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fall 2016

Anong Migwans Beam, Mountain Lake , 2012, oil and phototransfer on canvas Anong Migwans Beam: Submerged Landscapes, October 21 – November 27

our SG perspective CEO's message

curator's perspective

As the weather starts to change and we welcome cooler, crisp days, I can’t help but reflect on my first summer at Station Gallery. SG was humming with activity – giggles from the campers could be heard throughout the gallery – and every day felt like a new adventure.

What a year – and it’s not over yet! For me, 2016 continues to shine with a brilliance and spirit of curiosity that rolls into 2017. Together, we’ve embraced creativity in our midst, with Jessica Field's technological installations, Drawing for Art, sharply astonishing realist paintings in Keeping it Real, exuberant teen spirit in High School Confidential and fantastic output from the SG studios in The Community Exhibition 2016: What's the Big Idea?

SG's Wave Summer Music was a smashing success! We even broke a record in July when Whitby’s own Annie Sumi and Little Ole Dumplings played. There were over 170 people in attendance!

While fostering local and regional talent, SG also provides a window onto the cultural landscape beyond our region. This fall, we’ll feature a photography exhibition that explores the ways people with spina bifida inhabit their bodies. Spina Bifida – Front to Back by Toronto-based photographer Steve Kean is a moving suite of paired images with text. Kean celebrates each individual voice in his series, uncovering the beauty of human form with his camera.

The summer exhibitions also kept community spirit alive. High School Confidential was a crowd-sourced exhibit that showcased artwork made during high school. Five decades of art were represented in this fun show. In the heritage galleries, The Community Exhibition 2016: What’s the Big Idea? featured artwork created in SG's studios and outreach programs this past spring. What a thrill to see the creativity of program participants shine! Speaking of shining, the Whitby Youth Council's Art Attack selections in the yourSpace community gallery showcased incredible art created by youth in our community.

Later in the fall, people will have a chance to immerse themselves in the paintings of Anong Migwans Beam. An accomplished painter in her own right, Anong descends from an honoured lineage of artist parents Ann and Carl Beam. The fluid poetry of Anong's mesmeric canvases swell with memories and passages of an underwater realm.

The momentum isn’t slowing down any time soon. This fall is packed with events – some new, some returning – that will keep SG buzzing with activity. The Holiday House Tour returns for its 27th year on Saturday, November 12. This annual tradition will feature some of Durham Region's most unique homes, all decked out for the holidays, plus a stop at SG where tour-goers can sample delicious local treats.

Along with artists Kean and Beam, artistic output from several local groups will be on display. SG Rocks highlights eight sculptors, all of whom carve a place in the regional scene. The UOIT/Durham College Art Club will present vibrant artistic offerings. Celebrating fifty years in Durham Region, Ajax Creative Arts will mark festivities with an exhibit in the yourSpace community gallery. In the artCube, Liz Menard's breathtaking handcut and etched paper leaves will be on display. Finally, we’ll round out the year with the annual members’ exhibition, with Glimpse as the theme.

As for new events, SG is excited for ARToberfest on Friday, September 30, which will feature a variety of local brews, delicious food and good times. Together, we are SG. I hope you’ll join in the fun and spend time at your community gallery.

Autumn 2016 promises a full range of colours, values, ideas and experiences. Drop by and say hello – you’re always welcome here.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Kerri King Chief Executive Officer

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exhibitions & events at your SG Steve Kean: Spina Bifida – Front to Back

what’s on Sep 6 – Holiday House Tour tickets on sale and first day for Glimpse submissions

September 10 – October 16, 2016 Artist Talk and Opening Reception: Thursday, September 15, 7 pm

Sep 10 – Pop-up Studio at Harvest Festival, Brooklin, 10 am Sep 15 – Fall exhibitions Opening Reception and Artist Talk with Steve Kean, 7 pm Sep 30 – ARToberfest, 7 pm

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Oct 2 – Culture Days: Tread on It! with Jeff Mann, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1 – 3 pm

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Steve Kean, Sujit-Spina Bifida Front to Back, 2015, inkjet print

Photographer Steve Kean’s project Spina Bifida – Front to Back is as much about the dignity of people as it is about the condition. It is about how people with spina bifida inhabit their bodies. For each subject, Kean produces two images – a traditional portrait on a white background to introduce the viewer to the person, and a second image of the person's back. Kean, who also has spina bifida, started this project in 2013. The photographs are not meant to explain spina bifida, but to explore the beauty, strength and humanity of the people in the images. Steve says, “For the first time in my artistic practice, I am examining how people like me, who live with this condition, view themselves and seek to claim their power and beauty.”

