THE ARTS CENTER What’s Inside: From the Director’s Desk Upcoming Classes
THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTER Issue 137: Jan – Feb, 2018 Courtesy of:
New Exhibits Wine & Cheese Tasting Upcoming Events Dinner Theater Classic Movie Nights The Arts Center’s Annual Gala
From the director’s desk: “I dream my painting and paint my dream.” - Vincent van Gogh 53 years ago, a small group of visionaries had a dream to bring the arts to Jamestown. I think the founders of Lawrence Kopp The Arts Center would be extremely proud, and happy, if Executive Director they could see how their dream has been realized over the past five decades. From humble beginnings in 1964 with a show devoted to local artists, we have grown to an organization with facilities unique among rural communities our size nationwide and innovative programs that reach literally thousands in our community every year. If you are reading these lines, you are a part of the incredible success story that is The Arts Center. As a friend of our organization, and the arts, your support has made the myriad successes we have enjoyed over the years possible. And this winter, we have several events important to our fundraising goals that we hope you will consider supporting through your participation. Firstly, for the wine lovers amongst us, we have our Wine & Cheese Fundraiser on Saturday, January 20th. Enjoy the absolute finest in wine and cheese in the company of other connoisseurs of the best life has to offer. Speaking of company, do you love a good party? Then consider joining us on Saturday, February 17th, at The Arts Center’s Annual Gala. Our past Galas have become the stuff of legend; you truly won’t want to miss the fabled fun! The theme this year? The decade of pet rocks, polyester leisure suits and platform shoes… the groovy 70s! 70s dress is optional, but highly encouraged! Finally, if you would prefer, a donation to our annual appeal, or during the upcoming Giving Hearts Day, would be greatly appreciated and key in meeting critical fundraising goals. Let’s keep the dream alive and flourishing that is The Arts Center. As a true friend of our organization, you played a key role in making past and present dreams come true; help us to make the dream of a vibrant future for The Arts Center come true through your support. Thank you for all that you do!
Get to Know Our Artist in Residence: Nicole Gagner Nicole’s Background: I am a painter living and working in Bismarck, North Dakota. Although the majority of my studio work is oil on canvas, still life, and regional landscape I draw inspiration from a wide variety of sources, often of a personal and almost autobiographical nature. The recurring themes of my work would be energetic mark making and a vibrant palette. I recently made a significant mural contribution to Bismarck’s Art Alley. Over the summer I was the Artist in Residence at Lewis and Clark State Park, through a partnership between the North Dakota State Parks and the North Dakota Council on the Arts. And for the last two weeks of August I was the Artist in Residence in Medora, and got to paint from life in town and at the amphitheater. Teaching Philosophy: Pablo Picasso said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” I believe that art can and should be accessible to everyone, especially children. There should not be a stigma or wall built around art—there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn from in the art world, as long as you keep your eyes and mind open. A love for art is also a gateway to a love for life-long learning—there is always more that the art world can teach us if we stay engaged. Jamestown Residency: My time spent in Jamestown has been filled with great experiences beginning with the mentorship program prior to my residencies (created by The Arts Center with grant support from the North Dakota Council on the Arts). Then I accepted the Artist in Residence position at The Arts Center during January 2017, working with the elementary students at Lincoln. Currently I am finishing my 2nd residency in Jamestown working with the students at Roosevelt Elementary school and teaching art classes for adults in the evening. More about me and my work can be found at: www.PainterNicole.com.
Above: Medora Studies, Nicole Gagner, 2017
upcoming classes providing opportunities for artistic development and exploration Creative opportunities for ALL
More details and registration online at: www.jamestownarts.com
Photography Level 1 with Troy Gunderson Tuesdays: January 9 – 30 • 7:00 – 8:30 pm • Hansen Arts Studio
Learn the basics of digital photography, terminology and techniques that will improve your compositions. You will learn how to use your camera in manual mode and how to adjust the aperture, shutter speed and ISO to achieve photos not obtainable in automatic modes. The main focus of the instruction will be on using your DSLR camera. (Any digital camera is fine, but cameras with adjustable controls are preferred.)
