Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven

Join us in viewing this prestigious film and at a reception immediately following in Evelyn Hall. Meet with the writer and photographer team of this documentary and view the art exhibit there. Nominated for several awards, this film retraces the steps and precise locations from which the famous Group of Seven painted the remote, rugged, wilderness of northern Ontario and ultimately created a new painting technique in 1920.  Enjoy the breathtaking cinematography and uplifting musical score. View archival film of the artists themselves never seen before.
Sponsored by the Bay View Education Department in collaboration with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Crooked Tree Arts Council, and North Central Michigan College.  Tickets at the box office: $10 (includes reception) Film viewing time is 70 minutes.