Brock University Library

As part of its 2020-2021 programming, the Research Centre in Interdisciplinary Arts and Creative Culture will curate a virtual space on the theme of interiors, interiority, and confinement, the role they play in collective life and/or how they may be contested. The exhibit will seek to explore the shifting boundaries of intimacy and domesticity in a dynamic virtual space, presenting mutli-disciplinary content and critical engagement.

Student Exhibit - October 2021

This is an exhibit highlighting the man who became Brock University's founding president, James A. Gibson

This exhibit explores the highlights of the life and career of Lachlan McCallum (1823-1903), a Canadian politician who served as a Member of Parliament and Senator. Some political issues of the time are examined in a series of correspondence between himself and Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald.

Lake Lodge School was located in Grimsby, Ontario

The musical career of Laura Blackwell DeTurczynowicz

Loretto Convent/Academy was located above the falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Digital Exhibit Site for Mapping Ann-Marie MacDonald Project (https://mamm.cfdh.ca/)

Ryan Bruce and composer Gayle Young explain her work through an interview, essay, images, and video demonstrations.

This exhibit showcases stereo cards featuring Niagara Falls and the Niagara River, including the rapids, whirlpool, observation points, and bridges. Some related tourist attractions are also featured.

This exhibit looks at some of the tourist attractions in Niagara Falls in the 19th century using material from the Niagara Falls Handbill collection in Brock University's Archives and Special Collections.

This exhibit examines the history and growth of the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival using material from Brock University's Archives and Special Collections.

This exhibit explores some of the history of Niagara related to winter, including the ice bridge below Niagara Falls, the collapse of the steel arch bridge in 1938, ice jams in the Niagara River, and local winter sports.

As early as 1885, the government of Ontario appointed a commission to carry out the preservation and beautification of the Niagara area. The Niagara Parks Commission was formed and it continues to be responsible for the land along the Niagara River. It became apparent that there weren’t enough people trained in horticulture and plant skills so a means of educating prospective employees of the Parks Commission became imperative. In 1936, a unique school was opened. This was a school for apprentice gardeners. The name has changed, but the school continues to provide a comprehensive education for horticulturalists. It has an excellent reputation throughout the world.

In 1948, The St. Catharines Civic Orchestra was founded by Jan Wolanek who was also the first conductor. Initially, this was a community orchestra and in 1963 its governing body assumed the name St. Catharines Symphony Association. In 1978 the name was again changed, this time to The Niagara Symphony Association to reflect regional responsibilities. The Niagara Symphony continues to entertain the citizens of Niagara and beyond. It is now a fully professional orchestra. This site is a brief history of the orchestra and its various accomplishments.

A nostalgic look at the Niagara area through the lens of Orville Jimmy Manson. Orville James (Jimmy) Manson was born in 1915 in Turtleford, Saskatchewan. He was the third child of Sanford and Bertha Manson. The family moved to St. Catharines, Ontario in 1925. Jimmy served in the Canadian Navy during World War II. In 1946, he married Audrey Weeks. He took many pictures of local scenery and points of interest, some of which he made into paintings. He died in 2005.

This exhibit explores a Massachusetts woman's journey through Niagara in 1930, using photos and text from her travel photo album to recreate her trip.

This exhibit examines the varied uses of postcards using examples from Archives and Special Collections.

This exhibit examines some of the groups and individuals committed to preserving Niagara's unique lands, waterfalls, rivers, and history.

In March 2022, artist Landon Mackenzie conducted two workshops (a verbal one and a visual one) at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University. Participants were invited to reflect on how the self reacts to the pandemic experience of lockdowns and restricted use of space outside one’s own four walls.

Reading the Middle Ages omeka site was created by Teresa Russo for students to display their research and creative projects in the Humanities course, Reading the Middle Ages: The Heroic and the Chivalric (MARS/ENGL2P95), offered by the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MARS) with the English Department.

The instructor also received funds through the Experiential Learning Department and CEWIL/ECAMT Canada program for a class service project which will be shared with the community under Teaching Resources.

This exhibit explores the events of the Rebellion of 1837-38 in Niagara and the lingering effect this had on the relationship between the United States and the British Colony of Canada. William Lyon Mackenzie's retreat to Navy Island after his failed rebellion in Toronto, and the ensuing events that brought Canada and the United States to the brink of war, are examined.

Port Dalhousie, today, is popular for its beaches, the carousel and the colourful Lakeside Park. “Reconstructing Port Dalhousie” will focus on Port Dalhousie as an important shipping harbor as well as how it became known for its recreation. This online exhibit features collections that date back to the 18th century and are from Brock University Archives, St. Catharines Museum, and Ontario Archives.

The issues of the Brock Alumni magazine Surgite are included. There are specific articles within the publications that are highlighted.

Virtual Exhibit for VISA 4F06