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Nov 7 – Art Talk Remember When? A Nostalgic Trip Back to the 50s and 60s with Tim Westhead, 1 pm Nov 12 – The 27th Annual Holiday House Tour, 10 am – 4 pm Nov 17 – Curator's Walk and Talk: Anong Migwans Beam: Submerged Landscapes, 7 pm Dec 5 – Art Talk Synchronicities VI: Art & Cinema, 1 pm Dec 8 – Glimpse Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony, 7 pm

exhibitions & events at your SG Animal, Mineral, Vegetable

SG Rocks

September 10 – October 16, 2016

September 10 – October 16, 2016

Curated by Olex Wlasenko

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 15, 7 pm

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 15, 7 pm

Stuart Blower, Malcolm Campbell, Gail Cunningham, Grant Davis, Rob Hudyma, Beth MacDonald, Danny Quail and Gordon Reidt

Moira Clark, What's for Dinner? (detail),1985, intaglio on paper

Danny Quail, Grizzly, 2016, Brazilian soapstone

This Permanent Collection exhibition takes its cue from the famed parlour game. Through questions and answers, the game creates odd technicalities and combinations that fit with either animal, mineral or vegetable. Animal, Mineral, Vegetable showcases works from the Collection that fall somewhere within those three categories.

As children, many of us collected pretty stones on the beach, only to be disappointed when they lost their vibrant colour. As adults, we walk past brown slabs of rock, unaware of the beauty contained within. The works in SG Rocks (the name selected by the group of artists) release the spirit and colour found within stone. You’ll never look at rocks the same way again!

what's on in the yourSpace community gallery and artCube The bright yourSpace community gallery is dedicated to showcasing artists in our community. The artCube, located across from the front reception desk, features mini exhibits of 3D works. This fall, don't miss the fabulous exhibitions that will be on display: UOIT/Durham College Art Club in the yourSpace community gallery September 10 – October 16, 2016 Liz Menard: Fallen Leaves in the artCube September 10 – October 16, 2016 Ajax Creative Arts: 50th Anniversary in the yourSpace community gallery October 21 – November 27, 2016 Callum’s Creations in the artCube October 21 – November 27, 2016 3

Sabrina Ebenreth, Dropped Call, 2016, acrylic on canvas. On view in the UOIT/Durham College Art Club exhibit.

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Anong Migwans Beam, 63 View from Dreamer's Rock, 2012, monoprint

Anong Migwans Beam: Submerged Landscapes October 21 – November 27, 2016 Artist Talk and Opening Reception: Friday, October 21, 7 pm Walk & Talk with Olex Wlasenko: Thursday, November 17, 7 pm Exhibition assistance provided by:

Station Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition of work by Anong Migwans Beam. She is an artist and educator from M’chigeeng First Nation. Anong was born to artist parents, Carl Migwans Beam and Ann Beam, who encouraged her to develop as an artist. She was raised on Manitoulin Island with a meaningful connection to both her artistic familial roots and rich ancestral heritage. Her work deals primarily with water and its relation to the functions of memory and time. Beam’s immersive, large-format oil paintings incorporate a multitude of image making approaches, including photo transfer, collage and printmaking. Anong will give a talk at the Opening Reception on Friday, October 21 at 7 pm.

exhibitions & events at your SG ARToberfest

culture days: tread on it!

Friday, September 30, 7 pm, 19+

Sunday, October 2, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1– 3 pm in the SG parking lot.

Tickets: $50 each. Available by phone (905.668.4185), in person at SG or at whitbystationgallery.com.

Pre-registration required; please call 905.668.4185 to secure your spot. Free fun for all ages! Working with artist Jeff Mann, create wearable art using car parts! Bring your own t-shirts, tote bags and other fabric items to print on. You'll also make your mark on a collaborative group artwork.

