Spring 2013 edition - Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council

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ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL From the Director Dear Friends, Change is in the air. Can you feel it? After the winter blues, glimpses of sun have started to brighten my day, and attitude. However it seems that the change I am feeling is more than the lengthening days. Bainbridge Island, and the Arts & Humanities Council, are being transformed once again. Soon the cyclone-fenced eyesore at Winslow Way and Route 305 will be replaced by a welcoming trail designed by our very own Island Treasure, Johnpaul Jones. In June, the glowing Bainbridge Island Museum of Art (BIMA) will be open, focusing on local art and artists of the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsulas and the greater Puget Sound region. Both are valued additions to our community. On the difficult side of change, here at the Arts & Humanities Council, Lindsay Masters, Communications Manager, and Kristin Tollefson, Arts-in-Education Coordinator recently moved on to new postions in the arts. Loosing two key staffers was frightening, yet we all are happy to see them progressing meaningfully in their careers, and wish them the best. My fears of this change came to naught as we found everything we need in Kathy Haskin, our newly minted, full-time Education & Communications Manager. Following Mahatma Gandhi’s advice — “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” — we are planning other adjustments. Beginning with this issue, Currents magazine will now be distributed in Seattle, building upon Bainbridge Island’s reputation as a cultural destination while attracting visitors to our island. We are also pruning, yet enriching, our signature event of the year — Bainbridge in Bloom. See page nine for details. One thing will not change throughout the seasons; we’ll continue to be your source of information about arts and culture on Bainbridge Island. Bookmark our website. Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Let’s stay in touch! Barbara Sacerdote Executive Director 2 CURRENTS SPRING 2013 BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL BAINBRIDgE ISlAND ARTS & HUMANITIES coUNcIl WElcoMES NEW EDUcATIoN & coMMUNIcATIoNS MANAgER, KATHy HASKIN Kathy has a diverse background in education, communications, event facilitation and non-profit leadership. Having published three curriculum guides, education is at the heart of every position Kathy has taken on, from Ohio to New York, Wyoming, and now Bainbridge Island. “Kathy is deeply aware that communication efforts, whether they are through social or traditional media, community events or ongoing dialogues, are at their core, educational activities. We are thrilled to have her on our team,” says Executive Director Barbara Sacerdote. Kathy and her husband John brought their family to Bainbridge just over four years ago. “Of all the places we have lived, we find Bainbridge to be a special place, a beautiful expression of its people and community,” Kathy says. Kathy’s focus during the coming months will be on the Arts & Humanities Council’s award-winning Arts in Education program, as well as its full spectrum of events and community programs aimed at nurturing Bainbridge Island’s arts and cultural activities. “I am looking forward to communicating our mission and efforts as we work together with local artists, cultural organizations, businesses, educators and students to create an environment where the arts and humanities flourish.” RAqUEl STANEK, THE 2013 AMy AWARD WINNER The Arts & Humanities Council and Bainbridge Arts and Crafts are delighted to name mosaic artist Raquel Stanek as recipient of the 2013 Amy Award. Having pursued RAqUEL STANEk, blue ChiCks. MoSAIc ScUlpTURE. coURTESy pHoTo. the art of mosaic for years with painstaking dedication, Raquel has created a beautiful body of work characterized by intricacy, originality, and millions of pieces of glass! The Amy Award is given each year to an emerging artist from Bainbridge Island, under the age of 35, whose work demonstrates “a sense of quality, creativity, exploration, and dedication.” Managed by the Arts & Humanities Council, the award is funded by an endowment established by David and Caren Anderson in memory of their late daughter, Amy, who was deeply involved in the visual and performing arts. It is given in alternating years by Bainbridge Arts and Crafts and Bainbridge Performing Arts. For more information, see BainbridgeArtsHumanities.org. cURRENTS SpRINg coVER ARTIST pATTy RogERS “I am interested in the how and why art generates meaning. I collect expressions, phrases, words. I find title ideas in daily dialogues, the written word, the spoken word, the poetic. Starting with a title and using painting, printmaking and collage techniques, a visual language emerges. Plants, birds, and animals reference my belief in the spiritual presence and magical quality of nature.” Patty Rogers, a Bainbridge Island resident for twenty years, divides time between the Northwest and New York City. Her work can be seen at the Roby King Gallery on Winslow Way, where she has an upcoming show in July. ON THE COVER: Top: Patty Rogers, Directions. 2012. collage, mixed media on wood panel, 36x36. photo: Art grice. see article above. Bottom left: Raquel Stanek, 2013 Amy Award winner. see article above. Middle and right: Cynthia Harrison and Johnpaul Jones, 2013 Island Treasure Award winners. see article on page 3. ART PROCEEdS TO BENEfIT ARTS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM Artist Janet cramer (1914-2009) was known for helping young artists, and often told the story of how her parents scrimped and saved in order to send her to art school in the 1930’s, encouraging her to follow her dreams. So it is appropriate that proceeds from the sale of her artwork will help support the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities council’s Arts Mentorship program. Daughters Nancy Heckler and Karen Brody are commemorating their mother through this generous donation. The funds will help support mentor stipends, supplies, and scholarships. JANET CoRINNE RovELSTAD SIEGEL CRAmER IN THE 1940'S. CoURTESY PHoTo. Janet cramer attended the American Academy of Art in chicago and later became a successful fashion model in New york city. After working as a special assistant to Hattie carnegie, Janet opened her own successful women’s clothing store, and later returned to her passion, painting. Her vibrant watercolors have been featured in gallery shows and special exhibits and are a part of many public and private collections. Janet moved to Bainbridge Island in 1992 to be closer to her daughters. Thanks to her family’s generosity, Janet’s energy and talent will contribute to the education and support of many budding artists through the Arts Mentorship program.