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The
Robert & Marlene Markle
Art Book Library

With your Gallery Membership you have the ability to loan any of the over 350 books from the Robert & Marlene Markle Art Book Library.  We have some absolute gems in the collection!

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The Library was made possible thanks to several donors including but not limited to, Robert and Marlene Markle, Sheila Stockton, Daniel Kolos, David Wilde, Brenda Korell

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The beautiful bookshelves were custom designed and constructed by Jim Tucker.

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need a book recomendation?

"As an artist focusing on linework and detail, being able to reference Jean Duvet's Apocalypse Figuree has been incredibly inspirational. Digital images just don't do the hyper-intricate details of these sixteenth century engraved illustrations justice."

- Paige Bowen

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Hours of Operation
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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 

Saturday

Sunday

closed

closed

10 - 4

10 - 4

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12 - 4

12 - 4

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Durham 
Art Gallery 

Entrance Fee by Donation

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10727 0878 RR0001

Contact us for Sponsorship Opportunities
Address

251 George St E.

PO BOX 1021

West Grey, Ontario

N0G 1R0 

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NOTE: The DAG is located in the region of Grey Bruce

not to be confused with the region of Durham

The Durham Art Gallery respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations; the Chippewas of Saugeen, and the Chippewas of Nawash, now known as the Saugeen Ojibway Nation; and the Six Nations of the Grand River, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples.

 

We recognize that the Métis Nation of Ontario whose ancestors shared this land and these waters are still well represented throughout the region. We recognize that it is our responsibility to continue listening, learning and upholding the critical importance of truth, reconciliation and reparation as we strive for justice in all our relations.

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In line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, we are committed to the dismantling of anti-Indigenous racism and discriminatory practices against Indigenous People.

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We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
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We would like to acknowledge program funding support from Heritage Canada, an agency of the Government of Canada.

Jobs Canada

We would like to acknowledge our community support from the following organizations:
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The Fallis Family

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Lind Family Fund

Margaret Norquay Fund

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Thank you to our partners and collaborators who have transformed work into play.
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Accessibility Statement

 

We at the Durham Art Gallery strive to meet and exceed digital accessibility guidelines in our ongoing effort to provide an accessible website and on-site gallery for all users. We are currently working collaboratively with partner organizations to review, access and enhance our digital accessibility, usability and related services.

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