THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTER Issue 160: June – August, 2022 Courtesy of:
A Word From Our Director Summer Kids Camp Downtown Arts Market New Teaching Artist Mentorship Upcoming Events New Exhibits & Annual Art Show
Mindi Schmitz Executive Director As seen in her Linda Roesch original handpainted shoes
We are so looking forward to the Summer of 2022! The Hansen Arts Park is getting a new look, thanks to the efforts of Ken and Rosemary McDougall, the park will have a new sprinkler system, sod and native flowers in the beds. We are planning to “unveil” the new park look by kicking off The Downtown Arts Market season with one of our favorites, Jessie Veeder, on July 7. We continue to hear from our members and our community that they look forward to Thursday nights in the Hansen Arts Park, we have reached out to our supporters and have scheduled a great lineup for our Downtown Arts Market season. As you can see on page 10, we are bringing back some regional artists, but we also have a slate of local artists. We are so lucky to have such great talent in our community, we want to focus on their talents. As always, we are looking for artisan vendors, if you are an artist with wares to sell or know someone, please let us know, we would love to rent you space. We always have a lot going on at The Arts Center, when you are downtown; stop by and check out the gallery and say hello, we love to visit with our patrons. Hope to see you soon. We would like to acknowledge all of the gifts to The Arts Center in honor of long-time supporters and members Shirley Baenen, Don Paul and Denyse Johnson. Thank you for thinking of us. Sincerely,
The Arts Center Annual Meeting June 15th at 5:00 pm in the Gallery This is your chance to share your opinions and suggestions about the programming at The Arts Center. Plus catch up on the current projects happening this summer, and approve the 2022 –2023 budget. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP to 701-251-2496.
Just a quick look at what goes on at The Arts Center. Thank you for your support and your part in making all this possible. Remember that our facility is available to rent. It is a great, intimate space. In the past we have hosted birthday parties, anniversaries, weddings, business meetings and so much more.
A PROTEST AGAINST FORGETTING
by Jim Falck exhibiting June 9 – July 30, 2022 The Falck Collection comprises over 1,600 works of art created by the artist, architect Jim Falck over a period of 60 years, beginning in the mid-1950s until the 2010s. They were donated to NDSU by the Jim Falck estate at the time of his death in 2013, and are owned by the NDSU Development Foundation.
The majority of these pieces are Goddess, Jim Falck, acrylic on paper paintings done in acrylic on paper and range in subject matter from landscapes and still lifes to portraits. There are also a number of works on canvas, as well as nearly 120 ceramic sculptures. References to Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro, and Clyfford Still can be frequently spotted in Falck’s images. Jim Falck was born in Edgeley, ND on December 24, 1928, and grew up on the family farm near Buchanan, ND. After a year at Jamestown College, he transferred to North Dakota Agricultural College. He studied architecture and maintained an active role in the student community. Upon graduating in 1953, he served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, after which he embarked on an architectural career. By 1963, he returned to Denver, where he worked for Victor Hornbein, one of America’s most significant and influential architects of the mid-twentieth century. When Jim retired in 1988, he moved to Beverly, MA, where he enrolled at Montserrat College of Art with a fine arts concentration. During this period of intense study, the style of his work evolved into a resolute dedication to abstract, figurative and landscape modernist aesthetics. Finding inspiration beyond the United States, Jim traveled throughout Europe and Mexico, painting in residency programs in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and San Miguel, Mexico. In Portugal he was the first artist-in-residence at Fundação da Casa Mateus, and in Spain he was offered studio space in Gallifa by the Artigas Foundation, where Picasso and Miró had also done residencies. These exhibitions were sponsored by the North Dakota Art Gallery Association with support from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Above: Badlands Under Starlight, Marshall Lipp From the Cover: Along for the Ride, Marshall Lipp
Over the last 25 years of his life, Jim would return to these places to find inspiration in the landscapes and people. Jim’s paintings capture and celebrate the excitement of encountering new places and people. His exposure to the beauty of the landscapes and vibrant cultures of these places inspired Jim to return time and again through memory and travel. Because of his love of Viterbo, Italy, Jim sponsored one NDSU student every year for a decade to attend a summer study abroad program in Viterbo. With his death on October 5, 2013, he left behind an indelible mark on the architectural world of Boston and a deeply felt impact in the visual arts. In the relatively short period after his retirement, he completed an impressive body of paintings that numbers in the thousands, the majority of which were donated to NDSU.
