2016-17 Annual Report

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REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

2016/2017

IDAS Guiding Statements

Report from the Board Chair John Lee

2016 / 2017 was a time of change at In-Definite Arts.

Vision Artists with developmental disabilities and their art are valued and celebrated in the community.

Philosophy All people are innately creative and are capable of expressing themselves artistically when provided with a supportive, encouraging environment.

Art is a universal language which allows individuals to develop and express their identity and uniqueness.

Respect:

We respect all people and value their individuality

Creativity:

We embrace creativity; encouraging and nurturing its development

Celebration:

We recognize and celebrate talents

Serving

for the past 21 years as Chairman of the In-Definite Arts Society has been one of my most gratifying roles.

Our agency grew in many remarkable ways, creating new artwork, curating new exhibitions, and building new partnerships with our community and the rest of Calgary.

In 2017 we also experienced the saddening loss of our Executive Director, Darlene Murphy. While the changes we have experienced are not always comfortable or expected, I believe change is important, and can be a powerful catalyst for growth in us as individuals and in agencies.

1996 marked a major change in my life; I joined In-Definite Arts as a member of the Board. During the past 21 years I have watched In-Definite Arts grow into the agency that it is today. We are an adaptive and innovative service provider that continues to embrace many positive changes in artists, staff and programming. We reached a milestone of 40 years of service two years ago, and I know that many more exciting changes are to come.

This year as we look back, I encourage us all to take a moment and think about the changes that have happened in our own lives. While change is inevitable, it gives us opportunities to react in different ways. Change can open doors, provide opportunities for acceptance and give us the power to transform our lives at any time. Things in life are going to change, however let’s not be afraid of this. Let’s celebrate the circumstances that have helped us grow into who we are, and welcome the changes that will move us forward. I am excited to be a part of this evolution in the years to come at In-Definite Arts.

Independence: We promote each individual’s rights Inclusion:

We engage with the community

Mission

T

he In-Definite Arts Society is a unique creative arts centre that promotes opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to express themselves and to grow and develop through their involvement in art.

We strive to increase awareness in the community about the talents and diversity of artists with disabilities.

Outside front cover: Geoffry Bates “Calgary Downtown” Fluid acrylic: 11x15”

Members of the Board The 2017/18 Artist Representative to the Board will be announced during the 2016/17 Annual General Meeting.

James Cameron Jeff de Boer Judy Galbraith Sabine Kohrs John Lee

Marion Nichols David Nolan Kate Ryder Robbie Schirok Masoud Shahanaghi

Artist Representative Laura LaPeare

Carla Frietag “Little Drawings” Ink on paper: 18x24” 2

In-Definite Arts Staff Jung-Suk “JS” Ryu – Executive Director Amy Bishop – Client Services

In Memory

of Darlene

On January 22, 2017, In-Definite Arts

Matt Carberry - Studio Assistant

suffered a tremendous loss when

Heather Jones – Bookkeeping and Administration

Agency Report Acknowledgements

This year has been a busy one for everyone associated with In-Definite Arts.

With 200 artists attending each week, it’s been a year filled with

one of the pillars of our community,

Peter Kelsch – Accountant

classes, exhibitions, awards, social events, workshops, sales and most

executive director, mentor and

Madeline Koshowski – Instructor

of all – incredible artwork!

friend, Darlene Murphy, passed away

Curtis Reynolds - Instructor

suddenly.

Roxanne Taylor – Artistic Director Vanessa Toews – Instructor

In-Definite Arts contracts with Calgary Region PDD to provide programs

She did not have the opportunity to

extended to PDD and to our contract manager, Herman Aulakh, for

laugh with us one last time or hear

all the help and guidance he has given us in delivering this service.

from each of us how much we appreciated all the things she did for so

Bernice Webb – Facility Coordinator

In-Definite Arts also continues to provide programs two and a half days

many individuals and organizations. She was not able to finish sharing her

Anna Young – Instructor

per week for Artistic Expressions, supporting a total of 35 artists with

wisdom and properly prepare us for continuing without her. For sure we

physical disabilities or brain injury. Thanks to the Artistic Expressions

did not have the chance to check off the long list of things that we would

Board of Directors for maintaining this partnership with us.

