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Vertigo Chronicle February 22, 2007

Dear Friends and Artists:

In Gallery One and Two:
UBC-O Creative Studies Students:
Pressing Engagements
Tuesday, February 13th to Friday, March 16th
Closing Reception - Friday, March 16th

Gallery Vertigo is pleased to present this selection of prints which were produced by students enrolled in the Creative Studies Program at UBC Okanagan. We wish to thank the Creative Studies Faculty for encouraging their students in this endeavour, in particular, Briar Craig, Head Associate Professor. Thank you for allowing us this rare glimpse into the creative process in its many variations. We applaud the involvement of the students in presenting this exhibition. Their enthusiasm is as inspiring as the work itself. Gallery Vertigo, the North Okanagan Artists Alternative and the North Okanagan community welcome the opportunity to view this diverse and compelling exhibition.
This exhibition presents the work of students in the first few years of exploration into the media of printmaking at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Despite the demands of directed assignments there are already diverse and individual explorations occurring. These young artists are beginning to see how they can use the tools available to them to express themselves in personally significant ways. (Briar Craig)

And, please join us for the following presentation and discussion:

Tuesday, March 6 from 7 to 9pm

State Proof:
the state of contemporary printmaking

with Briar Craig, B.F.A., M.V.A.
Head, Department of Creative Studies
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies

To say that the art world is in a state of constant flux would be an understatement. At this point in time (just over six years into the 21st century) there no longer seem to be any definitive rules about the making of art. Artists are free to mix media and explore well beyond the traditional confines of any particular medium. Printmaking, in particular, is well suited to this expansion and evolution.

Even from a traditionalist’s point of view ‘the print’ has always been a varied and difficult entity to define. The qualities and physical characteristics of all types of prints - lithographs, etching, engravings, screen prints, woodcuts and linoleum cuts, etc - vary greatly and the only real similarity is that they can usually be made as multiple originals (editions). Often, it seems, that is where any significant dialogue about the print gets bogged down. Prints are usually discussed in terms of their physical characteristics, materials and the processes used to create them with little regard to the ideas and conceptual investigations that the artist might be working through. The fact is that print media are as inclusive and expansive as any other field in the larger world of art. Perhaps they are even more so. They can adapt to the inclusion of the latest digital technologies but they can also make use of processes as seemingly old fashioned as woodblock cutting. Prints are able to amalgamate and synthesize diverse imagery, materials, and ideological approaches to art making; and, print media allow great creative latitude and perfectly reflect and conceptually form the foundations of much of our mass media-based culture. And, all of that makes print media ideal tools for the production of informed, conceptually diverse and, at the same time, physically rich art in the 21st century.

The contemporary art world is in a constant state of change and that is no more evident than in the realm of printmaking. From its very origins the media traditionally associated with printmaking (woodblock, etching, lithography, collagraph and screenprinting) have constantly evolved and re-invented themselves as new developments in inks, equipment, and the conceptual expectations of the art world have changed. This discussion will introduce the current state of a variety of printmaking media and how they have adapted to the development of digital media and a 21st century media based culture. (Briar Craig)

On North Okanagan Artists Alternative
Featured Members Wall:
Cynthia Kelly:
Construction and Destruction
Tuesday, February 13th to Friday, March 16th
Closing Reception - Friday, March 16th, 7-9pm

Local artist and NOAA member Cynthia Kelly presents a series of small works which combine found object assemblage with digital photography. The work is further expanded by the accompanying text.

What is an Artist but a seeker, investigator, interpreter. In a departure from my traditional work (acrylic painting), in this series, utilizing found objects, writing and digital photography I focus on the overlooked, discarded, damaged in an attempt to rework items or images with consideration given to unintentional beauty, source and conclusion. Each work contains elements and inferences known and unknown. Perhaps the result is the work itself or maybe it's just the thought? It seems that the question is the answer. (Kelly)

Both exhibitions will be celebrated with a closing reception on Saturday March 16th from 7 to 9pm. Many of the artists will be in attendance. We invite the public to attend. Live music and complimentary refreshments will be provided. Admission is by donation.

Other Events at Gallery Vertigo

Upcoming NOAA Meetings

Saturday, March 3rd - 3pm
In anticipation of the Annual General Meeting.
All members interested in holding office are urged to attend.
Brainstorming is predicted.

Saturday, March 31st
NOAA AGM and Potluck
Election of Officers and
Fool's Gold Potluck Supper

Winner!
Congratulations to Leila Ward, winner of the two tickets to BREAK! at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.
Thank you to all who renewed or purchased memberships in the month of January.