2020 GOVERNOR’S PHOTO CONTEST Various artists exhibiting August 4 – September 10, 2022
Governor Doug Burgum along with North Dakota Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman, North Dakota Council on the Arts Executive Director Kim Konikow and AAA of North Dakota Director Gene LaDoucer selected the winning photos to be showcased in the 2020 North Dakota Governors Photo Contest. Photographers submitted photos to one or more of the following categories: Road Trips, #InThisTogetherND, Wildlife, Badlands Scenery, Beyond Badlands Scenery and Main Street ND. Started in 2004 the Governor’s Photo Contests showcase the unique landscapes and activities of North Dakota seen through the lens of North Dakota amateur photographers. For the 2020 show 2,074 photos from 157 photographers were submitted for consideration, nearly doubling the amount from last years submissions. Seven of the photographers exhibiting work are being recognized for the first time in this contest. “We recognize talented photographers who captured the essence of what makes North Dakota a great place to visit, live, work and raise a family,” Gov. Burgum said of the winning submissions. “They showcase our wide-open spaces, outdoor adventure and willingness to work together for the health and well-being of our neighbors and communities.”
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58TH ANNUAL JFAA ART SHOW September 15 – October 29, 2022 EXHIBIT RECEPTION Thursday, September 15, 5:30 – 8:30 pm Registration Forms Deadline: August 1 The Arts Center’s Annual Art Show welcomes all! Any medium (photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, textile, glass work, etc.) is welcomed. Pieces must be gallery ready to display. Works will be reviewed by our gallery committee and do reserve the right to reject pieces unable to be properly hung or displayed. JURORS FOR PRIZES - NORTH DAKOTA WOOLY GIRLS The ND Wooly Girls, North Dakota’s oldest operating wool mill, was established in 1995 by Janet Jacobson and Diane Schill. The company uses wool from their farms’ sheep flock as the raw material to make their products and artwork. ND Wooly Girls has participated in juried shows such as the Sioux Falls Sidewalk Art Festival, the Minnesota Craft Council Fall Show, the Park Point Art Fair in Duluth, Minnesota, the Red Wing Fall Art Fair, Powderhorn Art Fair, the Norsk Høstfest, as well as smaller venues in North and South Dakota. They regularly have participated in the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcases and have sold their work in galleries in North Dakota and Minnesota as well as others across the country. In 2008 the North Dakota Wooly Girls were among 10 artists chosen to participate in the ArtUp initiative sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the North Dakota Council on the Arts. The North Dakota Council on the Arts chose the Wooly Girls to create their Annual Christmas ornament. Visit www.jamestownarts.com to download prospective and registration forms or email Anna Jacobson, Education and Exhibition Director, at ajacobson@jamestownarts.com.
WELCOME SAM! Help us welcome Sam Larson To The Arts Center. He is the newest addition to our mentorship program for teaching artists. With the help of the North Dakota Council on the Arts, The Arts Center has helped mentor several artists throughout the years to engage in teaching as well as creating. Including our current artist in residence, Linda Roesch and Bismarck artist Nicole Ganger. Sam is a Jamestown high school alumni. He attended the Minneapolis College of Art & Design where he received his degree in 3D animation. Having worked with artists in New York and here in the Midwest, he is excited to bring knowledge he has gained back to Jamestown. He is proving himself wonderful with the students and well adept at inspiring their creativity and encouraging their greater precision in various disciplines. We are so happy to welcome him to our team. If you have the chance stop by and welcome Sam. He is working with our Arts After School program summer kids camps. This program is partially funded in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts which also receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Dakota State Legislature.
