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THE ARTS CENTER

What’s Inside: THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTER Issue 114 - January 2014

A Word From Our Director

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Upcoming Classes

Giving Hearts Day

New Exhibit: Creative Spirits

LLOYD‘S TOYOTA

Upcoming Special Events Special Thanks

From the director’s desk:

Taylor Barnes Executive Director

Change seems to be one of life’s motivating factors – fear of; acquiescence to; something to embrace or to avoid. My favorite quote (actually written on a mug I have) is by Mahatma Gandhi: ‘Be the change that you wish to see in the world.’ We do this every day at the Arts Center by creating opportunities for individuals (and the community) to challenge themselves; to grow; and to change. Whether that change is seen in short-term with increased awareness of others, acquisition of knowledge, and increased skills; or long-term with improvement in attitude, comfort in social interactions or shift in economic perspective for the community.

This week, I was eavesdropping on the Arts After School kids while they were learning printmaking skills… where planning is essential; positive will can become negative; and frustration can run high. Yet in an atmosphere where risk-taking is encouraged, safe and supported, all that frustration becomes triumph. These transformative experiences occur because the Arts Center is effective. There has been a push to advance student learning through STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). Most recently that acronym has been changed to STEAM adding art to the mix. It is evident that without creativity and the ability to solve problems, the other components of STEM fall flat.

The good news for Jamestown is the Arts Center, Jamestown Public Schools and the North Dakota Council on the Arts have an effective and active STEAM team developing lessons to maximize student learning.

So I challenge you to “Be the change that you wish to see in the world”... or support those that are.

Giving hearts day - february 14, 2014 2X THE IMPACT: Gifts of $10 or greater, up to $4,000 are matched 100%.

Giving Hearts Day was started in 2008 by Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation as the region’s first one-day ‘virtual’ fundraising event.

Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation jointly host this 24-hour online give-a-thon. All donations are made at: impactgiveback.org.

Each gift is tax-deductible and enables an e-card to be sent to a friend or family member, letting them know a donation has been made in their honor.

upcoming classes providing opportunities for artistic development and exploration Creative opportunities for adults (16 years of age and older)

More details and registration online at: www.jamestownarts.com/art-classes

Book Arts Creation with Anna Jacobson

Saturday, January 18 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (break a sack lunch) The Hansen Arts Studio • $45 members / $55 non-members Students will learn three book structures that can be used to create unique, handmade books. We’ll cover the basics of bookbinding techniques that can be woven into a broader creative process. The structures covered (accordions, Coptic stitch and Japanese stab bindings) offer a range of possibilities for content of all kinds.

Pinterest night: Jewelry hangers with Marissa Jensen-Prentice

Monday, January 27 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Hansen Arts Center • $10 students & members / $15 non-member Calling all college students and young adults. We’ll be making DIY jewelry hangers using frames and fabric as seen on popular Pinterest boards. All materials provided.

Readers theater group

Enjoy reading with expression? The next Readers Theater Group will be reading Arsenic and Old Lace, January 21 at 7:00 pm at the Legacy Center (Old Hospital), 419 5th NE, 1st Floor Bd Rm. More information: Dina Laskowski, 269-9111, dlaskows@jc.edu.

Art gallery Yoga

Start your weekend with a unique yoga experience surrounded by art in The Arts Center Gallery. Yoga class meets the 1st & 3rd Saturdays. Punch cards available 5 ($27.50) or 10 ($55.00) sessions at the door. For additional information contact Sherry Schutt 701-320-3038.

wood carving with the local “Woodchippers”

This group meets every Thursday of the month from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio. All skill levels are welcome.

art classes for kids Arts After School: Winter 2014 schedule is out. Classes start January 6th. ceramic saturdays:

January 11 & 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm • $20 members / $25 non-members Open to grades 1 – 6. Kids and parents are welcome to join in the fun creating all kinds of crazy ceramic creations with local artist, Bill Nybo.

Please help us welcome Marissa Jensen-Prentice, our new Education Coordinator. Originally from Sheboygan, WI, Marissa is a recent graduate of UW-Stevens Point with a BA in Arts Management with an emphasis in dance and music. In addition to her Arts Management degree, Marissa had the privilege of studying in the UW-Stevens Point Theatre & Dance program for two years. Marissa is passionate about the healing powers of the arts (themes of justice, hope, and faith are openly shown in her work). Her passion for justice recently lead her on a two year adventure hosting a massive benefit concert to fight human trafficking that raised over $12,000. Marissa currently lives in Jamestown with her husband Jeff Prentice.

From the cover: Lydia Richez-Bowman, Healing Light, mixed media, 36” x 36” This exhibition is sponsored by the North Dakota Art Gallery Association with support from the North Dakota Council on the Arts.

exhibitions revolving gallery exhibitions every four to six weeks

creative spirits Mixed Media Works by Lydia Richez-Bowman & Tammy Jones January 9 – March 1, 2014 Imagination, exploration and innovation characterize the exhibit for January/ February. The two artists, Lydia Richez-Bowman and Tammy Jones, share a passion for art and willingness to explore non-traditional methods. Each thrives on experimentation and they aren’t satisfied to do just one kind of art but explore a variety of mediums. They both describe their art as spiritual endeavor.

The works of each artist could stand alone but combined they will speak to and give strength to one another.