2016 Summer Students:

Jan Appel

Asma Ismail

Curtis Reynolds

all have liked to say and do, especially things like saying thank you and good-bye.

Outside of these core programs, In-Definite Arts provides afternoon and evening community classes for children, teens, adults and seniors

The loss of Darlene Murphy, someone who had the power to change people

throughout the year. Our monthly community classes have been filled

and the world around her and truly leave behind a better place, is deep and

all through the 2016-17 calendar, and IDAS’ afterschool Art Works!

profound. The pain, sadness and loss we feel is the price we pay for the

program has seen excellent attendance for all three semesters, as well

2017 Summer Students:

joy, happiness, transformations and memories that only a rare and special

as our new summer art camp. We also continue to run an expanded

Kirstin Lindquist

person like Darlene could create. We are sad for sure, but we are also

children’s program on Fridays which is ideal for children who are

Andrea Sorley

fortunate to have lived in her time and to have known her.

receiving home schooling. In-Definite Arts offer our thanks to the many

Maria Wozniak

families who continue to support our afterschool program and who Her legacy and memory will live on in all of us through the immortal

celebrate with us each year at our annual Children’s Art Show.

creation that is In-Definite Arts. All of us, having

Darlene served as the

Executive Director from

2003 to 2017, and was a part of the In-Definite Arts community for over 36 years.

been touched by her power, have the opportunity to take what she taught us and in our own way continue the good work of making the world a more compassionate, joyous and better place for all.

list acknowledges the many other friends, funders and supporters who have contributed to IDAS’ success over the past year.

For financial contributions to

Thank you

our program, we thank the

Jeff de Boer 3

In addition to the “thank yous” mentioned above, the following

You loved and were loved.

Farewell

Amanda Varty “Whiskers” Fibre 10x11”

Auditoria Society; Calgary Attendance Centre; Artistic Expressions; Canada Summer Jobs; the Fairview Community Association and the individual artists and friends of In-Definite Arts who donated so generously this past year. Many of those individuals who donated are listed by name elsewhere in this annual report.

four days per week for a total of 165 artists each week. Thanks are

Julie Ridley – Program Director

The City of Calgary; Calgary Arts Development; Friends of the Jubilee

Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Alberta

Thank you to Pamela McHugh, our outgoing Liaison with the City of Calgary, and Brandi Kapell, our new Liaison, for all the help and support given us in 2016-17. In particular, we wish to thank Brandi for her help in extending our pageantry flags permit with the City of Calgary, allowing In-Definite Arts’ artwork to continue to be displayed along Heritage Drive. We express gratitude to the Fairview Community Association, especially their Vice President David Eisenbart, for helping to connect us with Fairview community in so many ways.

For contributions of time and talent, In-Definite Arts thanks the many volunteers who work with classes, with fundraising, on the Board of Directors and committees, and in addition, the workers from the Calgary Attendance Centre who help with cleanup and outdoor maintenance.

Internally, thanks are extended on behalf of the Board of Directors and each IDAS artist to the incredible staff of In-Definite Arts who have carried out the work of the agency this year. These individuals have daily gone above and beyond the duties of their job descriptions and despite many challenges have managed to remain positive throughout it all. In-Definite Arts is especially grateful to the staff for helping during the transitional months of early 2017.

In closing, a special thanks to each In-Definite Arts artist, their families and support partners for contributions of time and talent. Art is a universal language and is used by each of our artists to share their unique experiences with the world. It is the privilege of In-Definite Arts to continue to provide scope, vision and support for this talented community.

