Norval Morrisseau Lending Programme
In 1996 the MacLaren Art Centre began the Norval Morrisseau Lending Programme which gives schools in Simcoe County the opportunity to borrow up to ten original serigraphs from the permanent collection of the MacLaren Art Centre. Simcoe County schools can use these prints to create an in-school educational exhibition of one of Canada's most significant First Nations artists.

These prints, which are provided framed and ready to hang, were completed by the artist while he was living in Germany during the 1980's. The programme also provides educators with a comprehensive education package to accompany the artworks.

The Norval Morrisseau Education Package includes a biography of the artist; information about various influences and sources of inspirations; historical background to the work; assistance with art appreciation; vocabulary lists, studio and cross-curricular activities; First Nations myths and legends; environmental studies and social studies components.

The Norval Morrisseau Lending Programme is an important educational resource available only to schools within Simcoe County for a fee of $100.00 for a one-month period. This fee includes a complimentary copy of the Norval Morrisseau Education Package as well as insurance for the works. The fee does not include transportation to and from the MacLaren Art Centre as this is the responsibility of the borrower.

For more information or to participate in the Norval Morrisseau Lending Programme please contact the Registrar at the MacLaren Art Centre at (705) 721-9696.