

Taras H. Shevchenko Museum & Memorial Park Foundation
1614 Bloor St. West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 1A7
Tel: 416-534-8662
Fax: 416-535-1063

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The Taras Shevchenko Museum mission is to popularize the life and
work of the Bard of Ukraine, Ukrainian culture and the contribution of Canadians of
Ukrainian descent to the social, economic and cultural life of
Canada.
The Museum exhibits are dedicated to the art, life and literary
legacy of the founder of the modern Ukrainian language Taras Shevchenko,
who has twice been celebrated as a cultural leader of world acclaim
by UNESCO.
Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's greatest poet, artist and champion of
his people's freedom was born a serf in the village of Moryntsi,
Ukraine. Though orphaned by the age of 11, his talents developed
early.
While studying art in St. Petersburg, he became known to the democratic
intellectual elite of Tsarist Russian society and was bought out
of serfdom through their efforts. Although free, he never forgot
his roots and his fiery poetry, such as in the Kobzar, published
in 1840, drew the ire of the repressive Tsarist regime. For this,
he was exiled in 1847 to punitive military service in the eastern
regions of the Empire. After receiving a pardon in 1857, he continued
to work and struggle until his death.

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Taras Shevchenko
March 9, 1814 - March 10, 1861 |
On Thursday, March 15, 2018, 6:30 pm, Shevchenko Museum presents
Spring Concert by Moskitto Bar
(dulcimer, accordion, drums, violin) and
Kalendar
Ukrainian Village Voices
at the
AUUC Cultural Centre
1604 Bloor St West, Toronto (between Keele and Dundas West subway stations)
Light Snacks *
Cash Bar *
Ukrainian Traditional Art and Crafts Sales Table
Tickets are $15 at the door
include snacks and tea
Info: www.infoukes.com/shevchenkomuseum Tel: 416-534-8662 FB: shevchenkomuseum