Foundation for the Arts; 4

Welcome to In-Definite Arts At In-Definite Arts, we believe that everyone can grow and be creative. We create inclusive and accessible opportunities within artistic settings, helping individuals with disabilities to explore their independence, build community connections and think about careers in the arts.

In our Studios...

More than 165 artists create art at IDAS each week, working with high quality materials to explore a variety of media including: drawing, painting, ceramics, pottery, fibre art and glass.

This studio experience is immersive, providing artists with the time and opportunity needed to deeply engage in their practices. Five studio instructors, who are practicing artists themselves, work with the artists attending to learn new skills and realize their goals.

In-Definite Arts was pleased to present two residencies over the past year funded by the

In-Definite Arts is committed to supporting people with developmental disabilities to become working artists.

What we’ve learned through many hours of dedicated service both

Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society. In April of 2016 IDAS partnered with guest artist Jaye Benoit to learn about relief sculpture through the technique of plaster casting. Over the course of 2 weeks nearly all of IDAS’ studio members participated in Jaye’s workshop which involved creating a relief tile out of clay,

My time at IDAS was a very

and then using this clay slab to produce a negative relief in plaster.

Following the completion of the project In-Definite Arts curated a

positive experience. Working with

major group exhibition of the finished plaster art in the IDAS

so many people at one time really

Art Box. This show featured the talents of 111 individual artists,

pushed everyone to embrace the

making it one of In-Definite Arts’ largest group exhibitions ever!

process and be open to experimenting

The reception held in May was extremely well attended by artists,

with new techniques. It was exciting

families and friends.

to see individuals connect with the mediums (drypoint and relief), and I

in the classroom and out in the community is that our artists, like

hope that they enjoyed the experience

mainstream artists and professionals in other fields, need to be

More recently in the winter of 2017, IDAS partnered with guest

publicly recognized and valued for their work. For this reason we offer

artist James Boychuk-Hunter to learn about the art of printmaking

professional supports that assist our studio members to write artist

using intaglio, block-printing and monotype techniques.

Shelley Cattral Untitled Dry point engraving: 8x6”

as much as I did.

- James Boychuk-Hunter

statements, build curriculum vitaes and take part in the broader arts In 2016/17, our studio artists created over 1050 new pieces of visual art!

Highlights of the Year Events & Accolades

community. Our artists are also given the opportunity to learn practical skills about exhibiting, pricing and marketing their work.

In September of 2016 In-Definite Arts was proud to be funded by the Alberta Government to serve as a

In the Community...

In-Definite Arts maintains an active exhibition program locally, regionally and even internationally (read more pages 7-8). We also host artist residencies, take part in city festivals and lead art walking tours that connect us meaningfully with the rest of Calgary. Through community outreach (page 9) we are committed to providing opportunities for artists with disabilities to share, collaborate and participate in the cultural sector.

Andrew

“I like coming to In-Definite Arts to work with all the instructors. The thing I like about it is that I can use my mind to express myself through my art.”

Bonnie Wark Plaster art: 8x8”

In May of 2016, In-Definite Arts was proud to celebrate the graduation of studio member Matthew Carberry from the Alberta College of Art + Design. Matt first attended IDAS in 2008 and quickly flourished in the program. With support from family and IDAS he decided to enroll at ACAD and last spring graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree majoring in drawing. While at ACAD Matt continued to create art (as a guest artist) in the In-Definite Arts studio and regularly mentored other IDAS artists. He now teaches part-time at In-Definite Arts as a Studio Assistant.

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Pop-up Celebration Site for Alberta Culture Days.

For this year’s event IDAS hosted an all-day Art Sampler which included four different studio make-and-take projects in fibre arts, painting, glass and clay. Visitors also enjoyed guided tours of the Optimist Gallery exhibition, “What’s on Tonight”, while the Art Box featured a unique instructor art show. Culture Days attracted close to 250 people including studio artists, local residents, children and families from IDAS’ after-school art program. Also in attendance was special guest Calgary-Acadia MLA Brandy Payne. Many thanks are extended to Alberta Culture as well as the IDAS Board, volunteers, friends and supporters who helped to make this day such a success.

