OCT - DEC 2021
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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OCTOBER 07
11
18
Opening Reception Marsha KennedyEmbodied Ecologies 6-8 PM
25
Mini Artists Environmental Artworks 10-11 AM
28
Opening Reception Musicians Collective: Sounds Suspicious & Members’ exhibition: Exposed!
30
Family Saturday Environmental Artworks 1-3:30 PM
Thanksgiving Day Gallery closed
Submission deadline for members exhibition
NOVEMBER 22
ART AFTER DARK 7-10 PM
11
Remembrance Day Gallery closed
2021 27
29
Family Saturday Exploring Music Through Art 1-3:30 PM Mini Artists Exploring Music Through Art 10-11 AM
DECEMBER 18
Family Saturday Exploring Colour Collages 1-3:30 PM
20
Mini Artists Self-Portrait Ornaments 10-11 AM
22
Last day to see exhibitions in 2021
24
Gallery closed at 4 PM for the season
JANUARY 03
Gallery Re-opened for 2022!
29
Family Saturday Styrofoam Monoprints 1-3:30 PM
31
Mini Artists Styrofoam Monoprints 10-11 AM
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR We will be wrapping up the 2021 year with three final exhibitions. Open now is the Marsha Kennedy travelling exhibition Embodied Ecologies featuring four pieces from the VPAG’s permanent collection; alongside work drawn from 25 public and private collections throughout Western Canada. Upcoming on October 22nd, The Intersection of Art and Music exhibition by the Sounds Suspicious Musicians Collective will open. Inspired by the collaborative nature of the music collective, The Intersection of Art and Music is an installation comprised of 3 parts, combining installation, sounds/rhythms, and video projection to create an immersive viewer experience. Upcoming on October 28th, Exposed! is the VPAG’s annual gallery members’ exhibition, which provides exhibition opportunities to all levels of artists from our membership. All works are available for sale, so it is a great opportunity to find a unique Christmas gift while supporting local art. On October 22nd the VPAG will be hosting Art After Dark in person at the Gallery! This year, musicians Andrew Judah, Oakmoss (James Balehowsky), Chloe Davidson, and Sean Waters will be performing at this music inspired Art After Dark. The VPAG continually strives to provide fun and unique events to gather individuals who enjoy arts and culture. We hope to welcome people back slowly but surely as we adjust to the new ‘normal’ format of events. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we implement the mandatory screening of vaccine passports required to host this public event. As 2021 comes to a close, we want to thank all of our supporters, sponsors, members, and to all of you who help support the expansion of visual literacy in our community! Together, we can continue to make visual culture accessible to all. See you at the VPAG! Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director
On the Cover Marsha Kennedy A Bountiful Year from the Afterlight Series. 2018. Oil, archival paper, ink, silver leaf on birch panel.
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ACCESSIBILITY The VPAG deeply believes that visual culture should be accessible to and enjoyed by all. LIFELONG LEARNING At the VPAG we strive to make learning a lifelong affair. We offer education opportunities for all ages to empower our community with creative possibilities. Donor involvement is critical for the Vernon Public Art Gallery to meet its annual fundraising target of $90,000. Make a general donation or a donation towards a cause of your choice by giving monthly, annually, or at the frequency of your choosing. Donate at www.vernonpublicartgallery.com
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EXHIBITIONS
IN ABSENTIA GILLIAN WILLANS JULY 29 - OCTOBER 19, 2021 Gillian Willans presents a series of paintings that carry themes of the domestic realm. The paintings are based on found photographs, in which the camera lens also plays a role in the overall feeling of the image. Willans speaks of the domestic realm; she explains that she hopes is to capture her interest in social role-playing and her struggles to define her belonging within the home. The rooms are unidealized, not touched up to look pretty but as they were in that time and space. The rooms are empty without the people who may have occupied them; in this purposeful choice, Willans hopes to draw attention to the missing figures and the gaze of the photographer.
ANTI-RACIST PROJECT ECOLE BEAIRSTO JULY 29 - DECEMBER 22, 2021 As a peaceful protest against the racist propaganda which was distributed around schools in the community in the fall of 2020, École Beairsto and the Vernon Public Art Gallery are excited to present a collaborative social justice project as a way to speak up against hate. In the fall of 2020, hundreds of flyers on pieces of white paper with the headline ‘Wake Up’ along with a list of several web pages that promote racism and Nazism were found scattered outside several Vernon schools, leaving many parents and staff seriously concerned, shocked and saddened. The 715 self-portraits will form a rainbow mosaic of diversity that highlights the differences that make each one of us unique. The project features 715 canvases with a self-portrait of each student; an anti-racist banner that will hang outside the school; and a special mini-documentary. The workshop portion and the mini-documentary portions of the project are sponsored by the Social Planning Council North Okanagan and funded by a provincial government grant through the Resilience BC program.
