Yarmouth Art Society

For participating artists: Have your wrk to the print room at th’YARC by the end of October. Value of at least $35. Framing not necessary.

For those not familiar with this event: You buy a ticket for $30. On the night of the draw the first ticket drawn gets choice from all work in show.  And it is down the line from there. However, all who buy a ticket get to take home a piece of art valued at more than the ticket price.

This workshop will take place in English on December 2nd. Spaces limited.

Bring  your Talent

We are planning a painting party  event for all at our next meeting.  on October 28.  The idea is that we will have a number of small canvases suitable for acrylic or watercolour available or you can bring your own. Bring paints and brushes—also objects/materials that can be put together to make still-life arrangements or used for collage.  Resulting art could be used for the upcoming Lucky Choice, or for the ongoing Bread and Olives show.

These are minutes as yet to be approved.

Yarmouth Art Society

Minutes of September 30, 2017 meeting

Meeting was called to order at 12 noon at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

Minutes from the June 24, 2017 meeting were read and approved as read.

Treasurer’s reports were presented for the periods : May 27 to June 24, 2017; June 24 to July 21, 2017; July 21 to August 31, 2017; August 31 to September 30, 2017. Final balance forward is $2580.62. Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.

Old Business:

Show My Canada: Margriet had contacted Marilyn Francis and the decision was made to not participate. This exciting show is up at the museum until November 10 and the artwork will come down that afternoon.

Show Garson Sisters: Virginia reported on the plans in the works, one aspect of the show will deal with Trudy and Paula’s teaching approach and what they did, one aspect will be the students and their success. The show is planned for the community room at the AGNS, one wall for the sisters and their artifacts, the other 3 walls will be for the students. Some of the successful students, hopefully taking part at various times during the show, are Lauren Walker, Laura Hatfield, Erin Morton, David Gorman and Andre Haines. Tootsie Emin knew the sisters and their teachings as well. Virginia is applyihg for a grant of $3000 to $3500 to cover various things such as travel, shipping of artwork and good quality audio recording.

Switch: The last Switch event was a bit slow but we look forward to next year.

Hullaballoo: The art table did well, raising $353 from sales, $166 from the lottery with $50 going to the artist leaving $469 for the Hospital Auxilliary.

Summer Show at Bread and Olives: The show went very well, it was good exposure. 20% commission went to the cafe.

New Business:

Lucky Choice: This event was successful last year. A message will be sent out this year by Margriet to see if there is enough  interest in donation of work from artists, photographers and craft guild. The room needs to be booked with Sandy at the YARC and a decision made as to what date is best to have the event.

New Show at Bread and Olives: Trish and Robert would like us to have another show during November-December. The theme could be things that reflect Fall or the Christmas season. The artwork could go up on October 19 with a tentative date for a reception at Bread and Olives on October 27.

New Art Centre: The announcement has been made that it is going to be built downtown. Plans will be presented to the public on Tuesday, October 10 from 6:30-9:30 at the Grant Hotel.

Other:

It was decided to donate an art book to the library in memory of Jack and Lise deGooyer who were great supporters of the art community in Yarmouth. Margriet will make the choice of book.

We had a discussion about programs after the meetings, more workshops, or perhaps a new brochure. It was felt that what we really need is a membership drive. Suggestions were made about possibly using the Vanguard Community Bulletin, phone committee or facebook. Younger people need to be attracted to the Yarmouth Art Society. Marcel d’Entremont, NSCC teacher, has students doing a community artwork project. Carol will invite Marcel to come talk to us about that project.

Next meeting will be held in the community room, AGNS, October 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted

Paulette Babin

Bread and Olives show

Our summer “Small Art in Small Spaces” show at the Bread and Olives was such a success that we’re doing it again! This time the show will be on view from October 20 to December 23.

Artwork must be small, of course!  The art itself shouldn’t measure more than 5” x 7” or 4” x 4”.  Because of the time of year, autumn and seasonal themes would be welcome, but we don’t have to follow that restriction.

Art for the show should be at the Print Shop at Th’YARC by Thursday, October 19.  We’ll be putting the show up on Friday, October 20.  There will be a reception, catered by Bread and Olives, on Friday, October 27, 3 pm to 5 pm.

Hi everyone,

We are considering having another Lucky Choive event this yea as a find raiser.

This is an event in which the artist donates a piece of work valued at $35 or above. The pieces are displayed at th’YARC on Parade Street in Yarmouth. People buy tickets for a drawing. At the drawing the first ticket drawn gets choice from all work and down the line. Work goes fast and there is lots of anticipation and excitement.

If you are interested in participating and donating an artwork, please let Margriet Knubben <margrietknubben1@hotmail.com> know ASAP, so that we can start planning. The works will be on display during the month of November and the draw will be the end of November or beginning of December.