Gallery Newsletter July/August  2010

 

Welcome Marcus Miller as the new Director of Galleries for the City of North Battleford. He previously worked across Canada as a curator, writer, artist and teacher. He spent the last four years at the Art Gallery of Alberta, where he curated a number of thought provoking exhibitions. The New Flaneurs mashed street photography, historical woodcuts of ruins and parkour with a Situationist-inspired video performance to explore links between a new urbanism and the picturesque. Red Tile featured key Aboriginal artists from the late 20th century who established new art forms that drew from both Native and European traditions. “Red tile” honours Harold Cardinal’s statement of resistance to Trudeau’s initiative to repeal the Indian Act in 1969. He said, “I must be allowed to be a red tile in the mosaic, not forced to become an unseen white tile.”

 

Exhibitions

 

Allen Sapp Gallery Until November 30  - Inspired by the Land

 

 

 

This innovative and dynamic multi-media exhibition draws together the voices of Western Canadian artists, poets, film makers, writers, photographers, and elders, whose work has been profoundly inspired by the land.  They include Artists/Elders, Richard Baschuck, Jean Sonmor, Sharon Butala, Trevor Harriot and Wes Fine Day. Using multi screen installations, paintings, SMART technology and traditionally prepared and dried plants, visitors will discover the mystical in the ordinary.  A feast for the senses, this exhibition will incorporate sounds, colour, light, touch and smells drawn from the natural environment.  Curated by Dean Bauche.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapel Gallery until July 20 - Playing with Dimensions       

 

                                                     

 

Dimensions, the only open, juried, touring exhibition of Fine Craft in the province, featuring 35 works by 33 craftspeople on the theme “playing”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Athabaskan Lyric

  by Paul Lapointe                                 Element 2.1 by Zane Wilcox

 

 

 

 

July 1 – August 23 - A.F.L. Kenderdine: Field Day

The Kenderdine Art Gallery at the University of Saskatchewan, is pleased to present A.F.L. Kenderdine: Field Day. The paintings and drawings, selected for this touring exhibition from the University of Saskatchewan Permanent Art Collection, illustrate dominant themes within Kenderdine’s oeuvre. Many of the pieces selected demonstrate Kenderdine’s engagement with the Saskatchewan landscape, including northern, central and southern locales within the province. This exhibition is being toured by the Organization of Allied Arts Councils and sponsored by the Battlefords Allied Arts Council.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Window Gallery in the Chapel Gallery presents:

 

 

July 5 – 31: Four Seasons by Dana Standinghorn

 

Vibrant colours and solid structures are brushed onto the canvas by North Battleford First Nation artist Dana Standinghorn, currently in the North Battleford Artist Mentorship Program.

 

 

August 1 – 31: Showcase of current works of art from 35 gallery artist members.

 

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Educational and Professional Activities

Creative Summer Retreat July 9 – 11 at Mapleridge Gallery in Mervin. Bonnie Macnab and Jay Kimball Cost $150.00
Friday night 7 – 9 p.m. material preparation and art discussion. Saturday 9:30 – noon making Willow furniture and 1 – 5 watercolour, Sunday 9:30 - noon watercolour and 1 – 5 Mosaic Tile. For more information or to register call 845.2265 (Bonnie) or 845.2659 (Jay)

Monumental Sculpture on a Municipal Budget CARFAC workshop in Lumsden on July 16 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Morning is for municipal officials and the afternoon is directed towards artist. More information is available at the gallery or from CARFAC at 306.522.9788 email at programs@carfac.sk.ca or www.carfac.ca
University of Saskatchewan Art 116.3 Photography. This class is being run Tuesday evenings from 7 – 10 p.m.

