VPAG Newsletter| January - March 2018

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY

JANUARY / MARCH 2018 VOL. 27, NO. 1

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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appy Holidays one and all from the VPAG team. It has been a great year for the gallery and we would like to thank all of our members, sponsors and donors who have helped to make it a successful year!

Looking forward to 2018 we have a diverse line up of exhibitions scheduled to provide visitors with lots to explore and discover. Our first Opening Reception is scheduled for Jan. 11, featuring artists Briar Craig, Kevin Spetifore, Sage Sidley and Kama? collective group. Don’t forget Pinot & Paint and Art After Dark are coming in February, so mark your calendars and join us in the new year.

I haven’t reported on the new facility for a while, but I am pleased to say progress is being made! The RDNO has hired Diamond Schmitt Architects to review all of the work done to date and propose some options in the new year which will provide solutions for not only the VPAG, but the museum as well. We are very excited to see the project moving forward and will keep you updated as things progress. With that in mind, please consider the gallery in your gift giving this season. Donations in the name of someone special, memberships, art rental, gift certificates are all great options and the Gallery Shop is receiving new products regularly!

See you at the VPAG! Sincerely,

Dauna Kennedy Executive Director The Vernon Public Art Gallery

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p i h s r e b Mem Matters Start 2018 off with a VPAG Membership!

Purchasing a membership at the Vernon Public Art Gallery gives you members-only perks and discounts on gallery events and workshops.

However it is also a donation to the gallery and a show of support that will help the gallery move forward when it comes to getting a new facility and going to referendum.

If you have considered getting a membership in the past but have not yet acted on it, 2018 is going to be a pivitol year to do so. If you have had a membership and have not renewed it recently, now is the time to help the gallery move forward and deliver exhibitions and art education to the North Okanangan like never before!

Call 250-545-3173 to get more information on purchasing or renewing your membership at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. You can also now purchase or renew your membership online at www. vernonpublicartgallery.com

A regular one-year VPAG membership is 31.50, that works out to be ONLY $2.63 per month!

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December 2017, Mini Artists at VPAG Mini Artists takes place on the last Monday each month

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EXHIBITIONS

Briar Craig, Post Truth, 2017, UV screen print, 30 x 22 in

Kevin Jude Spetifore, Remembering Who I Am #4, 2017, collage, 30 x 30 in

January 4 - March 1, 2018 Briar Craig Words on Paper (and other things)

January 4 - March 9, 2018 Kevin Spetifore What’s Around the Corner?

This exhibition of text based artwork consists of monoprints, UV screen prints, flickering neon signs and a large magnetic board with words which can be manipulated by the viewers in order to create sentences and statements. The works highlight the concept of chance and accident as a strategic concept in creating works of art.

What’s Around the Corner? is an exhibition inspired by the formal elements of design and consists of a large geometric mural painted directly on the wall of the gallery complemented by small to midsize collages. Distilled to the basic simple design element – a line – Spetifore uses actual colour swatches of commercial paint products.

Upcoming Opening Receptions The Board of Directors and Executive Director, Dauna Kennedy invite you and a guest to the opening reception of Words on Paper (and other things) by Briar Craig, What’s Around the Corner? by Kevin Spetifore, Planes of View by Sage Sidley, and Appropriation by Kama? Aboriginal Art Collective at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Enjoy an evening of music, contemporary art, locally crafted beer, wine, 6 and appetizers, on Thursday, January 11, 2018, from 6 p.m – 8 p.m.

EXHIBITIONS

Sage Sidley, still image of the source video (detail)

Teresa Walker, Heart Beat of the Water People, 2016, mixed media (from Water: The Scared Relationship)

January 4 - March 9, 2018 Sage Sidley Planes of View

January 4 - March 9, 2018 Kama? Aboriginal Art Collective Appropriation

Sidley is an artist working almost exclusively in large scale drawing. Drawing directly on the gallery walls, Sidley will reconstruct the view outside the gallery, including the portraits and movement traces of their bodies. The viewers will be able to interact with the artist drawing and composing her drawings between January 3rd and 10th during regular gallery hours.

Four members of the Collective address the issues of colonization, the appropriation of their lands, forced assimilation and the need for reconciliation in all aspects of cultural, political, and social existence.

Artist Talks An Artist Talk and presentation with Kevin Spetifore and Briar Craig will take place on two seperate dates during January and February, the exact dates and times will be annouced in early January 2018.

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Thursday October 19, 2017 Images from Opening Reception of Culitvate

by Tara Nicholson

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PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

Wednesday January 3, 2018 1:00 p.m.

Discuss and Create

Monday January 29, 2018 10:00 a.m.

