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THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTER Issue 122 - Summer 2015 Courtesy of:
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The 2015 mini-Art Hunt!
A Jamestown Annual Favorite. Bringing art to the people, and people to the parks.
Original artwork by William Hessian, 2011 mini-art hunt
The hunt begins: Saturday, July 11th and ends when all 12 art works are found! Visit our booth in McElroy park Saturday & Sunday during the White Cloud festivities. 12 unique mini-artworks by visual artist William “Mr. Billy” Hessian will be hidden throughout the Jamestown parks. Four Sets of Visual Clues (photos) to each artwork’s hiding place will be made public: Saturday, July 11th at 10:00 am & 3:00 pm and Sunday, July 12th at 10:00 am & 3:00 pm. The first clues will be the most challenging with the final clues being the most revealing. Finders keepers. This original piece of miniature artwork is yours to keep. Be sure to REPORT YOUR FIND. Post a photo of yourself and your found treasure to our Facebook page. Or contact the Arts Center office (701-2512496 / 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). ARTWORK HUNTING! All artwork will be hidden in PLAIN SIGHT within Jamestown public parks—You will not have to move, dig or otherwise damage anything. Visual clues to the artwork hiding places will be posted on our blog (featured on the Jamestown Sun website), Facebook and available at our booth in McElroy park during White Cloud Days. Watch for more details as the date approaches www.jamestownarts.com.
creative summer fun
summer 2015: Whether your child is a budding scientist, a gardener, a chef, an artist, an explorer, or an adventurer—every camp offers something right up their alley and will open their eyes to new experiences. Students will learn in a supportive, small class setting with plenty of individual instruction. WEEK 1 • June 1 – 5 Seedlings and Sprouts with Miranda Letherman Calling all Junior Master Gardeners! Garden explorations will be full of games, artwork activities, and everything from plants to plates. Dig into the world of science, and nature through handson projects including raised gardening, farmer’s market totes, fairy gardens, art and journals. Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
WEEK 1 • June 2 – 4 Pulp Press: A Zine History & How To with Megan Fuller (for teens) Zines have been around for as long as the printing press has been. But what exactly is a zine? This class will briefly explain the history of zine culture while focusing on making the student’s own unique zine. Grades 6 – 12 from 1:00 –2:30 pm.
WEEK 2 • June 8 – 12 Monster Sculpture Mania! with Memo Guardia What is the craziest creature you’ve ever dreamed up? This summer we will use clay to bring these creatures to life! Campers expand their imaginations and explore the exciting world of clay through a wide range of projects, hand–building techniques and the development of original stories for their monsters. Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
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WEEK 3 • June 15 – 19 Jimmy the White Buffalo with Guillermo “Memo” Guardia Fire up your creativity and join the fun while we learn all about the North American bison. Students will be creating their own representations in ceramic sculpture! Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
WEEK 4 • June 22 – 26 Talk to the Hand: Puppet Camp with Jennifer Wentz Each day, campers will play fun theatre games, learn how to make unique puppet creations, and share a lot of laughter. Interactive group games and projects teach social skills and daily art activities encourage creative choices and core artistic skills. The week culminates in a group performance on stage for the family. This camp fosters confidence and creativity. Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
WEEK 5 • July 6 – 10 Experimental Mixed Media Works with Sarah Gamble Learn to discover a new way of creating imagery by mixing and layering different materials onto paper. Students will layer water based materials with collage, drawing, and oil pastels, among other things, in an effort to explore new and unique ways to express themselves. Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
WEEK 6 • July 13 – 17 Music Workshop with Sephra Puffe Come and learn about the different families of instruments and how important they are to the music you listen to everyday. We will have fun learning about the types of instruments, genres, and even some music history. Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
WEEK 7 • July 20 – 24 Eric Carle Explorations with Jennifer Wentz Participate in an art-making extravaganza. Students will experiment with different media, including painting, marbling, oil pastels, collage, and more. A student art show and gallery tour will wrap up the week. Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
meet the artists Miranda Letherman lives in the James River Valley near Adrian and works as the Education Coordinator for the Arts Center. She holds a Master Gardener certificate, an A.A.S. in Graphic Design, and a B.A. in Elementary Education. Her artwork focuses on the natural surroundings of our environment. Megan Fuller is a North Dakota native. Her childhood dream was to grow up to be a cat. As that wasn’t going well, she decided to be an artist. Her artwork is primarily inspired by the everyday interaction between people, and the fragility of relationships. Megan is working toward her Bachelor of Fine Arts at VCSU. She still checks her face for whiskers every morning. Guillermo “Memo” Guardia was born in Lima, Peru. Guardia earned his MFA in ceramics at the university of North Dakota, Grand Forks. He travels around the state teaching ceramic workshops. Guardia’s artwork has been in exhibitions around the country.
