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Globe and Mail
10 October 2019
Volunteers give – and receive in turn
Anyone in the theatre community will tell you about the importance of volunteers, many of whom step up to help any way they can, just for the love of it. There is no better... Read more
Globe and Mail
08 October 2019
Moving from viewing to doing
People from all walks of life explore their creative sides by learning to make their own art More people are exploring ways to channel their creativity through art and Canadian... Read more
Globe and Mail
04 October 2019
Venues to rent for your next event
Theatres and galleries offer impressive spaces where you can host your special functions Anyone thinking of renting a space for their big event that is inspired by the arts should... Read more
Globe and Mail
04 October 2019
Old works find new audiences
Eighteenth-century operas and paintings by old masters continue to have relevance for today’s audiences An art exhibition on a painter circa 1630 and an opera by Mozart circa... Read more
Queen's Journal
04 September 2019
Artsy outings for students this September
The Journal previews four arts events showcasing the best of Kingston Art After Dark Friday September 27, 7–10 p.m. Indulge your inner art critic with this free evening tour... Read more
Visit Kingston
24 August 2019
Rembrandt Emerges at Agnes
Agnes Etherington Art Centre is the proud home of the largest public collection of authenticated Rembrandt paintings in Canada—that’s four in total! Rembrandt sits at the... Read more
Canadian Art
27 June 2019
News Roundup
Jan Allen is retiring from her post as director of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre in Kingston The decision is effective January 1, 2020. Allen became acting director in 2012 and... Read more
Visit Kingston
17 June 2019
Insider Itineraries: Diana Gore
Diana Gore is a communications and arts professional that has been living in Kingston since 2006. A graduate of Queen’s University and the University of Toronto, Diana has spent... Read more
Queen’s Alumni Review
03 June 2019
A fourth Rembrandt for Queen’s
Linda and Daniel Bader have donated Rembrandt’s Head of an Old Man with Curly Hair to the Agnes Etherington Art Centre in honour of Daniel’s late father, Alfred Bader... Read more
Queen's Journal
03 June 2019
Agnes attendees invited to talk about sex
On display until December 1, Let’s Talk About Sex, bb—guest curated by Carina Magazzeni and Erin Sutherland—focuses on questions of sexual identity, orientation and... Read more
Canadian Art
09 May 2019
In Case You Missed It
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre in Kingston now has another Rembrandt you can see for free. The painting donated by the Bader family brings the centre’s number of... Read more
Queen's Gazette
03 May 2019
A Rembrandt to Remember
Rarely-seen masterpiece gifted to Queen’s art museum in memory of honoured alumnus Alfred Bader. Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s University will unveil Head of an Old... Read more
Queen's Gazette
30 April 2019
Four launches and an unveiling
Four new exhibitions will be celebrated during the Spring-Summer Season launch reception at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre on Friday, May 3. Visitors will be among the first to... Read more
Queen's Journal
08 February 2019
Indigenous artists challenge gallery visitors
Soundings art exhibit reclaims identity and space at the Agnes An exhibit at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre features contemporary Indigenous artists weaving their voices and... Read more
Espace Art actuel, Number 121, Winter 2019
17 January 2019
Chris Kline and Yam Lau: Weave
Chris Kline and Yam Lau: Weave by Andre Jodoin Download the review.