Mini Artists

Are you unsure about what contemporary art is? Would you like to learn more about art and the role of a public art gallery? Do you feel intimidated about approaching the art gallery on your own but would like to learn more about the exhibits and artists? Then Discuss and Create is for you! This adult program is geared towards people that would like to learn and engage with art but have little to no experience and do not know where to start.

Join us for a quick tour of Kevin Spetifore’s exhibition What’s Around the Corner? where we will talk about all things colour! We will then get our hands busy by experimenting and playing with coloured paper, scissors and glue to create our colourful collages.

January | Exploring Colour Collage Join us for a quick tour of Kevin Spetifore’s exhibition What’s Around the Corner? where we will talk about all things colour! We will then get our hands busy by creating colour collages, drawing our inspiration from Spetifore’s artwork and using some of his techniques.

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January | Exploring Colour Collage Mini Artists takes place on the last Monday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and age appropriate process-based art activities. Mini Artists is for kids ages 5 and under, parents must accompany children.

PROGRAMMING & EVENTS

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.

Pinot & Paint

Friday, February 23, 2018 7:30 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

Art After Dark

Amaze yourself at Pinot and Paint at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Enjoy a glass of Pinot Gris or Pinot Noir while following along with a guided painting project. Take your hand-painted masterpiece home with you at the end of the evening.

Art After Dark is a soiree style party designed to cultivate the creative community in Vernon by offering a venue of art, food, drinks, a live DJ, hands-on art activities and local tastings all in one evening at Vernon Public Art Gallery.

Mingle with friends, get inspired by a local artist and discover a new way to enjoy an evening out at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Make sure you get your tickets early for this event, as space is limited. You can purchase your tickets for this event at the Vernon Winter Carnival office.

Join us Friday, February 23rd, 2018 for the next Art After Dark. Tickets are $20 each (or $15 each for VPAG members) and go on sale February 1st.

Available at the gallery (250-545-3173) located underneath the downtown Vernon parkade, and online at www. vernonpublicartgallery.com

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Join us for Discuss and Create!

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re you unsure about what contemporary art is? Would you like to learn more about art and the role of a public art gallery? Do you feel intimidated about approaching the art gallery on your own but would like to learn more about the exhibits and artists? Then Discuss and Create is for you! This adult program is geared towards people that would like to learn and engage with art but have little to no experience and do not know where to start.

Join us to meet like-minded people at the gallery and enjoy a warm welcome to the world of contemporary art and public art galleries! Enjoy an introduction to the VPAG and our current exhibitions followed by a related introductory hands-on art activity where we will focus on the process rather than the result (that means no experience necessary! Just a willingness to explore materials and processes).

Explore new ideas, and engage creatively with arts and culture. Admission is by donation, adults all of ages are welcome to attend. For more information please contact our Education Coordinator Kelsie at 250-545-3173 or email her at admin@vernonpublicartgallery.com.

Wednesday January 3rd at 1pm Exploring Colour Collage Join us for a quick tour of Kevin Spetifore’s exhibition What’s Around the Corner? where we will talk about all things colour! We will then get our hands busy by creating colour collages, drawing our inspiration from Spetifore’s artwork and using some of his techniques.

Wednesday February 7th at 1pm Exploring language using printmaking Join us for a tour of Briar Craig’s exhibition Works on Paper (and other things) where we will discuss the themes and inspiration behind Craig’s work and printmaking processes. Inspired

by Craig’s work, we will incorporate words and language into our own printed masterpieces.

Wednesday March 7th at 1pm Drawing from Life This session will start off with a tour of the Sage Sidley’s installation Planes of View. Inspired by her installation which consists of large scale drawings, we will practice and work on our own drawing skills by drawing from life.

Wednesday April 4th at 1pm Relief Prints inspired by Sean Caufield This month we will start our session off by engaging with the exhibition Active Workings by Edmonton based artist Sean Caufield. Inspired by his large scale relief prints and the deep subject matter and themes he explores, we will head to the classroom to use the printing press to create our own relief prints.

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Adults of All Ages Welcome!

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VPAG CALENDAR OF EVENTS DATE AND TIME

EVENT NAME AND LOCATION

JANUARY Monday, January 1, 2018

New Year’s Day - CLOSED

Wednesday, January 3, 1:00 p.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Thursday, Jan 11, 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m

Exhibition Opening Reception at VPAG

Saturday, January 27, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday at VPAG

Monday, January 29, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG Family Saturday at VPAG

FEBRUARY Wednesday, February 7, 1:00 p.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Tuesday, February 6, 7:00 p.m - 9:00p.m.

