VARLEY-McKAY
ART FOUNDATION OF
TOWN OF
The
MONDAY, JANAURY 16,
2006 -
MINUTES
Attendance:
|
Members |
Staff |
|
Howard Back, Vice Chair |
John Ryerson, Director |
|
Nancy
Coxford |
|
|
Anna Gauci |
Barb
Roth, Director
|
|
Patty
Loveland |
Regrets |
|
Robert
McCulloch |
Brian Roman |
|
Stan Neal |
Heather Sifton |
|
Bill Pickering, Chair |
Regional
Councillor Jim Jones |
|
Beverly
Schaeffer |
Councillor Erin Shapero |
|
Don Hindson |
|
|
Lana Champion |
|
|
Karen Chadwick |
|
|
|
|
The first meeting of the Varley-McKay Art
Foundation of
1. ADOPTION OF THE
MINUTES OF THE
MEETING
HELD ON
Moved by Howard Back
Seconded by Nancy Coxford
THAT THE MINUTES OF THE VARLEY MCKAY
ART FOUNDATION OF
CARRIED
2. CHAIR’S OPENING
REMARKS – The Chair welcomed everyone and spoke briefly of
the highly successful African show – readings by poet, Klyde Broox that were
highly entertaining.
3. NEW
BUSINESS
a)
Director’s report - John
Ryerson provided a verbal update on a variety of items including preliminary
year end figures that project a $14,000 surplus and attendance of 39,000
without the McKay figures in 2005 (last year was 40,000); the research being
carried out by K. Atassanova for the Varley show is progressing very well –
access to all major Varley archival records have been given to her and she will
provide an update at a future Foundation meeting; he spoke briefly on an
initiative to recognize mid-eastern artists who continue to struggle since
consequences of 9/11; and, finally,
there is a report being prepared to Council relating to the McKay House and
gardens and the need for funding assistance.
There was a question raised concerning the Sorel Ertog sculptures and
Mr. Ryerson advised that there was nothing to report until possibly the spring
when Mr. Ertog returns to the country.
There was brief discussion on the increased use of the Gallery and the
critical need to ensure the facilities are well maintained. There will be an Art Committee on Monday,
February 20 at
b) Art Auction – The
Chair called on John Ryerson to review the arrangements for the spring art
auction slated for May 17th.
Neville Clark has provided a painting to be used as the lead image for
the auction, which will then be offered for auction. John Ryerson reviewed the proposed marketing
for the: logo, banners, format for the tickets, promo postcards, timing for the
evening; as well, he requested clarification on what the arrangements are with
the various galleries that will be providing works for the auction – it was
agreed that a further meeting with those involved is needed to resolve this
issue. There was also a suggestion made
to contact large corporations within
On a motion by Donald Hindson, seconded by
Beverly Schaeffer and unanimously carried, it was agreed that the doors would
open at
c) Foundation AGM carry-forward item – There
was nothing to report and attempts are ongoing to meet with Andy Taylor,
Commissioner, Corporate Services to resolve this issue. The Chair advised that a report from the
Town’s Legal Department, is currently being reviewed by the ad hoc committee on
the Memorandum of Understanding and an update will be provided at the next
meeting.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Development Committee – Karen Chadwick gave a brief
account of the highly successful Homes for the Holidays event, which netted
almost $47,000, which will be split equally between the Gallery and Breast
Cancer Foundation. The tremendous
efforts of all involved were recognized by the Foundation. John Ryerson advised that the renovations to
the McKay House are essentially complete and the push is on now to raise funds
to get working on the front and rear gardens; he stated that a report is being
prepared for Council outlining what is required and the request for possibly
funding under Development Charges. Patty
Loveland advised that $1100.00 was raised by the sale of cookies which will go
toward the McKay House renovations.
b) Volunteer Committee – Lana Champion advised of an
upcoming meeting to discuss the details and work necessary for the spring Art
Auction.
c) Art Committee – No report at this time.
5. OTHER BUSINESS
a) Toronto
School Board – The Chair spoke briefly on the progress of negotiations with
Central Commerce School and advised that there will be a show slated for March
9th official opening – students are being involved in the
arrangements and preparatory work – it promises to be an interesting show of
works by Harris, Carr to name a few artists.
b) Ontario
Arts Council – The Chair advised that a meeting would be held at the
Gallery on January 26 with representatives of the Arts Council along with Patty
Loveland, Howard Back, John Ryerson, Katerina Atassanova and himself to review
and discuss the reasons behind the rejection of the Gallery’s application for
funding. A report will be provided at
the February meeting on the outcome.
c) Key
Dates
January 22 – Opening of ‘Three Graces’ Show
March 5 –
May 17 – Art Auction
6. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the
Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham is scheduled for:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2006, AT 4:00 p.m. IN THE GALLERIES AT THE VARLEY
ART GALLERY.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was
agreed to adjourn.
On a motion by Stan Neal and
seconded by Beverly Schaeffer, the meeting adjourned at
5:50 p.m.
CARRIED
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