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THE ARTS CENTER NEWSLETTERIssue 104 - May 2012

Courtesy of:DR. JASON BRAUN

From the director’s desk: By the time this newsletter reaches you, the Arts Center will be re-opened after almost a year of renovation – and what a project! During this process, MANY individuals, businesses, volunteers and students have donated funds and time to make this dream a reality. Their contributions reflect the broad spectrum of ages impacted by the Arts Center. In other parts of the country, arts are struggling, as are communities, however, in Jamestown, the arts are flourishing. And the Arts Center is the community resource that makes it all happen. Although that may seem like a grand statement, it is true. The building is the hub of arts education from Kindergarten through older adults and the best location to view art from local artists to national exhibitions, not to mention watch community theatre and performing arts. Whether you appreciate art as something soothing, beautiful, and refreshing or prefer art that is challenging, disturbing and questionable, it can awaken your senses. The arts are a powerful vehicle for communication; a way to express visions that are beyond the capacity of words and are strengthened in this community because the Arts Center exists. What began as a vision to showcase the arts and make a visual statement downtown, is becoming a reality. The first two phases of this vision have been accomplished….the Hansen Arts Studio and the renovated Arts Center. The next phases are development of the Arts Park and expansion of the Endowment Fund. This latter is essential in order to maintain these impressive and expanded spaces allowing the arts to thrive and the community to expand. Thank you all for making this happen.

Taylor BarnesExecutive Director

2nd ACT Community Theater The ODD COUple by Neil Simon

CAllING All MeN - auditions for the fall production of “The Odd Couple”. May 7 & 9 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at The Arts Center. For more information, contact Lori Dorr 320-9579 or The Arts Center 251-2496.

upcoming classesproviding opportunities for artistic development and exploration

ClASS fOR ADUlTS (16 years of age and older)Classes take place in the Hansen Arts Studio, unless noted differently.

INTRO TO phOTOGRAphy with Troy GundersonTuesdays: May 22 - June 12 • 7:00 - 8:30 pm • $35 members / $45 non-members Get the most out of your camera and your desire to take great picutres! This introductory class will walk you through the principles of good photography, using your camera, and important terms & techniques.

eN pleIN AIR! - OIl pAINTING with Jodie VenterThursdays: June 7 - 23 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm • $50 members / $60 non-members Oil painting and the outdoors... a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful summer evenings. Join us for landscape painting in the Art Park. All skill levels welcome. Materials will be provided. Class will move to the Hansen Building if bad weather. INTRO TO pOTTeRy Wheel with Tammy JonesMondays: June 4 - 25 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm • $50 members / $60 non-membersTime to get your hands dirty! Join us for these intro to wheel thrown pottery classes. Learn to center clay, create cups, bowls adn plates. Then trim and glaze your vessels for the kiln.

AN ARTfUl hAppy hOUROur monthly Tuesday artful happy hour will be suspended for the summer. We will start again this fall. If you are interested in providing input or helping to plan these monthly events, let us know!

ClASS fOR kIDSSUMMeR kIDS CAMpS BeGIN IN JUNeWeekday summer programs run June - August. Grades 1 through 6. Class descrip-tions and regisration forms available at the office or our website.

2ND SATURDAy pROGRAM (Grades 1 - 5) Saturday, May 14th10:30 am - 12:00 pm • Arts Center/Daktel Office • $5 members / $7 non-membersThe class will explore the award winning children’s book Why Mosquitoes Buzz in Peoples Ears and consider the artistic element of space.

ClASS ReGISTRATION Call 701-251-2496 or stop by The Arts Center office, 213 2nd Avenue NW You can also register online www.jamestownartscenter.orgPre-registration is required for all classes. This ensures the correct amount of supplies, materials and workstations for all participants.

The Arts Center’s Opening exhibit: Capture the Coteau

This exhibit features artwork that speaks in some way to the Coteau region. Not necessarily landscpaes, the artwork might speak of the Coteau’s indigenous peoples, the changing scenery over time or environmental issues, etc.

The coteau and prairies of North Dakota have a way of speaking to those who listen, and artists are good listeners. The artwork included, whether painting, print, photograph or prose, speaks to the region–either figuratively or symbolically. Through the eyes of artists, the exhibit provides a meaningful look at the region the Arts Center community calls home.

The exhibit will evolve thru the end of July with selected artists being highlighted in a series of mini-exhibits within the larger installation. Members of the community may bring in small contributions to add to the exhibit. These personal mementoes of the Coteau can be dropped off during May or June and will be returned at the end of the show.

The primary artists include, Heidi Goldberg, Jessica Christy, Terry Jelsing, Molly McLain, Sabrina Hornung, Anna Meidinger, Deane Fay, Sherry Short, and Jon Offutt. These artists have multiple pieces on display. Additional artists are represented by one or two pieces and this will change and evolve throughout the exhibit period.

