Sharing the memories and art, Sally Franks holds a painting done by her mother,during the weekend fundraiser, Agnes Sutherland “For the Sound of Colour”. Sales yielded $2,450 in sales of art, home baking and canned items bringing the total in the memorial fund to over $7,500. A baby grand piano is in the sights of the organizers who look forward to its debut in the lobby of the Frank Venables Theatre sometime next year.
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Jenavieve Moore: Can you match this?!
During this past year, Jenavieve was one of eight singers personally chosen by the Metropolitan Opera’s Thomas Hampson to participate in the first ever Heidelberg Lieder Akademie. In May, she sang the role of the First Lady in Mozart’s Magic Flute at Guildhall. Jena will be the featured soloist in a new music project with the BBC Symphony Orchestra next spring.
While Moore has potential as a professional artist one day, she must first manage a massive debt load, and will continue to rack up expenses just to gain exposure in the world of opera.
Moore may have “unmatched” talent, but she shouldn’t have unmatched funding support! The Oliver Community Arts Council challenges other businesses, service organizations, and individuals to match our donation!
The public is invited to attend the
Jena Moore Fundraiser and Reception Sunday August 14 3:00 p.m. Oliver Word of Life Church 35025 – 119th Street (off 350th Ave. near the cemetery) Information and pledges: 250-498-6473 Donations of all sizes gratefully accepted!Jena is realizing a dream to take her place in one of the most competitive roles on the world stage, and to share her rare gift with music lovers everywhere. The reception/fund-raiser is one way for our community to show generous support to one of our own.
Jena will demonstrate some vocal techniques she is learning at Guildhall, and perform a selection of her favourite pieces. It is also a chance to meet Jena, hear more about her experiences studying, and performing in London. And get an autograph! Who knows, it may be a priceless memento one day…
Why?
Because Jenavieve + Opera = a match made in heaven!
More about Jena: http://jenavievemoore.com/
Original press release submitted by Val Friesen (adapted)
Arts Council funds four local arts groups
At their June Board meeting, the arts council awarded Contracted Service Agreements in varying amounts to four local arts groups. Financial aid is granted to successful applicants presenting a public seminar, workshop, performance, exhibit or other event with an arts focus that upholds the mandates of the arts council. As such, these events now become an extension of the work of the arts council.
The Oliver Handbell Ringers were awarded financial aid to purchase sheet music for two public performances in the 2011 – 2012 season. This is the first year the Handbell Ringers have been members of the arts council and applied for funding. The arts council was especially pleased to see a new group apply — and apply successfully.
The South Okanagan Concert Society, which has relied on arts council support for many years, has been awarded $500 towards expenses for their 2011-2012 season. The season is a promising one, including
Fri. October 28: Alexander Sevastian, solo accordion Fri. Nov 25: Kallisto Trio, a capella female trio Fri. Jan 27: Daniel Bolshoy, solo guitarist Fri. Feb 24 : Penderecki String Quartet$60 regular flex pass and $20 single ticket. Tickets at Beyond Bliss, Oliver and Imperial Office Pro, Osoyoos. All performances at Oliver Alliance Church.
Congratulations to the successful applicants! Please attend these fine artistic events over the next year of programming!
Photo Credits: Gail Erickson, Val Freisen (file photos)
Artist Michael Jorden Donates “Main Street” for Fund Raising
Can you see the blurring of reality and fantasy in Jorden’s painting?
Take another look. Look hard.
Notice that the far side of the street is an early 20th century depiction of the town. The foreground is Oliver in the present day. The natural background of course, is timeless.
Jorden is well-regarded for artwork that captures the western lifestyle of the late 1800s and early 1900s. This blending of time periods is a very special Jorden work indeed.
Jorden’s “Main Street” captures another historical moment in Oliver’s history: the recent fire that destroyed the Mesa Hotel, originally the Hotel Oliver. The blaze occurred only short weeks before this painting was created, razing one of Oliver’s historical landmarks, its architecture largely unchanged for almost one hundred years. The tragic event lends real nostalgia to this new work and makes it a painting to treasure.
“Main Street” can be viewed at the upcoming Fall Art Show and Sale. Although the theme of the 2010 exhibit is titled “Those Were the Days”, Michael has chosen not to enter the piece into the competition. Instead it will form part of the fund raising portion of the event. The Oliver Community Arts Council reserves a bid of $400 on the piece, but higher offers are welcome. The OCAC advises that similar Jorden pieces command prices of $600- $800. Please bid generously, and remember the council can issue the purchaser a charitable tax receipt.
Also part of this fund raising sale is “Lazy Days of Summer”, a watercolour depicting an RV camping scene near Osoyoos Lake by John De St. Denis Smythe, water color, $250 reserve bid.
Contact olivercac@gmail.com if you are interested in placing a bid on either of these fine works, or visit the information table at the Fall Art Show and Sale.
Please note: Jorden’s painting sold at the Fall Art Show and Sale. Thank you to Michael Jorden, and to the generous purchaser. Watch for an article coming up featuring the donated work, “Lazy Days of Summer”. (editor)
Artist Michael Jorden Donates "Main Street" for Fund Raising
Can you see the blurring of reality and fantasy in Jorden’s painting?
Take another look. Look hard.
Notice that the far side of the street is an early 20th century depiction of the town. The foreground is Oliver in the present day. The natural background of course, is timeless.
Jorden is well-regarded for artwork that captures the western lifestyle of the late 1800s and early 1900s. This blending of time periods is a very special Jorden work indeed.
Jorden’s “Main Street” captures another historical moment in Oliver’s history: the recent fire that destroyed the Mesa Hotel, originally the Hotel Oliver. The blaze occurred only short weeks before this painting was created, razing one of Oliver’s historical landmarks, its architecture largely unchanged for almost one hundred years. The tragic event lends real nostalgia to this new work and makes it a painting to treasure.
“Main Street” can be viewed at the upcoming Fall Art Show and Sale. Although the theme of the 2010 exhibit is titled “Those Were the Days”, Michael has chosen not to enter the piece into the competition. Instead it will form part of the fund raising portion of the event. The Oliver Community Arts Council reserves a bid of $400 on the piece, but higher offers are welcome. The OCAC advises that similar Jorden pieces command prices of $600- $800. Please bid generously, and remember the council can issue the purchaser a charitable tax receipt.
Also part of this fund raising sale is “Lazy Days of Summer”, a watercolour depicting an RV camping scene near Osoyoos Lake by John De St. Denis Smythe, water color, $250 reserve bid.
Contact olivercac@gmail.com if you are interested in placing a bid on either of these fine works, or visit the information table at the Fall Art Show and Sale.
Please note: Jorden’s painting sold at the Fall Art Show and Sale. Thank you to Michael Jorden, and to the generous purchaser. Watch for an article coming up featuring the donated work, “Lazy Days of Summer”. (editor)