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Explore our upcoming and past programs

Upcoming Events & Programs

  • December 10, 2022 - 2 – 3 pm

NOSTALGIA INTERRUPTED Exhibition Tours

In-person, drop-in exhibition tours led by NOSTALGIA INTERRUPTED Educator-in-Residence Natalie Asumeng
AA304, Arts & Administration Building, U of T Scarborough
  • October 18, 2022 - 1 – 2 pm

Artist Talk by Susan Blight

Part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series 2022-2023: Working Towards Indigenous Sovereignty, co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Studio Art program, Department of Arts, Culture & Media
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University of Toronto Scarborough Instructional Centre Atrium
  • October 22, 2022 - 1 – 4 pm

Qanuqtuurunnarniq Opening Reception

Presented in partnership with Culinaria Research Centre

Join us for the opening of Qanuqtuurunnarniq, featuring a curatorial talk, traditional throat singing and drumming performance, country food, and Inuit artisan market
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AA304, Arts & Administration Building, U of T Scarborough
  • November 15, 2022 - 1 – 2 pm

Artist Talk by Ange Loft

Part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series 2022-2023: Working Towards Indigenous Sovereignty, co- presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Studio Art program, Department of Arts, Culture & Media
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  • November 26, 2022 - 1 – 3 pm

Future Nostalgia: A Time Capsule Collaboration

Collaborative program led by educator and artist Leila Fatemi, that provides space for BIPOC identifying folks to come together to contribute to an artifact for future reminiscence
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Past Events & Programs

Scarborough Town Centre
  • October 3, 2022 - 4 – 5 pm

Artist Talk by Whyishnave Suthagar

Presented as part of the Nuit Blanche + RUTAS Symposium: 'A Home for Our Migrations'
AA304, Arts & Adminstration Building, U of T Scarborough
  • September 27, 2022 - 1 – 2 pm

Artist Talk by Jason Lujan

Part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series 2022-2023: Working Towards Indigenous Sovereignty, co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Studio Art program, Department of Arts, Culture & Media
  • September 24, 2022 - 2 – 5 pm

NOSTALGIA INTERRUPTED Opening Reception
Arsenal Contemporary & Doris McCarthy Gallery
  • September 24, 2022 - 1:30 – 4:30 pm

Bus Tour: Caroline Monnet @ Arsenal Contemporary & DMG

Following a tour of Caroline Monnet's solo exhibition at Arsenal Contemporary, free shuttle bus departs to DMG for the 'Nostalgia Interrupted' opening reception
Highland Creek Valley, U of T Scarborough
  • September 18, 2022 - 1 – 4 pm

Scarborough Mycological Foray

An informal walk to learn more about the plants, trees, wildflowers, and fungi in the woods on the University of Toronto Scarborough campus
UTSC Farmer's Market
  • August 17, 2022 - 2 – 6 pm

Waard Ward Flower Sale

Sale of bouquets made by Scarborough-based arts collective and current DMG x UTSC Farm Artists-in-Residence Waard Ward, in support of the Arab newcomer community
University of Toronto Scarborough Instructional Centre
  • August 5, 2022 - 5 – 7 pm

From Boys to Men: The Road to Healing Closing Reception

All are welcome to celebrate artist Anthony Gebrehiwot and experience 'From Boys To Men: The Road To Healing' before it closes on August 12th. The closing reception will be from 5 – 7 pm in the UTSC Instructional Centre Atrium.
Onsite Gallery & Doris McCarthy Gallery
  • June 25, 2022 - 12 – 4 pm

Onsite Gallery & DMG Bus Tour

Following a talk about Kablusiak's digital mural at Onsite Gallery, free shuttle bus departs to DMG for the closing reception for 'Now You See Me'
  • June 25, 2022 - 2 – 4 pm

Now You See Me Public Closing Reception
Doris McCarthy Gallery / U of T Scarborough Valley Trail
  • June 25, 2022 - 1 – 2 pm

BIPOC in Nature: Highland Creek Valley Walk with Sheniz Janmohamed

Inspired by works in Now You See Me, this gentle sensory walk through the Highland Creek Valley includes reflection around BIPOC relationships with nature, and the opportunity to create nature art.
Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Drive, Scarborough
  • June 22, 2022 - 7 – 9 pm

Spaces of Conflict and Contemplation Public Reception

Celebrating the DMG's annual student exhibition at Cedar Ridge Gallery
Online program
  • June 8, 2022 - 1 – 2 pm

Artist Talk by Chun Hua Catherine Dong

Part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series, co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Studio Art program, Department of Arts, Culture & Media

Part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series
BV340, Bladen Wing, U of T Scarborough
  • June 1, 2022

Artist Talk by soJin Chun

Part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series, co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Studio Art program, Department of Arts, Culture & Media

Part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series
ONLINE PROGRAM
  • May 30, 2022 - 1 – 2 pm

Chai and Talk

Conversation about art, food & culture, and the debut of a poem written by Sheniz Janmohamed in response to Mariam Magsi's work
  • June 4, 2022 - 2 – 3 pm

Now You See Me Curatorial Tours

In-person, drop-in exhibition tours led by curator Sandy Saad-Smith
Online program
  • May 6, 2022 - 5 – 7 pm

#CripRitual Remote Access Dance Party

Co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Tangled Art + Disability

#CripRitual online programming continues with this fully accessible Remote Access Dance Party, featuring artist-led DJ sets and performances!
Online program
  • March 29, 2022 - 6 – 7 pm

Drawing Selfie Self-Portraits Workshop with Malcolm & Maria Corley and Critical Design Lab

Co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Tangled Art + Disability

Hands-on workshop explores the crip ritual of self-representation through self-portraiture
Online program
  • March 26, 2022 - 1 – 2:30 pm

Exquisite Collaboration Workshop with Cassidy Bankson and Dawn McLeod

Co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Tangled Art + Disability

Collaborative artmaking workshop modelled after the drawing game of Exquisite Corpse
Online program
  • March 17, 2022 - 1 – 2 pm

#CripRitual Panel Discussion: Repetition and Pace

Co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Tangled Art + Disability

A conversation about repetition and pace in relation to experiences of disability and ableism with artists Leena Raudvee, Jess Watkin, and Sara Prisma Williston, moderated by Amanda Cachia
Online program
  • March 8, 2022 - 7 – 8 pm

No-Sew Fashion and Performance Workshop with Sky Cubacub

Co-presented by the Doris McCarthy Gallery and Tangled Art + Disability

Hands-on workshop inviting participants to reimagine their wardrobe through a no-sew method and accessibility lens
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Doris McCarthy Gallery
University of Toronto Scarborough
1265 Military Trail
Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4

Located on the upper level of the Academic Resource Centre at U of T Scarborough.

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Hours
  • Sun

    Closed

  • Mon

    Closed

  • Tue

    11 am - 4 pm

  • Wed

    11 am - 7 pm

  • Thu

    11 am - 4 pm

  • Fri

    11 am - 4 pm

  • Sat

    11 am - 5 pm

Accessibility

The gallery is wheelchair accessible. We provide large print versions of the floor plan and interpretive materials and/or large print labels.

General Contact
+1 416 287-7007
dmg.utsc@utoronto.ca
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