Drink, eat and mingle at SG's first-ever Oktoberfest celebration! Your ticket includes: • An SG beer tasting glass • 3 samples of beer from Durham Region breweries • Authentic German food For more details, check out whitbystationgallery.com. Presented in partnership with The Tap & Tankard.

the 27th annual holiday house tour

Glimpse: 24th Annual Members' Exhibition

Saturday, November 12, 10 am – 4 pm Tickets: $30 each. All proceeds support SG's community education programming

December 3, 2016 – January 29, 2017 Submission Dates: September 6 – November 4, 2016 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony: Thursday, December 8, 7 pm

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the 24 th annual members’ exhibition The 24th Annual Members’ Exhibition will catch sight of the fast-paced world we live in. This ever-popular, yearend exhibition inspires SG members to create a submission based on a given theme. This year, that theme is Glimpse. From a glance, to a peek and a peep, this exhibit is sure to delight.

photograph by Dave Powers

A beloved annual tradition! Enjoy a self-guided tour through some of Durham Region's most unique homes, all decked out for the holidays. New for 2016, be sure to stop by SG during your tour for a sampling of artisan food by local Durham Region businesses.

For submission requirements, call SG Curator Olex at 905.668.4185 or go to whitbystationgallery.com. Exhibition Partner:

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SG stories celebrating art in our community What an incredible event! Drawing for Art, SG's annual spring fundraiser, was a huge success. The galleries were packed with a sold-out crowd of arts and culture lovers. Drawing for Art raises vital funds that help support SG's community education programs. Thank you to the artists who generously donated work and to the incredible volunteers, including the Rotary Club of Whitby, who bring this event to life. Thanks also to Veridian Corporation, RioCan Management Inc., Steam Whistle Brewing, Farm & Wild Catering and Apex Sound & Light for sponsoring and supporting Drawing for Art 2016. And of course, thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. Your support keeps art thriving in our community!

artists put the art in drawing for art Drawing for Art is an important annual fundraising event for Station Gallery. Each year, artists from our community and beyond generously donate their work to SG. Without them, Drawing for Art couldn't happen!

DFA by the numbers

Their incredible, dedicated support makes Drawing for Art possible. For that, the entire SG staff and Board of Directors are grateful. Thanks to all the artists who donated this year and in previous years. Thanks as well to Mowat, Meadwell & Fennell Insurance & Financial Services and Heritage House Catering for their generous support.

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Top left: SG volunteer Jordan with SG staff Kerri, Olex and Dylan; top right: DFA artists Carin and Erika; bottom left: DFA artists Angela, Sally and Catherine

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SG stories a work of art to cherish In April, while the Drawing for Art exhibition was on display, a young boy named Ethan came to SG to take art classes for the first time. Before his class started, he always looked at the exhibit, but was drawn to one piece in particular. Whenever Ethan was here, he’d go right to a piece called Helmet by long-time volunteer Henry. Ethan loves all things related to the military, police and firefighters. The helmet, painted with a scene honouring Canada’s veterans, fascinated him. At the end of the Drawing for Art event, when people can purchase the remaining works, someone (shhh, they wish to remain anonymous!) who knew Ethan loved Helmet lined up and bought it for him. A few days later, Ethan received the news that he was the proud new owner of the piece of art he cherished so much. He was was thrilled! What a great example of the joy art brings to people of all ages in our community.

Henry, Ethan and and Anne with Helmet

welcome new SG board members

Station Gallery is excited to welcome new members to the Board of Directors and to recognize some new appointments. A warm welcome to new members Reema Chopra, Candace Darbyshire, Sandra Austin, Greg Berube and Vidal Chavannes. Also, congratulations to new Board Chair Noel Mowat and recently appointed Mayor's Designate Regional Councillor Elizabeth Roy.

From left to right: Reema Chopra, Leslie Burton, John Di Leonardo, Steve Tsenis, Helen Viveiros, Candace Darbyshire, Jim French, Elizabeth Darbyshire, Sandra Austin, Greg Berube, Noel Mowat (Chair), Greg Murphy (Past Chair). Absent: James Ritchie (Past Chair), Chad Gyorfi (Treasurer), Evan Clemence, Regional Councillor Elizabeth Roy and Vidal Chavannes.

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taking creativity beyond the gallery walls

exploring big ideas in culture

SG offers a variety of art programs in our community. One long-standing partnership is the art therapy class SG delivers to patients in the Continuing Complex Care unit at Lakeridge Health Whitby. Susan Rabiniak, BSc, T.R. Cert, Therapeutic Recreation Assistant, shared this about the program:

Innovative school programs are an important part of Station Gallery. Unique, “outside the box” sessions make SG a destination must for teachers across Durham Region and beyond. From January to June 2016, SG welcomed over 1,500 students. The Media Mania program was a runaway success, representing over 50% of the winter and spring sessions!