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Exhibition Report Roxanne Taylor External Exhibitions

Six Rotating Exhibits at CUPS Health & Education Centre Three Rotating Exhibits at Lifestyles Bistro Six Rotating Exhibits at Killarney Second Cup Café

Local and Regional Exhibitions:

Ongoing Exhibit at the Solara Dental Care

Feb-Mar 2017 “Signature Styles” - Group Exhibition at the Jubilee

Ongoing Exhibit at the South Calgary Primary Care Network Wellness Centre

Gallery, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary AB Mar 2017

“unl-ABLE-d” – Group Exhibition as part of “Umbrella:

National & International Exhibitions:

Centre Street Church Disability Ministry & Conference”, Calgary AB

Sept-Oct 2016 “CORE 12: Defining Ourselves” - International Juried

Calgary AB

Competition for Artists with Disabilities, ARTX (Art Exchange), Long Beach

Dec 2016

SPARK Disability Art Festival - Group Exhibitions at

ACAD, Arts Commons, IDAS, Loft 112 and Studio C to celebrate Disability

CA, United States

Arts Awareness Week in Calgary AB

Internal Exhibitions

Dec 2016

Exhibitions in the IDAS Optimist Gallery:

“Creative Growth” – Joint Exhibition in partnership

with the University of Calgary Department of Art for the SPARK Disability Art Festival, Calgary AB Oct 2016

“Celebrating the Challenges” – Group Exhibition

at the Provincial Council for Inclusion Education annual conference, Kananaskis Lodge, Kananaskis AB Oct 2016

“Experience Inclusion: Artist Studio” – Joint

March 2017

Group Exhibition for IDAS’ Art Works! After school art program (winter) Jan-Mar 2017 “Interplay” Joint Exhibition with Studio Y Creations Oct-Nov 2016 “Experience Inclusion: Artist Studio”

Building - Atrium, Calgary AB

Joint Exhibition with the City of Calgary

“We Are Citizens” – Group Exhibition curated by the

Cool Arts Society, Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, Kelowna BC July 2016

“Creative Arts and Crafts” - Group Exhibition as part

Aug-Sept 2016 “What’s On Tonight” Group Exhibition on the theme of TV and movies

Group Exhibition for IDAS’ Art Works! After school art program (spring) June 2015

“Children’s Art Show”

Group Exhibition of annual In-House Jane Cameron competition

Two Rotating Exhibits at Arts Commons Tiny Galleries

Apr-May 2016 “Menagerie”

Three Rotating Exhibits at the offices of Calgary-Acadia MLA Brandy Payne

Group Exhibition on the theme of animals

Oct 2015 “POTSitively Wonderful” Group Exhibition inspired by a pottery residency with Andrew Tarrant

Overleaf: Heather Cooke “Tiny Baby So Small” Fluid acrylic and ink: 11x15”

“Plaster Art”, with resident artist Jaye Benoit. The Art Box also featured 2 solo shows curated by studio members Leagh Roberts and Daniel Janzen.

IDAS co-represented an expanded SPARK Disability Art Festival this year showcasing visual art in all media by Canadian artists pan-disability.

From In-Definite Arts, the art of 40 individuals was juried into the Festival representing over 30% of all accepted work. Other SPARK art came from individual artists and agencies in Calgary, Edmonton, Beaumont and Cardston Alberta, as well as Creemore Ontario. SPARK art was featured at the Alberta College of Art and Design, Arts Commons, Loft 112, Studio C and the In-Definite Arts Optimist Gallery.

The SPARK Festival ran from November 28 to December 2 and also included a new partnership with the University of Calgary. U of C undergraduate students exhibited sculptures on the theme of “Adapt, Ability and Disability” while a first-year art foundations class paired with 30 IDAS members to create jointly rendered drawings. Both series were exhibited together during the festival under the shared title “Creative Growth”. Congratulations to all the artists who shared their talents this year!