Jennifer Wentz began her love of the arts when she was young. Her sister had Cerebral Palsy and she helped her create hand over hand masterpieces. Jennifer works mostly with toddlers. Her goal is to introduce the first steps of aesthetic awareness. Teaching what the brush does, the kinesthetic part of art, and the visual changes of colors and shapes. As well as the feel of paint, clay, chalks… the tactile. Sarah Gamble paintings depict sensitive beings, objects and architectural forms taking on a life force, and abstracted energy currents, in an effort to examine the human condition. Sarah has exhibited her work in Philadelphia, New York, Portland, and New Mexico. In 2009 she was awarded a Pew Fellowship in the Arts for works on paper. Sephra Puffe is an independent voice and piano teacher. She teaches privately at Sephra’s Music Studio, as well as teaches at daycares through her group, Minor Melodies. She is a member of the ND Federation of Music Clubs. Sephra graduated from Jamestown College with a double Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance. Bonnie Tressler studied at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN receiving a B.A. in textiles and clothing, business with an emphasis on costuming. She studied traditional lace making in Brugge, Belgium. In 2000, Bonnie served as an apprentice with master basketmaker LeRoy Graber of Freeman, SD. She currently serves as a resident artist for The Arts Center. Sarah Johnson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a B.A. in Dance, and her pilates mat certificate from Balanced Body. She is interested in art as a global form of expression and communication. Sarah has trained, performed, and taught dance in Mexico, Costa Rica, China, and India. Currently, she directs and teaches at Celebrate Dance Academy in Fargo.
WEEK 7 • July 20 – 24 Fashion Drawing and Textiles - 1 with Bonnie Tressler (for teens) Design your own fashion line, skateboard clothes or Prom dress! You’ll be able to kick start YOUR career in fashion as we learn how to use light boxes, bring your clothing ideas to life, or start your own design portfolio. Grades 6 – 12 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
WEEK 8 • July 27 – 31 A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes with Sarah Johnson Come join us for a week of fun, creativity, dance, music, and theatre! This week will provide a special time to grow as performers and artists. Students will learn the basics of acting, theatre backstage, and performance in various musicals like Legally Blonde, Cinderella, Annie, and the Little Mermaid. This class is geared toward the female student. Grades 1 & 2 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm, Grades 3 – 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
WEEK 9 • August 10, 11 & 13 Fashion Design - 2 with Bonnie Tressler (for teens) Further learning for students of Fashion Design & Textiles - 1. In this three day workshop students will acquire a used piece of clothing from a local shop and learn how to transform it into a fabulous piece of fashion. Bring your own sewing machine. Participation in Fashion Drawing & Textiles -1 is a prerequisite. Grades 6 – 12 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
WEEK 9 • August 10 – 15 Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents: Blackbeard the Pirate Presented by The Arts Center in cooperation with Missoula Children’s Theatre. Camp meets in the Arts Center Gallery. Parts will be assigned Monday 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Rehearsal schedules distributed after. Camp performance is held Saturday, August 16th at 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Students must be able to attend the final performance to participate. Grades 1 and up from 12:30-5:00 pm (Rehearsal times vary by part). All classes are $50 per student. Pre-registration is required. It’s quick and easy, register online at: www.jamestownarts.com/classes. Or call the office at 701-251-2496. Cancellations: Should you need to cancel your registration, please let The Arts Center know as soon as possible. Cancellations made 14 days before the start of a class will receive an 80% refund. No refund can be made with less than 14 days notice. This project is supported in part by grants from the Jamestown Optimist Club, United Way and the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Jamestown Optimist Club
ROBBY VEE
In Concert
"This cat sure can play." -Carl Perkins
“Vee sings Vee” is a tip of the hat to the Vee family musical heritage. Robby with the Strings and Things Rock 'n' Roll Orchestra take you on a journey through the 60’s with stories, video and music from his father Bobby Vee’s career. Robby is recognized by both the American and Canadian Rockabilly Hall of Fames and has been performing his unique style of Rock 'n' Roll music for years across the globe. For Tickets & Info www.robbyvee.com or booking@robbyvee.com
Join us for an evening of electricity and music hosted by the Canadian Rockabilly Hall of Famer ROBBY VEE Saturday, May 30th at 7:30 pm at The Arts Center Tickets in advance $20 members / $25 non-members. Available at The Arts Center, 115 2nd Street SW, Jamestown. Call us at 701-251-2496.
