THE ARTS CENTER What’s Inside: Meet Our New Director
THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTER Issue 119 - November 2014 Courtesy of:
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Upcoming Classes A Look Inside New Exhibit: Americas 2000 Upcoming Events The Trouble with Cats Special Thanks
From the director’s desk: After a long, nation-wide search and countless interviews, we have finally done it! The Arts Center is happy to announce that we have found the perfect person to be our new Executive Director. Please help us welcome Cyndi Wish of Provincetown, MA to our community. Cyndi is excited to be joining the team at The Arts Center, to keep in motion all the great programs that Taylor has built, and to see what she, the staff, and the Board, can come up with to continue to find exciting ways to serve the creative community in Jamestown and the region. Happily leaving the dunes of coastal New England for the plains of North Dakota, Cyndi brings over 10 years of experience as a teacher, student, and administrator of arts programs, as well as a significant professional history in non-profit management, fundraising, and leadership. “I have an advanced degree in visual arts, a love of Excel spreadsheets, budgets, and accounting, and an uncanny ability to enjoy working with a wide variety of creative personalities. This combination has led to my ten-year career in management and leadership of creative non-profit organizations.” ~Cyndi Wish Cyndi will be moved and taking the reins by December 1, 2014. Stop in, introduce yourself and get to know our new Director.
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/classes
pottery wheel with Michael Dietz
Tuesday, November 4th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm The Hansen Arts Studio • $30 members / $40 non-members This is a great way to find out if pottery making is for you. Offering a one-time “Try it” class where you can try your hand at the potter’s wheel without having to be locked in to future classes. You will learn and practice the basic techniques of wheel thrown pottery. Though too short to take home a fired and glazed piece, this class will help you decide if pottery is a talent you want to pursue further.
mosaic jeweled ornament with Bonnie Tressler
Monday & Tuesday, November 10th – 11th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm The Hansen Arts Studio • $25 members / $35 non-members You are invited to explore this timeless art-form by studying classical principles and techniques handed down through the centuries by mosaic masters. The class caters to those who wish to learn the beautiful craft of Mosaic and create your own mosaic jeweled ornament. We supply all you need to make your first ornament, but feel free to bring any small mementos you might want to work into your ornament.
art classes for kids rumble in the jungle
2nd Saturday of each month. For kids in K – 2nd grades. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm The Arts Center • $5 members / $7 non-members Dance, Create, and Learn about a magical, beautiful part of our earth! The 2nd Saturday of each month we will focus on a different aspect of the Flora and Fauna from the Rainforest. Students will gain appreciation for the arts while learning sculpture, painting, mosaic, printmaking, dance, fiber art and mixed media. Remember—Dress for a mess! Call 701-251-2496 to register your child.
ARTS AFTER SCHOOL
Winter 2014 Schedule is now available. New set of classes begins Monday, November 24th. Creative learning for grades 3, 4, & 5. Classes run each school day from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. After School snack included. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. More details and registration is online at: jamestownarts.com/artsafterschool
a look inside Work that you may not see… it’s happening and it’s powerful! When you think of The Arts Center you may think of a great musical performance you attended, a dinner theater production you enjoyed, a time you stretched your skills at an art class, or maybe a good time you had at one of our cultural festivals. There is a lot going on here but, you may be surprised at just how much. Many of our programs are not big events that you see in the paper or hear about from friends. When we are not working on the next performance, play production or festival we are working to provide quality creative experiences to the elementary schools, the homeschool groups, the resident’s at Ave Maria Village & The Heritage Centre, and those who may not otherwise have access to these experiences. One of these programs pairs local ceramic and visual artist, Bill Nybo, with student groups from Community Options and The Anne Carlsen Center. These weekly and monthly hands-on creative experiences are more like art therapy than art class… using art and the creative process to help foster self-expression, enhance coping skills, encourage social interaction, manage stress, and boost one’s sense of self. The high enthusiasm levels and big smiles are enough to prove the program’s success to anyone observing.
“We are so very excited about the opportunity of partnering with the Art Center for a third year. The past two years have opened up an experience that our clients have really enjoyed and we look forward to another year where individuals of all ability can come together with an artist to learn more. The Anne Carlsen motto is all about increasing independence for all and I think creating their own art pieces is a great way to not only foster independence but also creativity. Another great part of this collaboration is that we are getting out in the community which is very important for these young adults. They want to be a part of society as much as possible but they aren’t always given a chance because of the stigma with disabilities. This partnership is so valued by our clients, staff and families that we hope it continues for many years to come.” ~Brita Goss, Team Lead Community Based Services at The Anne Carlsen Center
It is work like this that keeps The Arts Center so busy every day. Work that you may not see… but, it’s happening and it’s powerful. A big thank you to our members! Membership dollars provide the general operations funding that allows us to do this kind of work.
