2007 Annual Report Mendel Art Gallery

Public and Professional Programs
Boards of Education
Gallery Programmer Laura Kinzel juried the submissions
for the Bill Epp Memorial Scholarship for the Catholic
School system on May 22. She also served as a juror for
Aden Bowman Collegiate’s annual art fair.
CARFAC
Two workshops were held at the Mendel Art Gallery:
Grant Writing for Artists on January 20 (Attendance: 26)
and The Permanence of Artist Materials on March 22
and 23 (Attendance: 15).
CERT
In addition to attending and sometimes hosting bimonthly
meetings, we regularly participate in the Toon
Time advertising project offered through the Saskatoon
Sun. The group produces posters, distributed twice a
year, advertising our individual programs to the schools.
It also publishes a guide to the programs developed by
the members, sent to schools in September.
Design Week
From November 13–17 the Mendel hosted this annual
exhibition and lecture series in the auditorium. The
Mendel’s component included open houses for high
schools, four lectures including the keynote address,
and a bus tour of public art.
Doors Open
In conjunction with a larger city-wide initiative, the
Mendel participated in the Doors Open program on
Sunday, June 3. Intended to provide access to spaces in
historical buildings that the public otherwise does not
get to see, events included behind-the-scenes tours
through our basement and storage areas, key staff
stationed round the building for conversation, and a new
handout. Four Mendel Board members and Director
Terry Graff highlighted our need for renovations and
expansion. Attendance: 375 overall; 120 toured behindthe-scenes
Exposed: A Forum on Public Art
The Mendel partnered on this three-day series of events
that brought together leading artists, designers, curators,
and civic administrators with extensive experience in
public art commissions, to discuss the future of public
art in Saskatoon. The events were located around the
city, with the Mendel hosting the keynote speaker and
Art Lab launch and bus tour.
Musical and Theatrical Groups
The 9th Annual Festival of Women’s Art
Go Diva Hericane Festival, March 2–April 2
This festival featured emerging and established artists
in the fields of performing, literary and visual arts. In
partnership with 25th Street Theatre Inc., the Mendel
hosted the exhibition of art by established artists and
a lecture. The reception for the exhibition and lecture
was held on March 9 at 7 pm. The show was held over
for Juno weekend. Attendance for lecture: 70
Saskatoon Regional Youth Heritage Fair
Laura Kinzel juried student displays on May 3 and 4 at
the Nutana Curling Club.
SCYAP Inc. Urban Canvas Project
Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming
Inc. (SCYAP) is a commercial arts skill enhancement/
acquisition community revitalization and beautification
initiative for “at-risk” youth. Their mission is to use visual
art and community bonding as the key focus for the
personal development, empowerment, and redirection
of “at-risk” youth to a healthy, happy, and productive
life. Mendel staff continues to be invited to attend
SCYAP openings events.
We hosted the exhibition of the graduating class of
SCYAP’s Urban Canvas VII program from December 3,
2007–January 7, 2008. The reception and graduating
ceremony was held on December 7, attended by local
dignitaries and students. Attendance: 50
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