March - May 2017 | VPAG Newsletter

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY

MARCH / MAY 2017 VOL. 26, NO. 2

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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t is my pleasure to welcome back Shinsuke Minegishi to the Vernon Public Art Gallery with his latest body of work entitled recurring cycles.

Shinsuke first exhibited his work here as part of the inaugural Okanagan Print Triennial in 2009. He is best known for his work in combining various print media such as wood engraving (traditional), lithography, and screen printing. Currently Shinsuke works as a studio technician at the Emily Carr University of Art and Design as well as a Continuing Studies Instructor.

Also joining this established artist are the students of SD # 22. Sponsored

by Kal Tire, the exhibitions Art From the Heart and Art & Soul provide the youth of our community with the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent within the walls of a professional art gallery. These exhibitions are always popular and inspiring to see the unrestrained approach of these young artists.

Save the date for Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts (July 19, 2017) and Riot on the Roof (August 26, 2017). These two very popular summer events are not to be missed! Should you like to contribute to either event beyond your attendance, please feel free to contact us regarding sponsorship or donation options. The success of these events is truly a group effort by all who contribute, so thank you in advance.

As always, admission is by donation and we are open Monday-Saturday providing lots of opportunity to come in and immerse yourself in the current exhibitions.

See you at the VPAG! Dauna Kennedy

Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director

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OPEN TO ADULTS OF ALL AGES! Join our Education Coordinator for a tour, conversation, and contemporary art! On the first Monday of every month, adults of all ages are invited to join us for a tour and discussion of the current exhibitions followed by a related art activity. Explore new ideas, and engage creatively with arts and culture. Enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies.

Admission is by donation. For more information please contact our education coordinator Kelsie, at 250-545-3173 or email her at: admin@vernonpublicartgallery.com

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Art After Dark | February 2017 The next Art After Dark event is Friday September 29, 2017 Photos: Josh Palmer

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EXHIBITIONS

Katherine Pickering, Umtiltled (delight-Purple), acrylic recurring cycles: guardian, 2016, ed. 4, wood engraving, lithography, screen print, 42 x 30 in

Mar 16 - May 17, 2017 Shinsuke Minegishi recurring cycles Shinsuke Minegishi is a Vancouverbased artist working across several print media, including woodcut, lino-cut, wood engraving, lithography and screen printing. He often combines various print technologies and creates images which reference the human condition through the use of symbolic pictorial elements.

Minegishi’s images often portray archetypal forms from the natural world in combination with a portrayal of ambiguous spaces that are at once earth-like while they also communicate the vastness of the cosmic space. Other images in this exhibition juxtapose results of human activity with the images of natural growth and renewal. An additional series of

recurring cycles: rain, 2016, ed. 3, wood engraving, lithography, screen

ten prints feature non-representational abstract colour field works which offer the viewers a ground for associative engagement and the resulting feeling of luminous voids and spaces. Juxtaposed simple geometric line-like shapes placed in the centre of each print provide a visual cadence for a symbolic reference for the beginning and the completion of a cycle.

Minegishi’s exhibition recurring cycles is a contemplative and philosophical engagement with the universal cycles of the ‘beginning’ and the ‘end’ transposed to human lives, births and deaths of people, namely Minegishi’s close family members and friends. As he points out, the exhibition recurring cycles is based on his life experiences and reflection on the cyclical nature of a universal phenomena.

Upcoming Opening Reception at VPAG

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Join us for the opening reception of recurring cycles on Thursday March 16, 2017 at the gallery from 6 p.m-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, music, appies, beer, wine, and punch.

EXHIBITIONS

Art From the Heart, Opening Reception 2016

Art ans Soul, Opening Reception 2016 photo by Josh Palmer

Mar 18 - Apr 14, 2017 SD #22 Elementary Students Art From the Heart

Apr 20 - May 17, 2017 SD #22 Secondary Students Art and Soul

The artwork in the annual exhibition by elementary students from School District #22 delights viewers with their creations under the guidance of their art teachers.

Artwork created by secondary students from School District #22 displays a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrates a strong conceptual approach.

