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Denis Milton art exhibition opens tonight – Thursday October 4, 2012

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Tonight the Huronia Museum will be opening its exhibition of the work of Dennis Milton, a local artist. Come to the museum between 7 and 9pm and meet the artist himself!

Local Midland artist Dennis Milton will feature some of his best works at a show that opens at Huronia Museum on Thursday, October 4 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Dennis has been painting since 1974 but really got going in the mid 1980’s with extensive acrylic works that were primarily abstract.  Dennis moved to Midland in 1996 and has an extensive gallery and studio in his home on King St.

Dennis really enjoys his work.  He says it puts him in a different, relaxed space so he can concentrate completely on expressing his own unique style of painting.  It is quiet and contemplative when he is working and he often works all night when he is inspired and “in the groove.”

Dennis invites all of his colleagues, friends and associates to the opening to view some of his best works that he has produced over the last twenty years.  Dennis will be on hand to greet his guests and talk about his unique style of art.

This exhibition runs until November 23, 2012.

 

New Exhibit Opening at Huronia Museum

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During the War of 1812 First Nations warriors served as strategic and vital allies of the British, providing some 10 000 men to the conflict. Effective as both defenders and combatants First Nations warriors earned a reputation as fierce combatants with their aggressive resistance to the encroachment upon their traditional lands.

Without their support certainly Ontario and most likely Quebec and all of then-British North America would not exist today.  First Nations played enormously important roles in gathering intelligence, harassing the enemy supply systems and fought at most battles throughout the war including the decisive battles of Queenston Heights, Beaver Dams, Stoney Creek, Cryslers Farm, Chateaugay and the retaking of Fort George.

We salute the courageous First Nations from our area who 200 years ago rose to the challenge to defend their homelands which some 50 years later would become Canada.  And we celebrate the 200 years of peaceful co-existence between our two neighbouring nations as we make our way forward into the 21st century.

In celebration of this enormous contribution, please join us Friday, June 22 from 7:00-8:30 PM when we open our newest exhibit Native Contributions to the War of 1812, which highlights those many important contributions made by First Nations Allies.

After the exhibit has been unveiled our curator will be on hand to answer questions and light refreshments will be served.  Admission is by donation only as well as a non-perishable food item.