Les Copeland In Concert
with special guest Sonny Copeland
Friday, February 23 @ 7:30pm
Tickets are $10.00 @ Gallery Vertigo.
Coffee, goodies and wine will be sold at sweet prices
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm
(250)503-2297

Two Free Art Workshops

Saturday, March 3 - 1-3pm
with Anne Mihalcheon

Saturday, March 10 - 1-3pm
with Christine Kashuba

Artists and instructors Anne Mihalcheon and Christine Kashuba will offer two free workshops for children 8 to 12 years old. Both artists have recently completed the Strategies for Teaching Art program offered at Gallery Vertigo and are anxious to put their new skills to work! The public is invited to take advantage of this art opportunity at no charge. All materials will be provided. Juice and cookie break included. This series of Professional Development Workshops is sponsored by British Columbia Arts Council, North Okanagan Artists Alternative and Gallery Vertigo. Complete details at the gallery - 503-2297.
Because class size is limited, we ask that you please pre-register for these free workshops by calling Gallery Vertigo at (250)503-2297. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Studio Space
Studio space available as of March 1st at Gallery Vertigo. Contact Judith for more info. @ 503-2297.

http://www.galleryvertigo.com

Have you checked us out lately? Our website is becoming rich with content. A few NOAA Member artists have taken advantage of this easy and low cost way to have a web presence. You'll want to bookmark our site in your favourites because it is constantly updated with current information about events at the gallery and opportunities for artists. Kudos to our webmaster, Colleen Couves.

Vertigo Voices

Thursday, March 1
@ Gallery Vertigo
Jake Kennedy and Jason DeWinetz

Thursday, March 15
@ Gallery Vertigo
Judith Jurica and Virginia Dansereau

Pine Beetle Open Mike Night

Saturday, March 10th, 7:30pm
Got a talent? Pine Beetle Press has the forum.
Pick up a copy of the brand new issue of The Pine Beetle Review at Gallery Vertigo.

GREEN
Fifth Annual
NOAA Members Annual Juried Exhibition
Deadline for Submissions - Saturday, March 17th, 4pm
Exhibition Run: Tuesday, March 20 to Saturday, April 14th
Green Gala Reception: Saturday, March 24 - 7-9pm

Alternator Gallery’s
4th Annual Wearable Art Gala on March 3, 2007
Tickets On Sale Now!
KELOWNA, BC – Tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual Wearable Art Gala – a fun and provocative fundraiser for the Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art that’s being held Saturday, March 3, 2007.
This one-of-a-kind adult event is not a fashion show in the traditional sense – it’s an artistic exploration of body adornment that features creative experimentation with hair, make-up, accessories and original outfits made from any and all materials.
Artists have created wearable art from everything from pop cans and tea bags to string licorice and willow branches, modeling their outfits on stage with performances set to music.
Radio personality Phil Johnson of Oldies 1150 is back again this year as emcee and music will be provided by local DJs JGirl and Manousos. Door prizes, a silent auction and refreshments by Staccatos Gelateria and Bistro will round out the evening.

WHAT: 4th annual Wearable Art Gala
WHERE: Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave. in Kelowna
WHEN: Saturday, March 3. 2007. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
TICKETS: $45 ($33 for students) through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.ca
INFO: www.alternatorgallery.com or info@alternatorgallery.com

Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art
#103 - 421 Cawston Ave.
(Rotary Centre for the Arts)
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1
E-Mail: alternator@telus.net
Telephone: (250) 868-2298

Quebec artist Gilles Morissette creates “Light Between Us” with French-language students

   Quebec artist Gilles Morissette works in collaboration with local French-language students to confront viewers with the question of their own identity in an exhibition that opens Friday, March 16 at the Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art.
    Light Between Us / Lumière entre nous is a three-dimensional installation that places viewers in an environment that uses digital and dawn traces of the body to evoke a discourse about ourselves and our relationships to others.
    Some 125 students aged six to 16 at L’École Anse-au-sable are spending several weeks working with Morissette, drawing each other’s eyes on light bulbs and documenting each other with digital photographs that will be installed in the gallery beneath the light bulbs.
    “The process of identifying the other is initiated through sight,” says Morissette. “It is through the recognition of the other’s face and, subsequently, with audition and speech, that the acknowledgement of the other takes place. In essence, the other forms a part of ourselves as beings and allows us to realize our potential as individuals.”
    The project is inspired by the writing of French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas.
    Morissette is a Montreal-based artist with a doctorate from the University of Paris VIII and a Master’s degree in Fine Art from Concordia University in Montreal. He has shown internationally with solo exhibitions in Denmark, Japan, France and Canada.
    Also showing at the Alternator Gallery is Material Matters, an exhibition by UBC Okanagan students David Markin, Pudy Tong, Ketrena Schultz, Caitlin Ffrench and Cindy Marshall.
    The opening reception, which starts with a talk by Morissette, runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 16. Both exhibitions continue to April 28.
    The Alternator, an artist-run centre located on the main floor of the Rotary Centre for the Arts at 421 Cawston Ave., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is by donation.
    For information, contact the Alternator at (250) 868-2298, visit www.alternatorgallery.com or e-mail info@alternatorgallery.com

Lent, Fraser and Wall @The Junction Cafe in Armstrong

On Saturday, February 24th we are pleased that Jared Wong will be sitting
in with us on accoustic bass for a few tunes. Jared is a fantastic young
player and a member of Take Four, a swing quartet that also includes Bryn
Flock (guitar), Brian Garvin (guitar) and Mary Howie (who previously sat
in with us on violin). Watch for their upcoming concert on March 03 at
Powerhouse Theatre in Vernon.

