VPAG March - April 2019 Newsletter

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY

MARCH/APRIL 2019

VOL. 28, NO. 2

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE I wish I could say spring is in the air as I write this, however it is snowing outside my window so that sentiment will have to wait.

It is spring inside the gallery however as we welcome students from School District 22 to participate in our annual exhibitions Art & Soul – Identity and Art From the Heart.

Accompanying these exhibitions is a collection of works by artist and educator from the University of Alberta Keith Harder titled Children of Icarus. This exhibition provides a look into two distinct bodies of work. Harder’s photorealistic work of cloud formations and aviation are stunning to look at, but this exhibition challenges the viewer to look deeper into the context in which the individual pieces were created. I’d like to thank the Kelowna International Airport for sponsoring this exhibition and welcome them as a first time sponsor of the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

As you can imagine, we have a lot of work going on behind the scenes to prepare for our upcoming capital campaign for the new cultural facility. If you have any interest or expertise in assisting us on one of our committees, please contact me directly. We have a big job ahead of us and it will require many volunteers to help us achieve our goal.

Our AGM is taking place on March 26 and we do have director seats available for individuals with marketing and fundraising skills. Join us for a recap of activities from 2018.

See you at the VPAG!

Dauna Kennedy Executive Director The Vernon Public Art Gallery

Cover Image: Keith Harder, ILL Winds: East, 2017, acrylic on canvas, 108” x 78”

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Membership Matters! As a Member of the VPAG you get access to all the membership perks as well as play a crucial role in our sustainability. Your support of the Gallery helps us grow as an organization and allows us to offer more events, artist talks, workshops, and expand our programming. Your commitment through membership is key to our success. Join us this year as a member of the VPAG and enjoy the benefits of membership!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS •Our Gallery newsletter in your inbox or mailbox •Bi-Weekly e-news with event announcements and gallery updates •10% discount on merchandise in our Gallery Shop •Access to the Regional Reciprocal Membership Agreement •Invitation to submit artwork in the annual Members’ Exhibition •Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting •Access to Art Rental and Sales •Access to the Video Rental Program •Access to Members Only events •Discounts for events & programming

STUDENT $10.50 | INDIVIDUAL $35 | FAMILY $50 | CORPORATE $150 | (+GST)

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EXHIBITIONS KEITH HARDER

CHILDREN OF ICARUS

Children of Icarus brings together two distinct bodies of paintings, both of which directly and indirectly reference aviation and the human condition. The most recent largescale paintings in the series titled ILL Winds portray the meteorological phenomena of cloud formations while the small-scale, intimate paintings from the series titled Anamnesis highlight the details of decrepit fuselages of vintage airplanes. Harder’s work is executed as a highly realistic rendering, yet his work is not an illustration of an object, the natural phenomena, or a portrait of a person.

SPONSORED BY

Keith Harder, ILL Winds: East, 2017, acrylic on canvas, 108 x 78 inches

OPENING RECEPTION

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dauna Kennedy invite you and a guest to the opening reception of Children of Icarus by Keith Harder at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Enjoy an evening of music, contemporary art, locally crafted beer, wine, and appetizers.

Admission is by donation.

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EXHIBITIONS SD #22 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ART FROM THE HEART

Art from the Heart is the annual exhibition by elementary students from School District #22. Their artwork was produced under the guidance of their art teachers and presented in the formal setting of a public gallery.

OPENING RECEPTION

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 | 1:00 - 3:30 PM The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dauna Kennedy, invite you and a guest to the opening reception of Art from the Heart by School District 22 Elementary Students. Enjoy an afternoon of art, music, coffee, tea, cookies and punch.

SD #22 SECONDARY STUDENTS ART AND SOUL - IDENTITY

Art and Soul - Identity is the annual exhibition by School District 22 Secondary Students. Their art displays a maturity of handling various mediums and more importantly, demonstrates a strong conceptual approach.

OPENING RECEPTION

THURSDAY, APRIL 18 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dauna Kennedy, invite you and a guest to the opening reception of Art and Soul - Identity by School District 22 Secondary Students. Enjoy an evening of art, music, appies, and punch. Admission is by donation.

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS THURSDAY, MARCH 21ST 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Join us this month as we discuss the enigmatic art of Lucian Freud and follow Martin Gayford’s experience of sitting for his portrait for 9 months, wearing the same clothes and finding the same light. This narrative of creative process will open up discussion not only to Freud’s work, but also to the current exhibitions as we explore artistic process. For more information or to RSVP email admin@ vernonpublicartgallery.com or call 250.545.3173.

Suggested Reading: Man With a Blue Scarf: On Sitting for a Portrait by Lucian Frued by author Martin Gayford

TUESDAY, MARCH 26TH 5:30 - 6:30 PM

The Vernon Public Art Gallery invites you to participate in the 2019 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 250.545.3173 for more information.

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH & APRIL 27TH

1:00 - 3:30 PM

SPONSORED BY

Family Saturday takes place on the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike, at a minimal cost to participants. Parents are encouraged to participate and create their own piece of art. Our VPAG Family Saturday instructors are experienced working with children, and all have postsecondary art education. All materials for the workshops are supplied.

Suggested ages 5 years old and up.

To pre-register call 250.545.3173 or sign up online.

MONDAY, MARCH 25TH & APRIL 29TH 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Taking place on the last Monday of each month, Mini Artists is a diverse exploration of art-making, materials, and artistic processes through ageappropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art making with non-toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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OPENING RECEPTION: KEITH HARDER Enjoy an evening of music, contemporary art, locally crafted beer, wine, and appetizers at the opening reception of Keith Harder’s Children of Icarus. Admission by donation.