EXHIBITIONS
EMBODIED ECOLOGIES MARSHA KENNEDY OCTOBER 7 - DECEMBER 22, 2021 Embodied Ecologies is a traveling Retrospective survey of the work of Saskatchewan artist, Marsha Kennedy. Drawn from 25 public and private collections throughout Western Canada, this exhibition explores the conceptual basis and evolution of Kennedy’s art practice through multiple bodies of work that engage concepts pertaining to the body, motherhood, feminism, spirituality, nature, museology, ecology, environmental sustainability, and colonial impacts on the land, spanning Kennedy’s prolific four decade career. This survey brings together over one hundred works in printmaking, painting, mixed media, installation and sculpture to present a richly layered picture of the diversity and yet unifying conceptual threads of Kennedy’s practice.
EXPOSED! MEMBERS EXHIBITION OCTOBER 28 - DECEMBER 22, 2021 Exposed! is the VPAG’s annual gallery members’ exhibition, which provides exhibition opportunities to established artists and those working outside the mainstream of artistic production. The exhibiting artists show various studio practice approaches, including figurative, landscape, still life, and abstract subject matter, producing artwork that includes oil, acrylic, and watercolour paintings, prints, drawings, and photography.
EXHIBITIONS
THE INTERSECTION OF ART AND MUSIC SOUNDS SUSPICIOUS OCTOBER 22 - DECEMBER 22, 2021 Inspired by the collaborative nature of the music collective, The Intersection of Art and Music is an installation comprised of 3 parts. The first being an ambient music track where each member of the Sounds Suspicious collective submitted one sound or rhythm, which when composed together, create a collaborative song. The second part of the installation is a video projection. Again in the spirit of collaboration, each Sounds Suspicious member took a short video of something that inspires or compliments their music. The videos were compiled together to create an abstract visualizer that coincides with the audio track and is projected onto a circular sheet suspended from the ceiling. This circular sheet creates an immersive space where viewers can view and interact with the video from inside the circular space, or outside of it. The walls of the gallery will be filled with lyrics from each Sounds Suspicious member, creating a poem that resembles the 1920’s Dadaist cut-up technique.
EVENTS OPENING RECEPTIONS IN-PERSON OPENING RECEPTIONS RETURN!
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October 6-8 PM
Join us at the Gallery on October 28th for the Opening Reception of the Sounds Suspicious exhibition: The Intersection of Art and Music, and the Members’ Exhibition: Exposed!
The Vernon Public Art Gallery will be checking vaccine passports for these events: please have your vaccine passport and one piece of ID with you. Masks continure to be manditory inside. For more information on vaccination proof in BC, please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/ content/covid-19/vaccine/proof Opening receptions are proudly sponsored by:
EVENTS
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WINE SERVED BY:
22 OCTOBER @ Vernon Public Art Gallery
7-10 PM Featuring preformances by musicians from the Sounds Suspicious collective:
CHLOE DAVIDSON
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SEAN WATERS
OAKMOSS
ANDREW JUDAH
After Dark is a soiree-style party designed to cultivate those looking a unique night on the town. Featuring appetizers, drinks, wine tasting, music, interactive and collaborative art activities, photo rooms, and current exhibitions all in one evening at the Vernon Public Art Gallery.
Wine will be served by Frequency, and Vibrant Vines Winery. Frequency Winery is known for having a recording studio inside the winery, allowing the sounds and energies from the recording studio to become a part of the process. Please be aware that we will be checking vaccine passports upon entry to this event, with new regulations requiring organized indoor events to only allow fully vaccinated people entry. We apologize for any inconvinience. Please have your vaccine passport and government ID ready at the door.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR $25 NOW AT
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/art-after-dark
PROGRAMMING
MINI ARTISTS
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join us on the last Monday of every month for a diverse exploration of artmaking 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 non-toxic 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. Due to Covid-19, Pre-registration is required to ensure social distancing and sanitation protocols are followed. Pre-register by emailing education@vernonpublicartgallery.com Education programming sponsored by:
Oct 25
Environmental Artworks inspired by Marsha Kennedy’s exhibition Embodied Ecologies
Nov 29
Exploring Music through Art inspired by a music collective, Sounds Suspicious
Dec 13
Self-Portrait Ornaments inspired by the Member’s exhibiton Exposed!
