Current Exhibit: The way from then to now
November 4th 2023 - January 14 2024
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Highlighting his conceptual explorations and playful undertones, this exhibition samples the breadth of Hastenteufel’s oeuvre, spanning over five decades.
From the powerful weight of steel sculptures, to the delicate intimacy of experimental ‘frottage’ drawings, or the playful media-art exploration of contemporary hieroglyphs, “The way from then to now” underscores Hastenteufel’s unique creative voice.
Current Events
Current Exhibition:
The way from then to now
November 4, 2023 to January 14, 2024
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Artist: Deeter Hastenteufel
Deeter Hastenteufel is a Swiss-born, rural Ontario based multi-media artist with international recognition for his public sculptures, conceptual and mixed-media explorations and traditional drawing and painting.
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Highlighting his conceptual explorations and playful undertones, this exhibition samples the breadth of Hastenteufel’s oeuvre, spanning over five decades.
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Lino-Block
Printing Workshop
Tuesday, November 28th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Tim Dyck
What is Lino Printing? Lino Printing is a form of block printing that involves carving a pattern or design into a linoleum, rubber or vinyl surface that can then be used as a template to make multiple prints.
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Fee: $70.00 ($65 for DAG members)
*Materials and tools will be provided for the workshop
Performances by John Gardiner & Richard Knechtel
November 19th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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John Gardiner & Richard Knechtel -- an afternoon of words and music. This collaborative performance features John Gardiner & Richard Knechtel. John will read from his new memoir about growing up and coming of age in Hanover during the 1950's & 60's & Richard will perform a collection of heartfelt stories and songs gathered over his lifetime.
Chicken House Press - Writing Workshop
November 11th
9:00am - 9:00pm
Join Alanna Rusnak at Chicken House Press for an intensive writing workshop experience. Dive into 12 hours of creative exploration from 9 am to 9 pm. To discover more details and secure your spot, follow the LEARN MORE button below to register.
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Durham Art Gallery is a non-profit, exhibition-driven space for contemporary art and culture in West Grey, Ontario. From our earliest incarnation in the local Carnegie library to its current purpose-built home, the Gallery’s 40 years of growth have been marked by an engaged community and diversifying landscape.