Canadian Art
06 January 2019
What to see in 2019
Our editors round up 2019’s most anticipated exhibitions and events SOUNDINGS: AN EXHIBITION IN FIVE PARTS AGNES ETHERINGTON ART CENTRE, KINGSTON JANUARY 5 TO APRIL 7,... Read more
CODART
02 January 2019
Alfred Bader Passed Away
Dr. Alfred Bader, a Canadian chemist, businessman and collector of Dutch art, passed away on December 23, 2018. He was 94 years old. A lifelong collector, Bader has devoted... Read more
Queen's Gazette
06 November 2018
Decolonize these walls
A new Indigenous art exhibit at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre comprises four outdoor artworks, and 11 indoor artworks which will appear in January. Students, employees, and... Read more
Muse Magazine
11 October 2018
Tau Lewis and the Landscapes of Canada
Toronto-based artist Tau Lewis has taken up residency at Queen’s University for the fall semester. Lewis works primarily as a sculptor but writes as well. She initially went to... Read more
The Kingston Whig Standard
30 August 2018
New exhibitions quietly open at gallery
While the official launch isn’t until Sept. 20 — there aren’t a lot of people around the last week of August, after all, let alone the thousands of students who will be... Read more
Queen's Gazette
12 July 2018
Exploring art worlds
The “Art Worlds” pilot program is a partnership between the Smith School of Business and the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. This summer, alongside art camps and... Read more
Queen's Alumni Review
02 June 2018
Singular figures
Since 1967, The Bader Collection at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre has grown to more than 200 artworks, including three Rembrandts. The Baders have aimed to create a collection... Read more
Queen's Alumni Review
30 May 2018
Printmakers at War, 1914–1918
The industrialized warfare of the First World War led to the unprecedented destruction of cities, landscapes, and human lives. Among those who experienced this horror were... Read more
Queen's Journal
15 February 2018
‘Storying Resilience’ in the Agnes
By Jasnit Pabla Agnes partners with Four Directions to deliver cultural programming for Indigenous youth This year, the Agnes has formally opened its doors to Indigenous youth... Read more
Kingston Whig Standard
16 January 2018
The ‘dark side’ of history
By Peter Hendra When he took on the task of curating an exhibit in response to Canada’s sesquicentennial, celebrated Indigenous artist Kent Monkman looked to “fill in the... Read more
Queen's Journal
12 January 2018
Agnes funding increases
By Nick Pearce Canada Counsel for the Arts recognizes gallery Taking effect immediately, the Canada Council for the Arts has nearly doubled the Agnes Etherington Art Gallery’s... Read more
Kingston Whig Standard
13 December 2017
Community foundation grants top $150K
The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area got out its chequebook again this week and awarded a total of $150,445 in grants to 15 local charities and organizations. The money... Read more
Queen's Gazette
23 October 2017
Art galleries on campus to be transformed
By Sarah Linders, Senior Communications Officer The Agnes Etherington Art Centre and the Union Gallery will be transformed on Wednesday, Oct. 25 for a day-long series of... Read more
Kingston Whig Standard
13 October 2017
Art centre milestones fuel special event
By Peter Hendra With the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and Modern Fuel Artist-Run Centre both marking milestones this year — the Agnes turns 60, Modern Fuel 40 — the two are... Read more
Queen's Gazette
11 October 2017
Agnes thriving at 60
By Communications Staff The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is in a celebratory mood as it marks its 60th anniversary with a suite of special events starting Thursday, Oct.... Read more
Queen's Journal
24 March 2017
Agnes obtains early views of Kingston
By Ramolen Laruan Kingston drawings by Charles Frederick Gibson added to the collection In February, the Agnes Etherington Art Centre announced the acquisition of six drawings by... Read more
Queen's Alumni Review
02 March 2017
Editor’s notebook: On art and identity
By Andrea Gunn, Editor When I first started contemplating our cover image for this issue, I had an idea of what I wanted: a piece of contemporary art that was beautiful and... Read more
The Gazette
19 January 2017
Launching into winter
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre will be celebrating the Winter Season launch on Thursday, Jan. 19 with five new exhibitions. “It’s always exciting to share the fruit of the... Read more
The Gazette
18 November 2016
Award Winning Agnes
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre is the winner of three major awards from the Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG): Innovation in a Collections-Based Exhibition Award;... Read more
Magenta Magazine
31 October 2016
Every Woman
Ciara Phillips and the intersection of art, labour and gender by Lauren Fournier Comrade Objects: Ciara Phillips marks the Glasgow-based Canadian artist’s first solo exhibition... Read more
Kingstonist
25 October 2016
Art in Autumn
