August - October 2016 | VPAG Newsletter

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY

AUGUST/ OCTOBER 2016

VOL. 25, NO. 4

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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he 30th Anniversary of Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts was a magical evening. Some memorable moments include the beautiful weather, smiling faces and winning cheers ringing out from the auction.

With a capacity crowd, the Vernon Public Art Gallery was able to raise in excess of $51,000 which is critical to our ongoing public programming, art education and general operations. There are so many people to thank when putting on a charity event such as this and I encourage you to reach out and support all those participating businesses and individuals who all come together year after year to help make Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts the wonderful experience that it is. I’d like to highlight Bannister Honda, our presenting sponsor and KPMG our corporate sponsor for their significant financial contributions, as well as all of our artists, volunteers and of course our great staff who work over and above to help make this event happen. Well done to all and a heartfelt thank you.

We are now looking forward to our upcoming exhibitions by local artist Julie Oakes titled Blue Tornado Redux, Malcolm McCormick’s Object Affection, Lucas Glenn The Big Bad, and Bio Diverse Ability by Cool Arts.

Please join us on Thursday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m for the opening reception of these upcoming exhibitions.

We have a range of programming lined up for the rest of the summer and fall, so please take a look at what we have scheduled and join us if you can.

See you at the Gallery!

Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director

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e would like to thank all of our 2016 sponsors from Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. Without our valued sponsors this event would not be possible. These businesses and organizations are supporting the growth of arts and culture in Vernon!

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Join The Club and Travel with VPAG!

THE CLUB

Gain access to one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world, upgrade your vpag membership today and join the club! for more information visit vernonpublicartgallery.com

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he Vernon Public Art Gallery is pleased to offer a fantastic new membership, The Club. This new membership level gives its members access to one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world, the North American Reciprocal Membership Program (NARM). This program allows you to visit 892 museums, art galleries, and historic sites across North America with free admission and/or discounts. Some examples of the fine institutions included in NARM are the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Walt Disney Family Museum, the Museum of Art and Design, and the Norman Rockwell Museum as well as our closer to home options of the Kelowna Art Gallery, the Kamloops Art Gallery, the Two Rivers Art Gallery and the Royal British Columbia Museum. Along with providing exciting new travel opportunities and perks, The Club membership will provide greater support for programming and exhibitions at the Vernon Public Art Gallery through the membership rate of $100.00 per year.

Email admin@vernonpublicartgallery.com and upgrade today and join The Club!

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The Museum of Art and Design in New York City A member of (NARM)

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EXHIBITIONS

Julie Oakes, Blue Tornado (detail) multi-media installation

Malcolm McCormick: Bust (after Dorland), 2015, oil and screws on panel, 8 x 6 x 2.5 in

July 28 - Oct 5, 2016 Julie Oakes: Blue Tornado Redux

July 28 - Nov 5, 2016 Malcolm McCormick: Object Affection

Julie Oakes, a Vernon-based artist and gallerist, will exhibit a selection of works from her large sculptural installation originally exhibited at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo, Ontario. This exhibition will feature three installation-type multimedia sculptural works installed as individual stand-alone pieces which address ecological issues and concerns.

Originally from Kelowna, Malcolm McCormick is currently a Vancouver based artist focused on the production of non-objective painting.

His exhibition addresses issues of representation, abstraction, and materiality in contemporary painting.

Your Invited to the Opening Reception The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dauna Kennedy Grant, invite you and a guest to the opening reception of Blue Tornado Redux by Julie Oakes, Object Affection

by Malcolm McCormick, The Big Bad by Lucas Glenn, and Bio Diverse Ability by Cool Arts at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Enjoy an evening of music, contemporary art, locally crafted beer, wine, and appetizers, on Thursday July 28, 2016, from 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

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EXHIBITIONS

Lucas Glenn, Construction Yard Scraps, 2014, multi-media installation

Cool Arts program participants, 2016

July 28 - Nov 5, 2016 Lucas Glenn: The Big Bad

July 28 - Oct 5, 2016 Cool Arts: Bio Diverse Ability

Kelowna-based artist Lucas Glenn’s sculptural installation contains found objects and assemblages which create an autonomous space within the gallery space. The conglomeration of objects and text and their implied meaning address the issues of societal history. Glenn’s installation creates a narrative about the existence, practices, and ecological impact of large companies and wildlife conservation.

The Kelowna-based Cool Arts is a support group for variously abled individuals whose primary focus is art education and art practice through process oriented and experiential activities. The exhibition Bio Diverse Ability is the result of a project guided by a professional artist where the works were created by the participants over the period of several months.

Upcoming Artist Talks Join us for an Artist Talk with Lucas Glenn on The Big Bad on Saturday September 17th at 1 p.m. Enjoy coffee, tea, cookies and great conversation.

This is your chance to meet Lucas Glenn and learn more about how The Big Bad ties into natural resource industry practices and wildlife conservation in B.C.