The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dauna Kennedy Grant invite you and a guest to the opening reception of Art From the Heart by School District 22 Elementary Students on Saturday March 18th from 1 p.m -3:30 p.m at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Enjoy an afternoon of art, music, coffee, tea, cookies and punch at the opening reception for Art From the Heart.

The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dauna Kennedy Grant invite you and a guest to the opening reception of Art and Soul by School District 22 Secondary Students on Thursday April 20th from 6-8 p.m at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

Enjoy an evening of art, music, appies, and punch at the opening reception for Art and Soul.

Art From the Heart and Art and Soul are proudly sponsored by:

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Family Saturday, Narrative Collage Inspired by Joan Miro Saturday February 25, 2017 | Next session is on Saturday March 25, 2017 8

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

Tuesday April 4, 2017 5:30 p.m VPAG Annual General Meeting The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to participate in the 2017 Annual General Meeting.

The meeting will be held at the gallery starting promptly at 5:30 p.m. We appreciate your input regarding gallery operations and hope to see you there. Copies of the VPAG AGM report will be available to take home.

Please call the gallery at 250-5453173 for more information.

Wednesday April 19, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Live Model Drawing VPAG offers Live Model Drawing sessions on the third Wednesday of each month. No experience required, participants are encouraged to draw without inhibition. Just bring your own drawing materials (pencils, charcoal, pens, contĂŠ, and your paper of choice), the gallery provides easels and drawing boards. Models are male, female, nude, or draped, and the scene is set with ambient music.

Enjoy a coffee and tea break in the middle of the session with cookies served.

Participants must be over the age of 19. Sessions are limited to 12 participants. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members.

Are you completely NEW to Live Model Drawing? Call the gallery at 250-545-3173 and ask to speak to Laura or Kelsie to book a 15 minute orientation before the session starts. Gallery staff will guide you through how the session is structured and how to start your exploration of Live Model Drawing.

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

Monday May 1, 2017 10:00 a.m Discuss and Create

Tuesday May 2, 2017 10:00 a.m Mini Artists

Join our Education Coordinator for a tour, conversation, and contemporary art! On the first Monday of every month, adults of all ages are invited to join us for a tour and discussion of the current exhibitions followed by a related art activity. Explore new ideas, and engage creatively with arts and culture. Enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies. Admission is by donation. For more information please contact our education coordinator Kelsie, at 250545-3173 or email her at admin@ vernonpublicartgallery.com

Calling all young creatives! Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art making with nontoxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. All are welcome to create, and make sure you dress for mess!

Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session, admission is by donation.

For more information on specific activities for Discuss and Create planned each month, check out our events calendar on our website.

For more information on specific activities for Mini Artists planned each month, check out our events calendar on our website.

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THE VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY PRESENTS THE 31ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Wednesday July 19 th 2017 A rt Auction & Garde n Pa rt y Turtle Mountai n Wi n ery Gates Open at 6:30 pm

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oin us on Wednesday July 19, 2017 at Turtle Mountain Winery for the 31st annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts art auction & garden party.

This event is the annual benefit event for the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Don’t miss the social event of the season in the North Okanagan.

The submission dates for auction artwork are April 17th to June 9th, 2017. Please submit artwork before May 29th in order to be featured on all online and social media promotions.

Art work submission forms will be available online and at the gallery by April 1st.

Event tickets go on sale Thursday June 1st,. Stay tuned for more information and event details on Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts! Proudly sponsored by Bannister Honda and KPMG.

photo by Josh Palmer

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VPAG CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE AND TIME

EVENT NAME AND LOCATION

MARCH Wednesday Mar 15, 11:00 am- 1 p.m

Live Model Drawing at VPAG

Thursday Mar 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m

Opening Reception: Shinsuke Minegishi: recurring cycles

Saturday Mar 25, 1:00 p.m- 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday: Watercolour Galaxies at VPAG

APRIL Monday Apr 3, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Tuesday Apr 4, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Tuesday Apr 4, 5:30 p.m

