Issue 131: 010617

THE ARTS CENTER What’s Inside: A Word From Our Director

THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTER Issue 131: Jan – Feb 2017 Courtesy of:

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Giving Hearts Day 2017 New Exhibits Upcoming Classes Community Ice Sculpture Upcoming Events Annual Gala - Save the Date Special Thanks

From the director’s desk:

This letter isn’t actually coming “from the director’s desk.” It’s coming from my rocking chair. At the time that I write this, Bart’s and my son Luke is now ten days old, and I’m technically on maternity leave.

Cyndi Wish Executive Director

So here is how I’m beginning 2017, with a new baby and observing my 41st birthday. I’m an old new mom and that’s okay, though it is interesting to be this age and to feel like a total rookie.

One of my favorite things to ask someone is “When is the last time you did something for the first time?” I like to hear peoples’ answers and to watch their faces as they process the question and decide what defines “something” and what warrants mentioning. I ate a bite of lutefisk, I wrote an ode, I had a baby.

An eloquent writer could extend this thought and connect it to an advocacy statement for trying new things and living creatively and embracing novelty at any and all stages of life, and then to tie all of that into the mission of The Arts Center. It’s not a far stretch. But frankly, I’m preoccupied right now so I’ll leave making that connection to you.

I hope that your 2017 is filled with adventure and creativity, and the knowledge that, when it comes to new challenges, fear is really only one breath away from excitement.

THE OLD FRIENDS BAND Saturday, February 25 7:00 pm at The Arts Center This band of “Old Friends” plays a variety of music from old country to old rock and blues. Add a dash of Cajun, some Celtic, and a little gospel and you have the music set for a night with The Old Friends.

The band’s variety of instruments, music, humor and fun makes for an entertaining night for audiences of all ages.

Band Members (pictured above) include: Jon Beyer, Mark Urquhart, Ken Gilbertson, Kerry Wicks, and Jeremy Gray. Tickets available at the door only: $10 / $5 for members & students.

giving hearts daY

Thursday, February 9, 2017

This is a one-day only opportunity to multiply the impact of your gift, which can dramatically improve quality of life for people in our community.

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

On February 9th go to givingheartsday.org and click “Donate� to make your donation. You can scroll through the charities or just type your favorites into the search bar.

Thank you for remembering The Arts Center on Giving Hearts Day 2017!

All donations are made at: givingheartsday.org

exhibitions revolving gallery exhibitions every four to six weeks

WOMEN BEHIND THE PLOW January 12 – February 11, 2017 Opening reception January 12, 2017 at 5:30 pm. The James Valley Chapter of the Germans from Russia Heritage Society will provide traditional food favorites.

Catch a glimpse of life on the prairie through the lens of women who grew up on or raised their families on farms in German-Russian Country.

This Tri-County Tourism Alliance historic preservation project called, “Women Behind the Plow,” premiered at the 2015 Wishek Sauerkraut Day and has since traveled the state. It will be on exhibit at The Arts Center during January.

Sixteen panels feature photos and short memories created from interviews collected with assistance from a State Historical Society of North Dakota grant. This project honors the unrecognized contribution of women who grew up or lived on farms in Logan County, McIntosh County, and Emmons County.

Many stories of farming prior to rural electrics bringing electricity to the sometimes harsh prairies have never been told. How did these women learn about providing for families, sewing clothes, or crocheting the scarce niceties in their homes? In addition to being wives and mothers, many were farm hands, healers, teachers, housekeepers, and artists. They kept traditional holidays and religious customs. Unseen and unrecognized many of these women did what they had to without recognizing the importance of their contribution to the economic growth of the state. ~Sue Balcom, Women Behind the Plow exhibit designer.

The Tri-County Tourism Alliance was formed as a nonprofit three years ago to support heritage tourism in an area largely settled by Germans from Russia in three counties in North Dakota: Logan County, McIntosh County and Emmons County. Anyone interested in preserving the culture of this unique group of people is invited to attend the meetings. For more information contact President Carmen RathWald at (701) 754-2504.

Pictured: Ms. Eva (Fuhrer) Schmidt Artas, South Dakota, 1930.

ART50!

February 16 – March 25, 2017 50 artists for 50 years—The North Dakota Art Gallery Association (NDAGA) and the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA), with support from Starion Bank, organized two exhibits to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the North Dakota Council on the Arts.

The exhibits display artwork of 50 North Dakota artists, as well as the work of the exhibit curator. One of these exhibits is currently displayed in the Heritage Center in Bismarck (through April 30, 2017), and the other is a touring exhibit which The Arts Center will host from February 16 – March 25, 2017.

In this exhibit you will encounter familiar artists and meet newcomers. According to the curator, Linda Olson, these “artists, emerging and seasoned, take their place in the history of this great state, and their fine art works showcase the diversity among them and the connection they have to North Dakota.” A catalog featuring the biographies and statements of each artist accompanies the exhibition and will be available for purchase.

