Volunteers are needed to prepare the reception table and seating. More instruction is available from VAC staff on the day of the event.
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Storytelling by Jane Eccles and a musical performance by Anne Walker
Saturday, March 9, 11 AM - 4 PM
The day after International Women's Day, the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (VAC) and Clarington Museum and Archives will host a collaborative program that highlights women's stories from Clarington and beyond. In conjunction with the VAC Exhibition In These Threads, the day will start with a performative reading by artist, Jane Eccles narrating the stories of the women behind her dress paintings. Participants will then be invited to a musical performance by local singer-songwriter Anne Walker at the Clarington Museums and Archives. Walker’s music captures the spirit of rural Ontario life and the local women who were the backbone of it.
Schedule:
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Performative reading by Jane Eccles. Refreshments will be provided. Venue: The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Musical performance by local folk musician and songwriter, Anne Walker. Venue: Clarington Museum and Archives.