Join us for an Artist Talk and Catalogue Launch with Julie Oakes on Blue Tornado Redux on Thursday September 22nd at 7 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments, coffee, tea and punch.

This is your chance to meet Julie, and learn more about Blue Tornado Redux, and how long it took her to create all the bats and birds in the exhibition.

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The 30th Annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Wednesday July 20 2016 at Turtle Mountain Winery

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

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Saturday August 6, 2016 11 a.m - 3:30 p.m Take Part in Street Art

Saturday August 20, 2016 7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m Riot on the Roof

Take part In Street Art is another great event, happening just weeks before our annual Riot On the Roof event.

Bring your inner Banksy, and join us on Saturday, August 6 to paint large pieces of plywood that will later be displayed at Riot on the Roof. We’ll be painting from 11am to 3:30pm, no registration necessary!

The eighth annual Riot on the Roof is fast approaching! Get ready for August 20th, a party that will spark your creative side and get you dancing all night long. Sample food from local vendors, and enjoy work from artists working in an array of different mediums.

PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

Saturday August 27, 2016 1 p.m - 3:30 p.m Family Saturday: Cyanotype Birds This month, learn how to make cyanotypes!

A cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan-blue print. Join us and make cyanotype birds. Learn about the current exhibition, Blue Tornado Redux, by Julie Oakes.

The workshop starts promptly at 1 p.m with instruction and a project demonstration. Parents are encouraged to participate and create their own piece of art as well. Please register online or by phone as this workshop fills up quickly and space is limited.

Friday September 30, 2016 7:30 p.m - 11 p.m Art After Dark Art After Dark is soiree style party designed to cultivate the creative community in Vernon by offering a venue of art, food, drinks, music, hands-on art activities and current art exhibitions all in one evening. Join us Friday September 30, 2016 for the next Art After Dark. Tickets are $15 each and are on sale soon, available at the gallery and online.

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he Vernon Public Art Gallery presents the 8th Annual Riot on the Roof!

On Saturday, August 20, from 7 p.m to 11 p.m, the Downtown Vernon Parkade will be transformed into an alternative art party, with live music, performance and installation art, dance, and much more!

Riot on the Roof brings together a variety of artists in one unique venue for one awesome night. Each level hosts an array of talent, showcasing art in all its forms.

The two stages of live music will get your feet moving with alternative artists such as //Amistad//, Windmills, Sian Macleod, and the Clampdown.

You’ll probably get hungry walking all the way to the top of the parkade, so we’ve got food “artists” at the top to help you refuel. Rollin’ Spring Rolls will be there to serve (you guessed it), spring rolls.

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Don’t go into September wishing you’d done more with your summer. Join us at Riot on the Roof to take in amazing art and music, all while enjoying the incredible view from the Downtown Vernon Parkade. This is an ALL ages event.

The 8th Annual Riot on the Roof is on Saturday August 20th, from 7:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m Located at the downtown Vernon Parkade Rooftop

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VPAG CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE AND TIME

EVENT NAME AND LOCATION

AUGUST Monday August 1, CLOSED

B.C. Day

Tuesday August 2, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Wednesday August 3,10,17,24, and 31 11:00 - 12:30 p.m

Kids (ages 6-9) Art Camp at VPAG PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Wednesday August 3,10,17,24,31 2:30 - 4:00 p.m

Youth (ages 10-15) Art Camp at VPAG PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Saturday August 6, 11:00 - 3:00 p.m

Take Part in Street Art at the downtown Fraser Financial Parking Lot

Monday August 8, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Saturday August 20, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m

The 8th Annual Riot on the Roof at the Downtown Vernon Parkade Rooftop

Saturday August 27, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday, Cyanotype Birds Inspired by Julie Oakes at VPAG

SEPTEMBER Monday Sept 5, CLOSED

Labour Day

Tuesday Sept 6, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Monday Sept 12, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Wednesday Sept 14, 11:00 a.m- 1 p.m

Live Model Drawing at VPAG

Saturday Sept 17, 1:00 p.m

Artist Talk: Lucas Glenn The Big Bad at VPAG

Thursday Sept 22, 7:00 p.m

Julie Oakes Artist Talk and Catalogue Launch at VPAG

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Friday Sept 23, 10 a.m - 4 p.m

Culture Days Scavenger Hunt at VPAG

Saturday Sept 24, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday, Culture Days at VPAG

Friday Sept 30, 7:30 - 11:00p.m

Art After Dark at VPAG

DATE AND TIME

EVENT NAME AND LOCATION

OCTOBER Monday Oct 3, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Tuesday Oct 4, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Monday Oct 10, CLOSED

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday Oct 13, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m

Exhibition Opening Reception at VPAG

Wednesday Oct 19, 11:00 am- 1 p.m

Live Model Drawing at VPAG

Saturday Oct 29, 1:00 p.m- 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday at VPAG

NOVEMBER Tuesday Nov 1, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Monday Nov 7, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Thursday Nov 10, 6:00- 8:00 p.m