“Having worked alongside patients in this program, I have seen the tremendous mental changes that occur. The hands-on aspect lets patients relax and think differently, giving them an opportunity to work through struggles they may be experiencing, such as decreased physical or mental abilities, depression and anxiety. It also helps some patients deal with feelings of loneliness, which is beneficial to the patients and their families.

It is with some sadness, but also excitement, that after three years of Media Mania madness, we're putting it on the shelf to make way for an exciting new program Culture: Yours and Mine. This session delivers the energy, Big Ideas, media awareness, global relevance, critical thinking and quirky collaborative activities that both teachers and students have come to love and expect from SG. In the studios, students create a spectacular piece of mixed media artwork reflective of their personal contribution to Canada’s diverse culture.

Some patients have even chosen to display their work, while others are proud to give it as gifts to their loved ones. Since being a part of this program, I have received great feedback from the patients and their families.”

This fall, teachers and students can look forward to engaging new sessions as well as the favourites they have grown to know and love!

A similar program is now being offered at Fairview Lodge in Whitby. SG is excited to bring positive artistic experiences to residents at this location!

Check out whitbystationgallery.com or call Chrissie Wysotski at 905.668.4185 for more information.

Thanks to Purdue Pharma for generously supporting outreach programming at Lakeridge Health Whitby.

Chrissie reveals Rudolph Bikkers, Biting Beetle, 1978, serigraph on paper from the SG Permanent Collection to a group of students.

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art education at your SG adults

16+ years

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Open Studio

NEW! The Expressive

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11–15 years

4 – 6 years

New Directions in Art

with Laurie Lafrance Wed Nov 2 –23 6 – 9 pm $140 SG members $160 non-members

NEW! Animation Studio with Rod Bergeron Sat Oct 1 – Oct 29 1– 4 pm $100 SG members $110 non-members

Intermediate/ Advanced Pottery

NEW! Off-the-Wall Masks

workshops

Underground Studio

NEW! ArtVenture Sat Oct 1 – Nov 26 10:30 – 11:30 am or 12 - 1 pm or Tue Oct 4 - Nov 22 4:15 – 5:15 pm or Wed Oct 5 - Nov 23 4:15 – 5:15 pm 4 – 6 years $70 SG members $80 non-members

Mon Oct 3 – Dec 12 10 am – 3 pm Free for SG members $10 non-members fee per individual session with Steve Rose Tue Oct 4 – Oct 25 10 am – 2 pm or Tue Nov 1 – Nov 22 10 am – 2 pm $215 SG members $235 non-members

Figure Drawing

with Laurie Lafrance Wed Oct 5 – 26 6 – 9 pm $140 SG members $160 non-members NEW! Print (Re)mix with Pudy Tong Wed Oct 5 – Nov 9 6 – 9 pm $210 SG members $225 non-members

Beginner’s Studio Pottery with Deanna Jones Wed Oct 5 – Nov 9 6:45 – 8:45 pm $140 SG members $160 non-members NEW! Traveller’s

Sketchbook

with Rod Bergeron Thu Oct 6 – 27 6:45 – 8:45 pm $90 SG members $105 non-members

Contemporary Painting

with Catherine Mills Thu Oct 6 – Nov 10 6:45 – 8:45 pm $140 SG members $160 non-members

with Erika Takacs Sat Nov 5 – 26 1 – 4 pm $100 SG members $110 non-members

with Deanna Jones Thu Nov 3 – Dec 8 6:45 – 8:45 pm $140 SG members $160 non-members

Sun Nov 6 / Dec 4 1 – 4 pm $5 for SG members $10 non-members fee per individual session

Woodcut Printmaking with Pamela Dodds Sat Oct 15 & Sun Oct 16 10 am – 4 pm $140 SG members $160 non-members

15+ years

for Amateurs

with Philip Gebhardt Sun Oct 16 10 am – 4 pm $70 SG members $85 non-members bring your own camera NEW! Experimental Dry

NEW! Comic Life Sat Oct 1 – Nov 26 10 am – 12 pm $135 SG members $150 non-members

Portfolio Bootcamp

NEW! Artscapes Sat Oct 1 – Nov 26 2 – 4 pm $135 SG members $150 non-members

Youth programs proudly sponsored by:

