Calendar of Events at the
Allie Griffin Art GalleryFree admission. Donations welcome.
May 2010
“Motion Captured, Motion Denied”, presents the works of young, Saskatchewan contemporary ceramic artists Jody Greenman-Barber and Zane Wilcox. Although both artists work in very distinct and different approaches from each other, a commonality between their works is how each artist addresses the concept of motion. Pushing the boundaries of wheel-thrown traditions, Jody’s work concentrates on gestural qualities of clay and exaggerated wheel-thrown lines & forms. Zane’s work embodies a sense of immovability and stability, thus serving as an opposition to direct force or motion. Sponsor: Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils
On view May 1 to 23.June 2010
“Emerging Artists: Artists Unite To Celebrate their Weyburn Roots”
This exhibition showcases the works of 10 women representing all ages and 3 generations, living in various locales across the country, but sharing one common thread: all are either formerly from Weyburn or had a strong personal connection with Weyburn during their youth. Although some of the artists are professional and currently display their works in galleries in other provinces, this will be the first time any of these artists will have a showing of their work in Weyburn, where they formed their artistic roots.
Sponsors: Weyburn Credit Union and Weyburn Co-Op.
On view June 1 to 25July & August 2010
“Just Us : North Central Photojournalism Project”
“Just Us : North Central Photojournalism Project” is a unique partnership between students from Scott Collegiate, photojournalist Mark Taylor and the Saskatchewan Arts Board Arts Smarts Programme. Through photography, this project simply sought to provide North Central Youth in Regina with an opportunity to tell their own stories. Ultimately, this project is a testament to the power of photojournalism and the role art can play in affecting social change.
Sponsor: Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils
On view June 30 to August 25.September 2010
“The Third Sound” - works of Alicia Popoff & Les Potter
Sponsor: Saskatchewan Arts BoardOctober 2010
“Road Kill” paintings of David Garneau
Sponsor: Organization of Saskatchewan Arts CouncilsNovember & December 2010
“Playing with Dimensions” works of a variety of Saskatchewan artists.
Sponsor: Sask. Craft Council
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOR THE PUBLIC:Artists’ Workshop –Saturday, April 24
Instructor: Heather Cline
* Please pre-register for both these workshops.WORKSHOP -So Many Ideas So Little Time : Time Management for Artists
Saturday Apr 24, 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Signal Hill Gallery 424-10th Ave S
This workshop is a discussion-based session that will explore the pitfalls artists face with time management. Many artists juggle multiple roles as an aspect of their career choice. Some work full-time, part-time or multiple jobs in addition to a studio practice. How can artists efficiently balance their working lives? This workshop will discuss some concrete strategies for creating balance, some simple ways to maximize studio time, scheduling strategies, how studio set-up impacts creative efficiency, and some of Cline’s hard-learnt lessons in time management.
WORKSHOP -The Power of Acrylics
Saturday April 24, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Allie Griffin Art Gallery - 45 Bison Ave.
This workshop is a hands-on painting workshop, exploring the many & varied potentials of the use of acrylics as a painting medium. Expand your creativity by practicing some new techniques! Extend your "inner artist"!RECEPTION - for the “Motion Captured, Motion Denied” clay exhibition featured for the month of May at the Allie Griffin Art Gallery.
Reception Tuesday May 25 at 7:00 pm at the Gallery.
Meet & greet this dynamic young clay artist, Jody Greenman-Barber, one of the artists featured in this month’s exhibition, along with Zane Wilcox. Jody will lead us through a “Talk & Tour”, discussing the process and vision behind the works of the dramatically different styles of these two artists.
Refreshments served; free admission with silver collection at the door.
Everyone is invited.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FOR SCHOOL CLASSES:Our annual “CLAYWORKS FOR KIDS” provides a unique hands-on craft experience. Each student completes a work of art in clay, then it is fired and glazed – at a nominal cost. $ 5 per student.
*Book in for either the morning or the afternoon!
* Make sure to register your class ASAP, as spaces are limited!“GNOMES” will be the theme of this year’s clay workshops for K - 6. Students will build their gnome using the light grey clay, then paint their gnome using our colourful selection of “under glazes”. We’ll later coat the gnomes with a shiny clear glaze, fire them in the kiln, then deliver them to your school.
Sponsors:SouthEast Connections, City of Weyburn and Weyburn Youngfellows Club
Grades K through 6: May 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20ARTIST-LED CLAY WORKSHOPS for junior high & high school classes.
Jodi Greenman-Barber is one of the 2 artists whose works are featured during the month of May in the “Motion Captured, Motion Denied: exhibition at the Allie Griffin. She will instruct 3 days of dynamic hands-on workshops designed to get students past the “cookie cutter” approach, and on to have fun experiencing the full properties of the clay!
Sponsors: Sask Arts Board, SouthEast Connections & City of Weyburn
Grades 7 through 12: May 25, 26 & 27
Calendar of Events at the
Weyburn Credit Union GalleryThis space, provided by the Weyburn Credit Union, is organized & managed by the Weyburn Arts Council. Outside the Allie Griffin Art Gallery's curated exhibitions, this Gallery provides a smaller venue for showcasing local emerging artists. Open to
the public 9:00 am to 5:OO pm, Monday to Friday. Admission free.
March & April 2010
"Lost and Alone" - works of Weyburn Photographer, Nicole Griffin.
May & June 2010
“Worlds Apart: Expressions of Heaven & Earth” - works of Deborah Nikkel & Ariel Laidlaw” A peek at 2 young artists’ portfolios.
July & August 2010
“Countenance” - works of Kelsi Keretesh
September & October 2010
“Provenance”. works of Malia Brackpool
November & December 2010
TBA
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