Life and Works Illuminated

In partnership with the Haileybury Heritage Museum, the Bunker Military Museum, and the Cobalt Mining Museum, the Temiskaming Art Gallery presents an exhibition of the life and works of George Cassidy.  The exhibition will be on display at TAG from November 14 – December 23, 2022, and tour across Northeastern Ontario until April 2023. 

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George Cassidy: Life and Works Illuminated | La vie et l’œuvre illuminées celebrates Cassidy, a multi-faceted artist whose writing, paintings, and illustrations richly detail the social history and physical landscapes of the Temiskaming District.  Curated by Felicity Buckell, the exhibition comprises works from TAG’s permanent collection as well as many on loan from partnering museums and private collections of individuals across the region.

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Sincere thanks to all those who are sharing with us their Cassidy paintings for this exhibition: Curt Arthur, Brit Griffin and Charlie Angus, Felicity Buckell, Susan Cavanagh, Bev and Paul Gordon, Theresa and Tom McGrory, Marvyn Morrison, Deborah Murray, Walter and Maria Pape, Valerie Hostetler, and Larry and Lorraine Wiwchar.  Thanks also to Wendy Crocker, the granddaughter of George and Patricia Cassidy, for providing myriad resources and ongoing support for this project, Chris Oslund and Marg Harrison at the museums, Laura Landers for framing, Le Centre culturel ARTEM, Réjeanne Bélisle-Massie, Michel Massie, and Jocelyn Blais for translation and support, Darlene Wroe for resources and enthusiasm for the project, Lucy Wowk for design, Drew Gauley for photography, Eleanor Huff for sharing her extensive knowledge of the works of George Cassidy, and to those who have so generously contributed to TAG’s permanent collection over the years.  This project was made possible with financial support from the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Museum Assistance Program, the Temiskaming Foundation, and Le Centre culturel ARTEM.