Jewelry Making – Rivet, Stitch, & Tools with Tamra Kreideman Saturday, January 20 • 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Hansen Arts Studio
Learn how to add dimension and texture to leather while creating a riveted and stitched bracelet with two styles to chose from. Students will be hands on from start to finish using many different leather crafting techniques. Tamra provides in depth instruction on everything from staining/dyeing leather to riveting with dozens of cool tools. This class is open to serious teens and adults as an introductory class. Please bring a sack lunch.
Watercolor Garland & Brush Calligraphy with Anne Kaese Saturday, February 3 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm • Hansen Arts Studio
Think of Spring—garlands and happy thoughts. In this mixed media class, you will work on the art of brush lettering using a brush pen and a paint brush, integrating pen and paint with different garland and border techniques that will add dimension and happiness to all your calligraphy projects. You will leave with a unique skill set that turns your words into beautiful art. Each student will take home a pen, lettering guide worksheets, garland and border sample sheets and some practice pieces. Please bring a sack lunch.
Fun with Fiber with Myra Olson Saturday, January 13 & February 10 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Participants in grades K – 4 can join us the 2nd Saturday of each month to explore various crafts in the world of fiber. Students will engage in the full “farm to fiber” experience. We will learn about fiber producing animals, dye wool, learn how to spin the wool on a drop spindle, learn to weave, do wet felting, needle felting projects and knit and crochet.
Family Pottery with Bill Nybo Saturdays: January 20 & 27 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm • Hansen Arts Studio
In this family class, working side-by-side with your child, learn basic pinch, coil, and slab hand-building ceramic techniques. Projects are designed to stimulate creativity in a playful way. Be sure to wear clothes you’re not afraid to get dirty. Includes all materials and kiln firing. Attendance at both sessions is necessary for a glazed finished piece.
La Bohème – The Perfectly Popular Opera The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD If you asked any group of opera lovers—or complete opera neophytes, for that matter— to name their favorite opera, chances are that La Bohème would top the list! What makes Puccini’s opera such a perennial favorite? Join us during our Metropolitan Live in HD series to find out why as we explore what is possibly the most beloved opera ever composed. La Bohème tells the story of four young starving artists living the “bohemian” life in Paris’ Latin Quarter in the 1840’s. The tragic love of the poet Rodolfo and Mimi is at the heart of the opera, but we also meet the artist Marcello and his love, the courtesan Musette, whose stormy romance is a comedic counterpoint to Mimi and Rodolfo. Filled with the high jinks and youthful joie de vivre of the artists, with the “City of Lights” as a backdrop, the bittersweet story and lovable characters of La Bohème play a large part in its popularity. But the plot and characters are only part of the story; Puccini’s music for La Bohème is simply magical. The melodies are incomparable, bringing the “Bohemians,” the story, and 1840’s Paris to life. The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Series broadcasts live performances from the stage of the world’s greatest opera house in New York City to over 2,000 theaters in 70 countries. The Arts Center’s Live in HD Series pairs three classes on the opera La Bohème with a visit to Fargo for a performance of the Metropolitan Opera broadcast live on Saturday, February 24th. The classes provide background information that helps you understand and appreciate the opera, and also the broadcast is an even better way to enjoy a Met performance than attending “live” with the best seats in the house. With digital sound and incredible views of the stage- not to mention reclining leather seating and popcorn—there is no better way to enjoy Pucini’s masterpiece than by pairing The Arts Center’s classes with a performance from the Met’s Live in HD Series. This series is ideal for both opera lovers and those who have never before attended an opera. La Bohème is the perfect introduction to the art form- you cannot help but be moved by the unsurpassed music, the poignant story and endearing characters. Join Rodolfo and Mimi, Marcello and Musette, Colline and Schaunard, that merry band of Bohemians, as we venture back to 1840’s Paris as we explore Puccini’s masterpiece La Bohème!