Jan 31
Styrofoam Monoprints inspired by UBCO’s permanent collection
FAMILY SATURDAYS 1-3:30 PM
Family Saturdays take place on the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike. Parents/guardians are encouraged to participate and create their own piece of art as well. The workshop starts promptly at 1 p.m each month, and families are welcome to stay the entire session from 1 p.m to 3:30 p.m, or leave earlier. All materials for the workshops are supplied and the workshop will be running at 50% capacity in order to maintain proper social distancing and sanitation protocols. Please pre-register online to guarantee a spot. $5/members $9/non-members.
Oct 30
Environmental Artworks inspired by Marsha Kennedy’s exhibition Embodied Ecologies
Nov 27
Exploring Music through Art inspired by a music collective, Sounds Suspicious
Dec 18
Exploring Colour Collages inspired by the Members’ exhibition Exposed!
Jan 29
Styrofoam Monoprints inspired by UBCO’s permanent collection Family Saturday’s sponsored by:
PHILANTHROPY CIRCLES
Core membership
Innovation circle
ACTIVE SUPPORTERS - $35 +GST
ACTIVE SUPPORTERS - $240 +GST Charitable Tax Benefit Receipt for $200
Core benefits • Newsletter + e-news • Access to Regional Reciprocal Program • 10% Gallery Shop discount • Members only events • AGM voting priviledges • Access to Art Rental Program Membership types • Individual • Student • Family (4 people) • Corporate (5 people)
All core benifits PLUS: • Acess to North Americal Reciprocal Program • Exclusive spring recognition event for all circle members • Recognition in the Annual Report Provides dynamic, innovative and creative individuals an entrance into the world of philanthropy through active engagement with the gallery. *philanthropy circles are eligible for monthly installments
Discovery circle
Influence
ACTIVE SUPPORTERS - $500 +GST Charitable Tax Benefit Receipt for $315
ACTIVE SUPPORTERS - $1250 +GST Charitable Tax Benefit Receipt for $740
All core benefits, innovation circle benefits PLUS: • Recognition on the annual donor wall and in the Annual Report • 1 complimentary catalogue selected by the curator • Annual tour of permanent collection and new aquisitions
All core benefits, innovation circle benefits, discovery circle benefits PLUS: • 3 complimentary catalogues selected by the curator • 20% Gallery Shop discount • 2 VIP tickets for Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts • 2 complimentary drinks at each opening reception
For those with an avid enthusiasm for the Arts. The Discovery Circle provides members exclusive access to the gallery and its collections, while contributing to the sustainability of VPAG’s programming and its impact in Greater Vernon.
For those who champion local arts and recognize the support needed for core programs. As the only dual-membership, your passion for the gallery and in-depth access is extended to two patrons.
GALLERY MEMBERS THE GALLERY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO PURCHASED OR RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIPS IN APRIL, MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2021. Bev Gordon Gerald Stoll John & May Lawrence Karen Quinn Kerry Macleod Elsie Blauwhoff Louis Dudar Judith Turner Judy Wasyleshko Donna Fazan Jay Gillman Sarah Kennedy Teresa Durning Sigrid-Ann Thors Dianne Farnsworth
Gabi Balcaen David Marcoux Lynn Farrer Louise Donnelly Brian Moorhouse Robynne Madill Marilyn Garrod Tamra Davidson Lorraine Sinclair Cynthia Kelly Tim Paulson VIvian Merchant Sherry Price Jaine Buse
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Student $10.50 | Individual $35 | Family $50 | Corporate $150 | (+GST)
THANK YOU In July 2021, we hosted our 35th annual benefit event, Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. With the support from our amazing artists, sponsors, donors, and guests we raised over $63,000 in the continued support of our gallery programs and exhibitions!
If you are interested in participating next year please contact us! Email: admin@vernonpublicartgallery.com Call the gallery: 250 545 3173 Or stop by the gallery in person
VPAG PARTNERS CORPORATE PARTNERS
2021 SPONSORS
Other Ways to Be a Part of Art LEGACY GIVING: Remember the Vernon Public Art Gallery in your will with a legacy- support the arts for generations to come SECURITIES: Donate publicly traded securities or shares and be exempt from the capital gain tax. VOLUNTEER: Your time and expertise are integral to our events and programming. Be a part of the VPAG volunteer team.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
President: Andrew Powell Past President: Marion Morrison Trustees: Sigrid-Ann Thors, Bonnie Thomas, Jay Gilman, Teresa Durning, Kyle Britton, and Edward Woolley, Sarah Kennedy, and Anne Marie Clancy.
STAFF:
Executive Director: Dauna Kennedy Curator: Lubos Culen Learning and Community Engagement Curator: Kelsie Balehowsky Marketing & Events Coordinator: Megan Byers Gallery Shop Attendant: Jordan MacDonald Gallery Shop Attendant: Lindsey Nahkala Preparator: Amber Powell Bookeeper: Trudy Kemper
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 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