About the Artists Lydia Richez-Bowman was born in Nice, France and came to America as a young girl, her French heritage is a strong influence on her creativity. She moved to Bismarck from San Diego, CA but her art is still influenced by the light, energy and culture of southern California as well as North Dakota seasons.

Lydia has developed and evolved her own unique style with a strong emphasis on design and design elements. She is an abstract artist able to create a powerful vision as well as personal spiritual experiences in her multi-level works and strong use of color. The inclusion of metal and metallic materials is a direct reference to her past as a jewelry designer and manufacturer of original works in silver, copper and cloisonne enameling.

gallery talk Tammy Jones received her undergraduate and graduate degrees at MSUM, Mankato. Her Master of Fine Arts focus is ceramics and sculpture. As a high school art teacher, she taught printmaking, drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, graphic design, computer-applied art, black & white photography and fiber art. In addition to being an art instructor, Tammy had two studios – one ceramic and one painting – which served as her creative and class spaces. In the past several years Tammy has taught numerous adult and children’s classes as an Arts Center resident artist.

Tammy Jones, Blue’s Labrador, 2013, water media, 28” x 22”

Tammy’s current work continues to be about the relationship of chaos and stillness; how and what we use to fill up the crevice or canyon that lies between the two extremes. She explains, “Chaos presents itself in this body of work as the variety of materials used to create the paintings, ceramic tiles and sculptures. Stillness can be found by how the material was used. The balance between chaos and stillness provides us with unity and a spiritual journey within.”

an artful happy hour MEET PEOPLE, MIX DRINKS, MAKE ART Happy Hour at The Arts Center Creative Spirits-Mixed Media Works artist chat Surprise Art Activity with Lydia Bowen (exhibiting artist)

Join us for a creatively good time 5:00’ish, Monday, Jan 13th FREE - Open to All

upcoming events bringing performing artists to the community

AN EVENING WITH Saturday, January 18th, 7:30 pm at The Arts Center Featuring Steve & Nancy Kuykendall originally from Fresno, California now living in Jamestown, North Dakota. Steve & Nancy are a married duo, each with decades of performing in their background. Steve is winner of multiple regional and national guitar competitions. Nancy is a talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Steve’s blues/rock background blends with nancy’s classical roots to produce many interesting texture and exciting recipes for musical exploration. They serve all this up in a mixture of covers in fresh stylistic delivery and original compositions full of musical imagery.

The caravan continues: Exploring Islamic Culture Thursday, January 16th, 7:00 pm at The Arts Center This unique evening will include Mort Sarabakhsh, Ph.D. reading poems in Farsi by Rumi, the mystical 13th Century poet of Persia. Rumi’s poetry will also be read in English… for those of us non-Farsi speakers; video clips of Islamic culture and life; and tasting of Iranian treats are planned.

wine &cheese The Arts Center

2014 tasting

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 7:00 – 9:00 pm at The Arts Center TICKETS $30

available at The Arts Center, from a board member, and Cork & Barrel

WINES & CHEESES FROM REGIONS IN • South Africa • Germany • Italy • Chile • Spain • Argentina • France • Australia • New Zealand • Portugal

&

LEATHER THE ARTS CENTER ANNUAL GALA

LACE

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

A fantastic evening of fun whether in gowns, suits, leathers or both.

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, February 22, 6 pm, Stutsman Harley Davidson Social Hour • Dinner • Auctions • Raffles • Live Music and Dancing

special thanks donations: Ann & Joel Wilson, Charlotte Hansen, Bonnie & David Tressler, Verna Peterson, AAUW Jamestown Branch, Marie & Harold Bensch, Alice Cueva, Mary Walicski, RM Stoudt, Delores Christy, Kurt & Robin Barkus, Vince Gregor, Judy Martini, Alden & Landa Kollman, Lu Struble, Del Knutson, George Spangler, Rosemary Gasal, Marney Shirley, Barb Lang, Kim Lunde, Sherry McGuire, Mary & Alan Sargeant, Linde & Bob Serba, Yvonne McDonald, Lois Knudson, Marlyn Swanson, Tracy Johnk, Molly Jeppson, Dan & Pam Kunzman, Bob and Laine Toso, Ginne Hendrickson, Rosemary & Ken McDougall, Sandy & Drex Young, Sandee & Mike Buhrt

memorial: in memory of Jean Mason from Judy Buegel and Edie Prentice, in memory of Bev Hanna from Phyllis Ibes, in memory of Peter Hildebrand from Roseleen Arneson

business memberships: Agri-Cover, Inc., Applebee’s, Border States Paving, Inc., Cargill Cares, Cherrington Enterprises, Decorating by Charlie, Dr. Timothy H. Sinner, D.D.S., Eddy Funeral Home, Greenwood Plumbing & Heating, Holiday Inn Express. Jamestown Pizza Ranch, Jetstream, Lloyds Motors, North Dakota Farmers Union, Qual Chiropractic, Scherbenske & Son, Scott’s Electric, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., True Value Hardware, Rick Bosche, VP Investments - Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC (Jamestown Branch), Wells Fargo Bank, special thanks to: Pete McElroy for sidewalk repair and coat rack installation, gallery sitters Aloha Kercher, Judy Martini; bulk mailing team Judy Martini, Laura Miller, Elsie Weber, Barb Pogue, Judy Buegel, Edie Prentice, Ileene Albin, Ginne Hendrickson, 2nd ACT and all the actors and helpers who brought us live theatre and Kay Hust for the baking and donating kuchen for the Sundogs and Sunflowers open house.

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