Join us on July 20 to celebrate Grotto: The Bill Staubi Collection, the launch of the Bill Staubi Acquisition Fund, as well as the twentieth anniversary of Canada’s Civil Marriage Act with some delicious treats during our cake and cocktail hour!
Start the day with a walking tour of Lowertown’s queer heritage sites, presented by the Village Legacy Project. Registration required.
Bring the little ones to the Grotto for an engaging story time session with the fabulous PomPon Minoune!
Get creative in the Studio between 11 am – 3 pm with a free drop-in craft activity inspired by Christo Pantieras’s Consider It Said.
Don’t miss Carl Stewart’s Spot Talk about his work càrn, currently on-view in Grotto: The Bill Staubi Collection.
Finally, join us in the Alma Duncan Salon for a captivating conversation about community and collecting, with curator Caro Stewart in conversation with collectors Bill Staubi and Glenn Crawford.
Stick around to celebrate Grotto: The Bill Staubi Collection as well as the twentieth anniversary of Canada’s Civil Marriage Act with some delicious treats during our cake and cocktail hour!
Come chat with us anytime at the FUNdraiser tables, located in the Alma Duncan Salon;
Learn more about the Bill Staubi Aquisition Fund and help support emerging queer artists in the city!
Get your hands on raffle tickets with guaranteed prizes and a chance to win an original artwork by Michelle Wilson! Ticket proceeds will be donated to support Bruce House.
Schedule of Events
10 AM – 11:30 AM
Queer Sites Walking Tour led by the Village Legacy Project (Meet at 10 Daly entrance) REGISTER HERE
Drag Queen Storytime with PomPon Minoune (bilingual)
4th floor galleries
11 AM – 3 PM
Free drop-in family crafts
Studio, level 0
1 PM – 1:30 PM
Artist Spot Talk: Carl Stewart on càrn
4th floor galleries
2 PM – 3 PM
Panel Discussion: Collecting and Community with Bill Staubi (Collector), Glenn Crawford (Village Legacy Project) and Caro Stewart (Curator).
Alma Duncan Salon, level 3
3 – 5 PM
Cake and Cocktails
Alma Duncan Salon, level 3
ALL DAY :
Bruce House FUNdraiser: Guaranteed prizes plus entry for a chance to win One of Five original prints by Michelle Wilson
Alma Duncan Salon, level 3