Tickets for February 24th are $7.00 and can be purchased at the Junction
Cafe, which is just down from Shepherd's Hardware beside Fitness Matters
Gym. You can also phone 546-6355 for more information.

The music starts at 8:00 PM but plan on coming early for a good seat and
to enjoy the great food at the Junction.
Hope to see you on Saturday, February 24th!

Cheers - John, Neil and Shelby

The Coatcheck Gallery
Anticipation – Juried Art Exhibition
Presented by the Federation of Canadian Artists North Okanagan Chapter
Now through April 2nd, 2007 - Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Coatcheck Gallery
The Federation of Canadian Artists North Okanagan Chapter are beginning the New Year with a juried art exhibition, Anticipation, in the Coatcheck Gallery at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. The show runs from January 8th to April 2nd and is available for viewing to all tickets holders one hour prior to a performance and at intermission.

Melina Moore is The Soprano on the Loose
with Carol Colpitts and Doug Sonju
Friday, Febraury 23rd, 8pm @ Schubert Centre
Tickets $25 @ Majestic Mattress (549-4419)
Back by popular demand, opera singer Melina Moore is preparing to lose the ball gown and show her sultry side with her acclaimed production Soprano on the loose. The performance features Moore, a Juilliard-trained vocalist, in the repertoire of old Hollywood and Broadway with hit tunes from the 20s, 30s and 40s. She is joined by her colleagues Carol Colpitts on piano and Doug Sonju on saxophone and clarinet.

The Vernon Art Gallery
Upcoming Workshop - Saturday, Feb 24 at 9:30 am
There will be a 3 hour workshop by Briar Craig, Head of the Department of Creative Studies, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, UBC - O on how to put together a submission package for an exhibition, including the topics of cover letters, artist statements, CVs, digital images and slides. The fee for this workshop is $10 for Gallery members and $15 for non-members. Please phone the Gallery at 545-3173 to register in advance.

Arnica Open Studio & Gallery
Bent Rebound/Loaded Reptiles

Continues through March 17th.
New Hours:
Thursdays 12:00 -4:00;
Fridays 12:00 - 2:00;
Saturdays
10:00 - 4:00

Arnica Open Studio & Gallery
232 Victoria Street
Kamloops, BC
250-372-2444

a not-for-profit artist-run centre that supports emerging contemporary artists

Call to all Artists and Earth Lovers!!!!
The ‘Wheels for Change’ Campaign needs your talent!!
We need to have a logo and also a border design for our website. The logo will be used on all our printed and digital media. For the website, we would also like to have a border around the edges. Some suggestions are to use child-like style artistry, roads, bicycles and the earth symbol in a manner that captures the aims of the ‘Wheels for Change’ campaign.
We are a non-profit group and are looking for an in-kind donation; your reward will be to have your art featured on our website, letters, handouts, posters, t-shirts, etc.. It is also your way to show your support for this campaign.
We hope to have your submissions soon, byFebruary 28th.
If you are interested in helping us, or in learning more, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Mary: 503-2506 Celia: 558-0994 Email: wheelsforchange@gmail.com

Kelowna Art Gallery

Please join us for the opening reception of Hybrids and Fern Helfand on Friday March 2 at 7:00pm

The Kelowna Art Gallery is pleased to present Hybrids. This exhibition of sculpture, photography, video, painting, mixed media, printmaking, drawing and installation highlights 10 contemporary artists from across Western Canada and the Yukon addressing 21st century issues including the environment and recycling, genetic engineering, commoditization, marketing and the media. This exhibition includes the work of Griffith Baker, Lisa Birke Marianne Corless, Twyla Exner, Fern Helfand, Ingrid Mary Percy, Alison Petty, Cara Sawka, Marc Siegner, and Mike Yuhasz.
Fern Helfand is a Kelowna based artist and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, UBC-Okanagan. Piazza San Marco is a new photo-based installation that was inspired by the artist's recent visit to Venice. In this exhibition, Helfand focuses on the Piazza San Marco's historic use as a town center, pilgrimage site and tourist destination. In Piazza San Marco, Helfand investigates the complex 21st century intersection of art, architecture, history and the contemporary tourist.

Imagine Us...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDxMQaMqsig&mode=related&search

Gallery Vertigo is a non-profit Artist Run Centre founded in 2002. The centre operates under the auspices of the North Okanagan Artists Alternative, a registered non-profit society. We are located upstairs at Suite #1, 3001 31st Street, downtown Vernon, in the historical Winnipeg Union Bank building across from Nolan's Drugs. Please use the side entrance under Krause Jeweller's awning. Hours of business are from 11:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. For information call Gallery Vertigo @ (250)503-2297 or email: info@galleryvertigo.com.

Vertigo Chronicle Editor:
Judith Jurica
(250)503-2297
judithjurica@shaw.ca

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