AGM at VPAG

Friday Apr 14, CLOSED

Good Friday

Wednesday Apr 19, 11:00 a.m - 1 p.m

Live Model Drawing at VPAG

Thursday Apr 20, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m

Opening Reception: SD 22 Secondary Students: Art and Soul

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

Family Saturday: Mixed Media Flowers at VPAG

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DATE AND TIME

EVENT NAME AND LOCATION

MAY Monday May 1, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Tuesday May 2, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Saturday May 6, 11:00-4:00 p.m

Shop Local Day at VPAG

Wednesday May 17, 11:00 am- 1 p.m

Live Model Drawing at VPAG

Monday May 22, CLOSED

Victoria Day

Thursday May 25 , 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m

Opening Reception: UBCO BFA Graduates, Nicola Tibbetts, and Laura Ashton

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

Family Saturday at VPAG

JUNE Monday Jun 5, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Tuesday Jun 6, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Saturday Jun 17

VPAG at the Sunshine Festival

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

Family Saturday at VPAG

JULY Saturday Jul 1, CLOSED

Canada Day

Monday Jul 3, 10:00 a.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Tuesday Jul 4, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Wednesday Jul 19, 6:30 - 11 p.m

Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts at Turtle Mountain Winery

Thursday Jul 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m

Opening Reception: Lacasse and MacRae, Destanne Norris, and Sheldon Louis

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

Family Saturday at VPAG

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Spring Gift Guide Whatever the occasion is, we have you covered for gifts at the gallery shop this season!

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Introducing Ebony and Sparrow Introducing Ebony and Sparrow

Modern beauty, simple elegance.

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“Creativity is the ability to think outside the proverbial box, to string two unrelated ideas together in a new way. Solutions to major problems and breakthroughs of all kinds are linked to creativity. The ability to be creative is vital to the success of our children and the well-being of our world� accessed: https://artfulparent.com/2016/01/the-benefits-of-art-for-kids.html 03/10/2017

A family enjoys the installtion Curtain of Life during Coevolution by 18 Lyndal Osborne. November 2016.

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ART RENTAL & SALES

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Wanda Lock, I Miss You Blue Spot, acrylic, 36 x 48 in. retail price: $375.00 rental price $15.00/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 rental period for Art Rental pieces?

The minimum rental period is 3 months for all Art Rental pieces.

Upon your first rental you pay for the first three months, and then can decide at the end of that period if you would like to renew, return or switch the artwork out for another piece.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

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Now when you purchase a VPAG membership or renew your existing membership you will get a lovely membership card in a special gallery membership package. This card makes it easier for you to take advantage of the reciprocal membership program!

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Papa Murphy’s Take n Bake Pizza Print Tech Printing Sproing Creative Starbucks Coffee Company The Italian Kitchen Company Valley Auctions Ltd. Vernon Lodge Village Cheese Company Wings Taps and Grill

Cover image: Shinsuke Minegishi, recurring cycles: rain, 2016, ed. 3, wood engraving, lithography, screen print, 43 x 20

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GALLERY MEMBERS The Vernon Public Art Gallery wishes to thank the following members for Purchasing a new or renewed membership, January through March 2017: Bill and Fran Wagner Brian Monteith Caryll Dyck Christina Gross David and Ann Powter David Gibbs Dianne Farnsworth Edward Woolley June Seed Laura Mellish

Linda Conrad Linda Jenkins Lynn & Charles Farrer Marlene McPherson Meg Ortman Patricia Sebastian Penny Treen Randy and Elizabeth McDermid Sharon McMurtry Sheila Kennedy Susan Hodgson

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VPAG A.G.M AND 2016 REPORT

TUESDAY APRIL 4 AT 5:30 P.M AT THE GALLERY

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Wednesday July 19 th 2017

More info available online @ www.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, Lars Glimhagen, Kyle Britton, and Edward Woolley.

Executive Director: Dauna Kennedy Grant | Curator: Lubos Culen Marketing & Programming Coordinator: Laura Ashton |Administrative Assistant & Education 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 $75.00 | The Club $100.00