor Member Programme: an appealing project that combines great art, good fun and an opportunity to support the MacLarenArtCentre
On Thursday, March 11 at the MacLarenArtCentre, over 140 original works of art will be at the heart of a lively, highly anticipated event: The Benefactor Member Art Exchange.
Now in its 12th year, the MacLaren’s Benefactor Member programme is unique. Here’s how it works: individuals who become Benefactor Members of the gallery through an annual fee of $365 receive a number of benefits. These include a Family Membership, a special Benefactors Evening in September, an invitation to the Benefactor Member Art...
Thursday, March 25
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Carnegie Room
Join members of the South Simcoe Scotch Society and friends for an evening of Irish fare and fun: featuring music, dancing demonstrations, delicious food and Irish Whiskey tasting. Tickets are $55 and include appetizers, a tasting of three Irish Whiskeys, and glorious dessert. It's a perfect way to see out the 'greenest' month of the year. Call 705-721-9696 for your tickets.
Sláinte! (Cheers!)
TAC Spring Coffeehouse
Thursday April 1
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Showcase your artistic and musical talents! The Teen Advisory Council (TAC) is hosting a Spring Coffeehouse at the MacLaren. The event includes multimedia displays, live music, readings and visual art. TAC assists the MacLarenArtCentre in the development of creative youth projects, events and exhibitions.
For updates about who is performing, check back closer to April! Or visit us on facebook and RSVP here
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 8
7:00 to 9:00 pm
A celebration of the exhibitions on display at the MacLaren Art Centre, including Janet Jones's DaDa Delirium and Tony Romano's Notary Moon, as well as an exhibition of works from the High School Photography Contest and the Photo/Journal exhibition organized by the David Busby Street Centre.
MacLaren Royale Gala
Carnegie Room
Cocktails 6:30pm
Dinner 7:30pm
Attire: Black Tie
An evening of outstanding dining and entertainment with top chefs and culinary delights, Vegas-style gaming, irresistible auction items and a great band for dancing. Live Auction • Games of Chance • Dancing • Live Music featuring Arden and the Tourists.
Tickets: $185 per person. Please contact Lynn Strachan at 705-720-1044 ext. 237
This is a fundraising event to support the MacLaren Art Centre and its exhibitions and programmes.
Thursday June 10
4:00 to 9:00 pm
Tickets: $75 per player; $300 for a team
Sunnidale Park is the place to be for this second annual event. You can register as a foursome and pick your own team name, or you can register individually and be assigned to a team! Croquet Canada provides the equipment and gives a quick lesson on the rules of the game and how to play. Includes a light buffet catered by Cravings Fine Foods and features live music, a silent auction and door prizes. The winning team will be awarded the Master Mallets trophy to keep for a year. Opens at 4:00 with a 5:30 start to the tournament. To register, contact Lynn Strachan, Director of Development at 705-720-1044 ext. 237 or email ...
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September 16 to 19
Carnegie Days is a free four-day arts festival inspired by our gallery building's origins as a 1917 Carnegie Library.The Festival coincides with Doors Open Barrie (September 19) and includes exhibitions, public projects, lectures, authors’ readings, video screenings and workshops at the MacLaren and throughout the city of Barrie.