Emily Carr (1871-1945) is recognized as one of the most vital modern Canadian painters, and her memoirs and diaries hold a high place among Canadian autobiographical writings. Yet she did not have her first major exhibition of paintings until she was fifty-six and did not publish her first book until she was seventy (it went on to win the prestigious Governor General’s Award in 1941). Through combination of autobiographical readings and reviewing a selection of her remarkable watercolours, sketches and paintings, you’ll come to know about the life, loves and legacy of one of the most fascinating artists in Canadian history.
The Art of Emily Carr | CBC | 2:36 minutes
Explore the life, art & writing of Emily Carr...
on foot or onboard an air conditioned 14 passenger bus
Nov 15 | 11:30 to 3:00 PM
Hop on the bus and explore Victoria through the eyes of Emily Carr on this fascinating and informative tour!
Emily Carr Chronicles Presentations
October 30
noon to 1:30 pm
Spend the lunch hour exploring the art of Emily Carr & how she applied the elements of art & the principles of design to her paintings.
November 20
noon to 1:30 pm
Spend the lunch hour learning how the remarkable women in Emily Carr's life influenced her personal and artistic development.
December 18
noon to 1:30 pm
Spend the lunch hour learning how the men & women in Emily Carr's life influenced her personal and artistic development.
January 15
noon to 1:30 pm
Spend the lunch hour in Haida Gwaii experiencing Emily Carr 's two sketching trips before & after attending art schools in France.
February 19
noon to 1:30 pm
Spend the lunch hour visiting Emily Carr's House of All Sorts and a selection of stories that most vividly demonstrate her personality.
March 19
noon to 1:30 pm
Spend the lunch hour discovering how meeting Lawren Harris & the Group of Seven sparked the most prolific period in Emily's artistic career.
feedback from other Emily Carr fans...
"Marilyn at Emily Carr Chronicles was excellent to deal with in booking a private tour and also as our informative & fun tour guide. I organize Heritage tours for the Newcomer's Club of Greater Victoria and I was able to fill up two walking tours of 15 each. There was huge interest and positive feedback from the club members. I don't hesitate to recommend Marilyn. She brought Emily Carr back to life and was a joy to work with."
I enjoyed getting together with such a like minded group. So wonderful to be in such a friendly group whether you were alone and came with friends. It was a great adventure for all to walk in Emily’s footsteps. Take the bus tour and learn as much as possible to share with other interested Emily Carr enthusiasts. Thank you Marilyn.
I cannot tell you how much we three enjoyed the Emily Carr Bus Tour yesterday. By the time we set out, everyone was chattering away, sharing ideas, insights, stories, etc. Wonderful! Thank you for the gift of yesterday.
Thank you for fitting me into the Emily Carr Bus Tour at the last minute. It was so enjoyable.
"Marilyn at Emily Carr Chronicles was excellent to deal with in booking a private tour and also as our informative & fun tour guide. I organize Heritage tours for the Newcomer's Club of Greater Victoria and I was able to fill up two walking tours of 15 each. There was huge interest and positive feedback from the club members. I don't hesitate to recommend Marilyn. She brought Emily Carr back to life and was a joy to work with."
I enjoyed getting together with such a like minded group. So wonderful to be in such a friendly group whether you were alone and came with friends. It was a great adventure for all to walk in Emily’s footsteps. Take the bus tour and learn as much as possible to share with other interested Emily Carr enthusiasts. Thank you Marilyn.
I cannot tell you how much we three enjoyed the Emily Carr Bus Tour yesterday. By the time we set out, everyone was chattering away, sharing ideas, insights, stories, etc. Wonderful! Thank you for the gift of yesterday.
Thank you for fitting me into the Emily Carr Bus Tour at the last minute. It was so enjoyable.
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