Drawing Foundations

Sat Dec 3 & Sun Dec 4 10 am – 3 pm $100 SG members $110 non-members

NEW! Art Photography

7 – 11 years

Tue Oct 4 – Nov 22 4:15 – 6:15 pm $135 SG members $150 non-members

Adventures in Paint

Point

Thu Oct 6 - Nov 24 4:15 – 6:15 pm $135 SG members $150 non-members

with Liz Menard Sun Oct 30 & Nov 6 10 am – 4 pm $140 SG members $160 non-members

Clay Creations

Thu Oct 6 – Nov 24 4:15 – 6:15 pm $145 SG members $160 non-members

Mixed-Media Encaustic Painting with Susan Fisher Sun Nov 6 10 am – 4 pm $70 SG members $85 non-members

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4+ years

PA Day Camp: Durham District School Board

Super Sunday

Fri Oct 7 9 am – 4 pm $60 SG members $70 non-members

PA Day Camp: Durham and Catholic District School Boards Fri Nov 18 9 am – 4 pm $60 SG members $70 non-members

families Brooklin Community Centre & Library programs 4+ years

Ornaments for All

Sun Nov 20 10 am – 12 pm or 1 – 3 pm $15 per person 6+ years

Birds of a Feather with Erika Takacs Sun Oct 16 10 am – 12 pm $15 per person

Mosaic Mirrors Sun Nov 13 10am – 12pm $20 per person

Brooklin programs proudly sponsored by:

Sun Oct 30 / Nov 27 1 – 3 pm $20 SG member family $25 non-member family fee per individual session All ages

Culture Days - Tread On It!

Sun Oct 2 10:30 am – 12:30 pm or 1 – 3pm FREE! pre-registration per person required

The Trash Train

Sun Nov 6 / Dec 4 Drop-in 11 am – 2 pm FREE! Family art days proudly sponsored by:

parent & tot 2–4 years

Mini Makers

Sat Oct 1 – Nov 26 9 – 10 am or Fri Oct 14 – Dec 9 9:30 – 10:30 am $70 SG members $80 non-members

register today! Additional fees and materials may be required for some classes and workshops. No classes Saturday, October 8 or Monday, October 10. Happy Thanksgiving! For more details and to register call 905.668.4185 or visit whitbystationgallery.com/learn 10

leadership and legacy partners

your SG Team

volunteer at SG

Thanks to the generous support of these partners and donors:

Board of Directors Chair Noel Mowat Past Chair James Ritchie Treasurer Chad Gyorfi Secretary Elizabeth Darbyshire Mayor’s Designate Councillor Elizabeth Roy Sandra Austin, Greg Berube, Leslie Burton, Vidal Chavannes Reema Chopra, Evan Clemence Candace Darbyshire, John Di Leonardo, Steve Tsenis, Helen Viveiros Strategic Advisor Jason Atkins

Thanks to the many awesome volunteers who assisted with SG’s spring and summer programs and events. You help keep art alive and thriving in our community!

Baagwating Community Association Canadian Museums Association CIBC Dodd and Souter Flooring Durham Community Foundation Highland Farms Investors Group Ontario Arts Council Ontario Arts Foundation Ontario Power Generation Purdue Pharma Rotary Club of Whitby Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise Service Canada TD Bank Group Telus The Coppa Family University of Ontario Institute of Technology Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation

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Interested in becoming a volunteer? We’re always looking for enthusiastic and committed people to help out! For more information, contact Jessica Berlette at 905.668.4185 or [email protected]

Staff CEO Kerri King Senior Director Anne Sims Curator Olex Wlasenko Jessica Berlette Jessica Gouldthorp Chuck Lamoureaux Jess MacGregor Victoria Smyth Jacquie Sullivan Chrissie Wysotski Dylan Yapp Hailey Yates

you belong at SG To our valued members, thank you for supporting Station Gallery! Not a member yet? Membership is the best way to stay connected with Station Gallery. As an SG member you'll receive: • • • • • • • • •

A personalized membership card, Front-of-the-line registration for all Station Gallery programs, A 10% discount at Curry's Artists' Materials, Member discounts on art classes, The exclusive chance to submit artwork to the annual juried members' exhibition, Free admission to over 80 museums and art galleries in Ontario (see oaag.org) Platform, Station Gallery's seasonal print newsletter, mailed right to your front door. E-newsletters: members are always the first to know what's new! Good feelings! You'll know you are helping to sustain local arts and culture.

membership options for everyone! • Adult $30 • Student (under 19 or valid student ID) $20 • Senior (55 +) $20 • Family $45 memberships are valid for one year

To become an SG member, contact the Gallery at 905.668.4185 or go to whitbystationgallery.com/belong.

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