VARLEY-McKAY

ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM

 

TOWN OF MARKHAM

The Art Gallery

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2005 - 4:00 P.M.

 

MINUTES

 

Attendance:

 

Members

Staff

Howard Back, Vice Chair

John Ryerson, Director

Nancy Coxford

Judi Kosch, Committee Secretary

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

 

Michael Rothe

 

Don Hindson

 

Lana Champion

 

Karen Chadwick

 

The eighth meeting of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham convened without benefit of quorum at the hour of 4:10 p.m. with Bill Pickering presiding as Chair. 

 

1.   ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE

      VARLEY MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM

      MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2005

 

Moved by Nancy Coxford

Seconded by Beverly Schaeffer

 

THAT THE MINUTES OF THE VARLEY MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2005, BE ADOPTED.

CARRIED

 

2.   CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS – The Chair spoke briefly to the issue of attendance at Foundation meetings and the importance of having a quorum.  Due to the lack of quorum at this meeting, all resolutions are to be ratified at the January 16, 2006 meeting.  The Chair went on to speak briefly on the highly successful Homes for the Holidays event and the tremendous efforts by Karen Chadwick along with all the volunteers.

 

3.   NEW BUSINESS

 

a)      Director’s report - John Ryerson reviewed his report; he encouraged members to take part in the proposed bus trip to the Albright Knox Gallery in Buffalo to view the Chinese art show; the official re-opening of the McKay House was a success and he asked that a formal letter of thanks be forwarded to Dave Tsubouchi for his efforts.  He went on to state that the Gallery is looking at getting a curator on contract for a time while Katerina is working on the Varley book; negotiations are ongoing with the Toronto School Board, Central Commerce, with a meeting slated for December 9 for a potential show of the works they have on site.  He also circulated a copy of the Town of Markham’s 2004 Annual Report, which contains a brief item on the Gallery having purchased 76 paintings in 2004.

 

b)   Art Auction, Acquisition, Art Policy – Negotiations are underway with several gallery operators with positive results; an auctioneer is confirmed (at no cost to the Gallery); a number of members of the Art Auction sub-committee will be meeting with the owner of a Gallery on Mount Pleasant Avenue in Toronto within the next weeks.  A more complete report will be made at the meeting in January.

 

      Stan Neal advised of a number of paintings the Committee has been considering.  Following considerable discussion, it was agreed that an offer to purchase an A.Y. Jackson painting entitled “Algoma Landscape” be made at a price not to exceed $20,000.

 

      On a motion by Stan Neal, seconded by Beverly Schaeffer, and unanimously carried, it was agreed to make an offer to purchase an A. Y. Jackson painting entitled “Algoma Landscape” at a price not to exceed $20,000.

 

      The Foundation also considered the donation of five embossed Sorel Ertog prints, each 11 ¼" x 9": Family Group ed. 43/50; High Society ed. 43/50; Embrace ed. 19/50; The Couple ed. 46/50; and Ceremonial Figure ed. 43/50.  It was agreed to accept the generous donation of these five prints.

 

      On a motion by Nancy Coxford, seconded by Anna Gauci, and unanimously carried, it was agreed to accept the donation of the five Sorel Ertog signed prints, entitled as follows:  Family Group ed. 43/50; High Society ed. 43/50; Embrace ed. 19/50; The Couple ed. 46/50; and Ceremonial Figure ed. 43/50.

 

c)      Homes for the Holidays – Bob McCulloch spoke of the highly successful event – 1300 tickets were sold, along with 200 complimentary tickets – there was a waiting list and a list is started for the 2006 tour!!  Congratulations are to be extended to both Karen Chadwick and Kate Seaver along with the volunteers for the tremendous job in making this a memorable event.

 

d)      Foundation 2005 Business Plan Update – Howard Back provided copies of the Foundation’s Financial Statements to October 31, 2005 and also reviewed the Foundation Plans for the next three (3) years.  It was agreed that the Gallery has had a very successful year with thanks to all for their efforts.

 

On a motion by Howard Back, seconded by Patty Loveland and unanimously carried, the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham Financial Statements to October 31, 2005 and the Business Plan – 2006 – 2008, were approved.

 

e)   Foundation AGM carry-forward item – There was nothing to report on this item but it was agreed that the Chair, John Ryerson and Barb Roth would try to arrange a meeting with Andy Taylor, Commissioner, Corporate Services in an attempt to resolve this issue.

 

4.   COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

a)      Development Committee – There was no report at this time.  Patty Loveland encouraged all members to get their orders in for the cookies; funds raised go towards the McKay House reconstruction/renovation.

 

b)      Volunteer Committee – There was no report but a reminder for everyone to make every effort to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Night on December 8 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the McKay House.

 

5.   OTHER BUSINESS

 

            a)         Key Dates

Dec. 1 – Opening of York Juried Show

Jan. 8 – Opening of African Tribute Show

Jan. 22 – Opening of ‘Three Graces’ Show

 

b)   Cultural Properties – John Ryerson briefly mentioned that two Casson paintings donated to the Gallery’s collection have been given the higher appraisal amount by Cultural Properties, much to the pleasure of the donor.

 

6.   DATE OF NEXT MEETING

 

The next regular meeting of the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham is scheduled for:

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 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 Beverly Schaeffer and seconded by Patty Loveland, the meeting adjourned at

5:45 p.m.

 

CARRIED

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