What’s Happening at the Agnes this Season? By: Anders Morley Temperatures are finally falling, and for me that often means down-time is spent at home with a good book and a warm... Read more
The Queen's Journal
30 September 2016
Reading between the lines
My experience reading The Globe and Mail through a feminist lens By: Alex Palermo Last Saturday, I had a revelation. Sometimes, sexism doesn’t manifest itself as words... Read more
Queen's Gazette
13 September 2016
A season for inspiration
With Queen’s University marking its 175th anniversary it is only fitting that the Agnes Etherington Art Centre be part of the celebrations. The Agnes will be celebrating the... Read more
Queen's Gazzette
13 September 2016
A season for inspiration
With Queen’s University marking its 175th anniversary it is only fitting that the Agnes Etherington Art Centre be part of the celebrations. The Agnes will be celebrating the... Read more
Queen's Alumni Review
02 June 2016
Rembrandt’s collection of curiosities
By Wanda Praamsma David de Witt takes the Review on a tour of the great painter’s former house and studio The rooms of Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam reveal the details... Read more
02 June 2016
Bringing the drama
Since 1967, The Bader Collection at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre has grown to more than 200 artworks, including three Rembrandts. The Baders have aimed to create a collection... Read more
Queen's Alumni Review
02 June 2016
The art and science of OT
By Kirsteen MacLeod Back when she was an occupational therapy master’s student, Danielle Naumann (Artsci’09; MSc’11) recalls being impatient about the mandatory workshop at... Read more
Queen's Journal
02 June 2015
Queer Wonderland
Deirdre Logue and Allyson Mitchell have created their own universe within the walls of the Agnes Etherington Arts Centre. The Toronto-based artists run Toronto’s Feminist Art... Read more
Canadian Art
07 May 2015
Must-Sees This Week: May 7 to 13, 2015
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre will launch three new exhibitions of works by female artists on May 8 at 5:30 pm, in conjunction with the Canadian Women Artists History... Read more
Queen's Gazette
07 May 2015
Making themselves the subjects
When The Artist Herself: Self-Portraits by Canadian Historical Women Artists opens at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (the Agnes) on May 8, it will not only showcase the art of... Read more
TV Cogeco, K-Town Source
09 April 2015
Art Workshops and Summer Courses
K-Town Source visits the Agnes Etherington Art Centre and gallery on Queen’s campus in Kingston to learn about the art workshops and summer courses offered at the... Read more
Kingston Whig-Standard
26 March 2015
Women’s clothing creates link to the past
Deep in a vault below the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, a small group of women from Kingston’s past are finally being given a voice. The women, all members of the city’s high... Read more
Queen's Journal
27 February 2015
Rembrandt’s impact
Artists in Amsterdam is a culturally rich exhibit Artists in Amsterdam is a startling visual portrayal of the myriad of influences that shaped the art culture in the city... Read more
Herd Magazine
29 January 2015
Johnny Alam and Akram Zaatari at CUAG
A thoughtful review of the Agnes’ Akram Zaatari: All Is Well show, now at Carleton University Art Gallery “In the name of God the most merciful, most gracious,” begin... Read more
Kingston Whig Standard
27 January 2015
A question of representing landscape
KINGSTON — “The Park and the Landscape” is a new exhibition on display at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, and I was very keen on viewing the show when I learned it was... Read more
Queen's Journal
27 January 2015
Cultural harmony
Collection of African masks, statues, and photography capturing traditions The Justin and Elisabeth Lang Collection of African Art is an eye-opening arrangement of masks, statues... Read more
Queen's Journal
23 January 2015
Landscape visions
“Go to Nature in all her singleness of heart … rejecting nothing, selecting nothing and scorning nothing; rejoicing always in the truth.” This quotation by influential... Read more
Queen's Gazette
21 January 2015
LIVES LIVED: A gifted mentor and educator
Professor Emeritus David McTavish died on Nov. 27, in Kingston, depriving the Queen’s community of a gifted scholar, educator and friend. Professor Emeritus David McTavish... Read more
Queen's Gazette
20 January 2015
Artful reveal
The Agnes Etherington Art Centre at Queen’s unveiled its new exhibitions during a season launch event last week. Several hundred patrons explored the exhibitions and met artist... Read more
Queen's Journal
09 January 2015
Art and nature
An assortment of ecological works Nestled within the walls of the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, “I Hope Humanity…” is a meaningful exhibition that makes a sobering point... Read more
Kingstonist
16 December 2014
I Hope Humanity …
Vancouver-based Douglas Coupland may be best known for writing acerbic and hilarious novels such as Generation X and The Gum Thief, but he’s also quite an accomplished visual... Read more