June 2015 “Best of Artistic Expressions” Group Exhibition of Artistic Expressions member artists’ work May 2015 “Art Recruits” Group Exhibition of Studio C Art Recruits Program Apr 2015 “It’s a Beautiful Life” Solo Exhibition curated by Michelle Harris with Kylie Berstad

Jennifer

Aug 2015 “Dear Disability” Group Exhibition curated by guest artist Jana Brodkin

Engaging in SPARK in 2016 was an invaluable opportunity to engage University of Calgary students in meaningful experiences that broaden their understanding of and build compassion for all members of the communities to which we belong. One of the ART 231 students involved in the collaborative drawing project we did with the In-Definite Arts Society remarked, “We [herself and the IDAS artist] had so much in common.” For me, this says it all.

July 2015 “Stampede Arts & Crafts” Group Exhibition / submissions to 2015 Stampede Western Showcase

Jennifer Eiserman, Ph, Associate Professor Undergraduate Program, Department of Art Faculty of Arts

Sept 2015 “Summer Series” Group Exhibition inspired by studio workshops with Curtis Reynolds and Sebastian Fox

Ongoing Exhibit at Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation

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Jan 2016 “Confusement” Installation by Scott Berry & the Nina Haggerty Art Centre Nov 2015 “Making Your Mark” Group Exhibition inspired by a studio workshop with Cass Christie

“JC: A Year in Review”

Other Ongoing Exhibitions in Calgary:

Six Rotating Exhibits at Chandos Construction Ltd

Internally, IDAS curated 7 major group shows in the Optimist Gallery including “Interplay”, a collaborative art exchange with artists from Studio Y Creations, and “What’s on Tonight”, a movie-themed exhibition presented alongside Fairview’s annual Family Film Night. The IDAS Art Box presented 10 themed exhibits including a major studio collaboration,

Feb 2016 “And Your Dreams Come True” Group Exhibition on the theme of the beach

May 2016

Six Rotating Exhibits at Champions Career Centre

In the community, In-Definite Arts presented or participated in 49 external exhibitions, including sending work to an international juried competition for artists with disabilities in Long Beach, California. Within Canada, IDAS participated in the Cool Arts Society’s “We Are Citizens” exhibition featuring works by disability arts groups from B.C. and Alberta.

In Calgary, IDAS curated several notable public exhibitions including a residency-themed retrospective at the Fish Creek Library and a major group exhibition, “Signature Styles”, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Mar 2016 “Adventures in Art History” Group Exhibition inspired by a residency with Debbie.lee Miszaniec

June 2016

2015” - Group Exhibition at the Fish Creek Calgary Public Library, Calgary AB

In 2016/17, 90% of In-Definite Arts artists exhibited internally or in public venues, reaching an estimated audience of 500 000. Here are some highlights…

Exhibitions in the IDAS Art Box:

of the Calgary Exhibition & Stampede, Calgary AB “Out of the Box: Studio Residencies from 2010-

for art and exhibitions!

“Children’s Art Show”

Exhibition in partnership with the City of Calgary, Calgary Municipal

Oct 2016

It’s been an outstanding year

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IDAS Community Connections

Rhonda Kottusch “Circles” Mixed media: 18x22”

Jane

In-Definite Arts serves as a busy community hub outside

of its regular studio hours. We are proud to offer a wide range of arts experiences for children and non-disabled adults that support a holistic approach to arts learning.

Highlights from IDAS’ recent community programs include instructional classes offered to Fairview residents in glass, fibre arts and clay, as well as free community events offered to the public throughout the year. IDAS also continues to provide after school art classes to local children ages 6 and up.

