Issue 158: January – February, 2022

THE ARTS CENTER A Word From Our Director

THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTER Issue 158: January – February, 2022

Annual Gala Save the Date New Exhibit Opening Upcoming Art Classes

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Perfectly Paired Gallery Experience Giving Hearts Day 2022 Upcoming Events Call for Artists

Just a few months ago, I was thinking “whew, 2021 is almost over, I can’t wait until 2022 so life can get back to normal.”

Well, that doesn’t seem to be the case, I guess we have to live with a “new normal.” The Arts Center is ringing in 2022 as normally as we can.

Mindi Schmitz Executive Director

After taking a year off, our Annual Gala is in full swing.

The 2022 Gala Committee has many fresh faces and great new ideas. Please plan on attending, “Stepping Out for the Arts,” Friday, February 4 at Newman Arena. This is our largest fundraiser, which mainly supports our Arts After School program. So dust of your fanciest shoes, your platform boots, or even your slippers. It should be a great time with live music by “Out of Line” closing out the evening.

As always, you will see in the newsletter that we have a lot going on at The Arts Center. I am very excited about some of the new class offerings and some community members stepping up to teach a few classes. We are able to bring quality programming to our community with so much support from volunteers, members, donations and sponsors.

I want to thank you all for your commitment to continuing to “Build Community through the Arts.”

The arts can enrich all of us in this nation as individuals. The arts can enrich all of our communities and the country. And the arts can connect us to each other like nothing else can.

Author: Michelle Obama Sincerely,

Stepping Out SAVE THE DATE

The Arts Center’s Annual Gala February 4th, 5:30 pm Newman Arena Jamestown, ND

THE ARTS CENTER 115 2nd Street SW Jamestown, ND 58401 www.jamestownarts.com info@jamestownarts.com 701-251-2496 WATCH FOR YOUR INVITATION! You don’t want to miss this great evening with social hour, raffles, auctions, dinner and live music and dancing.

FATHER & SON – THE BEAST WITHIN US

By Paul & Dakota Noot Exhibits: January 13 – February 26, 2022

Paul and Dakota Noot’s focus in their show Father & Son – The Beast Within Us. depicts the relationship between landscape, animals and humans. Both use bright and expressive color to capture the connections and personalities of their subject matter. Paul’s painting is expressed in a more natural form focusing on North Dakota wildlife and landscape surrounding them.

For the Good of Water, Paul Noot He uses segments of nature, ornamental architecture, and the human body to evoke a visceral response.

Dakota’s paintings focus on farm animals, pets and insects. He depicts an image of fantasy and science fiction, the idea of assigning human-like qualities to animals and animal-like qualities to humans.

Paul Noot received his Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of North Dakota and went on to earn his Master’s in Fine Arts from Brooklyn College. Paul is currently the head of the Visual Arts department at Bismarck High School.

Dakota Noot also received his Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of North Dakota and his Master’s in Fine Arts from Claremont. Dakota grew up in North Dakota and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Call Me Mother, Dakota Noot And from the cover: Chickens Don’t Fly, Dakota Noot (detail)

JOIN US IN USHERING IN THE NEW EXHIBIT IN STYLE

Perfectly Paired is a wonderful wine & cheese event coupled with the fine arts and the opening of Father & Son – The Beast Within Us by Paul & Dakota Noot.

Thursday, January 13 starting at 7:00 pm • $35 per person Call the office at 701-251-2496 to make your reservations or visit www.jamestownarts.com to reserve your tickets online.

upcoming classes providing opportunities for artistic development and exploration

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS & TEENS Pre-registration required. Details and registration online at: www.jamestownarts.com

BARN QUILTING with Rosemary Gasal Saturday, January 22 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm $80 / $75 for Arts Center Members Join the growing barn quilt movement and paint one of your own! Acrylics paints, patterns, boards, & instruction are included. Rosemary Gasal is a professional painter working in oils, acrylics and watercolors. A longtime resident and business owner, Rosemary Gasal will share her knowledge of sign making, quilting, and painting in this one day workshop.

LEARN TO CHARCUTERIE with Velka Boards (Cami Havelka) Saturday, January 29 starting at 7:00 pm or Sunday, January 30 starting at 1:00 pm $80 / $75 for Arts Center Members In these sessions not only will you get to spend the evening with Velka Boards and your friends, you’ll get to learn the art of Charcuterie. You will get to taste our top Charcuterie items and learn how they pair with various wines and beer (yes, you’ll taste those too). You will also design and craft a Charcuterie board on a Velka Board.

Live better because you know how to Charcuterie and your new Velka Board!.

Watch our Facebook page and email updates February classes.

You can visit www.jamestownarts.com for our latest class updates and offerings.

We look forward to helping you get inspired!

Do you have other class ideas you would like to see offered at The Arts Center? We would love to hear them! Maybe we

can make them a reality for you. Just let us know.

Contact our Education Director, Anna Jacobson, at ajacobson@jamestownarts.com or call the office at 701-251-2496 to get something started.

CREATIVE AFTER SCHOOL FUN FOR GRADES 3, 4, 5 & 6 Arts After School Program • • • • •

School days from 3:30 – 5:00 pm After school snack included Scholarships available Bus transportation provided (in town only) Pre-registration required

The Arts After School program runs from 3:30 – 5:00 pm.