Pinot & Paint at VPAG

Monday, February 12, 2018

Family Day - CLOSED

Friday, Feb 23, 7:30 p.m - 11:00p.m.

Art After Dark at VPAG

Saturday, February 24, 1:00 p.m

Family Saturday at VPAG

Monday, February 26, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

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DATE AND TIME

EVENT NAME AND LOCATION

MARCH Wednesday, March 7, 1:00 p.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Thursday, March 8, 6:00- 8:00 p.m

Sean Caulfield - Opening Reception at VPAG

Saturday, March 17, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Art From the Heart - Opening Reception at VPAG

Monday, March 26, 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

Friday, March 30, CLOSED

Good Friday - CLOSED

Saturday, March 31, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday at VPAG

APRIL Wednesday, April 4, 1:00 p.m

Discuss and Create at VPAG

Thursday, April 19, 6:00- 8:00 p.m

Art and Soul - Opening Reception at VPAG

Saturday, April 28, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Family Saturday at VPAG

Monday, April 30 , 10:00 a.m

Mini Artists at VPAG

“I have found the club membership to be an awesome deal. I am lucky enough to travel for my work and to visit Toronto and Montreal to see my kids. My VPAG Club Membership paid for itself in 4 months and made me feel like a welcomed member of some fantastic art destinations!!! Les musee des beaux arts in Montreal, the MOMA in San franscico, and the national gallery in Quebec City. It’s truly your gateway to the art world (to paraphrase the Kelowna airport!)”

Sarah Kennedy VPAG Club Member

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The Gallery Shop

Fresh Gifts for a Bright New Year!

The Vernon Public Art Gallery Shop is the perfect destination for unique and locally-made holiday gifts.

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ART RENTAL & SALES

Kara Barkved, Love Letters to Myself, acrylic, 2016 retail price: $1500.00 rental price $60.00/month

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he Art Rental Program is another exclusive perk to being a Vernon Public Art Gallery member! Your membership gives you access to our entire Art Rental collection and rental prices start as low as $12 per month!

There is no better way to decide if you like how a piece of original artwork looks and feels in your home than renting it before purchasing it.

All monthly Art Rental fees will be put towards your purchase of the artwork you are renting if you decide you would like to keep it!

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PRINCIPLE PARTNER

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Gift of Membership Give a VPAG Membership as a gift this in 2018 with a membership gift certificate!

Cover image: Kevin Jude Spetifore, Remembering Who I Am #4 (detail), 2017, collage, 30 x 30 in

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GALLERY MEMBERS The Vernon Public Art Gallery wishes to thank the following members for Purchasing a new or renewed membership, October through December 2017: Bruce and Jill Acton Bob Annand Robert and Susan Belton Rosanne Bennett And Larry Van Kampen Jessica Bernier - Duncan Christine Biderman Yuri and Nina Bos Myron Campbell Donato D’Agosto Bonnie Davidson Shell Duggan Brazen Edwards Lynn & Charles Farrer Paula Fenby Claire Finch Marilyn Garrod Lars Glimhagen Allan Winther and Paula Guidi Kathy Hale Charley Hampton Wayne Humphries Angelika Jaeger Maryanne Jespersen Debby Keryluke Ref Kienast Yvonne Logan Lianne Longdo Liz MacArthur Marv Machura Ellie MacKenzie Ken and Ann Macleod Evelyne MacMillan Vivian Merchant Paul Montador Brian Moorhouse

Ruth Nesbitt Terry Norys Paulien Pieron-Reddick Dr. Sherry L. Price Amanda Rainer Pat Rath Adriano Scaldaferri Annette Sharkey Wayne Shelley Yolanda Short Mike Smallenberg Kevin Spetifore Lori Strom Jai Stuart Sheila Tansey Mette Vorup Leila Ward Lyall and Jennifer Webster Karen Winsor Anna Winther John Mark Winther

Individual $31.50 | Family $42.00 | Corporate $75.00 | Club $100.00

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES: President: Andrew Powell| Past President: Marion Morrison | Trustees: SigridAnn Thors, Bonnie Thomas, Jay Gilman, Shell Duggan, Lars Glimhagen, Kyle Britton, and Edward Woolley.

Executive Director: Dauna Kennedy Grant | Curator: Lubos Culen Marketing & Programming Coordinator: Laura Ashton |Administrative Assistant & Education Coordinator: Kelsie Balehowsky The Vernon Public Art Gallery Society gratefully acknowledges financial support from:

The Vernon Public Art Gallery is a registered not-for-profit society. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of BC’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch, British Columbia Arts Council, the Government of Canada, Corporate Donations, Sponsorships, Foundation Grants, General Donations and Memberships. Charitable Organization #108113358RR

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