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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Presentation Series | Emily Carr\, Lawren Harris & the Group of Seven
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, we explore the powerful and transformative relationship between Emily Carr and the Group of Seven\, with a special focus on her bond with Lawren Harris. Though Carr had been working in relative isolation on the West Coast\, struggling for recognition and artistic direction\, her encounter with the Group of Seven in the late 1920s marked an important turning point.\nTheir shared vision—to depict the Canadian landscape in a bold\, modern style—offered Carr both validation and inspiration. It was Lawren Harris\, the group’s spiritual and intellectual leader\, who saw in Carr not only a kindred spirit but a truly original talent whose work resonated with deep spiritual force. \nThrough richly illustrated slides\, the presentation traces how Carr’s artistic style evolved after her connection with Harris and the Group. She abandoned her earlier\, more literal interpretations of Indigenous subjects and coastal scenery and began to express what she called “the soul of the forest”—capturing the rhythm\, energy\, and spirit of the landscape. Harris encouraged her to look beyond the material world\, to use form and colour as a means of expressing the mystical. Their correspondence\, mutual admiration\, and exchange of ideas had a profound impact on Carr’s late work\, which came to embody the very ideals the Group of Seven had been striving toward: a truly Canadian modernism rooted in nature. \nThe presentation concludes by reflecting on how this relationship not only enriched Carr’s own legacy but also expanded the geographical and philosophical scope of Canadian art. Although she was never an official member of the Group\, Carr was embraced as an essential figure in their larger project of defining national identity through landscape. Her late paintings—animated forests\, towering trees\, and swirling skies—stand today as some of the most iconic images in Canadian art history. The connection with Harris didn’t just elevate her work; it helped ensure that the powerful silence of British Columbia’s wild places would be heard across the country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign me up!
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-presentation-series-emily-carr-lawren-harris-the-group-of-seven-2/
LOCATION:Cook Street Activity Centre\, 380 Cook Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Presentation Series | Emily Carr\, Lawren Harris & the Group of Seven
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, we explore the powerful and transformative relationship between Emily Carr and the Group of Seven\, with a special focus on her bond with Lawren Harris. Though Carr had been working in relative isolation on the West Coast\, struggling for recognition and artistic direction\, her encounter with the Group of Seven in the late 1920s marked an important turning point.\nTheir shared vision—to depict the Canadian landscape in a bold\, modern style—offered Carr both validation and inspiration. It was Lawren Harris\, the group’s spiritual and intellectual leader\, who saw in Carr not only a kindred spirit but a truly original talent whose work resonated with deep spiritual force. \nThrough richly illustrated slides\, the presentation traces how Carr’s artistic style evolved after her connection with Harris and the Group. She abandoned her earlier\, more literal interpretations of Indigenous subjects and coastal scenery and began to express what she called “the soul of the forest”—capturing the rhythm\, energy\, and spirit of the landscape. Harris encouraged her to look beyond the material world\, to use form and colour as a means of expressing the mystical. Their correspondence\, mutual admiration\, and exchange of ideas had a profound impact on Carr’s late work\, which came to embody the very ideals the Group of Seven had been striving toward: a truly Canadian modernism rooted in nature. \nThe presentation concludes by reflecting on how this relationship not only enriched Carr’s own legacy but also expanded the geographical and philosophical scope of Canadian art. Although she was never an official member of the Group\, Carr was embraced as an essential figure in their larger project of defining national identity through landscape. Her late paintings—animated forests\, towering trees\, and swirling skies—stand today as some of the most iconic images in Canadian art history. The connection with Harris didn’t just elevate her work; it helped ensure that the powerful silence of British Columbia’s wild places would be heard across the country. \n 
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-presentation-series-emily-carr-lawren-harris-the-group-of-seven/
LOCATION:Cook Street Activity Centre\, 380 Cook Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Presentations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | March 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 10 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nBonus: At the end of this walking tour you might want to tour the interior of the Carr House (optional but highly recommended!)\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign me up!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n: \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-march-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Presentation Series | Emily Carr & the House of All Sorts | on ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:March 25\, 2026 \n\n\n\nThis presentation explores Emily Carr’s unconventional life at The House of All Sorts\, where chaos met creativity. We’ll read and discuss selected short stories from her celebrated 1944 collection of the same name—funny\, poignant\, and deeply revealing portraits of her tenants\, animals\, and resilient self.\n\n\n\nThrough words\, images\, and discussion\, you’ll gain insight into how this unique chapter in Carr’s life reflected her humor\, grit\, and unshakable artistic vision. \n\n\n\nIn 1913\, after years of study abroad\, Emily Carr returned to Victoria and built a quirky\, two-storey house—half rental property\, half personal sanctuary. Hoping rental income would fund her art\, Carr instead found herself juggling life as a landlady\, sheepdog breeder (raising over 350!)\, urban farmer\, chicken and rabbit seller\, and caretaker of a mischievous monkey. She also crafted pottery and hooked rugs to make ends meet and all but ended her painting career. \n\n\n\nEnhanced by images and discussion\, the session offers insight into Carr’s humour\, grit\, and enduring vision expressed with a writing style that is vivid\, candid\, and laced with humour\, heartfelt reflection and a deep affection for the eccentricities of both people and animals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up!
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-presentation-series-emily-carr-the-house-of-all-sorts-on-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Cook Street Activity Centre\, 380 Cook Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Presentations
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Presentation Series | Emily Carr & the House of All Sorts
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nThis presentation explores Carr’s unconventional life at The House of All Sorts\, where chaos met creativity. We’ll read and discuss selected short stories from her celebrated 1944 collection of the same name—funny\, poignant\, and deeply revealing portraits of her tenants\, animals\, and resilient self.\n\n\n\nThrough words\, images\, and discussion–and possibly a tour of the inside of the house–you’ll gain insight into how this unique chapter in Carr’s life reflected her humour\, grit\, and unshakable artistic vision. \n\n\n\nIn 1913\, after years of study abroad\, Emily Carr returned to Victoria and built a quirky\, two-storey house—half rental property\, half personal sanctuary. Hoping rental income would fund her art\, Carr instead found herself juggling life as a landlady\, sheepdog breeder (raising over 350!)\, urban farmer\, chicken and rabbit seller\, and caretaker of a mischievous monkey. She also crafted pottery and hooked rugs to make ends meet and all but ended her painting career. \n\n\n\nEnhanced by images and discussion\, the session offers insight into Carr’s humour\, grit\, and enduring vision expressed with a writing style that is vivid\, candid\, and laced with humour\, heartfelt reflection and a deep affection for the eccentricities of both people and animals. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign me up!
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-presentation-series-emily-carr-the-house-of-all-sorts-march-11/
LOCATION:Cook Street Activity Centre\, 380 Cook Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Presentations
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