La Bohème Opera Class Mondays: February 5, 12, & 19 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm $50 / $40 for members (simulcast ticket included) Met HD Simulcast: Saturday, Feburary 24th 11:55 pm at the Century 10 Theater in Fargo
exhibitions revolving gallery exhibitions every four to six weeks
IN THE ARTS CENTER GALLERY Evolving Genesis: Paintings by Brad Bohl December 14 – January 20, 2018 Brad Bohl’s big, bold paintings of animals and other subjects are expressively rendered and will give the viewer yet another opportunity for comparison. His subjects have presence—whether they be bison, longhorn, or horse— and will call to you from across the gallery. The inspiration behind these paintings comes from Brad’s everyday experiences and interactions. He believes artists have been given a different set of eyes that have the ability to see everything as something that can be painted or interpreted onto canvas or other medium. To Trudge, Brad Bhol, oil painting on canvas, 36” x 48”
Lint in My Pocket: Encaustics by Emily Williams-Wheeler January 26 – February 24, 2018
Fargo painter Emily Williams-Wheeler will heat up the gallery in January and February. Her work is HOT on a variety of levels. First, it’s encaustic, which is pigmented beeswax and resin that is applied hot to create the images. Second, the colors Emily uses are hot—the hues of summer, bright orange, red, green and blue. And thirdly, her work has been showing and selling around the region finding its way into many collections. This isn’t surprising, the work is happy and lively but also edgy, abstract and thought provoking. Because the medium is costly, the work is small, just the kind of art a collector can justify since there is always a little space that can still be filled. It is the kind of art you can look at for hours—its meditative. Interestingly, the artist draws inspiration from the bits of random color and textures that make up the lint from a dryer’s trap, hence the title of the exhibition Lint in My Pocket. “At first glance, it [the lint] appears grey, but if you look closely, one will find that it is more complicated than that.” ~ Emily Williams-Wheeler
Front Cover: Repeat Red Dot, Emily Williams-Wheeler, encaustic
One can imagine what the lint fibers would look like under magnification and in some ways Emily’s imagery shares kinship with the shapes and textures one might see under the microscope.
Meet the Artist Luncheon Wednesday, January 31, 2018 12:00 – 1:00 pm Enjoy a homemade lunch for $5 or bring your own. Please RSVP by January 30 if you do want lunch.
Don’t Bother Me I’m Busy, Emily Williams-Wheeler, encaustic She is an artist inspired by color, continuously working with layering colors, blending, mixing, and glazing to achieve the right combination for a successful painting. In her artist statement, Emily sums up her work, “I find there is an intimacy in the pull of broad paint strokes and the delicate, thoughtful linework. Playfulness and mystery develop through the use of color, lines, and drips. Light translucent veils and solid chroma expose atmospheric profundity and emotion in my work. Acrylics are paired with graphite. Encaustics are sculptural. I sketch. I paint. I carve. I scrape. I build. I reveal.” Emily is a self-taught artist who received her BA in interior design from Iowa State University, Ames. Her work has been exhibited around the country and can be found in medical facilities, corporate offices, schools, retail establishments, and residences. She also leads workshops and has been offering art enrichment and creative thinking classes for children and adults in her studio for more than 10 years. She makes her home in Moorhead, Minnesota. This exhibition is sponsored by the North Dakota Art Gallery Association with support from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which received funding from the State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Call for Artists
Shape Shifting: Textile Challenge
We are looking for artists, seamstresses, weavers and anyone interested in fiber or fabric to participate in a textile challenge. The exhibition that will result from the “challenge” will be titled Shape Shifting which relates to requirements that the textile be one of these four shapes: 12” square, 12” diameter circle, 12” equilateral triangle, or 12” x 24” rectangle. The artwork could be a weaving, a quilt, a batik, a felted panel, a basket or other expression as long as its primary medium is the textile or fiber. For more information and to join the challenge please contact our gallery manager Sally Jeppson at sjeppson@jamestownarts.com, or you can download the registration form at: http://bit.ly/2gKDYR5.
