October - December 2020 Newsletter

VERNON

PUBLIC

ART

OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2020

GALLERY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Fall/Winter

OCT

2020

08

First day of new exhibition David and Jorden Doody’s: Electric Sleep

08

First day of new exhibition Printmaking at UBCO: The Repeatable Image

24

DEC

19

Family Saturdays 1-3:30PM

21

Mini Artists Watercolor Resist Paintings 10-11 AM

Deadline for members’ exhibiton submissions

25

Gallery Closed for Holidays

26

Mini Artists Mixed Media Sculptures 10-11 AM

JAN

31

Family Saturdays Mixed Media Sculptures inspired by David and Jorden Doody 1-3:30 PM

NOV 05

First day of new exhibition Members’ Exhibition: Exposed!

28

Family Saturdays Experimental Printmaking 1-3:30 PM

30

Mini Artists Abstract Scraped Paintings 10-11 AM

25

Mini Artists Big Self-Portraits 10-11 AM

30

Family Saturdays Paintings inspired by Scott Bertram 1-3:30 PM

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR It has been a busy and evolving time here at the Vernon Public Art Gallery. I would like to thank everyone for continuing to support the VPAG throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we had to close our doors for a short period of time between the end of March to June, we are excited to be back to normal hours of operation. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy, and I would like to assure anyone who wishes to come enjoy the VPAG again that we have safety protocols in place. For those who are not comfortable physically attending the Gallery, I am happy to say that you can still enjoy the programs and exhibitions online through our website and YouTube page. I would like to thank Kelsie, our Learning and Community Engagement Curator for taking this task head-on and transitioning our public and educational programs, artists talks, and exhibition tours to this online format.

I would also like to thank our summer students Chris Akins, Kiera Ariano, and Victoria Otto for all their work on this year’s Riot on the Roof and Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. I am thrilled we were able to have these signature VPAG events successfully in an online setting! For those who managed to participate, I hope you enjoyed the shows!

We have had some new faces join our team here at the VPAG! I’d like to welcome Megan Byers, as our Marketing and Events Coordinator; Nyshaya Leck, as our Development Intern; and Victoria Otto, as our Gallery Attendant. We will all be working towards our new facility and it is great to see our team here at the VPAG growing to support those efforts!

We are pleased to present David and Jorden Doody’s: Electric Sleep exhibited from Oct 8th until Dec 22nd. Along with David and Jorden Doody’s sculptural installations, we have the exhibit The Repeatable Image on view, a collection of printmaking works from past and present students at UBC Okanagan. Later in the Fall, taking place from Nov 5th to Dec 22nd is our annual members’ exhibition: Exposed! which allows the opportunity for our local arts community to showcase their work!

Once again thank you to our sponsors and funders who help ensure that we can continue to provide quality programming to our community.

See you at the VPAG! Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director

Greater Vernon Cultural Centre

In addition to a new home for the Vernon Public Art the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will also Gallery, provide space for the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives.

In 2018 Greater Vernon voters were asked to decide whether they supported borrowing up to $25 million to fund a portion of the Cultural Centre project. The referendum was approved with the 2018 general local elections.

The Capital Campaign is part of the integral funding needed to support this project! The Vernon Public Art Gallery has been a leader in pushing the Cultural Centre project forward, and we are excited to announce that we are now taking pledges toward the $4 million Capital Campaign!

Dauna is currently meeting prospective donors for the facility. If you want to be involved, please contact her at dauna@vernonpublicartgallery.com or 250-545-3173.

The Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will act as an economic and social stimulus for the Greater Vernon area. It will contain exhibition space for the museum and the art gallery, meeting spaces, classroom spaces, workshop spaces, performance space, a gift shop, administrative spaces, and a large welcoming lobby! Join us in making this a reality for our community!