exhibitions revolving gallery exhibitions every four to six weeks
americas 2000: Best of the Best December 4, 2014 – January 13, 2015 This thought-provoking exhibition features artists who have earned the distinction of Best of Show in the annual Americas 2000 All Media and Paperworks competitions over the past decade. Americas 2000 is a national juried competition that is hosted by the Northwest Art Center at Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. The exhibition, touring through the North Dakota Art Gallery Association, includes thirty-three artworks by seventeen artists from sixteen states across the United States. The exhibit is rich in contrast and technique with artwork created using a variety of diverse mediums; sculpture, painting, cast paper, printmaking and photography. The imagery is rich and provocative, inviting contemplation and dialog. Touching on a variety of subjects, the artists explore sociopolitical concerns Angela Young, Sound, lithograph to ordinary life and the allegorical rendered in styles spanning a wide continuum from realistic and abstract to surrealistic and nonobjective. Each artist’s story will be shared—their unique biographies and artistic visions will help gallery visitors fully understand these complex, contemporary works. This exhibition is sponsored by the North Dakota Art Gallery Association with support from the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
From the cover: Guide by Janet Gorzegno gouache on paper, 6 x 6”
gallery talk Americas 2000 – Prospects 2015
Like what you’ve read about the Best of the Best exhibition coming in December? Perhaps your art could be part of the next Americas show. Here are the details. http://www.minotstateu.edu/nac/pdf/pw_2015.pdf
Member Artists A reminder to our member artists. Most months there is an opportunity for Member Artists to exhibit in our Lobby Gallery. If you are interested you must have at least 10 pieces to show (this number is dependent on size, if artwork is large less pieces are needed to fill the space). To be displayed they need to be framed and ready to hang. The Lobby display is a wonderful way for artists to exhibit when they don’t have many exhibit-ready pieces yet would like to show their work. If interested please contact Sally Jeppson, Gallery Manager at sjeppson@jamestownarts.com.
Exhibit at Jamestown Regional Medical Center JRMC has a rotating artist gallery in the corridor connecting the hospital and clinic. The artwork is changed quarterly. The exhibition space is a 24 foot wall–depending on the size of the work, the average number of pieces needed to fill the space would be a minimum of 6 but could be as many as 15 (Walker Hanging System). Only wall hung pieces are appropriate to this space, 2-D and low profile 3-D. If you would like your art to be considered for display please send digital images, biography and statement to Sally Jeppson, Gallery Manager at sjeppson@jamestownarts.com.
take note Arts After School students Exhibit
From October through January selected artwork from two Arts After School sessions, Welcome to the Zoo and What Does it Feel Like will be on display in JRMC’s rotating artist gallery and Hansen Studio. The works are a combination of wonderfully creative and whimsical paper mâché critters and unique landscape collages. The students are so proud of their work and we wanted to share them. Building creativity in youngsters is at the heart of the AAS program — skills so important in our world. Watch this video, a great way to share the importance of education in the arts: http://tinyurl.com/oxrpre5. Started over ten years ago, the AAS program has become exceeding popular–often filled to capacity. Growing with the times, all class registrations are taken and tracked on-line through the Arts Center’s web site www.jamestownarts.com/artsafterschool. Above: Madi, 3rd year Arts After School student, with her paper mâché wolf
The Arts Center presents a 2nd ACT production:
written by Gary Ray Stapp
Three dinner theater performances: Thursday – Saturday, November 13, 14, 15 6:00 pm at The Arts Center Tickets in advance only. $25 for members / $30 for all others 701-251-2496 or at the office. Sponsored by: Newman Signs
Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
More information at: www.jamestownarts.com
upcoming events creative opportunities to break up your routine
Mornings on the Porch by Nancy Kuykendall Book signing & Chat. Saturday, November 1, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Nancy Kuykendall will be signing copies of her first book Mornings on the Porch at The Arts Center. Sometimes an ordinary day, or moment or event, can suddenly take an extraordinary turn and come to mean more, or teach you more, than you ever would have expected. Mornings on the Porch is all these stories and more. Life as it touches us.
Photography Club Gathering Thursday, January 16th, 7:30 pm at The Arts Center The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month at The Hansen Arts Studio from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. Free and open to anyone. November 18 - Ask an Expert your photography questions December 16 - Tip on how to capture the holidays
Reader’s Theatre Tuesday, Nov 25, 7:00 pm at The Legacy Center Do you enjoy the drama of theatre, 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 last Tuesday in each month. For more information, contact: Dina Laskowski at dlaskows@jc.edu or 701-269-9111
Wood carving with the local Woodchippers Our local Woodchippers meet each Thursday of the month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Hansen Arts Studio. Any skill and interest level welcome.
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. All materials provided.
5:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio November 19 - Painting in the style of Van Gogh December 17 - Martini Glass Painting $10 - materials fee. RSVP Required: info@jamestownarts.com
special thanks donations: Phyllis Ibes, Nick Scherbenske, Dave & Karla Hillerud, Ann Murchie
in memorial: Del and Don Knutson, Don Wilhelm Inc, Judy Buegel, Laurel Haroldson, Barbara Hamilton, Beverly Schaack, Sandy & Don Patzer and Mary Craft in memory of Charlotte Hansen
business membership: Newman Signs, Lamp Insurance Agency, Liechty Homes, Cherrington Enterprises, Titan Machinery, Zimmerman’s Furniture
special thanks to: gallery sitters Jackie Hyra, Judy Martini, Aloha Kercher; Joanne Hansen for all the art materials; Sandy Hill for taking tickets at Monroe Crossing; North Dakota Farmers Union for partnering with us for the Monroe Crossing performance; Tim Burchill and his amazing accordion talents at Oktoberfest; Brian’s Lawn Service for maintaining the art park all summer
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The Arts Center is participating in ArtsLab, a program of Arts Midwest.