a look inside Building Community Through Culture
Working with Fellow Nonprofits Triumph, Alpha & Community Options One of our guiding beliefs at The Arts Center is that “culture builds community.” We believe in the transformative power of art, of the ability to change lives through thoughtful arts programming. Through the personal experience of art, and the sharing of that cultural experience, we grow individually and collectively, building a stronger community, one person at a time. We also strongly believe in the need to reach every segment of our community with the transformational potential of art; oftentimes in today’s world, those most in need of its healing power are the very ones bereft of its presence. That’s why we at The Arts Center are extremely proud of our programs in partnership with fellow nonprofits Triumph, Alpha and Community Options. Working with those in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities allows us to reach a portion of the community that often are overlooked by arts organizations. Not engaging this population truly is a tragedy, as numerous studies have shown the exceptional therapeutic benefits for this group in engaging in arts activities. In particular, those with conditions on the autism spectrum respond incredibly well to the stimulus of artistic activities.
“Oftentimes, those with developmental disabilities, particularly those on the Autism spectrum, have considerable innate artistic inclinations and talents. By nurturing those talents, not only can you increase quality of life, but you can actually make considerable progress in advancing cognitive function and abilities.” ~ Larry Kopp, Arts Center Executive Director Working with instructor Bill Nybo, groups from Jamestown nonprofits Triumph, Alpha and Community Options have weekly sessions at The Arts Center, where they work on various art projects throughout the year. Under the guidance of Instructor Bill, clients of these two organizations have been working throughout the fall in making papier-mâché heads and clay figurines. “As part of our mission, we strive to reach as many as possible in our community with the transformative power of art. By working with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we are reaching a demographic that often is overlooked by arts organizations, but at the same time is one that truly needs the arts in their lives. We are extremely happy to be able to partner with Triumph, Alpha and Community Options and hope to expand our programs with our partners in the future.” ~ Larry Kopp
giving hearts daY
Thursday, February 8, 2018
This is a one-day only opportunity to multiply the impact of your gift, which can dramatically improve quality of life for people in our community. A Giving Heart is anyone helping to support a charity. Giving hearts are donors, volunteers and more. This Giving Hearts Day, thank and recognize every giving heart you know, who in big ways and small, are making a difference.
Dakota Medical and Impact Foundation host this 24-hour online event. Gifts of $10 or more are matched 100% up to $4,000.
A 24-hour online fundraising event
benefitting charitable organizations in our region.
All donations are made at: givingheartsday.org
upcoming events creative opportunities to break up your routine
Buffalo City Photo Club The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. January 16 - Macro with Justin Prim February 20 - Photoshop & Lightroom with Janna Bergstedt
Open Mic Night January 25 & February 22 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos—all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. Limit your piece to 10 minutes. P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands are provided. Facilitated by musician Steve Kuykendall.
Reader’s Theater January 23 & February 27 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Do you enjoy the drama of theater, but don’t like the spotlight? Then Reader’s Theater is for you! Join this lively bunch for the dramatic reading of original scripts the fourth Tuesday of every month at in the Hansen Arts Studio. What is your favorite script? Feel free to suggest a good read. For more information, contact: Dina Laskowski at dlaskows@jc.edu or 701-269-9111
an artful happy hour meet people. mix drinks. make art.
