MacLaren Art Centre

Site: MacLaren Art Centre

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Record #: BAR3250
Last Modified: 25 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-9696
E-Mail maclaren@maclarenart.com
Website www.maclarenart.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maclarenart/
Instagram Instagram: https://instagram.com/maclarenart/
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MacLarenArt
Primary Contact Peter Bogle, Volunteer Coordinator/Development Associate; Phone: 705-720-1044 ext 277; Email: peter@maclarenart.com
Alternate Contact Dr Matthew Follwell, Chair, Board of Directors

Site Information

Description (Site) Nearest major intersection: Mulcaster St and Collier St
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3M2
Mailing Address MacLaren Art Centre 
37 Mulcaster St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3M2
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Regional public art gallery serving the residents of Barrie, Simcoe County and the surrounding area

  • includes multiple exhibition galleries, an education centre, a sculpture courtyard and a Gallery Shop
  • permanent collection of 27,408 works of art held in trust for the public and presents a year-round programme of world-class exhibitions, education activities and special events
  • Lazy Tulip CafĂ© located in the MacLaren Art Centre

Education programmes include:

  • artist talks
  • art classes
  • school programmes and guided tours
  • MacLaren's VanGo programme brings artists into classrooms throughout Simcoe County
  • offers art classes and camps for children, youth and adults

Meeting and Reception facilities services for wedding receptions and business meetings, catering is available, for more information about these services contact eventservices@maclarenart.com

The Spirit Catcher on the Barrie waterfront has become a symbol for the residents of the city and was the first work in the MacLaren Art Centre's permanent collection

  • for information about use of the Spirit Catcher visit the website
  • the Gallery Shop has replicas as well as items featuring the Spirit Catcher
Hours Gallery: Tue-Sun 10am-4pm, closed on Mondays
Lazy Tulip Cafe: Mon-Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 10 am-3 pm
Areas Served Barrie ; Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Walk-in or call for information
Languages English; French - Interpretation, Programs
Fees Admission by voluntary donation; suggested donation $5. Various Membership levels available.
Volunteer Description Volunteer opportunities for youth (14 years and up) and adults.

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name MacLaren Art Centre
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Funding Grants ; Fundraising ; Fees ; The Gallery receives annual culture grants from the City of Barrie, the Ontario Art Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. The balance comes through earned revenues, corporate sponsorships, proceeds from fundraising events and the generous support of individuals, service clubs and local businesses.

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Arts and Crafts Instruction ; Banquet Facilities ; Film Presentations ; For Profit Subsidiaries ; Meeting Space ; Visual Arts