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2nd March 2010
The board of directors for the Seymour Art Gallery welcomes Sande Waters who will be taking Kelly's position on the board
Sande Waters
Sande Waters lives and works in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC.
She received her BFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design,
2006 and her MFA from San Francisco Art Institute, 2009.
Her paintings, drawings and photographs have been shown in Vancouver and San Francisco.
11th February 2010
It is with regret that Kelly Wood has stepped down from her position on the board
Kelly has been an incredibly creative and energetic fundraiser for the gallery and will be greatly missed. See below for her recent support as part of the Penguin Plunge
Kelly Wood (Secretary)
Kelly Wood is a former SAG director, a rustic furniture designer with her own company - Out on a Limb. Kelly has been a resident of Deep Cove for 10 years with husband Bin & son Cohen.
2nd February 2010
The board of directors for the Seymour Art Gallery welcomes Larry Belsito who will be taking Fariba's position on the board
Larry Belsito
Larry has spent the last 45 years in the hotel business, 15 years on the
accounting side, and 30 years as General Manager of hotels across Canada as
well as in Puerto Rico, Brazil, Fiji, Dubai, Qatar and the USA.
He has served on Tourism Boards in Vancouver, Puerto Rico, Fiji and
Dubai; the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Task Force; Advisory Board
of Random Acts of Kindness in BC; and as served as President at various times
of Rotary, Vancouver Hotel Association and Skal International Vancouver.
6th January 2010
It is with regret that Fariba Dashtaray has stepped down from her position on the board
Fariba has been helping jury submissions for the gallery and will be greatly missed.
Fariba Dashtaray
Fariba Dashtaray artist and art instructor, holds Bachelor of Art.
She contributes to artistic communities in Lower Mainland since her arrival to Vancouver. She is Active member of Federation of Canadian Artists, North & West Vancouver Community Arts Council and Seymour Art Gallery. Her paintings are included in many corporate, art galleries and private collections all through Canada, Iran, and USA.
"As an artist I have always felt responsibility to share through exhibiting my work, as well as teaching and bring artistic view in the society I live."
2010 Penguin Plunge - January 1st 2010, 12 midday to 3pm
Seymour Art Gallery Board and Staff Participation in the Plunge
Mary Mahon Jones met with the Penguin Plunge mascot
This year the organizers of the plunge Deep Cove Kayak very generously arranged for all funds raised on the day to be donated to the Seymour Art Gallery
Nell Burns - gallery administrator, and Alan Bell board member. Both pictured post plunge, soaking wet and getting cold but still smiling.
The turn out this year was fantastic despite the inclement weather. The band was fantastic, the bonfire provided weclome warmth, and the costumes were incredibly imaginative and creative.
The whole event was incredibly well organised. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a great big thank you to Erian and all at Deep Cove Kayak for organising the event and donating funds raised to the Seymour Art Gallery.
Deep Cove Kayak have always supported the Deep Cove Community and have been fantastic supporters of the gallery.
Kelly Wood, board member and board secretary, and her partner were keeping the damp masses fed and watered.
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24th December 2009
RBC donate $500 cheque to the Seymour Art Gallery
Presentation of $500 Royal Bank donation to the Seymour Art Gallery, at the Dollarton Village branch of the bank on December 24, 2009. From left to right are RBC Account Manager Lindsay Witham, RBC Branch Manager Dean Roberts, Gallery Board of Directors member Alan Bell, and Gallery Coordinator Meghan Doyle. Many thanks to former RBC staff member and Seymour Art Gallery Board member Socorro Laurel for applying for this award on behalf of the Gallery.
13th December 2009
Jacquie Morgan says goodbye to the Seymour Art Gallery
After 3 months of austerity operations following the Provincial Gaming grant cuts announced at the end of the summer, the Board re-assessed the Gallery's financial situation. In early December, the Board invited Jacquie Morgan to return as Curator on a 3 days/week basis, starting in January. Unfortunately, she declined this invitation and decided to leave the Gallery, as explained in her letter to the Board of Directors, which follows.
We regret Jacquie's decision but wish her well in her future endeavours. We very much appreciate Jacquie's many years of service to the Seymour Art Gallery, the high quality of the exhibitions and events she has curated, and her efforts to grow the Gallery during her tenure as its Curator.
December 13, 2009
Dear Board of Directors for the Seymour Art Gallery,
In April 2003 I came to work at the Seymour Art Gallery. Six and a half years later, I have worked with over thirty Board Members, hundreds of artists and volunteers, municipal and provincial governments and many communities and interest groups.
