Art, community, & the legacy of Adele Kereliuk ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

View in Browser

Ukrainian Museum of Canada

Spring Finds & Artistic Treasures 🌿🖌️
Art, community, & the legacy of Adele Kereliuk

Our Spring Market, taking place May 2 & 3, 2026, is a beloved seasonal tradition that brings the community together in support of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada – Ontario Branch and St.Volodymyr Institute. This year, the market will also feature a special collection of original sketches, drawings, and paintings by Adele Kereliuk, with all proceeds supporting the Museum.

Adele Kereliuk (1925–2024) was a Ukrainian Canadian artist whose work reflected a lifelong sensitivity to colour, form, and cultural memory. She was known for her detailed miniatures and expressive studies of nature and the human form, often drawing on Ukrainian traditions as a source of inspiration. Those who knew her remember her vibrant personality, alongside her deep creative spirit. She is remembered as both an artist and a cultural bearer – someone who lived with creativity at her core, using her art to reflect beauty, preserve Ukrainian identity, and share a deeply felt vision of her world.

Beyond her art, Adele was a devoted supporter of the Ukrainian Museum of Canada (Ontario Branch), the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, and St. Volodymyr Institute. Through both her creative work and her generosity, she helped sustain the cultural life of her community. Her art continues to give back – extending a legacy of care, creativity, and quiet dedication, one that will continue to live on at the Museum through a thoughtful bequest of her estate.

 

SATURDAY May 2 10 AM - 5 PM
SUNDAY May 3 12 PM - 5 PM

In addition to Adele’s work, the Spring Market will feature art by a range of artists, along with vintage and contemporary jewellery and accessories, and unique treasures for you and your home. Visitors can also find vyshyvanky for spring, take part in a flower arranging workshop, and enjoy tea, coffee, sweets, and savoury café offerings. It will also be the last chance to view the Kosiv Bazaar exhibition, which closes May 23.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • April 25 The Hutsul Art of Woodworking Virtual Talk

  • May is Museum Month 🏛️

  • May 2 & 3 Spring Market

  • May 16 Closed for Victoria Day weekend

  • May 18 International Museum Day

  • May 21 International Vyshyvanka Day

  • May 23 Last day to see Kosiv Bazaar

  • June 21 New Exhibition Opening. Details coming soon.

 

The Hutsul Art of Woodworking Virtual Talk
Saturday April 25 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Free • presented in Ukrainian

Join us online this Saturday for a special talk with master artisan Myroslav Radysh – live from Ukraine – and learn more about the rich tradition of Hutsul woodworking and wood inlay!
Register here

 

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Kosiv Bazaar.
A living archive of the Carpathians

Extended until May 23 2026
620 Spadina Avenue, Toronto

There is a place in the west of Ukraine, in the Carpathian Mountains, where magic happens. Known as the Kosiv Bazaar, it is here that the imagination is sparked, creativity flows and the world meets. More details…

Kosiv Bazaar • A Living Archive of the Carpathians is an exhibition drawn from the collection of Leonard Krawchuk, inspired by the unique phenomenon of the Hutsul bazaar in Kosiv. A place where – for centuries – craft, community, and the beauty of everyday life have intersected. The Kosiv Bazaar is more than just a market – it is living memory, cultural force, and a space of gathering. We invite you to experience an exhibition where trade becomes culture, and the bazaar becomes a living metaphor for community.

This exhibition is generously sponsored by:

 

Unissued Diplomas

January 25, 2026 - May 15, 2026
VEMU Estonian Museum Canada
310 Bloor Street W., Toronto

Unissued Diplomas is a worldwide exhibition that honours the memory of 40 Ukrainian students who will never graduate because their lives were taken by the Russian full-scale invasion that started on February 24, 2022. UMCO is proud to partner with VEMU Estonian Museum Canada to bring these stories to the Toronto community. More details…

 

Thank you for your continued support of UMCO and our vital work in cultural preservation. As the only Ukrainian cultural heritage museum in Toronto, your support is essential to sustaining and sharing our heritage in Canada – especially at a time when the destruction of museums and cultural sites in Ukraine continues. Together, we help ensure that Ukrainian heritage, artistry, and history endure for generations to come. 💙💛

The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch is a member of the
Canadian Museums Association and the Ontario Museum Association,
and is located inside St.Volodymyr Institute.

Ukrainian Museum of Canada
instagram facebook email

Ukrainian Museum of Canada – Ontario Branch
620 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2H4
Canada

Unsubscribe