Opening Reception: Exposed! at VPAG

Wednesday Nov 16, 11:00 a.m - 1 p.m

Live Model Drawing at VPAG

Saturday Nov 26, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday at VPAG

DECEMBER Monday Dec 5, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Monday Dec 5, ALL DAY

Double Discount Monday in the Gallery Shop

Tuesday Dec 6, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Monday Dec 12, ALL DAY

Double Discount Monday in the Gallery Shop

Saturday Dec 17, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday at VPAG

Monday Dec 19, ALL DAY

Double Discount Monday in the Gallery Shop

Wednesday Dec 21, 11:00 am- 1 p.m

Live Model Drawing at VPAG

Sunday Dec 25, 2016 through to Monday Jan 2, 2017

Gallery Closed

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Family Saturday, with Joyce Devlin on May 28, 2016 Upcoming dates are Saturday, July 30th and Saturday August 16 at 1 p.m. See page 11 for more information.

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The Gallery Shop

$18.00 each

$20.00 each

$30.00

New Earrings and Necklaces check out fabulous new arrivals by mana jewelry, maboue, and melanie anderson 18

$40.00

Shop Home Decor the gallery shop has a great selection of home decor items, vases, platters, throw pillows, painted tiles and more!

$52.00

$150.00

$68.00

$45.00

$20.00 - $25.00

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ARTA CAFTER DARK reative Soiree Friday September 30, 2016 7:30pm to 11pm Appetizers • Okanagan Spirits Cocktails Live D.J • Art Activities • Current Exhibitions Tickets $15 online @ www.vernonpublicartgallery.com Title Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

woolley & co.

barristers & solicitors

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rt After Dark is soiree style party designed to cultivate the creative community in Vernon by offering a venue of art, food, drinks, music, hands-on art activities and current art exhibitions all in one evening. Join us Friday September 30, 2016 for the next Art After Dark. Tickets are $15 each and will be on sale soon, available at the gallery and online.

Join us at the upcoming Art After Dark event and discover the current exhibitions, Blue Tornado Redux, Object Affection, The Big Bad, and Bio Diverse Ability. Enjoy art activities that tie into these four diverse exhibitions, while enjoying a cocktail

by Okanagan Spirits and free appies! This is your chance to go out with friends on Friday night in Vernon and do something a little different. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting ongoing programming and exhibitions at Vernon Public Art Gallery.

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Art After Dark is coming up again!

Friday September 30, 2016 7:30 p.m - 11 p.m 21

ART RENTAL & SALES

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Nicole Young, Mint, acrylic on canvas, retail price: $500.00 rental price $20.00/month

isit the Art Rental web page to view or download the VPAG Art Rental catalogue featuring a wide range of our collection with prices and information on each artwork.

What is the minimum time period I can rent an artwork for?

Art Rental periods are 3 months long and can be renewed after each period. Payment is made for an artwork in 3 month segments. At the end of the time period you can return the artwork, renew it, or switch it out for a new piece of artwork in the Art Rental collection.

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PREFERRED SUPPLIERS

Artisan Cheese

GALLERY MEMBERS The Vernon Public Art Gallery wishes to thank the following members for Purchasing a new or renewed membership, April through June 2016: Akira Ellen Hanson Bonnie Thomas David and Linda Kennedy Donato D’Agosto Gerald and Marie Marchand, Gill and Neil Woolliams Hanny Muggeridge Heddi and Anthony Walters Janice Foster Jeanne Byron Joe Marcotte

June O’Keefe Kim Daniel Lana Schuster Lee and Wendy Gosselin Linda Peterat Monica Balastik Nancy Ingersoll Niki Knight Pamela Jenkins Raymond Peterson Sandi Sasges

Shelley Sproule Sheryl Bolton Sigalet & Co Vivian Merchant

Cover image: Julie Oakes, Blue Tornado (detail), multi-media installation

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Join The Club and Travel with VPAG!

THE CLUB

Gain access to one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world, upgrade your vpag membership today and join the club! for more information visit vernonpublicartgallery.com

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: President: Andrew Powell | Vice President: Ann Holtby MacLeod | Past President: Marion Morrison | Trustees: Sigrid-Ann Thors, Bonnie Thomas, Jay Gilman, Blaine McNaueal, and Edward Woolley.

Executive Director: Dauna Kennedy Grant | Curator: Lubos Culen Marketing & Programming Coordinator: Laura Ashton |Administrative Assistant & Educational Coordinator: Kelsie Balehowsky The Vernon Public Art Gallery Society gratefully acknowledges financial support from:

The Vernon Public Art Gallery is a registered not-for-profit society. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of BC’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, British Columbia Arts Council, the Government of Canada, Corporate Donations, Sponsorships, Foundation Grants, General Donations and Memberships. Charitable Organization #108113358RR

GALLERY MEMBERSHIP

Student $10.00 | Individual $31.50 | Family $42.00 | Corporate $50.00 | The Club $100.00