Community Calendar March 2017

Garden Lantern Workshop

March 2017

Jube Classroom Mini-Workshop

Cameron was an exemplary visual artist with Down syndrome

Community Spotlight Uniquely in October 2016, In-Definite Arts was pleased to partner with the City of Calgary for Inclusion Month, leading an interactive and barrier-free event that transformed Calgary’s Municipal Building atrium into an artist studio. The activity, “Experience Inclusion”, paired City of Calgary employees with In-Definite Arts artists to draw live portraits of each other while also contributing to a conversation about visible and invisible disabilities. IDAS’ contribution was part of a variety of collaborative events organized by the City of Calgary in 2016 to promote an inclusive workplace.

February 2017 Slab Vase Workshop January 2017

Natural Dyes Workshop

December 2016 Skate with Santa November 2016 Felted Wool Workshop November 2016 Holiday Art Sale October 2016

Alberta Culture Days

October 2016

Experience Inclusion Workshop

August 2016

Canadian Artists for the Poor Street Fair

August 2016 Marda Gras Festival July 2016 East Village Street Fair June 2016

Glass Fusion Workshop

May 2016 Plaster Relief Workshop

Jane Cameron Archives Report

Fourteen artists from In-Definite Arts participated in “Experience Inclusion”, and the artwork created was exhibited first in the Municipal Building atrium and later in the IDAS Optimist Gallery.

To celebrate the closing of the exhibition, In-Definite Arts hosted a public reception for artists and city partners to reconnect on November 3, including special guests Phil Bobowsky (from the City of Calgary Advisory Committee on Accessibility) and Erin Barns (from the City of Calgary Diversity and Inclusion team in HR).

Generous thanks are extended to Raymond Chow, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at The City of Calgary, for facilitating IDAS’ participation.

who lived and studied in India, Massachusetts and Montreal before coming to In-Definite Arts in Calgary. Following Jane’s passing in 2000, In-Definite Arts became the custodian of Jane’s original design tapestries. Each piece is a glowing testament to her powerful imagination, love of color and vision of life. Today Jane’s artworks inspire joy and a new understanding of the abilities of people with Down syndrome.

Jane’s artworks can be viewed in the Jane Cameron Archives, which are permanently located at In-Definite Arts’

lower level (accessible to the public during regular operating hours).

Through public exhibition and community programming, the Archives aim to promote Jane’s legacy by making her life’s work available for study by other artists and people interested in Down syndrome.

Coming up in 2017, the Archives look forward to partnering with the Glenbow Museum as well as respected writer/curator Mary-Beth Laviolette to present an exhibition featuring Jane’s art in the context of Western Canadian textiles.

Also in Jane’s memory, the Jane Cameron Archives, the In-Definite Arts Society and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society present an award each year that recognizes one Canadian artist with Down syndrome who displays expertise in the visual arts. Read on to learn more about this year’s award winners, as well as the in-house Jane Cameron Award presented each year at IDAS’ AGM.

Jane Cameron In-House Award As part of In-Definite Arts’ AGM, the Jane Cameron Archives presents an award each year to an outstanding artist within the In-Definite Arts program. Last year’s winner was Amber Harriman for her incredible pottery and venetian plaster artwork “Bug’s Life”.

Jane Cameron National Award The In-Definite Arts Society and the Canadian Down Syndrome Society are proud to present the 2017 Jane Cameron National Award for Artists with Down Syndrome to Wendy Hladik. Honorable mention is awarded to Canadian artist Alexander Oswell.

Wendy’s winning masterpiece is a clock, lovingly named, “I Like It”.

Wendy has been a member of The In-Definite Arts since 2000 and we couldn’t be more proud of her.

Honorable mention was awarded to Lauren MacMillan and Phillip Lee. This year’s winner and two Honorable mention awards will be announced during the 2016/17 Annual General Meeting.

Amber

Amber has won the Jane Cameron In-house Award twice, in 2013 and 2016. She has been an artist with In-Definite Arts for 9 years, and has participated in over 70 exhibitions. Her art demonstrates outstanding creativity and attention to detail.