summer exhibitions Born of Sand, Forged in Fire: Glass Arts On display .BZ – June 6, 2015 There are few arts more beautiful than glass, whether blown, fused, stained, etched, or carved they capture our attention. Perhaps it is their ability to transform light or their inherent fragility or how they are created that has fascinated people for over 5000 years. The idea to host a glass exhibition grew from an artist residency project. All area 5th graders complete their study of American Artists with the glass art of Dale Chihuly. Directed by teaching artist Bonnie Tressler, the students will create their own faux glass “chihulyesque” sculpture. These mini-sculptures will then be combined to create an installation of stunning color in the Arts Center lobby. The unveiling of the student installation will coincide with a residency-visit of Jon Offutt’s Mobile Glass Blowing Studio. Offutt’s studio will be set up in The Arts Park. On May 5 the public will get a preview of the children’s masterpiece and all are invited to view Offutt’s glass blowing demonstrations (on the hour from 1:00 - 6:00 pm) followed by a reception at 5:00 pm to view the Born of Sand, Forged in Fire: Glass Arts exhibit. The exhibit features regional glass artists Jaci Trefz, Barb Opp, Dan Zimney, Jason Lindell, Jon Offutt, Andrew Shea, Nicole Fierce, Malcolm Potek, Craig Campbell, Rand and Beth Whillock, who represent a broad range of glass arts.
Pictured above: Chandelier II, 2000, Dale Chihuly. Jon Offutt glass blowing demonstration in the Arts Park 2014. Pictured across: Untitled,Unknown African Artist, and Zappelator May Day,Jackie McElroy-Edwards
A Walk in the Woods On display June 11– July 18, 2015 Consisting of artwork from the North Dakota Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection by artists who create images and constructions about wood or include wood as their material. Wood plays an important role by providing warmth, shelter, refuge, or a place to find food, shade, and much more. In fairy tales, legends, and folktales the woods or forests often have a very important purpose. Stories such as Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White depict woods as a daunting place to be avoided. On the other hand, Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed find tranquility and life. Much like these stories, the artists in this exhibition have different takes on wood and how it is used. Visitors to the exhibition will see photography, sculpture, wood-fire ceramics, wood block prints, plus work from the Museum’s new African collection. Artworks in the exhibition deal with necessity, aesthetics, and spirituality. At same time the exhibition contains works that are utilitarian and functional, yet artistic in design. This exhibit comes to The Arts Center through the North Dakota Museum of Art’s Rural Arts Initiative. Through this program the Museum organizes, delivers, and installs art exhibitions in towns throughout the State free of charge to the host community. In addition, the Museum’s Education Department develops lesson plans for each traveling exhibition. Lesson plans can be found at www.ndmoa.com.
Jackie McElroy: Prairie Prints Portfolio July 23 – August 23, 2015 Featuring screen prints by Jackie McElroy, retired Associate Art Professor and Chair of the Department of Visual Arts at the UND. The show is an overview of 26 of McElroy’s prairieinspired screen prints produced between 1975 and 1998. The prints were recently donated by McElroy to the Minot State University Permanent Art Collection. After receiving an MFA in painting from the University of Montana, McElroy began her teaching career at Northland State Junior College in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. She moved the following year to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where she taught printmaking and art history, all the while making art about the vast, empty-yet-full reaches of the Red River Valley. During her long and active career, she was represented by galleries in Chicago, St. Paul, and on the east coast. Her work was accepted to over 80 national juried print shows. This exhibit is made available to state-wide galleries through the North Dakota Art Gallery Association with funding from the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
Best in Show Award, 2014 JFAA Art Show Sue Morrissey Exposed, 2013, assemblage
call for entries 51st Annual JFAA Art Show is coming‌ August 28 – October 3, 2015. This annual exhibition is open to all artists, young and mature, professional and hobbyist. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces and allmedia and styles are welcome. All artwork submitted and meeting basic requirements will be exhibited. Once installed the works will be juried for prizes. If you would like to participate please send your email address to Sally Jeppson, Gallery Manager (sjeppson@jamestownarts.com) to receive an entry form. Key dates: Deadline for registration is August 1, 2015. Artwork needs to arrive at the Arts Center no later than August 23.
