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Fast Facts about Station Gallery
Station Gallery Snapshot
- Established in 1967, Incorporated in 1970
- A Public Art Gallery
- Free admission to exhibition visitors
- A Registered Canadian Charity
- 25,000 visitors in 2010
- 9,250 program participants (arts classes, community outreach, school visits)
- 200 Volunteers
Contact:
Jessica Vreugdenhil
Marketing Coordinator
vreugdenhilj@whitbystationgallery.com
905-668-4185
Arts Research
Producing and sharing valid and credible research is an important part of the Ontario Art Council’s commitment to advocate for the value of the arts in people’s lives. Their research supports the work, planning and advocacy of artists and arts organizations across Ontario, while increasing the public’s understanding of the economic, social and cultural impacts of the arts. Research results include:
Additional information is available at http://www.canadacouncil.ca/publications_e/ including:
Social Effects of Culture: Exploratory Statistical Evidence
Press Releases
2012
January 9, 2012- Artist bares painful history of Creole slave women
2011
December 7, 2011 - Station Gallery celebrates local talent with Annual Members’ Exhibition
November 14, 2011 - Green-themed art exhibit reflects United Nations declaration
November 7, 2011 - Gallery friends step out to keep arts alive
October 13, 2011 - NY artist and former Lehman Brothers exec leads Whitby students in art activity
October 6, 2011 - Whitby’s Station Gallery makes the cut for new provincial funding
September 1, 2011 - World-class exhibition comes to Whitby
August 22, 2011 - Musician returns to local roots for patio performance
July 25, 2011 - Local favs give Whitby some mid-week entertainment
July 19, 2011 - Station Gallery gives a voice to recent grads
July 11, 2011 - Whitby Yacht Club brings an arts fiesta to Harbour Days 2011
May 30, 2011 - Uxbridge Artists begin their annual tour with a preview at Station Gallery
May 5, 2011 - Local arts students give established artists a run for their money
May 2, 2011 - Doors Open Whitby Shares Its Local Heritage
April 13, 2011 - Original artwork in your hands
February 3, 2011- Valentines Day Gift Idea
January 5, 2011- Brendan Fernandes coming to Station Gallery
Archives
Celebrate 20 years of the Holiday House Tour - October 28, 2009
Station Gallery project wins educator award - October 14, 2009
Whitby Gallery recognized for excellence - July 27, 2009
Count Me In - Community Challenge - July 27, 2009 (From Town of Whitby)
Celebrating black history with family fun - February 18, 2009
The best things in life are free - February - February 10, 2009
International artist presents sculptural installation - January 30, 2009