6:00 - 8:00 PM

1:00 - 3:30 PM

5:00 - 6:00 PM

10:00 - 11:00 AM

OPENING RECEPTION: SD#22 ELEMENTARY Enjoy an afternoon of art, music, coffee, tea, cookies and punch at the opening reception for Art From the Heart by School District 22 Elementary Students. Admission by donation.

VPAG BOOK CLUB/ART SALON

Explore art, meaning, and making! Join us for a discussion hosted by our Education Coordinator. Topics and selected readings are paired with our current exhibitions to highlight key themes and dig a little deeper into the world of art.

MINI ARTISTS: CLOUD CREATIONS

Join us this month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age-appropriate art activities. This month we will be making multi-media clouds inspired by Keith Harder’s exhibition Children of Icarus.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Vernon Public Art Gallery Society. Open to all Members to hear the presentation of the Annual General Report and vote on gallery business.

5:30 - 6:30 PM

1:00 - 3:30 PM

FAMILY SATURDAY: OIL PASTEL SKIES This month we will explore blending techniques while working with oil-pastels to create drawings inspired by the large-scale skyscapes in Keith Harder’s exhibition Children of Icarus.

SPRING 2019

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OPENING RECEPTION: SD#22 SECONDARY Enjoy an evening of art, music, appies, and punch at the opening reception for Art and Soul - Identity by SD #22 Secondary Students.

6:00 - 8:00 PM

6:00 - 8:00 PM

UBCO FACULTY ART TALK Join us for the first event in this new bi-monthly series, where a member of the UBCO Faculty will come in and speak on a variety of topics in the art world. This month we will be featuring Educator and Artist, Briar Craig.

FAMILY SATURDAY: MONOPRINTS Join us this month as we explore the art of printing! We will have three monoprint stations set up including tabletop printing, plastic bag printing, and resist-printing.

1:00 - 3:30 PM

MINI ARTISTS: BUBBLE WRAP PAINTINGS Join us for a quick tour of our current exhibitions for inspiration, then we will explore shape, size, colour, and texture by creating abstract paintings with bubble wrap!

10:00 - 11:00 AM

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WEDNESDAY JULY 17, 2019 Help us make this another record-setting year at Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts!

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GALLERY SHOP

Shelly Ikebuchi The Earth Series The Gallery Shop carries one-of-a-kind gift items including original art, pottery, glass, woodcarving, jewelry, fabric/textile art, art cards and exhibition publications.

Perfect for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, or just because – the Gallery shop offers a selection of quality gifts that you won’t find anywhere else. Come by the Gallery and view all the unique gifts available.

Gallery members receive 10% off all Gallery Shop purchases (not including Art Rental). All purchases made in the Gallery Shop help to support independent artists and programs at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

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ART RENTAL & SALES

Gerry Marchard, Four Sticks In A Puddle Retail Price: $1400 Rental Price: $70/month The Art Rental Program is another exclusive perk for Vernon Public Art Gallery members! Your VPAG membership gives you access to our entire art rental collection with prices starting as low as $7 per month.

The Art Rental Program is an excellent and affordable way to enjoy original artwork in your home or office. Choose from a selection of contemporary and new media art by local, Okanagan artists. All works are original and vary in style, medium and size. The selection is regularly updated and available for viewing to all our guests.

The artworks are available to rent, rent-to-own, or purchase, and any rental fees paid go toward the purchase should you choose to buy the artwork. Proceeds from the Art Rental Program support both the local artist and the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

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SPONSORS PRINCIPLE PARTNER

CORPORATE PARTNER

ACCOMODATION

EDUCATION

PREFERRED SUPPLIERS 107.5 Beach Radio Vernon EATology The Fig Bistro Gray Monk Estate Winery Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery Okanagan Spring Brewery Olive Us Oils Peter Solymosi Photographer

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Pretium Catering Starbucks Coffee Company 105.7 SunFM Valley Auctions Ltd. Vernon Lodge The Village Cheese Company Woolley & Co Barristers & Solicitors

GALLERY MEMBERS The Vernon Public Art Gallery wishes to thank the following members for purchasing a new or renewed membership, January through March 2019:

JANUARY

CORPORATE

Kaytlyn Barkved Suzanne & Rob Chavarie Rosalind Faasse Marilyn Garrod Konnie Krannenburg John & May Lawrence David Marcoux Vivian Merchant Pamela Miller Kristie Moore Don & Liz Pierce Maria Carolina Sanchez de Bustamante Lyall & Jennifer Webster

Vernon Lodge Ukrainetz Workplace Law Group Norval Rentals Woolley & Co. Kal Tire

FEBRUARY Jim Brompton Dianne Farnsworth Gail & Richard Hamilton David Kennedy Aleisha MacLeod Nigel Roberts Sarah Smith Charlotte Suttie Andrea Thorburn

PHILANTHROPY INNOVATION CIRCLE Allison Jaquish

DISCOVERY CIRCLE Andrew Powell

INFLUENCE CIRCLE George Galbraith

MARCH Tracey Kim Bonneau Katrina Hilliard Mary Stockdale Tessa Wetherill

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Painting with Light at Art After Dark February 2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

President: Andrew Powell Past President: Marion Morrison Trustees: Sigrid-Ann Thors, Bonnie Thomas, Jay Gilman, Shell Duggan, Lars Glimhagen, Kyle Britton, and Edward Woolley.

STAFF:

Executive Director: Dauna Kennedy Curator: Lubos Culen Marketing & Events Coordinator: Alanna Haggard Administrative Assistant & Education Coordinator: Alexandra Hlynka ADDRESS & LOCATION: 3228 31st Ave Vernon BC V1T 2H3 HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ADMISSION: by donation

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