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL ARTS MENToRSHIp pRogRAM SpREADS NEW WINgS By Kristin Tollefson, Education Director, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art As a parent of two kids navigating their teenage years, I spend a lot of time thinking about the quality of this transitional time. Are they happy? Are they acquiring skills that will help them in the world they are entering? Are they discovering their passions? Our island community places us in a fortunate position to witness and help our young adults as they emerge. There is a great effort within the school district to ensure that students who are inclined toward college are ready for that challenge, academically robust. But is there guidance for those who elect to follow different paths, including students who are drawn to the arts? One answer lies in the Arts Mentorship Program initiative being fostered through the Arts in Education Program at the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council. First, a little history: in 2005, Bonnie Showers, then Program Manager of what is now the Arts in Education program, and Catherine Camp, then Principal at Eagle Harbor High School, crafted a pilot program designed to match arts-inclined students with working artists. Bonnie summarized the program’s poignant potential here: “For some students, this opportunity will inspire them through personal contact with a professional artist who can advise them on life and job skills for 'making it' professionally. For some students, it will be a life-saving link to a gifted adult who understands their passion for art and their deep need to express themselves through their art. For other students, it will be a chance to learn art skills from a masterful professional in an area new to them. And for some very troubled teens, this work in the arts with a caring, understanding mentor will allow them time and an outlet for personal expression as well as a chance to build success and self-esteem.” This inspiring potential remains as the Arts Mentorship Program spreads new wings, unfolding this year at Eagle Harbor High School. In close collaboration with Trish Corsetti, Eagle Harbor’s Contract Studies Manager, students will develop independent courses of study that will include opportunities to work on these projects with practicing artists. The Arts & Humanities Council will support the effort with a quality roster of potential mentors in a variety of arts fields, as well as work to back the efforts through outside funding. Program partnerships also offer promise: Winslow Art Center and the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art have expressed early interest in offering opportunities for teens to experience additional facets of professional art practice. As Wendy Orville, island printmaker, teacher and mentor offered, one of the many unique strengths of this program is its transparency: mentorships allow students to witness an artist at work, to learn from their process, and to find their own way. This, she advocates, promotes the “perfect conditions for learning. It allows a young person to be curious, to deepen their creativity and to learn how to pull the best parts out of themselves. That’s huge.” Nationally renowned architect Johnpaul Jones and retired Bainbridge Island head librarian, Cynthia “Cindy” Harrison were honored as 2013 Island Treasures on February 23 for their unique contributions to our community and inspiring bodies of work in their chosen fields. As head librarian from 1991-2007, Cindy led the way to making the Library more than a repository for books – she made it the heart of our community. Her vision pioneered vital areas of growth, incorporating new technologies, special services, art exhibitions and thought-provoking programming including the cozy enclave for teens, the Library Speaker Series, and Field’s End. The New York Times recognized Cindy as “the Best of the Best” with its Librarian Award. She is also widely recognized for her ability to inspire others to become involved and generously share their talents. Cindy now volunteers with the Bainbridge Island library, helping to organize the Living Library project and overseeing the archive committee. Architect Johnpaul Jones, a Bainbridge resident for over 43 years, credits his Native American heritage for influencing his design philosophy -- creating public places that tell a story. On Bainbridge, Johnpaul began his design of the Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Wall by listening to the stories of those affected by the forced exodus of Nisei Islanders during World War II. His most recent local contribution is the probono design of The Waypoint, a much anticipated new point of entry and departure for ferry travelers on the corner of Winslow Way and Highway 305. If ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL If freckles were lovely, and day was night, And measles were nice and a lie warn’t a lie, Life would be delight,— But things couldn’t go right For in such a sad plight I wouldn’t be I. If earth was heaven and now was hence, And past was present, and false was true, There might be some sense But I’d be in suspense For on such a pretense You wouldn’t be you. If fear was plucky, and globes were square, And dirt was cleanly and tears were glee Things would seem fair,— Yet they’d all despair, For if here was there We wouldn’t be we. e.e. cummings 2013 Poetry Corners Preview Local poets found inspiration in both likely and unlikely places, as they worked on submissions for this year’s Poetry Corners theme of “Mischief!” Selections for this juried competition will be displayed on Bainbridge throughout April in celebration of National Poetry Month. They will also be posted on the Arts & Humanities website and published on Facebook. Poets will have a chance to share their work at a celebratory reading to be held on April 25th at 7:00 p.m. at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. New this year – a separate Student Poetry category for grades K-12. Who better to talk about mischief? Look for the poems in Bainbridge Island business windows in April! CoNGRATULATIoNS CYNTHIA HARRISoN AND JoHNPAUL JoNES 2013 ISLAND TREASURE AwARD wINNERS Johnpaul’s notable career also includes the design of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and he received the American Institute of Architects Seattle Medal in 2006 for his work advancing public consciousness of Native American heritage. We are grateful to have these outstanding individuals in our midst. Congratulations Cindy and Johnpaul! Island Treasure Awards are presented annually by the Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council to two islanders who have made outstanding contributions to our community in the arts and humanities. The process is based on the MacArthur Genius Award anonymous nomination and jury model. CURRENTS SPRING 2013 3
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