[BCMA] (Fwd) July at the Gallery

Wed Jul 4 12:12:51 PDT 2012

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From:	"Kamloops Art Gallery" <kamloopsartgallery at kag.bc.ca>

Date sent:	4 Jul 2012 10:20:30 -0700
Subject:	July at the Gallery

    July at 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

Wild Man Drawings and Stories
Interactive Workshop
Saturday, July 7
1:00 to 3:00 pm
    During her research for The Wild Man Appreciation Society (on view in The Cube), artist Emily Hope 
    gathered wild man anecdotes and drawings; learning and sharing the experiences of those who have 
    encountered evidence of the illusive wild man. Join Hope in creating drawings and telling stories 
    about the wild men you´ve seen or imagined, and post your drawing or story on the BMO Open 
    Gallery, which will be open to the public as an interactive space July 7 to August 18.

Community Perspectives
Exhibition Tour with Jana Sasaki
Thursday, July 19
7:00 pm
    Continuing our new lecture series led by members of our diverse community, Jana Sasaki, a regional 
    artist included in Re-Story: Works in the Permanent Collection, will lead a tour of the exhibition. 
    Sasaki will connect themes in her own work addressing personal and historical narratives associated 
    with her experiences growing up as a Japanese Canadian, with issues addressed by other artists in 
    the exhibition.

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 for July 3 to 6 and August 7 to 10
    Ages 7 to 12
    10:00 am to 3:30 pm (full days)
    $156 per week
    $125 for July 3 to 6 and 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 Tarin Hughes 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.ht
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    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
    Arnica Artist Run Centre
    Connecting the Dots
    June 16 to July 20
    Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery
    Annette Dominik
    The Journey Back
    July 6 to 28, 2012
    Courthouse Gallery Co-operative
    Jackie Chadwick & Pat Hall
    Alice As You Have Never Seen Her 
    Before
    July 2012
    Kamloops Arts Council Wilson House 
    Gallery
    115 Tranquille Road
    N.L. Quast
    The Nature of Things
    June 26 to July 25, 2012

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