With one part time staff person and many volunteers, I moved the hours of operation from 24 hours a week to 48 hours a week. I worked with the Board of directors on the completion of the Gallery Shop renovation (now the Gift Gallery) and increased the income to the gallery by almost $100,000 dollars annually through increased gallery and gallery shop sales. Membership increased up to 450 people.
Over the years the Gallery has received many generous donations including $50,000 from Ken and Joan Fowler and another from Roger and Sharon Brain that included a new digital projector, computer and sound system for the gallery.
Since 2003 the Seymour Art Gallery has won many awards from the North Shore News Readers Choice, the Outlook Best of the Best and the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce. I am very grateful for both the opportunities and the friendships made. Many Board members have worked very diligently and contributed much to the gallery. Many volunteers and artists have put so much into the gallery over the years and without them the gallery would not be what it is today.
With my accomplishments in mind and with sometime to reflect, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to say goodbye to the Seymour Art Gallery. Truly, I believe that the business model of the SAG has to be adjusted to reflect current realities; it is time to bring in a fresh perspective to the gallery. This is a perfect time for the Board of Directors to create a new five year vision for the gallery with someone who has fresh new ideas.
Respectfully, it is both with sadness and gratefulness that I say goodbye and wish you all of the very best in the years to come.
Sincerely, Jacquie Morgan"
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8th December 2009
It is with regret that Maggi Kneer has stepped down from her position on the board
Maggi has been the creative and hardworking fundraising committee chair for the gallery and will be greatly missed. Alan Bell recommended a replacement with extensive related experience, Mary Mahon Jones. Mary has graciously accepted a position on the board. So a fond farewell to Maggi, and a hearty welcome to Mary Mahon Jones. (Meet The Board)
Maggi Kneer
Maggi has been involved with the Seymour Art Gallery since moving to Deep Cove in 1991, firstly as part of the artist's co-op which founded the Gallery Shop in 1992, and then as a member of the Board. Maggi graduated from Emily Carr University of Art & Design in 2000, and served on the board of the BC Potter's Guild, and is currently working as a ceramic artist.
19th November 2009
Letter to the membership - speak out on cuts to arts funding
Dear Seymour Art Gallery Members,
As you know, the arts across British Columbia have suffered extreme funding cuts from the BC government. While difficult to gauge exactly, the best reading of the situation is that the arts may well suffer an 85%-90% cut over two years. This is the result of extreme cuts to the British Columbia Arts Council as well as Gaming grant cuts.
We have previously communicated the impact of the Provincial Gaming grant cuts on your Seymour Art Gallery, in particular. The loss of our Provincial Gaming grant of $35,000, which represented more than half of the Gallery's normal public funding, has forced us to find a way to continue operating without a full-time professional Director/Curator. With difficulty, we are managing to operate on this basis for an interim period - thanks to Jacquie's advance exhibition planning, and with the Fowlers' very generous 2008 donation to the Gallery. But our current mode of operation is not sustainable over a longer term.
Together with a multitude of arts organizations throughout BC, we are asking supporters of the Seymour Art Gallery to send a message to the BC government that these cuts are massive, destructive, out of proportion and unacceptable. The government is currently working on the next BC budget, and needs to hear from all affected consumers of culture, donors, and other concerned citizens, including YOU.
Please follow the following link to send a clear message - easily! Please feel free to customize the message to make it more particular to the situation of your Seymour art Gallery. Your message WILL BE SENT AUTOMATICALLY to Premier Gordon Campbell, Kevin Krueger (Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts), Rich Coleman (Minister of Housing and Social Development), Colin Hansen (Minister of Finance), and your MLA.
Speak Out About BC Arts Cuts | Alliance Arts and CultureBC Arts organizations need to demonstrate that there is a strong groundswell of opposition to these drastic cuts in arts and culture funding, and hear directly from everyone who is affected. We ask you to please do your part to preserve BC's strong cultural and arts environment, including our great little Gallery in Deep Cove. It is imperative that we get this message out to as many supporters as possible, and we strongly encourage you to forward this e-mail to family and friends.
Many thanks
Board of Directors
Seymour Art Gallery
9th September 2009
Arts community protests B.C. Liberal funding cuts at the Vancouver Art Gallery
Georgia Straight Story on funding cut protest
25th May 2009
President and Curator present to the District Council at District Council Meeting
Jacquie Morgan (curator) and Charles Wilkinson (president), presented to the District Council at a council meeting. Charles introduced himself and the new board to the council. Jacquie highlighted upcoming shows and events at the gallery, encouraging council members to visit the gallery and the gallery shop. Jacquie spoke to the huge (and growing) amount of support the gallery continues to enjoy in terms of both volunteers and a very large and active membership. Board members present at the meeting were Anne Love (vice president), Fariba Dashtaray, Alan Bell and Stuart Ashman.
