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May 11 to July 27, 2009

Process of the Studio Portrait

This 11-week course with portrait photographer Michael Tardioli covers all elements of the studio portrait.

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June 12 to September 13, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Group Tours for Photography Enthusiasts

Discover the many choices that went into Karsh's photography, from pose to final print. Groups of ten or more adults can reserve these photography-focused tours of the exhibition.

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June 12 to September 13, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Live Demonstrations

Explore the science behind the photographic process as you trace the evolution of the camera from its earliest days to the digital age.

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June 12 to September 13, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

Karsh: Image Maker Exhibition at the Canada Science and Technology Museum

Recognized as one of the leading portrait photographers of his time, Yousuf Karsh created compelling illusions through intensely crafted images, and the stories he wove around them.

While Karsh described simply capturing an elusive “moment of truth” in his photographs, his signature style was the result of many meticulous artistic and technical decisions. Karsh: Image Maker showcases some of his most famous photographs, while exploring his work behind the scenes.

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June 14, 2009
1:00 p.m. English
3:00 p.m. French

Curator's Tour

A Karsh expert will lead visitors through the Karsh: Image Maker exhibition, highlighting new research into Karsh's life, work and techniques.

Led by Dr. Lilly Koltun, Director General of the Portrait Gallery of Canada.
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June 15, 2009
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Library and Archives Canada Exhibition Opening

Enjoy live music at the celebratory opening of the Library and Archives Canada exhibition Sound and Vision: Portraits of Musicians and Composers by Yousuf Karsh and the Portrait Gallery of Canada community engagement program Studio K: A Karsh Experience.
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June 26 to June 28, 2009

The Large-Format Camera Workshop

Produce classic portraits with unmatched clarity and tonal depth using large-format cameras during this weekend course.

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July 3 to July 5, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily

"Celebrate Canada" Weekend

Celebrate great Canadian innovators and inventors. Hands-on activities focus, in part, on Yousuf Karsh and photographic technology. Create your own photographic print using light-sensitive paper.
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July 5, 2009
1:00 p.m. English
3:00 p.m. French

Curator's Tour

A Karsh expert will lead visitors through the Karsh: Image Maker exhibition, highlighting new research into Karsh’s life, work and techniques.

Led by Bryan Dewalt, Exhibition Co-Curator.
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July 14, 2009
5:30 p.m.

Karsh Day

The City of Ottawa declares Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Karsh Day and launches the exhibition Karsh of Ottawa: Donated Photographs to the City of Ottawa’s Fine Art Collection.

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July 14 to July 26, 2009
Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Karsh of Ottawa: Donated Photographs to the City of Ottawa's Fine Art Collection

In 2008, Mrs. Estrellita Karsh donated a number of her husband’s portraits of visual artists, writers, politicians, along with a Karsh self-portrait, to the City of Ottawa. This exhibition includes these photographs, as well as interpretive materials such as books and films.

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July 21, 2009
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Karsh Café Artistique

Explore ideas of celebrity and fame as you visit some of the displays along the Karsh Trail with a Portrait Gallery of Canada guide. The evening will end with a lively discussion at a local pub.

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July 22, 2009
6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Karsh Café Artistique

Explore ideas of celebrity and fame as you visit some of the displays along the Karsh Trail with a Portrait Gallery of Canada guide. The evening will end with a lively discussion at a local pub.

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August 7 to August 9, 2009

The Art of Faces Workshop

Use natural light and studio flash to create portraits and self-portraits. This workshop is designed for youth ages 15 to 20.

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September 6, 2009
1:00 p.m. English
3:00 p.m. French

Curator's Tour

A Karsh expert will lead visitors through the Karsh: Image Maker exhibition, highlighting new research into Karsh’s life, work and techniques.

Led by Melissa Rombout, Exhibition Co-Curator.
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September 10, 2009
7:00 p.m. English
8:30 p.m. French

Screening of Karsh is History

This new award-winning film about Yousuf Karsh asks: How did Karsh become one of the twentieth century’s foremost photographers? What meaning does the public find in photographic portraits today?

Karsh is History will air on the Bravo Network this fall.
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