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Founded in 1969 by Ilonna Pederson, The New York Kammermusiker double-reed ensemble has traveled extensively throughout the world. The Kammermusiker is dedicated to presenting music to as broad an audience as possible. The group combines a repertoire ranging from the early Renaissance through Contemporary with an informal stage manner that invites the audience to know more about the works performed and the instruments used.
The New York Kammermusiker Wednesday, July 1st, 6:00 pm at The Arts Center This evening performance will begin with a conversation between musicians and audience, followed by musical performance. Tickets: Young people aged 18 and under will be admitted free of charge. Arts Center Members $10 / Non-Members $15. NYK IN DEPTH: The Arts Center will host an afternoon “drop-in” salon with the NYK from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Local musicians, students, and historians can come converse with the NYK about Kammermusiker, try the instruments, and learn what makes Kammermusiker unique. This is a unique opportunity for local people to gain intimate, hands-on experience with a type of music not widely practiced in the region. This project is supported in part by grants from the North Dakota Humanities Council, ArtsMidwest and the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
other summer activities Art Classes for Adults View the full line up at jamestownarts.com/classes We offer year-round classes for ages 16 and up to explore their creative sides, learn a new skill, or just try your hand at a new medium to see if it is for you... ceramics, knitting, glass arts, photography, painting, print making and more.
26th Annual AAUW Garden Tour & Reception July 15, 2015 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm Enjoy touring some of Jamestown’s finest gardens and then stop in for a reception in The Arts Center gallery. Tickets will be available at the Arts Center and other locations. For more information: call Kelly Krein 701-252-4690.
The Arts Center’s Annual Member Meeting Tuesday, June 30 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at The Arts Center Come join us for lunch, be entertained, celebrate our progress, and share ideas for the future. All current members are welcome! RSVP by June 15 to cwish@jamestownarts.com.
Readers Theatre Meets the last Tuesday of the month in the Hansen Arts Studio Do you enjoy the drama of theatre, but don’t like the spotlight? Then Readers Theater is for you! Join this lively bunch for the dramatic reading of original scripts the last Tuesday of each month. More info, contact Dina: dlaskows@jc.edu or 269-9111.
Wood carving with the local Woodchippers Our local Woodchippers meets one Thursday a month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Hansen Arts Studio. Any skill and interest level welcome. Call 701-251-2496 for more details.
A full schedule of upcoming events can be found at: www.jamestownarts.com
Can you VISUALIZE the potential in this space?
The vision of a lively, vibrant, beautiful community green space downtown is becoming a reality thanks to many volunteers, donations, grants, and lots of community support. After a year of community meetings, planning and numerous site plan alterations we are ready to break ground for the Arts Park. Construction is planned in three phases, and begins this summer with excavating, grading, lawns and sidewalks. Requests for proposals for the artistic elements will also be going out. What do you imagine in this space? L et us know your thoughts. There is so much potential, so many ideas, such a variety of activities and approaches. We would love to know what you visualize in this space. Ways to share: •
Posters of the wall (pictured) will be placed around town. All are welcome to write or draw in ideas—don’t hold back, this is your opportunity to contribute.
• You can e-mail The Arts Center with ideas: info@jamestownarts.com with your ideas, photos, comments or other feedback. Your opinion matters! Check in on our blog for periodic updates: http://theartscenter.areavoices.com
This project is supported in part by grants from ArtsLab (a program of ArtsMidwest) and the Bush Foundation.
MONROE CROSSING Thursday, July 30 at 7:00 pm at The Arts Center 115 2nd St SW, Jamestown Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Celebrating their 15th year together in 2015, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. More at: jamestownarts.com This is a Jamestown favorite. Don’t wait to get your tickets. Space is limited. Tickets in advance only. Available at The Arts Center beginning July 10th: $30 members / $35 general admission
There is always something happening at The Arts Center! New activities, events and programs are constantly in the works. You can view all our upcoming events at www.jamestownarts.com. Pictured on the cover: Ceramic sculptures by Guillermo “Memo” Guardia.
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