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Dear Friends:
The Taras Shevchenko Museum is pleased to invite you to a wine and cheese reception on the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the Museum's past president, William Harasym (October 23, 1924 - January 26, 2017).
The unveiling will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2018, at the Taras Shevchenko Museum, 1614 Bloor Street West, Toronto.
There is no charge for admission; donations to the Museum are appreciated.
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REFLECTIONS / ВІДЗЕРКАЛЕННЯ
Pastels by Roksolyana Pidhainy-Benoit, Exhibition & Sale
October 28 - December 15, 2017
The Taras Shevchenko Museum is pleased to launch its sixty-fifth season with REFLECTIONS - an exhibition of pastels by Roksolyana Pidhainy-Benoit. Opening on Saturday, October 28 at 3:30 pm, it will run until December 15, 2017. The artist, for whom this is a first solo show in Canada, will be present. Refreshments served.
Born in Toronto, Roksolyana spent her childhood years in both Canada and the United States where her father, a professor of Ukrainian history, taught in various universities. From early on, under his influence, a profound love for Ukraine grew within her, and she reflects that love of her heritage through the use of Ukrainian symbols in her artwork. Sacred themes of family, home, hearth, and the bond between mothers and daughters all figure prominently as she creates a compelling blend of the intellectual-historical traditions of her father with the emotional, at-home traditions of her mother.
Created between 1997 and 2017, REFLECTIONS will feature pastel portraits and still-life compositions influenced both by her Ukrainian culture and her admiration of the great masters – Rembrandt, Cezanne, and Degas. An additional source of inspiration in her art is the story of Roksolyana, the young Ukrainian woman captured by the Turks in the 16th century, who went on to become a beloved wife of and key adviser to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
Exuding great energy, Roksolyana Pidhainy-Benoit bravely transfers her innermost emotions on to paper. “My first love and abiding passion is portraiture”, says the artist. “A portrait is a window into the state and the soul, a dance between the artist and the subject. Are they always pretty? I'm searching for that beauty that is truth.”
A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, and a member of the Ukrainian Association of Visual Artists of Canada, Roksolyana has participated in various group shows and her works are located in private collections across Canada and the USA.
The exhibition will continue until December 15, 2017. Gallery hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 10am - 4pm; Thurs 12-7pm, weekends and holidays by appointment. Although admission is free, donations are greatly appreciated.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
“Reflections” exhibition and sale by Roksolyana Pidhainy-Benoit - Article by Ayah Victoria McKhail
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NEW TRI-LINGUAL KOBZAR OF TARAS SHEVCHENKO AVAILABLE
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A major Shevchenko book was published by the Taras Shevchenko
Museum in Toronto. It celebrated the 200th anniversary of
the birth of the great poet Taras Shevchenko on March 9, 2014.
The project, started in 2010, resulted in a book with a selection
of fifty poems in Ukrainian, English and French.
Canada has created more Shevchenkiana than any other English
speaking country. Translators include C.H. Andrusyshen & W. Kirkconnell,
A.J. Hunter, John Weir, Honore Ewach, Florence Randal Livesay,
and Mary Skrypnyk, Also the scholarly works on Shevchenko by Prof.
George Luckyj of the University of Toronto are a valuable resource
in English. The book KOBZAR (Minstrel in Ukrainian), will be a
hard bound deluxe edition with gold stamping. Among the poems
included are Dumy Moyi, Hamaliya, Dumka, Subotiv and Ivan Pidkova.
A facsimile of Zapovit (Testimony), a great Shevchenko poem translated
into almost 150 languages of the world, will be included.
Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) established the beauty of the modern
Ukrainian literary language. Shevchenko was not only a genius
as a poet; he was also a talented artist who painted portraits
as his profession. The book includeS 16 color pages of paintings
by Shevchenko including his self-portraits.
Hard cover, 231 pages. Price: $40.00
To order please call (416) 534-8662 or email: shevchenkomuseum@bellnet.ca |
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Shevchenko Museum on UkeTube.
Short
Video Tour
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Shevchenko Museum is presented on UkeTube.
A short video tour - introduction to the Shevchenko Museum in both
Ukrainian and English languages, as well as a slide show of the Taras
Shevchenko monuments around the world are available on UkeTube -
Ukrainian Video. Video was prepared by William Szuch.
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the entire playlist (5 videos).... |
"First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914"
Taras Shevchenko Museum's Project on virtualmuseum.ca
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Taras Shevchenko Museum's Community Memories project, that
was done in conjunction with Virtual Museums Canada is successfully
completed. "First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada,
1891 - 1914" is now on the Virtual Museums Canada website.
You can find it here.
The exhibit contains stories of first Ukrainian settlers
to Canada. The exhibit also includes visual materials, like
photos, brochure covers and flyers which is especially helpful
for students who write projects on Ukrainian immigration to
Canada. This virtual exhibit is also useful for children,
teachers, scholars, educators and community workers.
See
the exhibit.... |
Prints of Taras Shevchenko Watercolours are Available
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Prints of Taras Shevchenko's watercolours are
available at the Shevchenko Museum. These exclusive quality
prints would be an excellent gift for Shevchenko art lovers.
Prints are not framed. Delivery is possible. To
see the prints. |
Museum's Hours of Operation
The Museum is open to the public Monday to Friday 10 am to 4
pm and Thursdays 12 noon to 7 pm. The Museum is available for group and school class visits
by appointment. Please call 416-534-8662 or fax 416-535-1063. Admission
is free, although donations in support of the work of the museum
are gratefully appreciated. How to reach us.
Become a Volunteer
We welcome new volunteers interested in participating in any aspect
of museum operations: visitor hosting, publicity, mounting exhibitions,
storing exhibits, general maintenance, etc... more...

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The son of a serf, Shevchenko became not only
an artist and academician of Saint-Petersburg Academy of Art, but
one of the most versatile people of 19th century. His paintings
and graphics reflect a refined world that did not resemble his own
life...(more)
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Taras Shevchenko Death Mask
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