6th May 2009
It is with regret that Linda Spence has stepped down from her position on the board
Linda has been the diligent and concientious treasurer for the gallery as a member of the new board and will be greatly missed. Linda recommended a friend, Norm Godding as a replacement and Norm has graciously accepted to step in as the new treasurer. So a fond farewell to Linda, and a hearty welcome to Norm Godding.
Linda Spence (former Treasurer)
Linda has always had a keen interest in the textile arts and has been an active member of the Greater Vancouver Weavers' and Spinners' Guild for over 20 years and holds an Honorary Life Membership since 2005. During this time she has held many positions including, President 1989 to 1991, Treasurer 1991 to 2008, Scholarship Chair 2008 to present. Linda has also been an active member of the North Shore Needle Arts and has held the position of Treasurer 2004 to present. Her work has been widely exhibited in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington,Oregon, and the United Kingdom.
AGM: 23rd April 2009
It is with regret that Milton Cameron has stepped down from his position on the board
Milton has been an active member of the new board and will be sorely missed. He has promised to make himself available for any "piping" duties
Jodi Heinhorst was re-elected and will sit on the board for the remainder of Miltons term
Milton Cameron
Milton worked in the multi-image/multi-media industry for over 40 years, first in montreal then in Vancouver where he and his wife founded QED Communications Ltd in 1975. Milton has designed and installed many corporate communications systems, teleconferencing centres, and computer training centres, as well as producing countless corporate audio visual and video presentations over the course of his career. He is stil involved with computer and presentation technology on a part time basis.
Andy Chamberlayne decided not to stand for re-election at the AGM
Andy has also been a very active member of the new board and will also be sorely missed. He has promised to continue to offer his services as "Gallery Photographer"
Andy Chamberlayne
Andy Chamberlayne has been living in Deep Cove for twelve years. During his working hours, Andy is a Special Effects Coordinator, creating television series and movies. Andy is also a local photographer who sells his artwork in various galleries up and down the BC Coast. Andy has been involved with the Seymour Art Gallery for the past three years and is pleased to be able to participate as a member of the board of directors.
Welcome new board members!
The curator and board of directors would like to welcome two new members, Fariba Dashtaray and Alan Bell. See the Contact Page for photos and mini biography
The curator and board of directors would also like to welcome back to the board, Maggi Kneer. Maggi stood for re-election and was elected to sit on the board for a 3 year term.
April 18th 2009: Welcome back Jacquie fundraiser
The gallery held a very successful fundraiser and party to celebrate the return of Jacquie Morgan as curator of the gallery.
See if you can spot Jacquie in the crowd below...
(Mouse over the image to see if you can find her)
Milton Cameron piped Jacquie into and around the gallery to rapturous applause.
Here is the man himself in full piping regalia.
March 28th 2009: Newsletter is published
Read it online: March 2009 Newsletter (PDF)
March 23rd 2009: Jacquie is back!
Watch out for this announcement in your local press.
Jacquie Morgan, Version 2.0
Jacquie's back, and she has a snazzy new hair doo. It's a new look Jacquie, a new start, it's Jacquie Morgan 2.0.
It took four weeks, eight board meetings, and countless additional sub meetings, emails, and an extraordinary level of cooperation from all parties involved - but it is official, and Jacquie Morgan 2.0 will launch March 23, 2009.
Jacquie is excited about continuing her vision for the gallery which includes further development of the upcoming Summer Seymour Arts Festival and implementation of a speaker series.
We (the new board) wish to thank you (the membership) for all the support and hard work so many of you have contributed to the gallery over the years, and especially for the efforts made of late.
February 2009: Change of direction
A brand new board of directors was voted into office at an extraordinary meeting on February 19th, 2009. Your new board members are:
- Charles Wilkinson (President)
- Anne Love (Vice President)
- Kelly Wood (Secretary)
- Maggi Kneer
- Jodi Heinhorst
- Linda Spence
- Andy Chamberlayne
- Milton Cameron
- Stuart Ashman
We (the new board) wish to thank you (the membership) for all the support and hard work so many of you have contributed to the gallery over the years, and especially for the efforts made of late.
February 2009: Related Press
Members oust Seymour Art Gallery board
December 2008: Related Press
Former curator files suit against Seymour Art Gallery
November 2008: Awards
Seymour Art Gallery Receives Business Excellence Award
Sponsored by Earl's, this award recognizes and honours businesses and business leaders for their significant contribution and committment to the local North Vancouver community at large. The award is presented to a business of any size which is arts or culture related, that demonstrates support for the arts and culture above and beyond the basic commercial benefitts to their business.
Award winning Video of Business Excellence Awards nominees created by the Capilano University Film Students