“Two years after national legislation created the National Endowment for the Arts in 1965, the North Dakota state legislature established the North Dakota Arts and Humanities in 1967, as an official agency of the State of North Dakota. In 1980, the official name was shortened to the North Dakota Council on the Arts. During NDCA’s fifty years, it has provided varied services to the citizens of North Dakota. The agency addresses the need for creativity in public education and enhances arts education. NDCA increases the economic impact the arts have on our state and on local communities, improves the wellness of our citizens through the use of arts programming, preserves our cultural heritage through folk and traditional arts mentorships, and enhances the quality of life for all of our citizens.” ~ Beth Gigante Klingenstein, PhD; Executive Director, NDCA

From the cover: Heidi Goldberg, Sailing Ship, Mixed Media, 11” x 13” Pictured Above: Leon Basler, High Plains Blizzard, Oil Painting, 21” x 36”

upcoming classes providing opportunities for artistic development and exploration Creative opportunities for adults & teens More details and registration online at: www.jamestownarts.com/classes

INTRO TO the pottery wheel with Cassie Gilbertson

Monday, January 23 from 5:30 –7:30 pm • Hansen Arts Studio

This is a great way to find out if pottery making is for you by trying your hand at the potter’s wheel. Join us for a class on the introduction to wheel thrown pottery. Learn how ceramic artists center clay to create cups, bowls, plates and various vessels. Class will not result in finished glazed piece. $60 / $50 for members.

Introductory Watercolor with Nicole Gagner

Wednesday, January 25 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm • Hansen Arts Studio

Students will be introduced to watercolor essentials: how to handle the paint, color mixing, proper application techniques and more. $45 / $35 for members.

Acrylic Painting Fundamentals with Nicole Gagner

Wednesday, February 8 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm • Hansen Arts Studio

Learn painting fundamentals including how to prepare your painting surface, paint mixing and application. Participants will study how to use color and also explore the drawing behind the paint through the use of acrylic mediums. $45 / $35 for members.

INTRO TO the pottery wheel with Guillermo “Memo” Guardia

Thursday, February 23 from 5:30 –7:30 pm • Hansen Arts Studio

This is a great way to find out if pottery making is for you by trying your hand at the potter’s wheel. Join us for a class on the introduction to wheel thrown pottery. Learn how ceramic artists center clay to create cups, bowls, plates and various vessels. Class will not result in finished glazed piece. $60 / $50 for members.

Pysanky Egg decorating with Bonnie Tressler

Tuesdays: February 28 – March 21 from 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm Arts Center Classroom • $3 materials fee each session

Pysanky is part of an ancient Ukrainian tradition of decorating whole eggshells with elaborate geometric patterns and pictures. Folk cultures around the world consider the Pysanky a symbol of springtime and rebirth enjoyed by people of all skill levels.

ART CLASSES FOR KIDS Family pottery

Saturdays: February 18 & 25 from 10:00 am –12:00 pm • Hansen Arts Studio

Bring your child to this creative weekend activity. Learn together the basics of making clay art with introductory lessons that focus on hand-building, slipping, and glazing. Must attend both sessions in order to complete a finished glazed piece. $35 / $25 for members.

From under the sea to out of this world with Jennifer Wentz

2nd Saturday of each month from 10:30 am –12:00 pm • Arts Center Classroom

Dive into the ocean and design your own sea creature, then rocket into outer space and create a planet all your own. Explore visual arts fundamentals and experiment with real techniques in multiple art forms including chalk pastels, acrylic, watercolor, and more. Snack will be provided. Dress for a mess. Designed for grades K – 4. $15 / $10 for members.

a look inside Welcome Our NEW ARTIST IN RESIDENCE BIOGRAPHY

Nicole Gagner is a painter living and working in Bismarck, North Dakota. Although the majority of her studio work is oil on canvas, still life, and regional landscape she draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources, often of a personal and almost autobiographical nature. The recurring themes of Nicole’s work would be energetic mark making and a vibrant palette.

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY Pablo Picasso said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Nicole believes that art can and should be accessible to everyone, especially children. There should not be a stigma or wall built around art—there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn from in the art world, as long as you keep your eyes and mind open. A love for art is also a gateway to a love for life-long learning—there is always more that the art world can teach us if we stay engaged.

We are excited to welcome Nicole to town. She will be working with the students at Roosevelt Elementary school starting in January. She is also looking forward to offering art classes for adults. Get to know her better at the next Artful Happy Hour!

an artful happy hour

meet people. mix drinks. make art.

Create your own masterpiece... or close anyway. Join us after work for a creatively good time. 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio. All materials provided. $10. RSVP required: info@jamestownarts.com Wednesday’s: January 18 - Hand-lettering mixed media February 15 - Paper flowers

arts park activity WINTER Ice sculpture for the park Collaborative Community Ice Block Sculpture. The Hansen Arts Park. February 3 – 12, 2017.

Last year’s ice sculpture faced some unusually warm weather...

This winter sounds like it will be plenty cold, so we are doing this fun winter activity again!

