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.

 

PICTURESQUE UKRAINE Exhibition of Contemporary Ukrainian Art October 14 - December 20, 2018 Wine and Cheese Reception: Sunday, October 14, 2:30 - 5:30 PM   The Taras Shevchenko Museum in Toronto has acquired a valuable collection of art from Ukraine. It consists of a total of 49 works created and donated by contemporary Ukrainian artists.  They will be exhibited in a collection called Picturesque Ukraine. These art works are part of an exhibition to be held at the museum from October 14 to December 20, 2018. All art pieces to be displayed were originally created to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the poet's birth on March 9, 1814. The name of the exhibition, Picturesque Ukraine, was established by the great Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko. In 1844, he created a series of engravings which he intended to publish as a periodical under the name Picturesque Ukraine. The exhibit will open in the museum, located at 1614 Bloor Street West, on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at 2:30 pm.  A wine and cheese reception will be held.

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NEW TRI-LINGUAL KOBZAR OF TARAS SHEVCHENKO AVAILABLE

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 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. See the entire playlist (5 videos)....

"First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914"
Taras Shevchenko Museum's Project on virtualmuseum.ca

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

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.

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