Final week to see Repurposed • Перепризначення

Don’t miss your chance to see Repurposed • Перепризначення at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada - Ontario Branch! This solo exhibition featuring tapestry artworks by Myroslava Boikiv ends Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Repurposed • Перепризначення invites viewers to explore the intersection of tradition and innovation while contemplating the complexities of cultural migration and the evolution of identity in an ever-changing world.

About the Artist: Myroslava Boikiv, a Toronto-based Ukrainian textile and watercolor artist, draws inspiration from her upbringing in Kovalivka, Ukraine, and her journey from rural to urban life. Her work stands as a testament to Ukrainian resilience and identity amidst the challenges of cultural suppression.

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Limited copies of Myroslava’s Exhibition Catalogue are available at our Boutique. Beautifully designed and hand-stitched by the artist, this keepsake of her solo exhibition is the first-ever printed book of Myroslava’s works and is exclusively available at our Museum.

UPCOMING EVENTS

We are delighted to announce the upcoming textile workshops as part of our Repurposed exhibition programming. Please visit Upcoming Events for more information or to register for workshops. Space is limited, registration is required.

• September 26 Drop Spindle Workshop with Christina Dashko

• September 27 Ukrainian Literature Book Club at SVI

• October 3 Drop Spindle Workshop with Christina Dashko

• October 25 Making a Museum exhibition opening and UMCO 80th Anniversary Cocktail Party Fundraiser! Please contact us for sponsorship and donor opportunities for this exciting event!

• November 6 & 7 Kraika Making Workshop with Bozena Hrycyna

• November 9 & 10 Tapestry Making Workshop with Bozena Hrycyna

80 years young! 🎂

2024 marks a significant milestone for us as we celebrate our 80th Anniversary! For eight decades, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to preserving, promoting, and sharing our Ukrainian cultural heritage with Canadians and visitors from all around the world.

NEW MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT

We are excited to announce an exclusive new benefit for our members: reciprocal free admission at participating Galeries Ontario Galleries institutions, upon presentation of your UMCO Membership card. To join or renew your 2024 UMCO membership, please click here.

STAND WITH UKRAINE 🇺🇦

The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch, stands in solidarity with Ukraine in defence of its sovereignty and independence. There is no place for aggression against any sovereign country. Respect for the rule of law matters to every citizen in every country of the world. The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch, remains committed to preserving and exhibiting Ukrainian culture and identity within Canada and the world.

Donations can be made to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal established by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine quickly and efficiently.