The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is proud to announce the opening of its newest exhibit, Homage: Inspired by Outstanding Canadian Women, with a special launch event on Saturday, May 31st.Homage is a powerful and visually stunning national touring exhibition that honours Canadian women across generations and professions — mothers and artists, business leaders and philanthropists, actors and athletes, inventors and scientists. Through a series of intricately designed, framed neckpieces, the exhibit pays tribute to the diversity, strength and creativity of women who have shaped Canada’s story.
Created by acclaimed metal artist Don Stuart, C.M., O.Ont., RCA, the collection features handcrafted necklaces accompanied by original sketches and compelling biographical narratives. After captivating audiences from the Yukon to Nova Scotia, Homage arrives in Bruce County to continue its cross-country celebration of Canadian excellence and inspiration.
“This is more than an art exhibit. It’s a national tribute,” says Cathy McGirr, museum director. “We’re thrilled to bring this meaningful and visually rich collection to our community and invite everyone to experience the stories behind these remarkable women.”
The exhibit opening takes place Saturday, May 31st, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre in Southampton, Ontario. Admission is free and all are welcome. Guests are encouraged however, to RSVP at www.brucemuseum.ca or by calling 519-797-2080.
Then, on July 11th, the Museum will host an artist-led presentation of the exhibit when Donald Stuart will take you through his collection of the 41 framed neckpieces, created as a celebration and tribute to Canadian women throughout the ages and across the country. He will also survey his early career, including his founding of the Pangnirtung Weaving Studio in what is now Nunavut, one of only three dedicated studios in the world that creates commissioned tapestries.
Homage: Inspired by Outstanding Canadian Women is presented by Blair Law Firm, with media sponsorship provided by 97.9 the Bruce.
About Donald Stuart: Don Stuart, C.M., O.Ont., RCA, is one of Canada’s pre-eminent gold and silversmiths, known internationally for his innovative work in jewelry, hollowware and architectural installations. A celebrated educator and craftsman, Stuart has received more than 30 national and international awards, including the Order of Canada. His work is featured in public and private collections worldwide, and he continues to inspire through lectures, exhibitions and a five-decade legacy of artistic excellence.
