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NEWSLETTER – May 17th/2010
President’s Message---Sheila Pollock
It’s my pleasure to report we have some great news! The Town of
Comox has responded favourably to our request to have the rent
reduced to $1 per year for the remainder of the five year
lease. Our lease will not come up for renewal until September
18th 2013. We are now back at the original lease
arrangement that the gallery enjoyed from its beginnings in 1978
to 1999.
Another piece of wonderful news was the granting of signature
status on one of our members, Brian Buckrell. We congratulate
Brian on his achievement and look forward to having his
continued support as a member. Brian has placed copies of his
book in the gallery.
The gallery has received a donation from the local chapter of
the Federation of Canadian Artists. It is with mixed feelings
that I thank them for it as it was done due to the disolvement
of the chapter and it is a shame that happened. Perhaps one day
it will rise again. Their remaining funds were divided into
three donations and on behalf of the Pearl Ellis Gallery I
extend our heartfelt appreciation in being selected to receive
this money. We received $1218 and it will be very helpful to
offset the extreme slow down in sales being experienced so far
this year.
To keep you up to date, the sales have dropped from last year at
the same time to less than 10%. A 90% drop in funds from sales
is a hard pill to swallow. We are still managing due to reserve
funds and the fact we run on unpaid volunteer power. Hopefully
the summer will see us return to more normal purchasing
patterns. We can all help the cause by continuing to spread the
word about shows, bringing in friends, family, and associates as
this goes a long way in making everyone aware of the existence
of the gallery. I have personally stopped buying specific
occasion cards at other stores and am now getting art cards at
the gallery to use for birthdays etc. It’s just one little way
to help out.
Our attendance is down only slightly and I’m confident that will
bounce back. Right now we have seen almost 2000 visitors so far
this year. Once again we’re hoping to have between 6000 and
7000 by the end of our year. As a reminder, we had just under
6000 visitors in 2009.
Our membership numbers are very good and right on track with
many new members having joined this Spring. We are just under
200 at present and once everyone renews we’ll be well over that
figure. We have averaged 225 current members by the end of each
of the past two years.
In conclusion, on behalf of all the directors, I extend the
biggest “THANK YOU” possible to all the volunteers who make this
gallery work.
Bursary Recipient Feedback
Kathryn McClure - Bursary Recipient from Highland School in 2008
has sent us an update on her progress. She has just graduated
with a diploma in Visual Arts from Vancouver Island University.
She graduated with honours and won two prestigious awards.
Kathryn has been accepted at University of Victoria in the
Bachelor of Fine Arts Program where she will be majoring in
Visual Art and Art History. She will be starting there in
September. Kathryn wanted to thank the Pearl Ellis Gallery for
the bursary presented to her in 2008 when she graduated from
Highland School in Comox. It was "very much appreciated and
used to good advantage". We wish her every success in the
future and feel honored to have helped open doors for this
deserving and very talented Comox Valley student.
Show Announcements
Turning the Tide…One Ripple at a Time Textile Art
Exhibition combines art, artistry and commitment. The North
Island Quilters for Community Awareness have created a beautiful
collection and donated the textile art pieces to the Glacier
Grannies to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. The
collection will be on display at the Muir Gallery, 440 Anderton
Ave. in Courtenay from June 18-26, daily from 10:00-5:00.
Members of the Glacier Grannies will be available to assist
viewers and to answer questions about the textile art pieces and
the work of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Admission by donation.
The collection returns to the Pearl Ellis Gallery in Comox from
Jan 19-31, 2011.
Call for entries
The third
members show of the season, titled “Anniversay Show, runs from
Sept. 15th to Oct. 4th. Registrations being taken
immediately! Remember you may have one large piece no bigger
than 24 x 30 or smaller ones totaling up to a similar area.
Also, remember there will now be a $5.00 entry fee per person.
The work is to be brought in Tuesday, Sept. 14th
between 11am – 1pm. Call Sheila at 250-339-5660 or email
pearlellisgallery@shaw.ca
to enter the show. (If you register and are unable to bring
your work in, it is important to contact Sheila as there is
usually a waiting list.)
Artists that register are contacted approximately 2 weeks prior
to the show with a reminder. Once registered your name will
appear on the website as being registered under upcoming shows!
Announcing Next Newsletter will be out by Mid August
Members
wishing to have items in the newsletter are to forward them to
Bob at pearlellisgallery.com or phone 250-339-5660 by August 1st
Reminders of Business Partners
The following businesses offer 10% off to Pearl Ellis Gallery
members showing their membership card at time of purchase. They
are: Whyte’s Framing, Affordable Framing, PJ’s Arts and Crafts,
Sure Copy, A & V Photography, and Ryan Pardon’s Writing
Solutions. A new business to come on board is the
LoonyRama Plus in the Comox Mall. Members will get 10% off of
art supplies only.
Quality Foods in Comox continues to promote the
gallery on its roadside reader board. This is a tremendous
boost and keeps our name in the public eye. Please consider
donating your shopping points by saying “I would like my points
to go to the Pearl Ellis Gallery”. Make sure you emphasize the
Pearl Ellis or the points will go to Comox Valley Art Gallery by
mistake.
Reminder of web site information
Take
advantage of the web site by being on the artist’s directory as
it is free. You may also have a free gallery room if you wish!
Contact Bob by email at
pearlellisgallery@shaw.ca.
The website has been refreshed with new colors and modifying of
the table of contents.
Satellite Galleries
Announcement: We now have all seven showcases in the Rec. Centre
for the use of the Gallery.
COMOX LIBRARY – 2010 COMOX REC
CENTRE
May-Jun Bev Michaluk APRIL 28th –
JULY 21st
Jul-Aug Ruth Dickson Bev Johnston
Sep-Oct Peter Moore Ruth Dickson
Nov-Dec Brian Buckrell Nanci Cook
Saskia King
Hans
Larsen
JULY 21ST - OCTOBER 27TH
Diane
Knight
Margaret
Burns
Betty Boyle
Martin
Kaspers
2 available showcases- please contact
Sheila to book
OCTOBER 27TH
- January 26th of 2011
Bev
Johnston
Kay Bukta
Henrie
Beaudoin
Peter Moore
2 available showcases- please
contact Sheila to book
2010 Remaining
SHOW SCHEDULE
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May 11 |
May 12 |
May 31 |
FEDERATION OF CANADIAN ARTISTS |
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June 1 |
June 2 |
June 21 |
HIGHLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL |
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June 22 |
June 23 |
July 12 |
PEARL ELLIS GALLERY MEMBERS SHOW
(PEOPLE’S CHOICE) |
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July 13 |
July 14 |
July 26 |
JUDI PEDDER
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July 27 |
July 28 |
Aug 16 |
HARRISON & LAPP PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW |
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Aug 17 |
Aug 18 |
Aug 30 |
ABLAZE METAL ART
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Aug 31 |
Sept 1 |
Sept 13 |
ALTHEA WHITE &
BRENDA CHALIFOUX LUSCOMBE
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Sept 14 |
Sept 15 |
Oct 4 |
PEARL ELLIS GALLERY MEMBERS SHOW (ANNIVERSARY SHOW)
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Oct 5 |
Oct 6 |
Oct 18 |
SHARON LENNOX &
BEV JOHNSTON
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Oct 19 |
Oct 20 |
Nov 1 |
TERESA L’HIRONDELLE
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Nov 2 |
Nov 3 |
Nov 25 |
BRUSHWORKS |
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Nov 27 |
Nov 28 |
Dec 18 |
PEARL ELLIS GALLERY FUNDRAISER EVENT
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