EXHIBITIONS

D AV I D A N D J O R D E N D O O D Y ELECTRIC SLEEP Oct 8 - Dec 22 David and Jorden Doody work collaboratively and create sculptural installations which investigates the tactile qualities of sculpture and three-dimensional space in the virtual light of the image explosion of the post internet age. The works in the exhibition are situated in a flux of the screen culture and the omnipresence and proliferation of images which are immaterial, yet they are the representation of three-dimensional archetypes.

The artists have the commitment to experiment and improvise, and in the same time they use re-purposed ‘readymade’ objects which compliment their hand built sculptural elements.

Roger Lee, T/P, UV screen-print 14x11in

Members Exhibition 2018

Printmaking at UBCO: The Repeatable Image

Members Exhibition: Exposed!

Oct 8 - Dec 22

Nov 5 - Dec 22

This exhibition consists of a number of prints created by past and present students pursuing their BFA degree at UBC Okanagan. Some of the prints were produced by traditional methods which include relief prints, intaglio, and lithography. In addition, Ultra Violet light screen-printing is very popular because of its use of nontoxic materials and the ability to produce highly detailed prints.

The exhibition features subject matter which includes questions surrounding the landscape and environmental stewardship, the human condition, and the explortion of formal abstract structures.

Exposed! is our annual members’ exhibition which will provide opportunities to established artists and those working outside the mainstream of artistic production.

The exhibiting artists show a variety of approaches in their studio practice which include figurative, landscape, still life, and abstract subject matter.

The artwork is produced in an assortment of media, including oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings, prints, drawings, and photography. Exposed! is a great exhibition to check out what our local arts community is creating!

PROGRAMMING FAMILY SATURDAYS 1-3:30PM

Family Saturdays take place on the last Saturday of each month with an art project suitable for little kids and big kids alike.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate and create their own piece of art as well.

All materials for the workshops are supplied. Suggested ages are 5 years old and up. *$5/members *$9/non-members.

The Workshop will be running at 50% capacity in order to maintain proper social distancing and sanitation protocols. Please preregister online or by phone at 250-545-3173.

October 31st Mixed Media Sculptures inspired

by David & Jorden Doody November 28th Experimental Printmaking December 19th TBD, check back soon for more information!

January 30th Paintings inspired by Scott Bertram Education programming sponsored by:

MINI ARTISTS 10 AM - 11 AM

Join us on the last Monday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art making with non-toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expresson while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness.

All are welcome to create, and make sure you dress for mess! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session. Admission is by donation.

For more information please contact Kelsie at 250-545-3173 or email her at education@vernonpublicartgallery.com

October 26th Mixed Media Sculptures November 30th Abstract Scraped Paintings December 21st Watercolour Resist Paintings January 25th BIG Self-Portraits

MIDSUMMER’S EVE OF THE ARTS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

This year’s 34th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts was a little bit different! We went virtual due to COVID-19 and with all the support and participation of our community, $19,000 was raised for the VPAG! Thank you to all of you who participated in our always popular silent and live auctions, and to all of our volunteers, sponsors, and donors for helping make this amazing event possible. The top sellers for the evening were Rick Bond’s painting Paris Nights for $1200, and Gabrielle Strong’s painting Emerald Coast III for $1150.

Thanks to everyone's support, the VPAG can continue to offer programs and exhibitions for our community while growing towards a new facility We hope everyone had a great time and went home with great memories and something to treasure. This was an incredible event and we are looking forward to next year already!

Introducing. . .

philanthropy circles core membership Core Benefits • Newsletter + e-news • Access to Regional Reciprocal Program • 10% Gallery Shop discount • Members only events • AGM voting priviledges • Access to Art Rental Program Membership Types • Individual • Student • Family (4 people) • Corporate (5 people)

innovation circle ACTIVE SUPPORTERS - $240 +GST Charitable Tax Benefit Receipt for $200 All core benifits PLUS: • Acess to North Americal Reciprocal Program • Exclusive spring recognition event for all circle members • Recognition in the Annual Report Provides dynamic, innovative and creative individuals an entrance into the world of philanthropy through active engagement with the gallery.

