Media Alert - Sikh Heritage Month

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Spring Art Exhibitions Preview at PAMA in Celebration of Sikh Heritage Month

 

BRAMPTON, ON (March 29, 2017) – The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), the Sikh Heritage Foundation invite you to a preview of the upcoming art exhibitions on Friday, April 6 at 10:30 am in celebration of Sikh Heritage Month. Admission will be free all month long, sponsored by the Sikh Foundation of Canada.

 

Interview Opportunities at PAMA - Friday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.

 

• PAMA Manager, Marty Brent
• PAMA Interim Senior Curator, Sharona Adamowicz-Clements will be available to talk about the new Spring art gallery exhibitions
• Sikh Foundation of Canada representative
• Artists from the Sikh Heritage Month Community exhibit in PAMA’s tunnel gallery
• Sikh Heritage Month Committee Spokespeople will be on-hand to talk about weekend programming details around downtown Brampton

 

Light refreshments will be provided

 

Exhibitions on at PAMA

• April 7 to July 2: Lost Heritage: A Sikh Legacy in Pakistan by Amardeep Singh
• April 7 to July 2: Rupy C. Tut: A Journey Back Home
• April 1 to 30, Sikh Heritage Month Community Curated Exhibition titled Kaum: Celebrating Contemporary Sikh Artists

 

Sikh Heritage Month in Downtown Brampton

April 1 – April 30, 2018

Sikh Heritage Month at PAMA provides everyone with an opportunity to learn about Sikh and Canadian culture and history through art, history, performances and workshops.

Opening Event at Brampton City Hall: March 31 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Closing Event at Brampton City Hall: April 28 from 6 – 10 p.m.

 

Visit ontariosikhheritagemonth.com, pama.peelregion.ca to see the full schedule of programming planned in downtown Brampton

 

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 PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E.in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca to learn more.

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Contact:

 

Erin Fernandes Marketing Co-ordinator Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives 905-791-4055, ext. 7596 erin.fernandes@peelregion.ca

Stephen Weir Stephen Weir and Associates stephen@stephenweir.com Tel: 416-489-5868 | cell: 416-801-3101 www.stephenweir.com twitter: sweirsweir

 

BLONDE BOMBSHELL AT THE McMICHAEL GALLERY - HALF HOUR SPECIAL NOW BEING AIRED!

POP CULTURE ICON MARILYN MONROE
TAKES CENTRE STAGE ON ROGERS TV

Friday, March 4, 2011 – [YORK REGION] – Take a step back in time and get up close and personal with pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe with Marilyn at the McMichael on Monday, February 28 at 7pm on Rogers TV, Cable 10/63.
Joins us as we take a look at the life of Marilyn Monroe, as told through a collection of 150 paintings, photographs and prints, from the unforgettable snapshots to rare photos of the famous movie star.
Host Jacqueline Betterton sits down with the curators of the Life as a Legend exhibit at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Chris Finn and Sharon Adamowicz-Clements, to talk about the life of Marilyn and examine how the art world has been inspired by the legendary iconic actress.
Visit www.rogerstv.com for repeat airtimes throughout the months of March and April.
Rogers TV is a unique TV channel where community members take an active role in conceptualizing and producing programming for local audiences. Our staff and volunteers produce informative and entertaining local programming, reinforcing Rogers’ commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Communications is Canada's largest provider of wireless voice and data communications services and one of Canada's leading providers of cable television, high-speed Internet and telephony services. Rogers TV is only available to Rogers’ customers, including the company's 2.3 million cable customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. For more information on Rogers Communications Inc., visit www.rogers.com.
Rogers TV serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information on Rogers TV, visit www.rogerstv.com.


Cutlines:
Top - Key wall at the enterance to the Marilyn in Canada exhibition at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Bottom - Rogers TV host Jacqueline Betterton


For more information please contact:

Lisa McClean Stellick Lori Marier
Station Manager Publicity & Promotions
Rogers TV, York Region Rogers TV, York Region
905-780-7016 905-780-7219
lisa.mccleanstellick@rci.rogers.com lori.marier@rci.rogers.com