Last year I won the Jane Cameron Award. I was very happy to be acknowledged again for doing a great job in my art.

Winning awards helps me to know people like what I’m making, and then I feel proud.

Amber Harriman

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Background: Amber Harriman, “Humming bird”, mosaic: 12x12”

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volunteers

Volunteer Report

Thank You Extended Community

hours

Laurels Volunteers Those volunteers who have contributed at least five years of service to In-Definite Arts. There are no new names this year.

VOLUNTEERS

Jeffery, Tannis

Robertson, Michael

RESIDENCY

Arkley, Leslie

Kelsch, Peter

Ryder, Kate

Benoit, Jaye

Bischoff, Lorna

Kirkpatrick, Cathy

Schirok, Robbie

Boychuk-Hunter, James

Distinguished Volunteers

Cameron, Jim

Kohrs, Sabine

Shahanaghi, Masoud

Cleghorn, Daniel

LaPeare, Laura

Shahanaghi, Shelly

STUDENT PLACEMENT

DeBoer, Jeff

Lee, John

Skimming, Glen

Sorley, Andrea

Delancey, Margo

Lewis, Janet

Smidova, Mirka

Sorley, Janine

Desaulniers, Pat

Luykx, Jennifer

Snashall, Ross

Durhak, Kathryn

Mazurat, Jen

Son, Wooyeon

WEBSITE

Fetsch, Leslie

McCaull, Brad

Steppler, Terry

Hardie, Laura

Galbraith, Judy

Murphy, Darlene

Taylor, Jace

Harding, Andrew

Nichols, Marion

VIDEOGRAPHER

Hnatuk, James

Nolan, David

Daniel Pisterzi

Hudgin, Kim

Robertson, Maria

Those volunteers who have contributed at least ten years of service to In-Definite Arts: Kate Ryder

Ross

I have been volunteering with In-Definite Arts for close to a year. Volunteering in the studio has been a great way to learn how to assist a variety of different people in a breadth of creative projects.

Esteemed Volunteers Those volunteers who have contributed at least twenty years of service to In-Definite Arts: James Cameron Venerable Volunteers Those volunteers who have devoted thirty years or more of service to In-Definite Arts. There are no new names this year.

In Remembrance Artists, volunteers or friends of IDAS who have passed away since our last AGM: Sunshine Madore Sylvia Moody Darlene Murphy Barry Rushforth

- Ross Snashall

Sincere appreciation

Sincere appreciation is extended to all our volunteers! Over the past year they have worked in the IDAS studio either as Art Studio Assistants or Visiting Artists, manned our front reception desk, sat on the Board of Directors and Committees, acted as judges for our art competitions and worked at our social functions, casino and other fund-raising events. Volunteers also sold tickets for our annual raffle and helped out in many different areas during our Holiday Art & Craft Sale. During the past year 1543 hours of volunteer service was given to In-Definite Arts by these caring and committed people.

Thank you to each of the individual donors who continue to share and support IDAS’ vision:

To thank our many 2016-17 volunteers In-Definite Arts was proud to celebrate “National Volunteer Appreciation Week” along with the rest of Canada.

Plaster Art, each 8x8”

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Artists: Sandy Milne

Mackenzie Wigham

Edward Cardinal

Amber Harriman

Wendy Hladik “Nice Picture” Watercolour on paper: 18x24”

ACDS

Fairview Community Associa-

Pelkey, Estella

Anonymous

tion

Pennock, Patricia

Arlene Devrome & Associates

Federation of Canadian Artists

Pilz, Cindy

Brenlee Taylor

FS Financial Strategies

Puffer, Deborah

Caldwell, Vicki

Gary Evans

Rachinski, Janice

Calgary Foundation

Graves, Bob

Rennie, James

Cenovus Employee Foundation

Hart, Joanne

Ridsdale, Janet

Cepuch, Catherine

Helgason, Ellen

Scott, Gaylene

Cocks, Arlo and Myra

Hnatuk, Joseph

Waite, Erin

CTRA

Hotchkiss Family Foundation

Westmount Charter School

Deborah Trochim

Koshowski, Elaine

White, Doreen

Ehnis Mummery Family Fund

lalonde, Tomiko

Wigham, Ron

Erica Gunn

Norton, Helen

Zatrepalek, Shirley

Evans, Stella

Options

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Financial Report

Jennifer

I like to sell my art at the Holiday Sale and art shows. My art is unique! My family loves it, and I feel good when people buy my work.

