Celebrated Burlington Artist to Display Collection at Gallery Opening at the Halton Region Museum

The Halton Region Museum is proud to welcome local artist, Ann Kloppenburg to the Halton Region Museum Art Gallery, located in the lower level of the Museum’s Visitor Centre. The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday June 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The collection of watercolours by the acclaimed Burlington artist will be on display at the Halton Art Gallery until September 7.

“The Halton Region Museum is not only a showcase for the artifacts that tell the story of Halton’s past, it is also a community space showcasing the many talents of the people who live here today,” said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr. “We welcome Burlington artist Ann Kloppenburg to the Museum’s Halton Art Gallery this summer and we look forward to hosting many other talented Halton artists in the future.”

The exhibit, named “The Beauty of Halton”, is an impressive collection of watercolours that capture the year-round warmth and colour the region has to offer. This seasoned Burlington artist describes her use of watercolours as “…loose and free…” as painting evokes emotions described as “…a great feeling for the sky and water”.

For over forty years, Ann has been an artistic leader in Burlington’s Art Community and a member of Burlington’s Fine Arts Association. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Anne studied at the Dublin National College of Art, the Ontario College of Art and McMaster University. From 1983 until 1994 Ann worked as an Art Instructor in Halton and Hamilton-Wentworth schools. She also taught at the Burlington Art Centre where her work is often exhibited. Among Ann’s array of awards is 1998 Burlington Arts Person of the Year. Following a juried art show in Itabashi, Japan, Burlington’s sister city, her award winning painting was chosen to hang in the city Mayor’s Office.

For more information regarding the exhibit, attend the gallery opening or the purchase of Ann’s paintings; please contact Julie Sutton-Yardley, Visitor Services Coordinator at 905-875-2200, ext. 23 or email: julie.sutton-yardley@halton.ca prior to Monday, June 15, 2009. Present a copy of this notice or your invitation to the Kelso Conservation Area entrance gate for access to the Museum.

The Halton Region Museum is located inside Kelso Conservation Area in Milton – the site that was originally settled in 1836 by Scottish immigrants. The Alexander family farmed the 200-acre property through four generations. Today, one of the Museum’s focal points is the Alexander barn with additional buildings to be opened to the public over the coming year. The upper two floors of the historic building feature exhibits and artifacts that reflect Halton’s natural and cultural heritage. Two unique meeting and reception rooms located in the barn are available for corporate or social events, group presentations and educational programs. Visit www.halton.ca/museum for more information.

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