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SUMMARY:Foreign Journey
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/foreign-journey/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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SUMMARY:Kids Club: Bean-tastic Mosaics Ridgetown Library
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/kids-club-bean-tastic-mosaics-ridgetown-library/
LOCATION:Chatham-Kent Public Library\, Ridgetown Branch\, 54 Main Street\, West\, Ridgetown\, Ontario\, N0P2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,CK Museum,Kids Club,Museums
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260831T153952Z
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SUMMARY:1812: The Lost Gunboats Screening Party
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/1812-the-lost-gunboats-screening-party/
LOCATION:Studio One\, Chatham Cultural Centre\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T190000
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: Beauty and the Beast
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/movie-night-beauty-and-the-beast/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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CREATED:20260430T132027Z
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SUMMARY:Jersey Nights: Tribute to Frankie Valli
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/jersey-nights-tribute-to-frankie-valli/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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SUMMARY:Relive the Music: 50s 60s & 70s Show
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/relive-the-music-50s-60s-70s-show/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T180000
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CREATED:20260731T173737Z
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UID:10001686-1790791200-1790802000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Master Forger Paint Night: Frederick Varley
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/master-forger-paint-night-frederick-varley/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T154540Z
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UID:10001708-1790794800-1790802000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Movie Night: Meadowlarks
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/free-movie-night-meadowlarks/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260821T191647Z
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SUMMARY:The Australian Bee Gees Show
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/the-australian-bee-gees-show/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260821T191541Z
CREATED:20260411T140014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T191541Z
UID:10001457-1791055800-1791064800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:THE HiP MACHINE
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/the-hip-machine/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T183906Z
CREATED:20260814T133254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T183906Z
UID:10001702-1791122400-1791129600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Wallaceburg Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/wallaceburg-concert-band/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WCB_Web.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T191430Z
CREATED:20260806T174325Z
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UID:10001697-1791568800-1791579600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Parents Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/parents-night-out/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,CK Museum,Museums
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T191329Z
CREATED:20260610T133610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T191329Z
UID:10001528-1791574200-1791581400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Girls Nite Out
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/girls-nite-out/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Girls-Nite-Out_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260821T191155Z
CREATED:20260730T144307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T191155Z
UID:10001631-1791622800-1791626400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Kids Club: Trick-or-Treat Imagination Station
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/kids-club-trick-or-treat-imagination-station/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,CK Museum,Kids Club,Museums
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260821T190105Z
CREATED:20260528T140201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T190105Z
UID:10001522-1791660600-1791669600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Whole Lotta Love: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/whole-lotta-love-a-tribute-to-led-zeppelin/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185956Z
CREATED:20260731T174101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185956Z
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SUMMARY:Master Forger Paint Night: Peter Doig
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/master-forger-paint-night-peter-doig/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Master-Forger-Paint-Night_October-14_New-Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185850Z
CREATED:20260519T140137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185850Z
UID:10001509-1792179000-1792186200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:The Comic Strippers
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/the-comic-strippers/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/The-Comic-Strippers_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185723Z
CREATED:20260730T144535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185723Z
UID:10001632-1792234800-1792238400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Kid's Club: Trick-or-Treat Dresden Library
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/kids-club-trick-or-treat-dresden-library/
LOCATION:Chatham-Kent Public Library\, Dresden Branch\, 187 Brown Street\, Dresden\, Ontario\, N0P 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,CK Museum,Kids Club,Museums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CKM_Kids-Club_Trick-or-Treat_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185620Z
CREATED:20251023T140850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185620Z
UID:10000994-1792265400-1792272600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Neil Diamond Tribute Show
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/neil-diamond-tribute-show/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Neil-Diamond_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185433Z
CREATED:20260423T140221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185433Z
UID:10001461-1792267200-1792274400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Hellarious
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/hellarious/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hellarious_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185324Z
CREATED:20260730T150849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185324Z
UID:10001637-1792490400-1792494000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesdays: October
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/toddler-tuesdays-october/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,CK Museum,Kids Club,Museums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Toddler-Tuesdays_Web-2-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185220Z
CREATED:20260804T172959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185220Z
UID:10001693-1792490400-1792494000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Toddler Tuesdays: October
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/toddler-tuesdays-october-2/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Toddler-Tuesdays_Web-2-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T142330Z
CREATED:20260902T142300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T142330Z
UID:10001716-1792782000-1792789200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Eye 4 Art 2026 Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/eye-4-art-2026-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TAG_Eye4Art2026_New-Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260821T185118Z
CREATED:20260609T230011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T185118Z
UID:10001508-1792785600-1792792800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Tom Arnold: My Crazy X-Wife
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/tom-arnold-my-crazy-x-wife/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tom-Arnold_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260821T184949Z
CREATED:20260501T140056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T184949Z
UID:10001490-1792785600-1792796400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Parabolus: Complete TOOL Experience
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/parabolus-complete-tool-experience/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Parabolus-TOOL_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20260903T173928Z
CREATED:20260720T143531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T173928Z
UID:10001625-1792800000-1801439999@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Eye 4 Art 2026
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/eye-4-art-2026/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TAG_Eye4Art2026_New-Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T184719Z
CREATED:20260313T140108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T184719Z
UID:10001410-1792868400-1792875600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:80's Gone Wild: A Tribute to Hair Bands
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/80s-gone-wild-a-tribute-to-hair-bands/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/80s-Gone-Wild-A-Tribute-to-Hair-Bands_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T184537Z
CREATED:20260502T140019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T184537Z
UID:10001491-1792870200-1792877400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/forever-seger-the-silver-bullet-experience/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Forever-Seger_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T182206Z
CREATED:20260622T142519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T182206Z
UID:10001563-1792951200-1792958400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:A Taste of Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/a-taste-of-ireland/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/A-Taste-of-Ireland_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T175342Z
CREATED:20260731T174307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T175342Z
UID:10001688-1793210400-1793221200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Master Forger Paint Night: Doris McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/master-forger-paint-night-doris-mccarthy/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Master-Forger-Paint-Night_October-28_New-Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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