About one hundred people of different generations came to appreciate inspiring art, made by the student of the University of Guelph Child Care and Learning Centre (CCLC). The art for Exploring Connection was on display all week and part of the school day for students. A ceremony was held on Thursday.

Eight rooms were filled with hundreds of images made in various media, each reflecting a specific theme. They were created by the children over the recent months. It is always great to see artworks where they were made. Several of the images are displayed on our dedicated web page and will available all summer. We were given the opportunity to present some of our collection items to visiting families.

It is full of admiration for the CCLC educators who so wonderfully accompanied their students and documented the process, under the guidance of Pedagogical Leader Kimberley Barton, that I presented their director, Valerie Trew, with a certificate of appreciation. Both partners of this exhibition project are grateful for the sponsorships and kind support from LINAMAR and GUELPHTODAY.com.

The CCLC was the perfect place and team to hold our first ever exhibition partnership. It is a place where children, their care givers, educators and researchers can learn from each other. Several families have expressed the intention to contribute to the collection. More to come about new items soon.

Pictured: Valerie Trew (left) and Kimberley Barton receive CDIC certificate from Léo Beaulieu, 13 June 2024. Photo: Kim's mom.

Our partnership with the Office of Community Engagement at McMaster University continues.

After successfully conducting twenty online interviews, the RShop team is now asking parents, grand-parents and guardians to complete a short 15 minute survey. Take part in this study that helps uncover new knowledge about children's art conservation.

The survey is available until June 20th, 2024. Simply follow this direct link. You will also help immensely by passing on the PDF poster or the QR code. Participants could win one of the ten $50 CAD gift cards we offer, thanks to a Catalyst grant.

For further information, contact project lead Syed Mahamad (mahamads@mcmaster.ca, 905-525-9140 ext. 26804).

Research Shop at McMaster University is a co-curricular program that works with public, non-profit, and community organizations in Hamilton. It supports students with research opportunities in the community.

We have put together a detailed sponsorship package for corporate entities that wish to accompany us in our conservation and educational programs. Businesses of all sizes are welcome to participate.

Claire made this Descriptive Drawing at school, c2006. These happy puppies are part of the Gisèle Dallaire fonds, in our collection.