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ARTicles #69
June/July/August 2004 |
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| Director’s Message
In the midst of our Spring Art classes, the AGSM is a decidedly busy place every weekday evening. Like Jeff Bettle’s Intro to Clay and Kathy Hehn’s Watercolour course, Elaine Rounds bookmaking class has also proved tremendously popular this term. Every week, it seems, Elaine shows me some beautiful books that her students have made. Her class has even collaborated on a beautiful book for the 16th Annual Art Auction. Such work is as much a credit to her students as it is to Elaine herself, who like all 28 of the instructors at the AGSM is both an excellent artist and teacher. Truly, the skill and talent of the AGSM’s artist/instructors are enormous and can be seen at this moment in the 1st Annual Instructor’s Exhibition in the Main Gallery until June 5.
The Art Classes are an important part of the history of the AGSM. Before there was a gallery, there were art classes. The studio programs themselves nurture the budding artistic talents of adults, teens and children from the region and at the same time provide a small source of income for the local artists who teach our classes. Over 700 students per year take our classes and workshops. Some of them go on to become recognized artists in the region and give back to the community through teaching at the AGSM.
Yet, while the provincial and national arts councils generously fund the Main Gallery’s exhibitions and related programming, the Art School relies wholly on the support of the community of southwestern Manitoba and the City of Brandon. The City of Brandon funds the rent for the 12000 square feet that the classrooms inhabit. Fundraising events like the Gala of Gifts and the Annual Art Auction go towards supporting the maintenance, material costs, instructor fees, promotion and equipment purchase for the 6 discipline specific
classrooms.
The Annual Art Auction raises funds for the Art School but more importantly it is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the amazing artists in this region. In order to properly honour the creative expression of our own homegrown talent, the Board of Directors and myself have decided to postpone the 16th Annual Auction and Gala until the fall of this year. We are planning an exciting event that will mix old traditions with new ones, but ultimately promises to be a unique evening of fun, glamour and great art.
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Exhibitions
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June 14 – June 28, 2004
Tri–Hi Art Exhibition
Opening Reception Mon.,June 14 at 7:00pm
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July 15-August 28, 2004
Art-It-Fact II
Lionel Peyachew
Opening Reception: July 15, 2004, 7:30 PM
Artists' Talk: July 15, 2004, 8:00 PM
There exists a troubled history for First Peoples in relation to the historical museum, which tends to present their culture under Plexiglas, away from its social relevance and apart from current everyday life. The process of excavation, preservation, and exhibition has been based upon problematic ideas, for example the beliefs that Aboriginal cultures were once a dying race. Within museum displays, there is so much that is absent, raising questions such as: who created the "artifacts" on display, why, and what do they mean now? What aren't museums telling us, and what don't they know or recognize?
Lionel Peyachew takes on the role of archeologist with his art making by looking to a time when art was inseparable from daily life. However, as many archeologists have failed to do, he recognizes the continuation today of artistic practices. Peyachew uses natural found objects that his ancestors may have used in making their functional art. Found objects like soil, wood and rocks, which are believed to hold spiritual significance, are used. Yet, in an effort to erase the title of artifact in his work, he makes what might be considered traditionally functional, such as bows and arrows, non-functional. It is here that Peyachew crosses a spectrum, challenging viewer's perceptions of what is deemed appropriate for an art gallery or that of a museum. The tension he creates between the functional and non-functional mirrors the museum/art gallery debate on the question of when is it art and when is it artifact. The AGSM is very pleased to present this exhibition, which will tour to 5 regional communities in Southw Èestern Manitoba. A catalogue will be available for purchase at the opening reception.
Lionel Peyachew graduated with an MFA specializing in sculpture from the University of Calgary in 2000. His work has been shown in several exhibitions, including a two-person exhibition at the Indian Art Centre in Hull, Quebec, and a solo exhibition at Urban Shaman Gallery in Winnipeg. He has taught as a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary, and presently teaches art at the elementary school level, while continuing his artistic practice.
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The AGSM is pleased to present the second Tri – Hi Art Exhibition. This annual event showcases the talent of local high school students from Crocus Plains High School, Neelin High School, and Vincent Massey High School. This exhibition gives participants a chance to have their work exhibited in the main gallery, and friends and families to see their talents and hard work. Please come and support our local youth! Shown here is a sample of the work from last year’s show.
