Date: Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Location: Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5
Tickets: $10 per person. Light refreshments will be provided.

Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens is currently undergoing an extensive restoration that will highlight the 1920s. On Sunday, February 21, 2010 the City of Toronto and Spadina Museum invite you to immerse yourself in the world of early 20th century design with Inside Interiors, a special event offering guests a taste of the fascinating décor trends of the 1920s and a special glimpse of the restoration currently underway. Participants will experience the historic mansion in a completely unique way, as historian Neil Brochu brings to life the passions and artistic sensibilities that defined the prestigious Austin family.

The afternoon will include an introductory presentation and discussion inside the magnificent drawing room of Spadina Museum, after which historian Neil Brochu will lead guests through the mansion, sharing his wealth of research and understanding of the décor of the early 20th century. As a special treat for participants, Brochu will also reveal artifacts related to Spadina Museum’s restoration that have not yet been unveiled to the public. The event is also a great chance for guests to discover how architecture informed social interactions of the time period and learn more about the relationship between stylistic influences and the decor decisions made by the Austin Family. Brochu will also take time to discuss the impact of certain legendary Toronto design influencers, like the well-known Thornton-Smith Decorating Co., a retailer that helped to single-handedly define Toronto interiors for nearly a century.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in design, history, culture or architecture. Brochu will examine and elaborate on multiple artistic movements during the tour, including Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, The Aesthetic Movement and Colonial Revival. Take this chance to explore 1920s design and how it continues to impact our lives today!

Space for this event is limited; get your tickets as soon as possible. Pre-registration & payment is required. We accept payment by cheque, Visa, Mastercard & American Express. Please call 416-392-6910 and leave a message on Spadina Museum’s general voice mail or email us at spadina@toronto.ca. No refunds. Staff will return your call as soon as possible.

The Spadina Museum inter-war period restoration will be ongoing until the fall of 2010. The museum will be closed to the public for several months as it prepares for its grand re-opening. Stay tuned for contests, events, updates and more. Visit us regularly at www.toronto.ca/spadinamuseum.

For more information on this event please contact:

Shannon Boeckner
Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Spadina Museum
(416) 392-6910, sboeckn@toronto.ca