Learn about Inuit art at North York Central Library on June 6
Did you know that Toronto has the only public museum in Canada south of the Arctic that is devoted to Inuit art? A range of art from different regions of the vast Canadian Arctic is displayed in the cool white interior of The Museum of Inuit Art, including sculpture carved from stone, antler and ivory, ceramics, prints and wall hangings. There are also historical artefacts on display, to help viewers understand the context from which Inuit art emerged.
Alyssa Procida, Curator of the Museum of Inuit Art, will be at North York Central Library on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. to give an overview of Inuit art and life. Please register for this free program by calling (416) 395-5639.
Are you already working on a plan for keeping your kids occupied and mentally stimulated this summer? Consider teaching them about the Inuit. You can get a MAP (Museum and Arts Pass) Pass at your local Toronto Public Library branch, which will allow you and your family (2 adults & up to 5 children) to visit the Museum of Inuit Art free of charge. The museum is at Harbourfront, so there's lots to keep the kids occupied all day -- the CN Tower, The Hockey Hall of Fame, the Toronto Island Ferry Terminal, and more. Here are some book suggestions for you and your kids which will enrich the experience. Just click on the book you want to reserve a copy. Remember, when you reserve a book, it doesn't matter which Toronto Public Library branch it's from, you can have it brought to your local library! Aren't these books beautiful? I think I want one myself...
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