- Jennifer Luykx

Other

26.4%

Operating Revenue

Revenue: Other

AFA funding

8.3% PDD Funding

57.1%

Community Program Revenue

Donations

3.8%

Sales to Artists

4.5%

Artist Fee Income

5.4%

Other Grants

4.5%

Fundraising Revenue

2.2%

Gaming Revenue

5.6%

Other Revenue

0.4%

Condensed Financial Reports For the year ended March 31, 2017

General Fund

2017 Total

2016 Total

Statement of Operations Revenues Operational funding

$

531,240

Other revenue (Chart 1) Amortization of deferred contributions

8.2%

Cameron Fund

$

217,319

-

$

531,240

$

511,026

68

217,387

68

947,082

940,171

198,455

429,145

198,455

947,014

Expenditures Wages & benefits

527,732

-

527,732

541,294

Other expense (Chart 2)

212,193

3,872

216,065

411,356

Depreciation and amortization

202,150

202,150

942,075

Deficit

$

4,939

3,872

$

(3,804)

945,947

$

1,135

952,650

$

(12,479)

Statement of Financial Position Other

14.3% Expenses: Other

Operating Expenses

Office Costs 3.9% Board Expenses 0.7% Accounting & Auditing 3.4% Employee Expenses 3.6% Insurance 1.3% Fundraising Expenses 0.3% Computer Software and Equipment 0.3%

Program Wages

Program Supplies & Other

6.1%

Assets Cash and term deposits Property and equipment

Facility Expenses

8.3%

$

Other current assets

$

Payables and accruals

$

Deferred contributions

21.2%

Net Assets

Administration Wages

$

41,695

$

388,421

$

398,410

28,771

-

28,771

64,557

998,563

-

998,563

1,190,064

1,374,060

$

41,695

$

1,415,755

$

1,653,031

Liabilities Deferred revenue

50.1%

346,726

$

40,992

$

-

81,029

-

$

40,992

$

23,672

81,029

138,305

989,597

-

989,597

1,188,052

1,111,618

-

1,111,618

1,350,029

262,442

41,695

304,137

303,002

1,374,060

$

41,695

$

1,415,755

$

1,653,031

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These statementspresented can be obtained Theall In-Definite Arts (IDAS).

Debbie O’Gorman “Yellow Flower” Ink: 16x20” 13

For more information on In-Definite Arts’ financial position, results of operations and cash flows, reference should be made to the related complete audited financial statements. These statements can be obtained by contacting The In-Definite Arts (IDAS).

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Amanda Varty, “Whiskers”

Brittany Osiowy, “Mad Love”

Jessica Kowalski, “Boat on the Ocean”

Amber Harriman, “Hummingbird”

Andrea Gillespie, “Easter Rabbit”

Daniel Desaulnier, “Moraine Lake”

Evan Biggar, “Forest Mushrooms”

Megan Gilmore, “The Dinogators”

Roma Shafer, “City of Calgary”

In-Definite Arts In-House Jane Cameron Competition The annual In-House Jane Cameron competition honours the artist, Jane Cameron, and her passion for persons with disabilities to be able to express themselves through art. At the same time, it provides an exclusive opportunity

for all In-Definite Arts artists to showcase their work and win the recognition they so deserve. Above, we have featured nine random entries of this year’s competition. A winner and two runners up will be announced at the In-Definite Arts Annual General Meeting.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

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