Gallery Newsletter                                                          September  2010

 

Exhibitions

Allen Sapp Gallery

 

Inspired by the Land   January - November 30

 

This innovative and dynamic multi-media exhibition draws together the voices of Western Canadian artists, poets, film makers, writers, photographers, and elders, whose work has been profoundly inspired by the land.  They include Artists/Elders, Richard Baschuck, Jean Sonmor, Sharon Butala, Trevor Harriot and Wes Fine Day. Using multi screen installations, paintings, SMART technology and traditionally prepared and dried plants, visitors will discover the mystical in the ordinary.  A feast for the senses, this exhibition will incorporate sounds, colour, light, touch and smells drawn from the natural environment.  Curated by Dean Bauche.

 

 

 

Main Salon of the Chapel Gallery  

             

August 31 – October 31                            Titles Tell Tales : Crystal Howie

 

Within this new body of work Titles Tell Tales, Crystal Howie examines myths, old wives tales and folk lore through the creation of anthropomorphic and zoomorphic characters. Monsters, monstrosities, hybrids, half-humans, half-animals mingle; they love, work and argue. Co-inhabiting space contained to the picture plane the characters perform various activities, sometimes thwarting each other’s plans but also working together as a unit. The familial traits within the works are meditative dialogues upon the family dynamic. It is an exploration on difference and dissent, on parts and wholes, solidarities and separations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Window Salon of the Chapel Gallery

 

September 1 – 26                                       Between

 

The chapel gallery is pleased to provide this thematic showcase opportunity to our talented gallery artist members. 

This exhibition will present and entertain our audience bringing forward some innovative contemporary interpretations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chinese Watercolour                                       September 18/19                       9 a.m. – 4 p.m.                                    Cost $155.00

This workshop is designed for participants who want to learn about Chinese watercolour (flowers, plants, and birds).  The instructor will introduce the unique style of Chinese water colour and demonstrate the painting techniques that will include the use and control of colour, water, and brush to create an artwork.  The instructor will address individual needs on a one on one basis while work in in progress.  Instructor: Shawn Zheng                                                                                                                                

class is limited to 15 participants

 

Learn Fundamental Principals of Sculpture       Mondays September 20 – November 1 6 sessions in total.                     Cost $80.00

This workshop will explore the fundamental principals of sculpture through fun and challenging exercises and projects.  Materials are included in the class fee.           

Instructor: Terry Billings 

 

Creative Fall Retreat at Mapleridge Gallery in Mervin        September 3 - 5                                                                                Cost 175.00

Friday 7 – 9 material Preparation and Artist Talk; Saturday Watercolour or Hand-Built Potter; Sunday Watercolour – Glazing Techniques or Traditional Potter Pit Firing. 

For more information call Bonny (Watercolour sessions) at 845-2265 or Jay (Clay and Firing session) at 845-2659.

           

North Battleford Artist in Residence Mentorship Program 

Layers of the Soul:  Annual Thematic Postcard Exhibition

This annual postcard exhibition features miniature works by gallery members wishing to stretch their boundaries of skills and visionary exploration through postcard art.  One postcard will be retained by the gallery for future exhibitions and selected postcards will be reproduced and made available only to exhibitors.  Postcards must be mailed and received at the gallery by Friday, October 29.

 

Light of the Winter Night:  Gallery Members’ Thematic Winter Exhibition

This is the gallery members’ thematic exhibition for the winter months and brings with it rewards to gallery patrons who wish to purchase a work of art as a gift to a friend or family member.  Submissions for this exhibition must be into the gallery by Friday, October 29.

 

Delta Bessborough 75^th Anniversary Silent Art Auction coordinated by the Saskatchewan Craft Council.  This event is seeking  30 works of art valued at 100 – 1,500 dollars and 150 works of art valued at 25 – 200 dollars.  Fifty per cent of sales go to artist and the remainder goes to Habitat for Humanity.  In order to have work considered for this event please submit image of each piece for consideration to Mark Stobbe scc.director@sasktel.net by Wednesday October 20.  Submissions should include name of piece, name of artist, media, reserve bid, and a short write-up of how the piece reflective or the Bessborough, or how the Bessborough has impacted the life of the artist. (optional)

 

Artist Project Ontario is seeking applications from independent fine artist from across Canada for its second annual exhibition and sale being held March 3-6 in Toronto.  For more information visit www.theartistprojecttoronto.com

 

Craft as a vehicle for spiritual exploration  The Saskatchewan Craft council is accepting proposals from Saskatchewan craftspeople for an exhibition exploring spiritual concerns in the creation of Fine Craft, curated by Lorne Calvert and Less Potter.  This exhibition will open at the SCC Gallery and then tour the province.  This exhibition is open to anyone living in Saskatchewan who is engaged in an art and/or craft practice which expresses spiritual concerns.  Submissions should include up to 10 digital images or slides of recent work, an artist bio, resume,.and a written description of proposed work or actual image(s).  Deadline for submissions is October 31, 2010.