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Mira Goddard Gallery: Alex Colville
Shown are images of paintings by Canadian artist Alex Colville followed by biographical details on his life and career.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Doug Morton
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan offers a biographical account of the life and career of Canadian artist Doug Morton, who was one of the Regina Five group that was known for their development of abstract art in Canada.
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Jana Sterbak
View images and videos of the work of Jana Sterbak, Canadian multidisciplinary artist. Also includes a catalog and information about exhibitions of her work.
Terres en Vues (Land InSights)
Land in Sights: Visual Arts: Virginia Pesemapeo Bordeleau
Learn about Cree artist and poet Virginia Pesemapeo Bordeleau's body of work and view four examples.
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The Musee Collections: 1900 2000
The Musee in Quebec offers a collection of works from artists dating from 1900-2000. Featured artists include Suzor-Cote, Gagnon, Huot, Pellan, Lemieux, Borduas, Riopelle, among others. Click on the artist's name for biographical details.
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Drawing Society of Canada
A broad discussion of Canadian art over the past 100 years. Describes the different artistic movements, styles, and eras and the artists associated with each. Includes the complete list of members and honourary members of the Drawing...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Emily Carr
There are many sites on Emily Carr. This one contains a short bio, and links to further study. Excellent for short research, or use as a series of websites about women or artists.
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The Musee Collections: Beginnings to 1900
The Musee houses the largest collection of Quebec art. Here are selected works from their collection of artists from the beginnings to 1900. Click on each artist's name to get biographical details.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Sculpture Critic: Octet 2 Blue by Roseline Delisle
Resource about the sculpture Octet 2 Blue by Roseline Delisle. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as well as a link to "Do More", a...
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Mira Godard Gallery Artists: Jean Paul Riopelle
Featured is a painting by Canadian Abstract artist Jean-Paul Riopelle followed by biographical details on his life and works.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Soulpepper Theatre Company
Soulpepper not only presents works through Canadian interpretations, but also trains and provides mentorships to Canada's next generation of theatre artists. History and links here.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Christopher Newton
Formerly the Artistic Director for the Shaw Festival, Newton is also an accomplished director and actor.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History
Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia
Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Richard Monette
As well as being a well-respected actor, Monette is probably best known for his post as Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival. The journey of his career is great for students to study.
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Buffy Sainte Marie
Features biographical information on the award winning Canadian Aboriginal singer and artist, Buffy Sainte-Marie. Includes art and photo galleries, discography, and audio clips.
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Inuit Artists: Legends and Stories
Explore Inuit legends through a variety of drawings and sculptures. At this site, you can look at photographs and click "Legends" to read the story represented by a specific piece of art.
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: C. J. Taylor
Carrie-Jo Taylor is a widely read Canadian Mohawk writer and artist whose storybooks retell native legends and stories. This is an excellent and thorough interview with her from 1998.
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Ontario Justice Education Network
The Ontario Justice Education Network provides excellent resources for teaching about Canada's legal system. Programs range from Grade 4 up. Examples include a mock trial with Hansel and Gretel, a look at court artists, judge shadowing,...
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario)
The online arm of the National Gallery of Canada provides a variety of entryways into the museum's collections of Canadian art, aboriginal art, Inuit art, photographs, contemporary art, and American and European art. Use the museum's...
Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada: Willie Eckstein, Pianist and Composer (1888 1963)
Willie Eckstein was also known as "The Boy Paderewski" or "Mr. Fingers" for his prodigious talent as a pianist. Trained as a classical pianist, he performed vaudeville and as an accompanist to silent movies, often attracting more...
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Confederation Centre Art Gallery: Narratives of Nationhood: Young People in Art
A wonderful teacher resource specifically aimed at artists whose art focuses on young people. A number of lesson plans for all grade levels are presented including William Kurelek's work. Excellent biographies of the artists are included.
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Narratives of Nationhood: Historical Sense of Place
A wonderful teacher's art resource with lesson plans for all grade levels included. These artists focus on people and places from specific periods of time, and so, create visual or written images of a era! Biographical information is...
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Norval Morrisseau and Medicine Painting
Norval Morrisseau, a Canadian Ojibwa, is the founder of Woodland school of Native American medicine painting.
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Creating Together
An interesting overview of the diverse artists who have influenced theatre and dance in Canada.