Arts

Art Quiz 2: The ‘Hand’ tells the tale

Win a free tour of the National Gallery of Canada

Have all countries and traditions known of the havoc that usurpers bring in their tailwind? History does not record. But throughout history… Continue reading “Art Quiz 2: The ‘Hand’ tells the tale”

Local artist donates works to Montfort Hospital Birthing Centre

Marlene Munroe de Montigny celebrated during Oct. 8 reception

The worlds of art and medicine joined together for a special ceremony at Montfort Hospital on Oct. 8.  That evening,… Continue reading “Local artist donates works to Montfort Hospital Birthing Centre”

Who is the artist and what’s the title of this painting? Submit your answer to editor@manorparkchronicle.com.

ART QUIZ: The ‘Hand’ tells the tale

Identify the work for a chance to win free tour of National Gallery

The Art quizzes are back!  Last year a few of the art treasures from the National Gallery of Canada provided… Continue reading “ART QUIZ: The ‘Hand’ tells the tale”

Martha Hodgson (left) and Suzanne White (right) will join Bob Sauvé (centre) on a tour of the National Gallery of Canada. Note: our un-staged and natural contrapposto stances!

The Age of Bronze: a Rodin masterpiece

Local Ottawa librarians win tour of National Gallery with docent

We’ve all been there! Between the intention and the follow through, between the memory and the reflection, between the nostalgia… Continue reading “The Age of Bronze: a Rodin masterpiece”

Dave Keys offers some photography advice to grandson Louis. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Photography a constant learning experience for Dave Keys

Regular Chronicle contributor derives great pleasure from capturing local wildlife

A skilled photographer has to be ready for just about anything — even a stubborn gang of wild turkeys.  Such… Continue reading “Photography a constant learning experience for Dave Keys”

The “elbows up” figure in this image is a blow-up from one of the National Gallery’s treasures. Who is the artist?

Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times

Submit answer to quiz by Oct. 15 for chance to win free tour of National Gallery

“Four more years! What to do?”   In January 2025, that yelp echoed throughout the landscape — north of the 49th… Continue reading “Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times”

Artist and Manor Park resident Sarah Hallman holds up one of her stunning prints. PHOTO: Submitted

Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!

Mark your calendar for NEST 2025, coming up Sept. 27 and 28

What: The New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour 2025 https://www.nestudiotour.ca  When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, 2025 | 10 a.m. –… Continue reading “Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!”