KIDS SUMMER CAMPS SUMMER CAMPS
Full class details and registration info at www.jamestownarts.com. ANIMATION with Sam Larson • June 6 – 9 • $75 An introduction to the world of Animation. Students will learn about how to build characters and bring animated characters to life with the use of stop motion. SUMMER MUSICAL “Jack and the Giant” • $90 1st family member / $65 for additional Rehearsals: June 13-17; June 20-24 from 9:00-12:00 pm Performance: Saturday, June 25 at 3:00 pm & Saturday, June 25 at 6:00 pm “Jack and the Giant” is a presented by The Arts Center, in collaboration with Two Rivers Performing Arts School and directed by Mark Reeves. This charming musical version will surely delight audiences. The giant is making life pretty miserable for Jack, his mother and the entire kingdom. Jack is even forced to sell his beloved dancing cow for magic beans. And where does Jack go? That’s right! Jack goes up the beanstalk and into the castle. By the end of this special tale, the cow is returned, the chicken learns how to lay golden eggs. PRINTMAKING with April Symes • June 27 – 30 • $75 Dive into the art of printmaking! Carve into linoleum, cut out a stencil or make a relief design to create ‘stamps’ and impressions. Campers will also learn how to use a press to make multiples! Kids will leave class with a series of prints and a new view of printmaking! SPRAY PAINT STREET ART with Linda Roesch • July 11 – 14 • $75 Students will work with artist grade spray paint and will learn about different nozzle types, stenciling, and common tools used to create a variety of special effects. Students will create large collaborative and interactive pieces to be on display at Downtown Arts Market on Thursday night, along with their own smaller pieces to take home. PAINTING with Carrie Sapa • July 18 – 21 • $75 This class is perfect for students who want to learn how to paint in various styles and paint mediums. Students will learn about color theory and painting techniques in various painting mediums with careful instructions to help them create their masterpiece. Along with learning about painting, they will learn about various artist, art styles, and art history to help them get a better understanding of the art that they have created. CERAMICS with Anna Brock • July 25 – 28 & August 1 – 4 • $150 Students will learn the fundamentals of wheel thrown ceramics, properties of clay and glazes, and a brief history of clay and the potter’s wheel. Students will take home their fired and glazed work on the last day of the camp.
Programs supported in part by United Way, Hugo’s Marketplace, Walmart, Optimist Club and BNSF Railway.
JAMESTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB
NEW: Writers Club 2nd Monday of the Month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm This group welcomes all writers or those just looking to explore writing. Share what you’re writing with some fresh ears. Critique and help one another along in the process. Get helpful tips from some of the more experienced in the group and move your own project along.
Open Mic Night
Thursday, June 30 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes. A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician Steve Kuykendall.
Woodcarvers Group Thursdays at 6:00 in the Hansen Studio Stop by and whittle away! The local Woodchippers club meets Thursday nights at 6:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome to join in. If you are just starting out, this group is always willing to share and advise for your development and success working with wood. It is free to attend, no reservations are necessary.
Buffalo City Photo Club Third Tuesday of each Month in the Hansen Studio The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting again. You can join them the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio for a photography adventure. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. Free and open to anyone. In nicer weather we may venture outside for hands on experiences.
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THURSDAYS
JULY 7 – SEPTEMBER 1
5:30 – 8:30 PM
CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH US! July 7
Jessie Veeder
July 14 Stick Ponies July 21 Blue Wailers July 28 Calvin & Alexis Deeter Aug 4
Kicks Dixieland Band
Aug 11 Heather Rae Aug 18 Matt Hodek Band Aug 25 Sugar Gliders Sept 1 Old Friends In addition to the main stage performances there will be various opening events, artistan vendors, creative opportunities and various cultural events. A s always, these events are free and open for all to enjoy. Artist descriptions and more info can be found at: www.jamestownarts.com
in The Hansen Arts Park
THE ARTS CENTER THANKS THESE ORGANIZATIONS for their generous support of The Arts Center and the Downtown Arts Market. Please thank them for helping bring these amazing events to our community.
Also with additional support from: Interstate Engineering, Jamestown Downtown Association, and Walter Brothers Lawn Service. *As of the time of this printing.
RETRO ENTERTAINMENT Lively musical entertainment Thursday, June 16 at 7:00 pm Enjoy a wonderful evening of toe tapping, hand clapping good old-time music by local artists Mark Urquhart, Jeremy Grey and John Crowston. They play a wide variety of tunes... old and new country, folk and some Maritime songs along with plenty of comical banter. It’s a great time. All are welcome to get up and dance, sing along or just kick back and enjoy. Entry is $15 (or $10 for Arts Center members) at the door. The Arts Center Gallery main stage. Oh... and don’t forget to take in the current art exhibit while you are here featuring amazing by Jim Falck.
ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY – A Community Wide Economic Survey This survey is being conducted in our community by the Americans for the Arts in partnership with The Arts Center. This is a tool we use to learn about the people who attend arts and cultural events, performances, exhibits and similar venues in Jamestown. The data collected will allow you and The Arts Center to tell Jamestown’s cultural tourism story and provide a powerful narrative on how the arts impacts our community and economy. KEEP AN EYE OUT for signs encouraging you to participate, and PLEASE DO! We promise it is painless and takes little time.
a look inside You may notice there is some work going into the Hansen Arts Park this spring ahead of our Downtown Arts Market kickoff in July. Thanks to the generosity of the McDougall family and Pheasants Forever and other local financial supporters like the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club and Jamestown Community Foundation—to name a few—and several individuals. We will soon have an irrigation system installed, freshly laid sod as well as native North Dakota flowers for all to enjoy. Dr. Ken McDougall along with (and as part of ) Pheasants Forever were very passionate about planting several native flower varieties for educational purposes as well as providing for pollinators. These plants have also proven to thrive in our climate and send their roots down deep to endure the harsh weather we often experience. Some of these include: Purple Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Wild Prairie Rose (pictured below), Native Pasque Flower, Dotted Blazing Star and Milkweed plants. Dr. McDougall was a member of The Arts Center board of directors for eight years and was President of the board when the decision to purchase the property was made. “Seeing this project grow and provide so much for our community is heartwarming, fulfilling and a source of pride both personally and for Jamestown.” ~Dr. Ken McDougall We hope the community appreciates and enjoys the updates to The Hansen Arts Park. And please remember that projects like this are only possible because of community support. Thank you to those that have contributed in the past to bring this park to fruition and those that are now contributing to it thriving. And thank you for your patience as we finish the work this Spring. “The Hansen Arts Park is a feature of Jamestown. Akin to the Buffalo on the hill. My wife, Rosemary, while weeding the garden beds last summer had conversation with so many people passing through or just staying the night in Jamestown that were enjoying the park. It {the park} just takes Downtown up a notch.” ~Dr. Ken McDougall
take note THE 2022 MINI-ART HUNT:
Love the parks, get a bear hug! A Jamestown annual favorite. Bringing art to the people, and people to the parks. THE HUNT BEGINS: Saturday, July 23 and ends when all twelve art works are found! You can find clues on The Arts Center’s Facebook page. The Mini-Art Hunt is an annual favorite in Jamestown. Twelve unique mini-artworks by artists Cindi Psychos, Mary Eagleson and fellow members of our local Woodchippers Club will be hiding throughout the Jamestown parks and Historic Sites (don’t forget about the little know parks around town). Can you find them? These hand-carved wooden bears are awaiting a hug. The bears were carved with donated Bass wood from Bernie Duven.
CLUES: Three Sets of Visual Clues (photos) to each artwork’s hiding place will be made public on Saturday, July 23rd at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. The first clues will be the most challenging with the final clues being the most revealing. ARTWORK HUNTING: All artwork will be hidden in PLAIN SIGHT—You will not have to move, dig, or otherwise damage anything. Visual clues to the artwork hiding places will be posted on our Facebook page. FOUND: Finders keepers! This original piece of miniature artwork is yours to keep. Be sure to REPORT YOUR FIND. No one wants to be hunting for a piece that has already been found. Post a photo of yourself and your found treasure to our Facebook or Instagram page. Or contact the Arts Center office (701-251-2496 or you can email info@jamestownarts.com) to report your find. LIMIT: Please only one artwork per family (you are welcome to locate them all, but claim only one). So, get out to the parks and good luck on the hunt!
arts center fans! The Arts Center depends on the generosity of many people and businesses to bring you great programs year round. Gifts can be large or small. You can make a simple online contribution at: www.jamestownarts.com—OR consider becoming an Arts Center Member. Member dollars provide a dependable, on-going revenue stream for general operation and creative programming. Members get some great perks too… like discounted tickets!
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In addition to supporting our community programs, members receive discounted tickets to concerts, performances, theater shows, special events and reduced tuition for art classes. Members also receive an $15 Arts Center gift card each year. THANK YOU! Please return your completed form to The Arts Center at 115 2nd Street SW, Jamestown, ND 58401 or simply visit our website and join online at www.jamestownarts.com.
The Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your contribution may be deductible. Check with your tax representative for details.
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