Parents should be prompt in picking up their child at 5:00 pm if not riding the bus. Find all the details at www.jamestownarts.com.

PAINTING ANIMALS with Mr. Billy

January 3 – 14 Fur, scales, beaks and feathers. This painting class will use acrylic paint in a step-by-step process to understand the best way to paint detailed and exciting paintings of your favorite animals. Each student will choose the animal they like best and then as a class we will go through the steps: sketch/composition, underpainting, color matching, editing, and final details.

DRAWING ROBOTS with Mr. Billy

January 18 – 28 (No School 17) This session will present you with three different step by step options for inventing and drawing robots: Androids, Mecha, and Industrial. Participants will only need paper, pencil and an imagination. The class will discuss classic robots in pop-culture and walk through the basic elements of their design while also highlighting the important details that give each robot life. Then, you will have the chance to create your own. .

PAPER MACHE with Bill Nybo

January 31 – February 11 Discover the world of sculpture and create your own paper mâché masterpieces. The student will design and craft their own paper mâché creation while learning basic essential sculptural techniques along the way.

COLOR, COLOR, COLOR with Anna Jacobson

February 14 – 25 (No school 18 & 21) Students will work with a variety of mediums, such as paint, colored pencil, oil and chalk pastels to learn how and why artist use color to enhance their masterpieces. We will study artists such as Van Gogh, Mondrian, Kandinsky and Picasso.

JAMESTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB

Our Arts After School program is supported in part by AAUW, United Way, Hugo’s Marketplace, Walmart, Optimist Club and BNSF Railway.

a look inside THE ARTS CENTER IS ALWAYS BUSY! Depending on when you come by The Arts Center you may be overwhelmed with the cacophony of the Arts After School kids running in off the bus. Or, you may be stopping in to enjoy one of our many musical or theater productions on the stage.

Maybe you’re there simply to take in the current exhibit. Perhaps you’ve been inspired to take a class yourself? Whatever your pleasure or reason we are always glad to see you. And know that The Arts Center is always working to bring great programming to our community.

Mark your calendars for GIVING HEARTS DAY FEBRUARY 10, 2022 For those that don’t already know, Giving Hearts Day is a one-day only opportunity to multiply the impact of your gift to non-profits in North Dakota. Which can dramatically improve quality of life for people in our community.

Dakota Medical and Impact Foundation hosts this 24-hour online event. Gifts of $10 or more will be matched 100% up to $4,000.

So your generosity is multiplied!

Remember to give online on Giving Hearts Day, February 10th. Here is how: On February 10th go to givingheartsday.org and click “Donate” to make your donation. You can find us under “The Arts Center” or Arts and Culture category, it’s simple. (You can also schedule gifts in advance).

Double the impact! All donations of $10 or more will be matched up to $4,000. Thank you for remembering The Arts Center this Giving Hearts Day, and for giving with your whole heart!!!

FEBRUARY 10 • givingheartsday.org

New - Writers Club 2nd Monday of the Month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm This group welcomes all writers or those just looking to explore writing. Share what you’re writing with some fresh ears.

Critique and help one another along in the process. Get helpful tips from some of the more experienced in the group and move your own project along.

Open Mic Night

January 27 & February 24 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Poets, writers, musicians, comedians, solos, duos, and any and all performers are welcome to share your talent with the community at our monthly open mic night. There will be a sign up sheet at the door. Please limit your piece to 10 minutes.

A P.A. system, bass amp, guitar amp and music stands will be provided and facilitated by local musician Steve Kuykendall.

Woodcarvers Group Thursdays at 6:00 in the Hansen Studio Stop by and widdel away! The local Woodchippers club meets Thursday nights at 6:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome to join in. If you are just starting out, this group is always willing to share and advise for your development and success working with wood. It is free to attend, no reservations are necessary.

Buffalo City Photo Club Third Tuesday of each Month in the Hansen Studio The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting again.

You can join them the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio for a photography adventure. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. Free and open to anyone.

take note

ARTISTS TAKE NOTICE!

There are lots of opportunities across our region for artists of all kinds.

Amateur, professional, visual arts, music and literary. Here are just a few.

The Arts Center is calling all Artists and Teaching Artists.

The Arts Center is looking for Arts After School instructors for upcoming Spring semester. If you are someone who loves art and wants to share your knowledge with a wonderful group of 3rd-6th graders, Monday-Friday 3pm to 5pm then The Art Center needs you! If teaching art after school interests you please contact Anna (ajacobson@jamestownarts.com or 701-251-2496).

Art, Photography, Poetry Competition: Civil Rights and Protest The University of Jamestown is holding a competition in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with an emphasis this year on civil rights and protest. Open to all: students, staff, faculty and the broader community.

Deadline for entries is January 10, 2022. For more information contact Sheri Gunderson at sgunders@uj.edu or by phone at 701-320-7130 On Going Call: NDCA is utilizing the exhibit space on the 18th floor, or Observation Deck, of the Capitol Building to display our region’s art.

This excellent well-lit space provides great views, in addition to displaying historical photos of the Capitol building over the years. It is the most visited floor of the Capitol, drawing over 12,000 international, national, and statewide visitors every year. Artists are asking to have approximately 30 works, 2 dimensional preferred, gallery ready. Interested artists should visit ndca.gov for full details.

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