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Art Gallery Gifts
Looking for a special gift for a Graduation? a Wedding? Come in and browse our new selection of jewelry and pottery!
HOURS
MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10 AM TO 6 PM
THURSDAY UNTIL 9 PM
Located in the gallery foyer
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Thank You... The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba wishes to express its gratitude to the following donors and members:
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
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NEW MEMBERSHIPS
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February 2004
Barbara Robertson
March 2004
Wheat City Fibre Arts Guild
Freda Scott
Fay Jelly
Helen Riesberry
Mary Massey
Brandon Embroiderers
Darlene Tufts-Dunlop
Keith and Jill Kennedy
Dr C Stuart Hampton
Janet Lambert
Richard Yates
Christine Paddock
Murray Family
Cam Derksen
Linda Skeoch
Rae Burch
Carolyn Askin
Dr Jay Winburn
Pat Tole
Meyers Norris Penny
Janzen Family
Norma Woodman
Sarah Sobry
Catherine Mansell
April 2004
Judith Cancade
Gilbertson Family
Tsukamoto Family
Nicholson Family
Eva Granger
Beverley Macson
Brandy Wright
Darusia Slon-Comeau
Beryl Everingham
Joan Scrase
Wilma Lloyd-Davies
Gooden Family
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March 2004
Theresa Wareham
Linda Williams
Ruth Mowat
Cooley Family
Noland Windsor
Mary Jane Lawrence
Cheryle Hoglander
Debbie Anderson
Kari Ellis
Wayne Langlois
Chad Kempthorne
Bev Merrill
Sarah Shannon
Joe Mc Dougall
Valerie Bittner
Marlene Neufeld
Kathy Maxon
Katy Singleton
Carol MacKay
Bob Walberg
April 2004
Kim Thomas-Richot
Samantha Otto
Helena Elson
Delia Milne
Heather Hockley
Kristin Guild
Scott Mowat
Dustin Crawford
Peter Vermette
Maria McKinnon
Sarah Tomiski
Peggy Edwards
Marie Russell-Yearwood
Phoebe Stouffer
Donna Lowe
Jean Graveline
Marsh Family
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| ...and a special thanks to our dedicated volunteers.... |
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ARTWORKS Media Event
Gwen Crook
Kent Forman
Marion George
Ev Lacey
Janet Lambert
Eleanor McCreath
Colleen Mitchell
Enid Pottinger
Liz Roberts
Mef Simpson
Phyllis Zimmerman
Fosters Floral Fashions
Matt Otten and ACC Culinary Arts Students
Curt Shoultz and ACC Web Design
Gallery Assistant Kevin Jones
Giftshop Gwen Crook, Ev Lacey, Eleanor McCreath,Mef Simpson
Studio Jeff Bettle
Special Thanks to Janet Lambert, Wilma Lloyd-Davies, Mef Simpson, for cleaning our kitchen on Fridays during open Painting studio
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| AGSM BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MICHAEL COX: CHAIR
MAGGIE RAMSAY: VICE-CHAIR
DOUG WOTTON: SECRETARY TREASURER
TRUDY CORBETT
LIZ ROBERTS
PETER SPEAREY
JAY WINBURN
DONNA MICHAELS
LEAH LAPLANTE
CURT SHOULTZ
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GALLERY STAFF
KEVIN CONLIN: ART SCHOOL COORDINATOR
CATHY MATTES: PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
JENNIFER NICHOLSON: GALLERY ASSISTANT
TRACEY OTTO: PREPARATOR
ALLISON RYPLANSKI: GIFTSHOP/OFFICE COORDINATOR
JIMMY SCHOLZ: ASSISTANT PREPARATOR
JENNIFER WOODBURY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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| AGSM and Your Privacy
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ARTicles IS PUBLISHED BY THE ART GALLERY OF SOUTHWESTERN MANITOBA
Layout and Design by Dolores Orridge
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| THE ART GALLERY OF SOUTH WESTERN MANITOBA
H O U R S: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10 AM TO 6 PM
THURSDAY UNTIL 9 PM
710 Rosser Avenue, Unit 2 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9
Telephone 204.727.1036 Fax 204.726.813
The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is a non-profit organization (charitable tax number 11921 3361 RR). It depends on the ongoing support of our members, corporations and foundations and community organizations for financial support. Over 100 volunteers assist in all aspects of the AGSM’s life. They make an enormous contribution of their time and talent.
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