This introductory photography class covers digital and 35mm cameras, darkroom work, developing 35mm film, printing contact sheets, and printing an 8x 10 black and white enlargement. Learn to take better photographs and be in control of your camera. For more information visit www.usask.ca or call North West Regional College at 937.5100

How to Draw Japanese Anime and Manga Wednesdays, September 22 – October 6 7 – 9 p.m. Cost $50.00

Create works of art and learn about a new culture. First session will look at facial structures, hair, and styles. Second session will look at clothing and interactive objects. Third session will look at backgrounds, inks, and colour. If you enjoy drawing and are inspired by Japanese art and anime then this introductory drawing class is sure to provide you with great enjoyment and satisfaction to produce great drawings. Instructor: Crystal Chivala

North Battleford Artist in Residence Mentorship Program

A successful open house was held again on Monday June 14 from noon to 7 p.m. The group then had a meeting with the new Director of Galleries, Marcus Miller, Dean Bauche, the galleries advisory committee, and Peter Sametz. Associate Executive Director from the Saskatchewan Arts Board. Application for program funding has been submitted for year two. Art bus video on youtube is posted at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKCOfsHzvpE

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Call for Artists

Between: Gallery Members’ Thematic Exhibition for September

The Chapel Gallery is proud to provide this opportunity to gallery artist members to present to an audience a new venture using proven techniques or attempting new applications. Works of art must be at the gallery by Friday, August 27. Submission forms are available on our web site or at the gallery.

Layers of the Soul: Annual Thematic Postcard Exhibition

This annual postcard exhibition features miniature works by gallery members wishing to stretch their boundaries of skills and visionary exploration through postcard art. One postcard will be retained by the gallery for future exhibitions and selected postcards will be reproduced and made available only to exhibitors. Postcards must be mailed and received at the gallery by Friday, October 29.

Light of the Winter Night: Gallery Members’ Thematic Winter Exhibition

This is the gallery members’ thematic exhibition for the winter months and brings with it rewards to gallery patrons who wish to purchase a work of art as a gift to a friend or family member. Submissions for this exhibition must be into the gallery by Friday, October 29.

Sculpture Symposium on the Tugaske Studio Trail July 18 – August 2, 2010 - Call for Proposals (Registration deadline is June 15) Registration forms are available at the Chapel Gallery.

SGI Call for Entries of two dimensional works for their annual calendar. Calendar theme is “Canadian Pathways” Artist is to send in slides or photographs of their works by August 16. All labeled entries will be returned. Send entries to SGI Canada Communications Department., 16th floor, 2260-11th Avenue. Regina, SK., S4P 0J9. For more information call 306.751.1710. An honorarium of $500 will be paid to each successful entrant for the right to reproduce their works in the 2011 SGI CANADA Brokers’ Calendar.

CARFAC Visual Arts Mentorship program is calling for artists and mentors for their 2010-2011 program. The program pairs qualified and experienced professionals with visual artist wishing to develop professional skills, enhance their art practices and /or change media. Applications deadline is July 15. For inquires contact Wendy Nelson, Program Coordinator 306.522.9788.

Quick Notes

• The Lakes Art Tour is on Saturday July 3 and Sunday, July 4. Noon – 7 p.m. Watch for the flags leading to the Meota Sailing Club hosting the Battlefords Art Club, Lakeside Gallery at #12 Summerfield Drive on Murray Lake, and Littleloft Art Gallery at #19 Bayview Heights accessed through the Battlefords Provincial Park (no park entry fee if on Lakes Art Tour)

• Northern Horizons 7th Annual Art Tour “Journey of Creativity”. Saturday, July 31 and Sunday August 1 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.northernhorizons.ca for more information or pick up their brochure at the gallery.

• Thank you to the artist mentorship group for hosting an excellent open house and for meeting with the delegation of guests to report on progress and future plans. Well done.

• Tickets and information packages for the 20th Annual Ness Creek Festival are available at the gallery. Tickets $85.00 each

• Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils Showcase 2010 will be held in North Battleford on October 22 – 24. Visit www.osac.sk.ca for more information.. The Battlefords Allied Arts Council is looking for volunteer workers to help make this great event a success. Anyone interested in helping should contact the gallery. Enjoy two days of performing and visual arts.

I look forward to seeing all our members this summer at the gallery with the best view in town.
Admission is free and donations are appreciated.

Michael Brokop,
B.Ed., Cert. Adult Ed.
CURATOR