May 2011 - Canmore Art Guild

Canmore Artists and Artisans Guild
General Meeting May 30, 2011
Present: Myrle Christensen, Toni Owen, Joe Martin, Anne Martin, Dana Roman, Verna Korkie, Kim Yap, Lianny
Yap, Joey Becker Hill, Kristy Bollard, Claudia Schellenberg, Rhonda Rasmussen, Norma Stimpson, Dea Fischer, Patti
Dyment, Richard Brown, Catharine Findlay
President: Dea welcomed the new executive and introductions were carried out.
Carol Dillon: Dea mentioned that Carol Dillon, who was a former President of CAAG, had
suffered a terrible tragedy, as her husband had been murdered in a pizza place in
Winnipeg where they now live. If anyone wishes to make a donation to assist the
family, they can either send direct to Carol, or make a cheque out in Carol’s name and
the money sent on through CAAG, but we cannot accept cheques made out to CAAG.
Schedule There was a change in the schedule due to the High School show being cancelled.
A big thank you to everyone who left their work in the Gallery, and to those who took
on extra sitting duties.
ArtsPeak The group show will run from June 10 – 28 th , with the Opening on Friday 10 th at
7:30. Members are urged to enter (all media) to show the visitors to artsPeak just how
talented we are. Information to Myrle by Friday June 3 rd .
Alberta Parks Day July 17 th . Parks wish to include art in this year’s celebration. If you are
interested in painting (or other art work) on site please contact Patti Dyment.
Folk Art Festival July 30-Aug 1. Festival organizers wish to have more local art participation
this year. Contact Joe, Rhonda or Dea for information.
Fund Raisers The Postcard Show was highly successful with 157 cards sold and $2,518. 24 net
for CAAG. Any ideas for future fundraisers are very welcome.
BBQ CAAG will be holding a BBQ at Sobeys on June 18 th to raise funds for the organization.
We need to staff two shifts 10:00 – 12:30 and 12:30 – 3:00. Six people are required per shift.
PLEASE NOTE this is a fund raiser and we need members to help. Please contact Richard
Brown

Other Business
Lake O’Hara trip 8 places taken, still 4 openings. $100.00 deposit Cost is $200.00
for three days. Sept. 19-21
Bow Valley Riding Association Paintout and BBQ June 11 th Contact Patti
Alberta Art Days in September. Anyone having ideas for a profile raising event
please contact Dea.
Openings. We have fulfilled the trial period for members donating food for the
Openings. As we did not have a quorum to vote on continuing, those present
agreed to continue the practice.
Themed Shows. Discussion was held on the merits of Themed Shows. It was
agreed that while Themed Shows may be too restrictive, we should use titles for
shows, not just call them Group Shows.
Private Shows. Members having a private show can exhibit work by a guest
artist providing it is a minimal number of items.
Shipping Art. It was stressed that if a buyer is from out of town the art work
CAN be taken providing the purchaser pays with cash. Sitters are urged to read
the instruction book while they are in the Gallery.
Cancer Centre. Richard asked that any member willing to donate large colourful
pieces of art for the new hospital Cancer Centre, contact him.
Canada Day Parade. We need members to take part in the Parade. If you are
willing to help promote the image of CAAG in the community, contact Richard by
June 18 th
Financial Report Catharine gave a financial report. As of April 30 th there was $12,388.32.
GIC is $7000.00 plus interest
Donation to the Japanese Relief Fund $71.50
Bylaws As the bylaws will need to be updated, anyone interested in helping should
contact Dea. Executive members will be meeting over the summer to review
and familiarize themselves with the present bylaws.
Joe moved the meeting be adjourned.