influence discovery

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discovery circle ACTIVE SUPPORTERS - $500 +GST Charitable Tax Benefit Receipt for $315 All core benefits, innovation circle benefits PLUS: • Recognition on the annual donor wall and in the Annual Report • 1 complimentary catalogue selected by the curator • Annual tour of permanent collection and new aquisitions For those with an avid enthusiasm for the Arts. The Discovery Circle provides members exclusive access to the gallery and its collections, while contributing to the sustainability of VPAG’s programming and its impact in Greater Vernon.

influence circle ACTIVE SUPPORTERS - $1250 +GST Charitable Tax Benefit Receipt for $740 All core benefits, innovation circle benefits, discovery circle benefits PLUS: • 3 complimentary catalogues selected by the curator • 20% Gallery Shop discount • 2 VIP tickets for Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts • 2 complimentary drinks at each opening reception For those who champion local arts and recognize the support needed for core programs. As the only dual-membership, your passion for the gallery and in-depth access is extended to two patrons.

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V I R T U A L

We asked local illustrator Ashleigh Green to create a short video about how VPAG transitioned to an online format during the closure. We transitioned all of our regular programming, like guided tours of exhibitions and interactive tours with the artists!

We included educational programming like tutorials based on current exhibitions, and artist talks as well as our signature events, like Riot on the Roof and Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts.

GALLERY MEMBERS THE GALLERY WOULD LIKE TO THANK THOSE WHO PURCHASED OR RENEWED THEIR MEMBERSHIPS IN JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2020

AJ (Amy) Salter Terry Price Jan Kabatoff Carole Ruth Cheryl Curran George Galbraith Mary & Martin Niedballa Aleisha Macleod Lee and Wendy Gosselin Miah Olmstead

Sheryl Bolton Sharon Lawrence Gay Jewitt Fran Wagner Gerry and Marie Marchand Josh Brady & Claire Ishoy Jan Provonost & Bill Gilmour Judy and Dick Turner

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Student $10.50 | Individual $35 | Family $50 | Corporate $150 | (+GST)

Other Ways to Be a Part of Art LEGACY GIVING: Remember the Vernon Public Art Gallery in your will with a legacy- support the arts for generations to come SECURITIES: Donate publicly traded securities or shares and be exempt from the capital gain tax.

VOLUNTEER: Your time and expertise are integral to our events and programming. Be a part of the VPAG volunteer team.

VPAG PARTNERS CORPORATE PARTNERS

PREFFERED SUPPLIERS Gumtree Catering Uprooted Kitchen & Catering Co. Prestige Vernon Lodge O’Rouke’s Peak Cellars

The Kitchen By Maggie Wyse Retail $800 Rent $40/month

Art Rental The art rental program is another perk for VPAG members. With a membership you have access to rent or purchase all of our available artworks

by Okanagan artists. The rental program is a great and affordable way to enjoy original art work in your home and support local artists. You could take a piece home for as little as $13.75 a month! We update our collection often and it is always available for guests to view. Come on down to the gallery to take a piece out for a spin.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

President: Andrew Powell Past President: Marion Morrison Trustees: Sigrid-Ann Thors, Bonnie Thomas, Jay Gilman, Shell Duggan, Teresa Durning, Kyle Britton, and Edward Woolley.

STAFF:

Executive Director: Dauna Kennedy Curator: Lubos Culen Learning and Community Engagement Curator: Kelsie Balehowsky Administrative Coordinator: Amy Kermociev Development Intern: Nyshaya Leck Marketing & Events Coordinator: Megan Byers Gallery Shop Attendant: Victoria Otto Gallery Shop Attendant: Michele Varcoe Preparator: Amber Powell Bookeeper: Trudy Kemper

ADDRESS & LOCATION:

3228 31st Ave Vernon BC V1T 2H3 HOURS: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

ADMISSION: By donation PHONE: 250-545-3173

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