Hilary Dow, Metamorphosis of an Ill Contained Mind,
 2009. Mixed-media. Photo: Matt Dupuis

Expressions 36

March 27 - June 5, 2011

Opening Reception: Sunday March 27, 2-5 p.m.
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Each spring, Expressions showcases artwork from Waterloo Region students, offering a glimpse into the varied perspectives and experiences of young people in our community. This year students were asked to respond to the theme, imagination, or the exhibition's
featured image, Metamorphosis of an Ill Contained Mind, by grade 11 Eastwood Collegiate student Hilary Dow.

During Expressions, The Imaginarium, a special interactive space featuring artwork from KW|AG's permanent collection by Kim Adams, offers further opportunities for young visitors to engage with ideas surrounding imagination and encourages them to make connections between the student work and the exhibited permanent collection pieces.

Each Expressions, the Gallery also celebrates the contributions of teachers who nurture and develop an appreciation of the arts within their students. We are proud to continue partnerships with the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic
District School Board and acknowledge their roles in advocating for the arts in education. Art is a medium for shared experience; it opens minds and encourages observation, discussion and reflection. We believe that these qualities are the foundation for the kind of teaching, learning and relationshipbuilding essential to creating a strong and healthy community.

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In|Sight

March 27-June 5, 2011
Opening Reception: Sunday March 27, 2-5 p.m.

Every year the Gallery presents a complementary
exhibition to Expressions. This year's exhibition,
Re-imagining Ourselves features a collective artwork created by Wilson Avenue Public School Grade 6 students. Taught by Ms. Reiter and Ms. Bacchus in collaboration with Artist Educators from KW|AG, the project introduces students to work by contemporary portrait artists and provides them with an opportunity to respond by creating a portrait of their own.

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