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'World-class' Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery continues to excel – moosejawtoday.com
Despite the pandemic, MJMAG continues its connection with the community, pioneering outreach through artistic spirit and innovative use of technology.
“It’s been challenging for the last year and a half,” Curator/Director Jennifer McRorie says, “We’ve had to really reinvent how we engage with the community and our audiences with a lot of virtual programming. But we have been able to broaden our outreach. Our most recent Artist’s Talk with Belinda Harrow had call participants from as far away as New Zealand.”
MJMAG has been able to secure emergency funding from both federal and provincial sources to help carry them through the pandemic, but McRorie says their operating budget is very thin, and will continue to be affected into the next year. The loss they have felt most significantly has been their Canada Day Park Art festival. Hosting around 80 vendors, artisans, and craftspeople, with nearly 5,000 people attending each year, MJMAG has not been able to hold Park Art in two years.
“It has been challenging,” McRorie notes, “because that was a significant source of donations for us. We’ve also missed the community interaction of that event, and it was a great way to celebrate Canada Day while support local artists and craftspeople.”
MJMAG doubles as a busy art education centre. Education Coordinator Christy Schweiger has been at MJMAG for 18 years coordinating their art and education programs. “The disruption really threw me for a loop,” she says. “I personally was interacting with three to four thousand kids a year through our programs here, but after the pandemic hit, we had to halt all in-person programs.”
It didn’t take long for the staff to begin brainstorming ways of connecting with the community online and over the telephone. “We’re doing a lot of work now with Seniors’ Centre Without Walls,” Schweiger says, “which is a program where we mail out art kits, and then have telephone calls with groups of seniors who have been isolated and shut in, and we go through the kits together and make art.” They are constantly innovating new ideas for the program, which aims toward inclusivity for those who may not have the technology or internet connection to participate online.
A new drop-in watercolor class started on Oct. 15th, with social distancing and proof of two-dose vaccination required in order to keep potentially vulnerable participants safe. Local schools are participating in interactive virtual classes with a wide variety of different projects including bring-your-own-supplies or mail-out art kits. A program they’ve called CREATEabilities is made specifically for those with special needs and learning differences.
“Our focus in the last year and a half has been reaching to the community,” McRorie says. “We’ve really connected to people reaching out to deal with isolation, and once we’re through [Covid-19], we still will continue to provide virtual outreach.”
MJMAG, which in now in it’s 55th year, won the Organization Leadership award in May from SK Arts, which noted that the gallery has become “an integral part of the artistic landscape in Saskatchewan and in Canada,” and that “[t]heir exhibits and commissioned installations are world class and have been shown as far away as Sydney, Australia and Tokyo, Japan.”
Moose Javians wishing to support the museum and art gallery can explore the art programs on their website or sign up for a yearly membership here.
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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”
On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”
The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.
Blaze in the West Wing
The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.
About Somerset House
Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.
Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.
Sudbury’s annual art and music festival is marking a significant milestone this year, celebrating its long-standing impact on the local cultural scene. The festival, which has grown from a small community event to a major celebration of creativity, brings together artists, musicians, and visitors from across the region for a weekend of vibrant performances and exhibitions.
The event features a diverse range of activities, from live music performances to art installations, workshops, and interactive exhibits that highlight both emerging and established talent. This year’s milestone celebration will also honor the festival’s history by showcasing some of the artists and performers who have contributed to its success over the years.
Organizers are excited to see how the festival has evolved, becoming a cornerstone of Sudbury’s cultural landscape. “This festival is a celebration of creativity, community, and the incredible talent we have here in Sudbury,” said one of the event’s coordinators. “It’s amazing to see how it has grown and the impact it continues to have on the arts community.”
With this year’s milestone celebration, the festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a full lineup of exciting events, workshops, and performances that will inspire and engage attendees of all ages.
The festival’s milestone is not just a reflection of its past success but a celebration of the continued vibrancy of Sudbury’s arts scene.
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