Yarmouth Art Society

These are minutes as taken. Subject to revision.

Yarmouth Art Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Art Gallery of NS

February 25, 2017

The Annual General Meeting of the Yarmouth Art Society was called to order at 12:00 noon with President Margriet Knubben in the chair.

Minutes of the 2016 Annual General Meeting were accepted as read.

Dan Earle read the annual financial statement. Total funds carried forward as of February 27, 2016 was $2905.20, total funds as of February 25, 2017 is $3310.62. Treasurer’s report was accepted as read.

Margriet Knubben gave the President’s Report summarizing the past year’s activities

Virginia Stoddard presented the Nominations committee report with the proposed slate of officers for 2017. The proposed slate is:

Past President – Virginia Stoddard

President – Margriet Knubben

Vice President – David Gorman

Treasurer – Dan Earle

Secretary – Noella DeMille

There being no further nominations, the report of the nominations committee was approved.

Virginia also reported that Ivan Blades, Paulette Babin and Virginia Stoddard make up the exhibits committee and David Gorman looks after publicity/promotion.

Noella DeMille

Yarmouth Art Society Meeting

February 25, 2017 at AGNS

The meeting was called to order at 12:15 pm, following the AGA.

Minutes from the January meeting were approved as read.

Treasurer’s report: For the perior from January 28, 2017 to February 25, 2017 total funds carried forward was $2798.40, total funds balance was $3310.62. Treasurer’s report was approved as read.

Old Business:

Spring Show: Art work for our Spring Show can be dropped off at the YARC print shop until March 1 as it will be hung on Thursday, March 2. The opening reception for the show will be on Saturday, March 4 from 3:00 until 5:00 pm. Wayne Gorman will be playing the piano and we ask that YAS members bring finger foods.

New Business:

Show withWrite Away Group: Virginia spoke with Janice Comeau and Janice said that the write away group has other plans and will not be able to participate in a pairings event this year. It was discussed and agreed that Dave Gorman speak with Marilyn Francis to see if the First Nations group might be interested in a joint show with us.

Executive Board Members: Our Annual General Meeting preceeded this meeting and the following Board Members were nominated and approved: Past President, Virginia Stoddard; President, Margriet Knubben; Vice-President, David Gorman; Treasurer, Dan Earle; Secretary, Noella DeMille.

Other: Cecil proposed that the YAS purchase an art book to donate to the library in memory of Sheila Miller, this was approved. Virginia will look for a suitable book. Virginia has now purchased the art book on behalf of the YAS to donate to the library in memory of Alex Gigeroff.  It was suggested and approved that we provide finger foods for the opening reception of Brian Porter’s up-coming show at the museum.

Next Meeting will be March 25, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the AGNS.

Respectfully submitted

Noella DeMille

This is to announce that the Yarmouth Waterfront Galley is now accepting expressions of interest in displaying and selling work at the gallery on Water Street, Yarmouth, for the 2017 May through October season. There are limited spaces available for Membership or Participating Members.

Membership entails payment of a one time fee, paying a share of seasonal rent and 2-3 days per month of staffing the galley and greeting customers.  Members have priority selection of display space and take part in governance of the gallery.

Participating Members share in rent and pay a reasonable commission on sales. All receive coverage on the gallery web site.

If you are interested in more details or have questions, contact Dan Earle at <danearle@eastlink.ca>

We will have a Spring Show of YAS members at Th’YARC in March.

The show will be . So bring in your work before that day. You can drop of work at the print shop of Th’YARC.
Please bring in two small works (ca 30 x 30 cm) or one large, new or never shown original works. Hanging fee is $5 each work.
Opening of the show is Saturday March 4th from 3 to 5 pm. Please bring some light refreshments. Cash bar will be open and we will have live music.
So come and have a great afternoon!

This is a reminder for the Annual General Meeting and the Monthly Meeting of the YAS. 

The meeting will be at the Community Room of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia this Saturday at 12 pm.

Hope to see you there,

CALL TO ARTISTS!

For the last five thousand years 160 billion tons of water have flowed in and out of the Bay of Fundy four times in twenty four hours. The sea rises and falls forty feet twice a day. The results are some of the most stunning sea/landscapes on the planet

“This magical place, with dramatic Fundy tides and changing atmospheric conditions, makes for an endless supply of possible painting subjects –  every artist’s dream.” – William (Bill) Rogers – Honorary Chair

On June 16/17/18, there is an opportunity to paint in this extraordinary environment at the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival.

THE ARTISTS

Thirty-five qualifying plein air artists selected from across North America will compete for more than $6000 in cash and product awards.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be juried by professional artists William Rogers and Joy Laking.

ARTIST’S PROSPECTUS – Festival Details / On Line Registration

https://www.parrsborocreative.com/pleinair/artists/

If you need further information, call me!

At  902-728-2007

Or email: ed@parrsborocreative.com

Hope to See You In Nova Scotia!

Robert

Robert More

Executive Director

Parrsboro Creative

www.parrsborocreative.com

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These are the unofficial minutes of the meeting to be considered for approval at the February meeting

Yarmouth Art Society Meeting

January 28, 2017 at the YARC

The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm.

Minutes of the November meeting were approved as amended.

Treasurer’s Report: For the period from December 17, 2016 to January 28, 2017, total funds carried forward was $2675.17, total funds balance was $2798.40. Treasurer’s report was approved as read.