From Capture the Coteau:

Mist, 2009Sherry Short, ND

Charcoal, 15 5/8 x 23 3/4

Calling All Artists: Jamestown Fine Arts Association 48th Annual Art Show

After a year hiatus, Jamestown Fine Arts Association’s 48th Annual Art Show is coming up in August and deadlines are fast approaching. This long-running exhibition is a community favorite and is open to all artists, young and mature, amateur and professional. To participate, all you need to do is fill out an entry form and return it by June 1, 2012. These forms, that outline all the details, dates and deadlines can be obtained by emailing sjeppson@jamestownartscenter.org or calling 701-251-2496. Exhibition dates are August 4 – September 7, 2012.

Every artist can submit up to 3 pieces. All mediums will be accepted. All work whether wall-hung or 3-dimensional must be safe, framed and ready to hang or display. Once the exhibition is installed, it will be juried for prizes in each medium, people’s choice and best of show.

The 2012 Juror for prizes is Terry Jelsing. Jelsing has worked professionally as an artist, teacher, curator, arts administrator and presenter for more than 30 years. A native North Dakotan, his work is spiritually tied to the prairie landscape, its history and its people. He works in a variety of media to create two- and three-dimensional works of art, including large public commissions. His work is part of public and private collections, both in the United States and abroad.

Important Deadlines: June 1 – Registration form due July 16 – Artwork needs to arrive at Arts Center August 4 – Opening Reception

HELP PLANT THE ART PARK!You can be a part of this beautiful green space brightening downtown.

Join us Saturday, May 26th10:00 at The Art Park. We’ll provide the plants and the plan.Bring gloves, sunscreen, etc.

VOlUNTeeRS NeeDeD: We ARe lOOkING fOR GAlleRy SITTeRS. SATURDAyS 12:00 - 4:00 pM

thank yousgala sponsors: Don Wilhelm, Inc., IDK, Knights of Columbus, Bank Forward, James-town Sun, Schauer & Associates, Meghan & Jason Braun, Shady’s, Central Sales, Newman Signs, Duratech, Ingstad Media, KSJB, Etc. Salon, Bread by Mr. Mustache, Dr. Ken McDougall, Lifetime Vision Source, Jamestown Implement, Medicine Shoppe, Midwest Financial Services, Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Dr. Steve Maier, Jay & Maris Thompson, RM Stoudt, Rick & Tyri Bosche, Happy Harry’s, Tammy Jones, Jen & Brian Amundson, Stutsman County Abstract, Jaci & Harley Trefz, Qual Chiropractic, Infinity Builders, Anytime Fitness, Shady’s, Unison Bank, Cinema Twin, Carla Sayler, Gladstone Inn, Willson & McKee, Logan Adams, Sue Carlson, Phyllis Ibes, Mike & Cissie Quinn, Top Designers, Bonnie & David Tressler, Eddy Funeral Home, John & Carolyn Brauner, Jo & Helmut Albrecht, National Buffalo Museum, Lifetime Vision Source, Dakota Central Telecommunications

special thanks to:The 2nd ACT group for another great theatre production and to Lori Dorr for the hours she has devoted to developing quality performances. Phyllis Ibes for housing artists and leading residents at the Heritage Center with the papier mache project, Sam Riehl and all the Jamestown College students who helped move the Arts Center stuff move back into the facility, Angela Seitz, Sandy Barnes & Jim Michael for helping get the Hansen Arts Studio in shape, RM Stoudt, Shawn Fugleberg, Maris Thompson for helping us move.

From the Cover:

Wheat in the Wind with Barn, 2010Molly Mclain

oil bar

donations: Vince Gregor, Jim & Julie Dunnigan, Theresa & Bill McMillan, Joanne Hansen, Jo and Helmut Albrecht, Bob & Linde Serba, Brad Hohnadel, Scherbenske & Son, All Vets Club, Ginny Hendrickson, Kay Richards, matching gifts program Gate City Bank, AXA Equitable Foundation, Chad Kainz, Basin Electric Power Cooperative

project donations/500 Club: Darlene & Curt Goehner, Connie & Jon Lillejord, Karen Crane, Karla & Scott Sandness

MINI-ART hUNT

Mr. Billy is at it again! This is the seventh annual miniature art hunt that William has organized. The art hunt is a free event open to everyone!

To help you find the hidden art, community residents are invited to study

special event

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A Great Resource for ArtistsLooking for Opportunities, Juried Shows, etc.?The North Dakota Council on the Arts lists many “Calls for Artists” on their web site. Go to: www.nd.gov/arts/artopps/visual.html

Bismarck Art And Gallery Association (BAGA) Square Foot ShowShow is open to artists 18 years or older. Canvases are 12 x 12” are obtained through BAGA in ensure consistency. Artists may have 2 entries in any media that can be applied to canvas. All artwork will be priced by BAGA at $125. For more information call 701-223-5986. Information is also available on line at www.bismarck-art.org/index.cfm?page=special-events

Pekin Days Art ShowIf you would like to be part of this exhibition please email Brenda Bjorlie, bebjorlie@gondtc.com. Dates for this year’s show are June 20 – 24, 2012.

visual clues released throughout the week on the internet and in the Jamestown Sun. Winners get to keep the original work of art and also claim an additional prize to be awarded at The Art Center.

To see last year’s photo gallery and stay up to date with the 2012 art hunt you can bookmark: www.williamhessian.com/projects/jamestown2011.html

THE ARTS CENTER

The Arts Center activities are supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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