Create your own masterpiece... or close anyway. Join us after work for a creatively good time. 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio. All materials provided. $10. RSVP required: info@jamestownarts.com January 10 & February 14 – with Laura Ruprecht
wine & cheese The Arts Center’s annual tasting event SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 7:00 – 9:00 pm at The Arts Center The making of fine wines is an age-old art. So who better than The Arts Center to host an evening dedicated to sampling the finest in wines and artisan cheeses? Join fellow connoisseurs for a sumptuous evening of imported and domestic wines—convivial company and a delighted palate are guaranteed! Entrust your palate to the experts in all things artistic… at The Arts Center’s annual Wine & Cheese Tasting! Tickets are $35 and available at The Arts Center or Cork & Barrel Liquors.
THE ARTS CENTER 115 2nd Street SW, Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-2496 • info@jamestownarts.com www.jamestownarts.com Life, Artist Residencies and more. Must be 21 years of age to attend.
Classics of the Silver Screen The finest movies from the golden age of Hollywood, in state of the art digital, on the big screen at The Arts Center. These movies, like fine wines, truly get better with age. Come in and enjoy the classics. Doctor Zhivago – Saturday, January 13 Boris Pasternak’s classic tale of love set in Russia amidst the turmoil of World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution. Starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, the movie follows the fate of two starred—crossed lovers caught up in the whirlwind of this tumultuous period in Russian history. Lawrence of Arabia – Saturday, January 27 The true story of British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence and his work as liaison between Arabs tribes and British forces during World War I. Incredible desert settings, an amazing acting performance from Peter O’Toole and unsurpassed photography make this a masterpiece for the ages. Gone With the Wind –Saturday, February 10 Perhaps the “classic of classics” among epic films! The unforgettable story of Rhett Butler and Scarlet O’Hara, set amidst the backdrop of the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era South, is among the most beloved movies of all time.
next in the Classics of the Silver Screen series: Rock ‘n Roll! Rock music has been a huge part of American popular culture since the 1950’s, so it isn’t surprising that Hollywood wanted to be a part of the energy and excitement that is the quintessence of rock and roll! A sampler of some of the most popular— and best—movies about the music that shaped postWorld War II America. This is Spinal Tap – Saturday, March 3 Probably the funniest movie ever about rock! Director Rob Reiner’s mock documentary of fictional British heavy metal band “Spinal Tap’s” 1982 tour of the United States. This “rockumentary” is truly a “mockumentary!” These events are free and open to the public. Refreshments and popcorn will be available for a small donation.
THE ARTS CENTER presents a community theater production:
Daddy’s Girl
by Gary Ray Stapp
Three Dinner Theater Shows:
Thursday – Saturday, January 11, 12, & 13 6:00 pm at The Arts Center Sponsored by:
2nd ACT production
Advance tickets required: $35 / $30 for Arts Center Members More information at 701-251-2496 or www.jamestownarts.com
THE ARTS CENTER’S ANNUAL GALA • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018
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“Heart and Soul” remembering the groovy 70s Saturday, February 17 6:00 o’clock in the evening Harold Newman Arena, Jamestown, ND Social Hour • Dinner • Live & Silent Auctions • Raffles • Live Music and Dancing Be sure to mark your calendars now. More information at www.jamestownarts.com.
special specialthanks thanks business members: Bison 6 Cinema, Chamber of Commerce, Country Gardens Floral, Dental Specialists of Jamestown, Dr. Edward Anderson, DDS, Dr. Jason J. Braun, DDS, Gate City Bank, Germans From Russia Heritage Society, Hillerud Construction, Hugo’s Family Marketplace, Jetstream, Medicine Shoppe, Sabir’s Buffalo Grill, Schauer & Associates, Yoga Journey.
in memorial: Larry & Beverly Hoffman memorial donation in honor of Virginia Kudrna special thanks to: Volunteers Sharon Vixo, Judy Martini, Elsie Weber, Maris Thompson, Nadine Kainz, and Aloha Kercher for volunteering in the office. Jaci & Harley Trefz for art supply donation. The Jamestown Sun & Alfred Dickey Library for paper donations. Karla & Scott Sadness for art supply donations.
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The Arts Center activities are supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Arts Center is participating in ArtsLab, a program of Arts Midwest.