Old Business:

Lucky Choice: Total income from Lucky Choice was $690.00 with $90.00 going to the Photography Club, $120.00 going to the Craft Guild, leaving a profit of $480.00 for the YAS.

Art Lessons for Children: Dave Gorman gave his class. He said overall it was a good experience but there were minor issues. He said he’d prefer an older age group if he did this again. Dave purchased enough art supplies so that paints, brushes, etc can be used for future classes. Anne LeBlanc will contact Sandy Fevens about booking her class.

Spring Show: The YARC is booked for the month of March for our Spring Show. Tentative date for hanging is March 2 so artworks can be dropped off at the print shop during the last week of February. We are asking that members submit 1 large item or 2 small items at the most and there will be a $5 hanging fee for each item. The tentative date for an opening reception is March 4, from 3:00 till 5:00 pm. Margriet will contact Sandy to confirm these dates.

Frequency of meetings: Frequency of meetings will not change but the location may change to the AGNS. Angela will be contacted  about having our meetings at 12:00 noon, before their open art studio sessions. Perhaps our members would be interested in staying for the art sessions.

New Business:

Show with Write Away Group: It was agreed that “My Canada” would be a suitable theme for the artists/writers show at the Museum in September and October. The idea would be to illustrate what Canada means to us and to commemmorate Canada’s 150th anniversary. We discussed having our art work completed by July 1st for the writers to have time to see it and determine which item they would like to match a story or poem to. Another idea that was discussed was the art works and the writings being just based on the theme without actually matching the writing with the art work. Virginia will contact Janice Comeau to see if the writers would like to attend our next meeting and to determine how they would like to proceed. It was also mentioned that the Art Society would contribute for a reception at the Museum for Caroline Loose and Cecil Day’s show in August.

Executive Board Members: Next meeting is our AGA. Virginia is chair. Margriet, Dan and Noella have indicated that they would be willing to keep their respective positions of President, Treasurer and Secretary. Dave Gorman would be willing to take on the position of vice president. Deb Field indicated that she’s interested in being on the Exihibits Committee.

Other: Virginia mentioned that the book that we were going to purchase for the library in memory of Alex Gigeroff, is no longer available. It was agreed that she will order “Oxford History of Art” at a cost of approximately $25.

Tentative date and location for next meeting: February 25, 2017 at noon at the AGNS

This will be the annual general meeting.

Respectfully Submitted

Noella DeMille

Reminder of YAS January meeting on Saturday, January 28th, at 2:00 at th’YARC on Parade Street in Yarmouth.

January 2017 Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Yarmouth Branch activities

The Community

Creating an intergenerational dialogue through art 

Community Portrait Project participants will take part in a series of workshops which will include music, visual arts, creative writing and more.  Participants will share their skills with the group and take on leadership roles in the development of art-based programming which we will then share with the community.  Participants will also help develop an exhibition entitled “A Community Portrait” which will be displayed at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia-Yarmouth Branch. Program Sponsors

Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are excited to offer this program free of charge.

See below

Open Arts Saturdays

In association with the New Horizons Program and the Friends of Yarmouth Art Gallery, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia- Yarmouth Branch is excited to host this Open Arts studio. This program is free to attend and will run every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 until 3:00pm. Participants are invited to contribute to the gallery’s upcoming Community Portrait exhibit.

Who: This event is open to everyone. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

What: An Open Arts Studio

When: Saturdays from 1:00 until 3:00pm.

Where: The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia- Yarmouth Branch, 341 Main Street Yarmouth

For more information please drop in at 341 Main Street or call (902) 749-2248.

Collaborative Live Art and Unplugged Open Stage

Calling all artists. Want more creative expression in your life? In association with the New Horizons Program, the Friends of Yarmouth Art Gallery are excited to invite you to this collaborative creative experience. For this free event art supplies and some musical instruments will be available. Join musicians, writers, and artists of all sorts in collaborative art making from 5:00 until 6:00 pm. At 6:00 pm, stay with us until 7:30 for our Unplugged Open Stage. Enjoy light refreshment and entertainment as local artists interested in sharing are given an opportunity to perform.

Who: This event is open to everyone. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

What: A Live Art Event and Unplugged Open Stage

When: Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:30 starting January 12th

Where: The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia- Yarmouth Branch, 341 Main Street Yarmouth

For more information please drop in at 341 Main Street or call (902) 749-2248.

Seeking Submissions

In association with the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia- Yarmouth Branch is seeking collaborative intergenerational artworks for our upcoming Community Portrait Exhibit.

Submission Guidelines

1. Piece is collaborative and completed by teams of two or more people.

2. Teams reflect a difference of 20+ years from youngest to oldest participant.

3. Submissions include a short letter reflecting on the collaborative process.

Submission Deadline

Art works and reflective letters should be submitted to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia at 341 Main Street Yarmouth by or before March 25th.

For more information please drop in at 341 Main Street or call (902) 749-2248.

Join us on Sunday, December 11th, 2016 at the Art Gallery of NS Western Branch for the opening of our latest show “UNKNOWN TO KNOWN” displayed in the Community Room.  This show celebrates the diversity, talent and uniqueness of people in our everyday lives.  This is a tip of the iceberg when it comes to local talent!  A truly fantastic show that is slated to be an annual occurrence.  Join us to meet the artists and for some light refreshments from 2pm to 4pm.  Hope to see you there!