Date
Thursday, March 30, 2023
6:30 PM
Presenting Sponsor:
William Kurelek: A Canadian Legend Paints Jewish Life
Discover the genius of William Kurelek
In the late 1950s, Toronto Jewish art dealer Avrom Isaacs hired William Kurelek to frame paintings at his gallery. Avrom soon discovered William had talent of his own, and in 1960, showcased his work, launching his career. William Kurelek has become a beloved maestro of Canadian art, among our country’s most famous painters outside of the Group of Seven.
Near the height of his career, William Kurelek lovingly painted a series depicting the trials and joys of the Canadian Jewish community.
We invite you to join us at a private exhibition of these masterpieces at the beautiful McMichael Canadian Art Collection. Witness an artistic celebration of Jewish Canada—incomparable beauty from a legendary genius of Canadian painting.
$54 per ticket
KDS pre-reception* | 6:00 PM
Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres | 6:30 PM
Presentation & main program | 7:15 PM
Kashrut observed | Business attire
Complimentary parking
*Please note, the King David Society (KDS) pre-reception is reserved for donors and their families who give $25,000 and above to UJA’s Annual Campaign. If you are interested in learning more about KDS, please contact Jayson Taller at jtaller@ujafed.org.
Please note that registration for this event is now closed. If you are still interested in attending, please contact Inna Yakovlev directly at iyakovlev@ujafed.org.
Please RSVP by March 17, 2023.
Please note that this invitation is exclusive to donors and their families who give $10,000 and above to UJA’s Annual Campaign.
If you require assistance in purchasing a ticket or have any questions, please contact Inna Yakovlev at iyakovlev@ujafed.org.
By registering and attending this event, you agree to the use of your photo and/or video for publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.
We are following all government guidelines regarding COVID-19. We respect that there are many factors that inform one’s personal decisions when it comes to masking. While masking is not required at this program, public health officials currently recommend masking where possible. Guests who choose to wear a mask are fully welcomed and encouraged to do so. Protecting the health of our guests, volunteers and staff remains a foremost priority. If you are feeling ill, we kindly ask that you stay home.
MEET THE CURATOR
Sarah Milroy
Sarah Milroy is Chief Curator of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and a champion of the art of Canada, both historic and contemporary. She served as the Globe and Mail’s lead art critic from 2001 to 2011. Before that, from 1984 to 1996, she worked with Canadian Art magazine, latterly as editor and publisher. During her years at Canadian Art, Milroy contributed regularly to the CBC as a visual arts correspondent and has written for many scholarly publications.
Over the past decade, Sarah has co-curated four major exhibitions in collaboration with McMichael Executive Director Ian Dejardin: From the Forest to the Sea: Emily Carr in British Columbia (2015, Dulwich Picture Gallery, UK, and Art Gallery of Ontario); Vanessa Bell (2016, Dulwich Picture Gallery); David Milne: Modern Painting (2018, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Vancouver Art Gallery and McMichael Canadian Art Collection); and Into the Light: Lionel LeMoine FitzGerald (2019, McMichael Canadian Art Collection and Winnipeg Art Gallery). More recent projects at McMichael include Uninvited: Canadian Women Artists in the Modern Moment (2021); Gathie Falk: Revelations; Generations: The Sobey Family and Canadian Art; and Wanda Koop: Lightworks (all 2022).