Community members are invited to create their own ice block shapes and deliver them to the park during Jamestown’s annual Cabin Fever Days (February 3 – 12, 2017).

Anyone can contribute. Ice blocks can be any size, color and shape.

The sculpture will grow and change throughout the week as more ice shapes are added. There is no right or wrong way to participate, just add as many pieces as you would like throughout the week and watch the sculpture grow.

Helpful hint: When assembling and stacking your blocks pour a dribble of fresh water over the bottom block, count to 10, then set the next block on top. The thin layer of fresh ice in between will help stabilize your structure.

Colored ice blocks are easy to make with various containers, food coloring and water. Mix the coloring of your choice, with water (a little color goes a long way) and set outside to freeze. After the water is frozen solid, pop your colored ice block out of the container. Then bring all your blocks to The Arts Center to add to the sculpture.

upcoming events creative opportunities to break up your routine

Buffalo City Photo Club The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Hansen Arts Studio.

Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. Free and open to anyone.

January 17 - Lighting February 21 - People & Portraits

Reader’s Theater January 24 & February 28 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm Do you enjoy the drama of theater, but don’t like the spotlight?

Then Reader’s Theater is for you! Join this lively bunch for the dramatic reading of original scripts the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Legacy Center (old hospital). For more information, contact: Dina Laskowski at dlaskows@jc.edu or 701-269-9111

Open Mic Night January 26 & February 23 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.

Creative Writing Group January 30 at 7:00 pm in the Hansen Studio Are you an aspiring writer? Do you have ideas for a story, but don’t know where to start? Do you have a written work you would like critiqued? Then this group is for you! All writers are welcome. Whether you’re interested in story-telling, writing essays, poetry, or novels. Don’t forget your pen and paper!

Wood carving with the local Woodchippers Our local Woodchippers meet each Thursday of the month (except for Holiday weeks) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Hansen Arts Studio. Any skill and interest level welcome. Free.

A full schedule of upcoming events can be found at: www.jamestownarts.com

Bolder shades of blue concert Saturday, January 28, 7:00 pm at The Arts Center 115 2nd Street SW, Jamestown, ND Tickets at the door: $15 / $10 for Arts Center members & students www.jamestownarts.com

SAVE THE DATE! Enjoy a warm and wonderful evening with friends, dinner, raffles, auctions, live music and dancing.

Live music by the band The Funk Brigade.

Catering by Sodexo My Way at UJ.

Okay. It’s for a cause…

THE ARTS CENTER’S ANNUAL GALA Saturday, February 18th, 2017 Social at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm at Stutsman Harely Davidson

We look forward to seeing you!

special specialthanks thanks business members: Dairy Queen, Dr. Tim Sinner, Sabirs, Dakota Central, Scott’s Electric, Jamestown Sun, Dr. Braun, Country Gardens, Jamestown Chamber, Yoga Journey, Bison Six Cinema, Germans from Russia Heritage Society, The Wood Chippers Club, and Jamestown Regional Medical Center

in memorial: Helen Todd Fund: 2 full school-year Arts After School scholarships, by friend of Taylor Barnes donations: Ed Anderson, Taylor Barnes, Harold & Marie Bensch, Jerry Berquist, Delores Christy, Mary & Cindi Psychos Eagleson, Tom & Joan Enderle, Sharlene Gumke, Jay Grotrian - Duratech Industries, Geneal & Richard Hall, Joanne Hansen, Ryan Holzworth, Molly Jeppson, Jetstream Car Wash, Tracy Jhonk, Nadine Kainz, Lois Knudson, Larry & Kelly Krein, Andy Kudrna, Barb and Arthur Todd Lang, Steven Maier, Lou & Gary Mayer, Robert & Joyce Naslund, Marjorie and Dave Nething, Grace Ottmar, Edith Prentice, Terri Qual, Bruce Richards, Sarah Schatz McGale, Anton Schweitzer, Arnold & Sally Siefken, Marlyn Swanson, Michelle and Mark Watne, and Elsie Weber

special thanks to: Jodi Bunde, Elsie Weber, Maris Thompson, Nadine Kainz, Taylor Barnes, Judy Martini, Aloha Kercher, and Sharon Vixo for volunteering in the office and taking tickets at events; Michael Weron, Maris Thompson, Nadine Kainz, Scott Anderson, Laurel Anderson, Meghan Braun, Karla Sandness, Leo Winstead, Bob & Aliane Toso, Max Post Van Der Berg, Dave Hillerud, Nick Scherbenske, Emma & Cody Mickelson, Steve & Marcy Maier, and Bev Orr for making the Wine & Cheese event a success; Lori Dorr & The Second Act Theater troupe for bringing us “Love Thy Neighbor;” Shelly, Dana, and Phill Jystad for the mosaic glass donation, Marlys Smith for the painter’s box, Cindy Lund for the frames, Zimmerman’s Furniture for the fabric, and Nita Veil for the theater supplies

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The Arts Center activities are supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Arts Center is participating in ArtsLab, a program of Arts Midwest.