Queen's Gazette
04 December 2014
Membership offers perks for art patrons
Art lovers in Kingston and around the globe now have a new way to support the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. The gallery began offering direct memberships earlier this fall. The... Read more
Queen's Gazette
28 November 2014
Flags lowered for Professor Emeritus McTavish
Flags on campus are lowered in memory of David McTavish, a professor emeritus in the Department of Art. Dr. McTavish began teaching at Queen’s in 1973 and was promoted to full... Read more
Queen's Alumni Review
21 November 2014
How the El Greco came to Queen’s
Dr. Alfred Bader tells how he discovered the painting that turned out to be an important early El Greco. The painting, The Adoration of the Shepherds, is now part of the... Read more
National Gallery of Canada
28 October 2014
Social Network
Rembrandt’s Circle at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre — In an age when Facebook and Twitter are synonymous with social networking, it’s easy to forget that social networks... Read more
Kingston Whig-Standard
09 October 2014
Students master the art of learning
A group of grades 6, 7 and 8 students from Holy Name Catholic School likely know more about Agnes Etherington than just about anyone else in the city these days. The children... Read more
Kingston Whig-Standard
08 October 2014
Shows not to miss this fall at the Agnes
Kingston Penitentiary has long been a fixture on the architectural and societal landscape of Kingston, likely ever since it opened its doors in 1835. Closed in the autumn of 2013,... Read more
Queen's Gazette
06 October 2014
Fashion, history merge in exhibition
Carolyn Dowdell has developed a close, personal relationship with Agnes Etherington. It’s a relationship built over the past couple of years. However, the two have never met. In... Read more
Queen's Gazette
25 September 2014
The man behind the lens
In his new photography exhibition, Inside Kingston Penitentiary, photographer Geoffrey James showcases images from the final months of the Kingston prison. The exhibit, featured... Read more
Queen's Gazette
24 September 2014
Behind the bars
Shortly after Kingston Penitentiary (KP) closed in 2013, the public could tour the prison with the proceeds going to charity. People snapped up the tickets within minutes, eager... Read more
Canadian Art
23 September 2014
Geoffrey James: Inside Kingston Penitentiary
From Piranesi’s famed 1700s etching series Imaginary Prisons to Netflix’s second-season 2014 finale of Orange is the New Black, fictional images and narratives of imprisonment... Read more
Queen's Gazette
17 September 2014
Agnes brimming with new exhibitions
Riveting images from Kingston Penitentiary and a thoughtful selection of works on the theme of environmental anxiety are the focus of new exhibitions at the Agnes Etherington Art... Read more
Kingstonist
16 September 2014
Geoffrey James: Inside Kingston Penitentiary
For the last 178 years, Kingston Penitentiary has been looming over the city, both literally and figuratively. The massive Victorian façade hides a painful past that most of the... Read more
MACLEAN'S
09 September 2014
Deep inside Kingston Pen
For decades, Kingston Penitentiary was a dumping ground for Canada’s most diabolical criminals. “A huge, huge warehouse of wasted lives,” to borrow the words of one former... Read more
Queen's Alumni Review
09 May 2014
The art of war
As Canada commemorates the end of the military mission in Afghanistan, a new exhibition at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (AEAC) explores issues around international conflict... Read more
Kingston Whig-Standard
16 April 2014
Making sense of conflict
Art is often viewed as a transformative experience, and for installation artist Nichola Feldman-Kiss, creating it was, too. Feldman-Kiss is one of three artists whose work is... Read more
Queen's Journal
28 March 2014
Local and colourful
Nan Yeomans’ Intimate Views provides a unique look back at Kingston. The exhibit, fully titled Intimate Views: The Watercolours of Nan Yeomans, is now on display at the Agnes... Read more
Kingston Whig-Standard
26 March 2014
Social networking in the age of Rembrandt
Something you may or may not be aware of is that the Agnes Etherington Art Centre (AEAC), on Queen’s University campus, has two genuine Rembrandt van Rijn paintings. This may... Read more
Kingston Whig-Standard
14 February 2014
Intriguing themes in small packages
It has been said that good things come in small packages, and this is certainly true of three smaller exhibitions on view at the Agnes Etherington Art Centre on the Queen’s... Read more
Queen's Journal
04 February 2014
The influence of Rembrandt
Rembrandt’s fellow travellers depicted contrasts of light and dark that provide an interesting diversion from the varied greys of a Kingston winter. However, it’s not only... Read more
Canadian Art
15 December 2012
Howie Tsui
Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Kingston, and Museum of Health Care at Kingston Howie Tsui’s unsparing display of bodily trauma in “Friendly Fire” at the Agnes Etherington Art... Read more