[BCMA] (Fwd) August at the Gallery

Thu Aug 2 16:22:03 PDT 2012

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From:	"Kamloops Art Gallery" <kamloopsartgallery at kag.bc.ca>
Date sent:	1 Aug 2012 12:50:37 -0700
Subject:	August at the Gallery

    Augustat the Gallery

Exhibitions

    Rebecca Belmore
    Victorious, 2003
    video documentation of performance
    Photo: Merle Addison
Re-Story: Works from the 
Permanent Collection
June 30 to August 25, 2012
    Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of human 
    communication. The Kamloops Art Gallery´s 
    summer 2012 exhibition, Re-Story: Works from 
    the Permanent Collection, expands upon notions 
    of witnessing explored in the preceding KAG 
    exhibitions this year and imparts a re-vision, re-
    telling, and re-dress of dominant storylines. The 
    exhibition features a large selection of significant 
    works from the KAG´s permanent collection as 
    well as works borrowed from other institutions 
    and the studios of local artists.
    The stories told by the diverse artists in this 
    equally diverse grouping of works offer a re-
    telling of both personal and historical narratives. 
    In response to Prime Minister Stephen Harper´s 
    official apology to former students of residential 
    schools, Rebecca Belmore´s video projection, 
    Victorious (2008), depicts an iconic image of 
    Queen Victoria as a majestic Aboriginal woman 
    constructed with newspaper and honey in a 
    performance that is driven by a blasting "God 
    Save the Queen" soundtrack. Artists from the 
    KAG´s collection, including Jane Ash Poitras and 
    Jim Logan, similarly address historical injustices 
    and offer a voice to often silent, yet pervasive, 
    past wrongdoings. Andy Fabo´s HIV Lists (1992) 
    draws on socially transgressive attitudes 
    associated with an experience that is deeply 
    personal. In this way, works by Barbara Astman, 
    and Linda Jules also examine the formation of 
    the social, cultural, and personal self through 
    their portraits. Photographic work by Jin-me Yoon 
    from the permanent collection is expanded upon 
    with recent video work, as a way of showing the 
    progression of the artist´s practice and a re-
    consideration of diasporic subjectivity in relation 
    to place and the body. Re-Story offers a unique 
    opportunity to bring together key works from the 
    KAG´s collection in dialogue with important works 
    by other national and regional artists.
    Curated by Charo Neville, KAG Curator
    Sponsored by Simmons, Black & Emsland 
    Insurance Services and Radio NL

    Emily Hope
    Wild Man, 2011
    powdered graphite on paper
Emily Hope
The Wild Man Appreciation Society
June 30 to August 25, 2012
The Cube
    This year´s Curator´s Choice is the eighth annual 
    exhibition of work by students graduating from 
    Thompson Rivers University. Selected by 
    Kamloops Art Gallery Assistant Curator Craig 
    Willms, Curator´s Choice features Emily Hope´s 
    museum of The Wild Man Appreciation Society.
    The wild man is our feral double. He lurks in the 
    corners of popular culture, appearing as the 
    good-natured trickster Puck and the comic 
    servant Harlequin, as Old Saint Nick, and the 
    very devil himself. He is Enkidu, 
    Nebuchadnezzar, and St. John of Chrysostom. 
    Here in Canada, we know him as Sasquatch. 
    Inspired by the rich history of this creature, Emily 
    Hope has created The Wild Man Appreciation 
    Society, a civil society and travelling personal 
    museum dedicated to the preservation and 
    promotion of tales about the wild man. Enter 
    through the reading room and join Hope in the 
    creation of drawings and the telling of stories 
    about wild men you´ve seen or imagined, then 
    continue through into the museum to see the 
    artefacts, which include giant mittens and rings, 
    sixteenth-century beer jugs, coins, stamps, 
    playing cards, a tin type, a tapestry, toys, 
    carvings, and costumes.
    Curated by Craig Willms, KAG Assistant Curator
    Sponsored by Simmons, Black & Emsland 
    Insurance Services

July 7 to August 18
BMO Open Gallery
The Wild Man Appreciation Society 
Drawing and Story Exchange

Calendar of Events

Movie and Popcorn
West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson
Thursday, August 2, 7:00 pm
    Premiering at the Vancouver International Film Festival in October 2011, West Wind: The 
    Vision of Tom Thomson examines the life and work of Tom Thompson. Notoriously private, 
    Thompson´s life often overshadows his art, primarily due to his untimely and often 
    mythologized death. Co-directed by Michèle Hozer and Peter Raymont, the film provides 
    an in-depth look into the artist´s practice and features paintings that were not available for 
    public viewing prior to the release of this film. Call to reserve your seat.

Art Making Workshop with Jessica Ganton-Stanley
Saturday, August 18, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
    Like art making, storytelling is one of the oldest forms of human communication. Join 
    Jessica Ganton-Stanley, artist and Certified Art Therapist, DVATI, in a painting workshop 
    that will explore re-telling, re-envisioning, and witnessing-key themes in Re-Story: Works 
    from Permanent Collection. Approaching the workshop from a conceptual and intuitive 
    perspective, Ganton-Stanley will lead participants through the creation of their own mixed 
    media work. Ages 16+. Call to register.

