Category: Spare Room Gallery

WHERE WE ARE…

The working group, which by the way, is always looking for more individuals to join, is proud to announce the following. The Gallery now has:

• A Name: The Spare Room Gallery;
• A Logo: (see above) Designed by Aleksi Ann, and
• A Space: Complete with gallery-grade track lighting, a hanging system, security, AND it is painted and ready-to-go.

What’s next? Coming soon…

To join the group and/or to receive the Call for Artists when it’s circulated, email Randy at cmmmcutknife@gmail.com.

~ Debbie M.

GALLERY SPACE UPDATE

• Track lighting: check
• Hanging system: check
• Window blinds: check
• Door swing reversed to improve space configuration: check
• Paint touchups: in progress
• Security system: needed
• Volunteers: needed

For an overview of the project, read the Unity Press – Wilkie Herald article by Azure McGonigle here: Exciting new art space announced in Cut Knife.

The space is on track to be ready for an early May opening but it will be difficult to continue with a Request for Exhibitors without administrative help.

Do you have some free time and a soft spot for the visual arts? If so, help us establish this gallery space at 113 Broad Street for the artists and arts enthusiasts of Cut Knife and surrounding area. Email Randy at cmmmcutknife@gmail.com.

~ Debbie M.

RENOVATIONS NOW IN PROGRESS!

Yesterday, Randy began installation of the track lighting. The smaller size of the room means lighting infrastructure can be minimal but it also has to be flexible to accommodate the full range of visual arts practices. LED track lighting has adjustable track heads that can be customized for each exhibit, and it’s easy to clean and maintain. As a non-profit, the CMMM also appreciates its energy and cost efficiency.

Once the lighting is functional, the next steps will be installation of the hanging system and then security.

For more information or to volunteer, email Randy at cmmmcutknife@gmail.com.

~ Debbie M.

If you’ve read a few of these gallery posts, you’ll know we’ve been looking for individuals to help us form a “working group.” Well, we’re still looking, and it’s time to describe the help we need, so you’ll know if you’d like to join us.

• This working group will not form a Board of Trustees or Directors. The term the Museum used at its formation was “Advisory Committee.” We anticipate this will be an informal group that comes together when there is work to be done.
• We hope to be ready to open with the first exhibit in early May, which means there’s much to be done very soon.
• Randy may need some help with renovations. If so, watch this space for an announcement.
• The real work is going to be in the requests for submissions, in the selection and scheduling of exhibits, coordination with artists and creators, and probably a dozen other things we’ll discover once the gallery is open.
• We’ve talked about each exhibit running for a few months, and exhibits scheduled well in advance i.e. 6 months to a year.
• Experience is not required. A soft spot for the visual arts will never be turned away.

The gallery (as yet unnamed) will showcase and celebrate the wide variety of artistic traditions practiced in this area. We hope the working group will reflect the rich diversity of people who live here. We invite interested individuals from all communities, including newcomers, First Nations and Métis, new residents, expats from other provinces, and longtime area residents of all ages and backgrounds, to join us.

from Words Make a Difference

For more information or to volunteer, email Randy at cmmmcutknife@gmail.com.

~ Debbie M.