Doors Open Barrie | MacLaren Art Centre

In celebration of Culture Days, the MacLaren is excited to participate in Doors Open Barrie! Join us for a special opportunity to get an intimate look inside our Prints & Drawings Room, followed by a fun printmaking workshop in the PIE Education Centre!

Guided by MacLaren Curatorial Assistant Yasmeen Kazak, visitors will view selected artworks as well as the entirety of the Prints and Drawings Room as a space where part of the MacLaren’s prints, drawings and photos are stored and cared for.

MacLaren Education Officer Christina Mancuso will then guide participants in creating a variety of textured prints using Gelli plates, inspired by the amazing artworks just seen! This is fun for all ages! 

Doors Open Barrie is supported by Creative Barrie, the cultural development branch of the Economic & Creative Development Department. This year, Doors Open Barrie is incorporated into the City’s Culture Days programming. When paired with Culture Days, it provides a unique opportunity to present free, hands-on arts activities in Doors Open sites, giving residents and visitors a chance to learn about Barrie’s arts, heritage and business community.