Studio Programs
Sponsored by Ron & Rae Fawcett, London Drugs and TeckHighlandValleyCopper
    Studio Programs offer opportunities for all ages to learn about art. Focussing on the KAG´s 
    current exhibitions, the programs include tailored tours and discussions, followed by 
    instruction in art techniques, basic design concepts and various art media. Participation in 
    the KAG´s studio programs are inspirational, educational and fun.

FOR CHILDREN

Monday to Friday, July 3 to August 24
Ages 4 to 12
    KAG summer day camps are inspired by the arts and culture of our diverse community, 
    and draw upon themes in our current exhibitions. This summer Re-Story: Works from the 
    Permanent Collection and The Wild Man Appreciation Society will be on view. These 
    exhibitions explore key themes of storytelling through the re-envisioning and re-telling of 
    histories. Led by our summer art instructors, KAG tours and interactive activities take place 
    in our gallery spaces, while our studios provide a space for creation, expression, and 
    discovery. We provide a variety of fine art materials for experimentation, enabling 
    participants to create art projects using varied techniques and media, including painting, 
    drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and digital art. Registration begins May 15.
    Ages 4 to 6
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm (half days)
    $63 per week
    $52 forAugust 7 to 10
    Ages 7 to 12
    10:00 am to 3:30 pm (full days)
    $156 per week
    $125 for August 7 to 10
    Extended Care available 9:00 to 10:00 am at a cost of $4 per hour per child.

FOR TEENS & YOUTH

KAG Teen & Youth Council
    Have you ever wanted to tell the Kamloops Art Gallery about the kind of programming and 
    events that you want to see? Now´s your chance! We´re calling all youth (age 13 to 21) in 
    Kamloops and the surrounding Region who are interested to join our new teen and youth 
    council-By Youthfor Youth. BY4Y members will work with the Education Coordinator to 
    develop programming reflective of the passions, interests, issues and events that effect 
    and engage the youth community.
    Participation is free and, upon school approval, hours may be counted towards required 
    volunteerism for high school students.

FOR EVERYONE

    If you are a community group interested in customized art experience, the Kamloops Art 
    Gallery offers a variety of options appropriate for all ages and levels of art experience. 
    Days and times are arranged based on needs and availability.

Guided Interactive Tour
*   60-minute exhibition tour 
*   $35 per group, plus Gallery admission at group rate 
*   maximum 20 participants 
Guided Tour and Workshop
*   30-minute exhibition tour 
*   60-minutes experiential workshops 
*   $50 per group, plus Gallery admission at group rate 
*   maximum 20 participants 
Customized Series of Workshops
*   weekly two-hour experiential workshops with exhibition tour component 
*   multiple weeks (6 weeks recommended) 
*   $70/week per group 
*   maximum 16 participants 

Leave the party arrangements to us and we will provide:
*   large, bright studio and party decorations 
*   guided tour of current exhibition(s) 
*   supervised arts and crafts activities 
*   art-related goody bags (optional, $4.00 each) 
    We set up and clean up. You provide your own food, beverages and birthday cake.
    Availability: Saturdays between 10:30 am and 4:00 pm
    Length: Two hours per party
    Fee: $145 (members receive a discount)
    Maximum 20 guests plus the birthday person.
    For children´s parties you must have one adult supervisor for every eight children. Ages 5 
    and up.
    Four weeks advance booking and 50% deposit required. Two weeks notice required for 
    cancellation.
    Contact the Gallery at 250-377-2405 to book a community program or party.

Memberships & Donations
    Membership in the Kamloops Art Gallery is a great way to become involved in the world of 
    art, support and encourage the visual arts in Kamloops, and help ensure a stimulating 
    community in which to live and work.
    Your membership continues for 12 months from the time of purchase and comes with 
    many privileges and benefits. Join a growing number of your friends, neighbors and 
    colleagues who already enjoy the benefits of membership in the Kamloops Art Gallery.
    Available on-line at http://www.kag.bc.ca/supportus/membership.htm
    and/or make a tax-deductible donation at 
    http://www.kag.bc.ca/supportus/donations.htm

Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 
    Friday, Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
    Thursday: 10 am to 9 pm
    Closed Sunday and Statutory 
    Holidays
    Administration
    Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Admission
    Gallery Members and children under 6 years 
    Free
    Adults $5
    Families $10
    Students and Seniors $3
    Groups of 10 or more $3 each
    Free admission every Thursday sponsored 
    by bclc
    Ensure that you have a current membership to 
    receive free admission every day!

465 Victoria Street
Kamloops, British Columbia
Tel: 250-377-2400
www.kag.bc.ca

Other Exhibitions Around Town
    The Old Courthouse Cultural 
    Centre
    7 Seymour Street West
    Kamloops Arts Council Main 
    Gallery
    Wayne Broomfield
    A Love for the Land
    August 2 to 25, 2012
    Courthouse Gallery Co-operative
    Lance Weisser
    Teeny Tiny
    August2012
    Kamloops Arts Council Wilson House 
    Gallery
    115 Tranquille Road
    dutchie Rutledge-Mathison
    Storytelling Using Three Distinct Themes
    July 31 to September 5, 2012

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