From Test Tubes to Paint Tubes

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ART GALLERY OF ALGOMA

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The Art Gallery of Algoma and The Canadian Diabetes Association jointly present: From Test Tubes to Paint Tubes on November 25, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Algoma. 

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by calling the Art Gallery at (705) 949-9067 x 106, or the Canadian Diabetes Association at (705) 759-1233.

The Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA) and the Sault Ste. Marie & District Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association are proud present an event called, From Test Tubes to Paint Tubes - the life of Dr. Frederick Banting and his affiliation to the Group of Seven in the Algoma area. 

The event features guest speaker Grant Maltman, Curator, Banting House National Historic Site of Canada in London, ON.

Grant Maltman will explore and discuss the lesser known side of Dr. Frederick Banting, his love of art, his artistic talent and his close friendship with A. Y. Jackson, one of founding members of the Group of Seven. 

The AGA currently has on display original artwork by A. Y. Jackson, and exclusively for this evening we will feature a couple of paintings by Dr. Banting, Nobel Prize Laureate, and voted Canada’s Fourth Greatest Canadian for his discovery of insulin.

Group of Seven artists have a close connection with the Algoma Region and the North Shore of Lake Superior.

They started coming to paint in Algoma in 1918, following the end of the First World War. 

Their love for untouched nature in Algoma and its healing power was instrumental in the formation of the Group. 

A.Y. Jackson specifically had a very close connection with this area and he continued to come and paint here long after the group was not together any more. 

His friendship and mentoring of Dr. Banting is not as well-known. 

This presentation is an excellent opportunity for the local audience to find out more about two very important Canadians who are still influencing our lives in very different ways, and who at the time shared a love and appreciation of art and a close friendship. 

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and this talk is raising awareness of the disease that affects more than 10 million Canadians who are either living with diabetes or prediabetes. 

The importance of Dr. Banting's research is immeasurable and affects the lives millions of people worldwide.

Canadian Diabetes Association

Canadian Diabetes Association provides education and services to people living with and affected by diabetes and the professionals who treat them; advocates on behalf of people with diabetes; funds research, and translates that research into practical applications.  

We deliver on our mission through a community-based network of volunteers, members, employees, health-care professionals, researchers and partners across the country.

The Art Gallery of Algoma

The AGA was founded as a non-profit public art gallery and incorporated on July 7, 1975.  

Established by a group of dedicated volunteers and arts enthusiasts, the AGA honours its roots as a community organization to be a gathering place that celebrates and preserves cultural expression.  

The AGA moved to its present location next to the scenic and historic St. Mary's River in September of 1980.    

The 10,000-square-foot facility includes four exhibition spaces, the Ken Danby Education Studio, the Gallery Café and the AGA Shop.  

The AGA continues to establish and implement exciting new initiatives; it is becoming more involved on the national contemporary art scene, and continues to uphold its multifaceted mandate.

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