NEWS FROM THE CARNEGIE GALLERY Winter 2019

10 King Street West, Dundas, ON

905.627.4265 carnegiegallery.orgDear Friends of the Gallery,

INSIDECarnegie Gallery Excursions

10Q with Wayne Cardinalli

Upcoming Exhibitions

Swamperella

Volunteer Cheer: Daina Tustian

Art in Bloom Lecture

Gallery & Shop Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 10-5

Thursday & Friday 10-7

Sunday 1-4

This got me thinking about whythe Carnegie Gallery is such a wonderful place to buy andreceive gifts from.

We have virtually no carbonfootprint. No cargo trucks bringitems from China. In fact, theonly china items we have aremugs and dishes.

We don’t use child labour.

We don’t have plastic blisterpacks and excessive packaging.

We sell primarily natural products, whether from plants,animals or the ground.

Our items are not designed toself-destruct in 2 years, anddon’t need batteries.

We are the poster child for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!

In a time of consumption andexcess, a handmade item – onlya few degrees away from thehand of its maker – can calm,simplify and sometimes helpprioritize what is important inlife. The gallery is here to help.

On another note we are sayinggoodbye to Katherine Moffatwho has decided to leave us.Katherine introduced many newideas and innovations during hertenure as the Marketing and De-velopment Officer, and we wantto thank her and wish her all thebest in her future endeavours.

A new face will be around thegallery soon, so please makethem feel welcome when youvisit next.

We are a warm place, with coolthings - In friendship, Pam

Monica HessWinterblooms

I write this before Christmas, but by the time you read it we will all befive pounds heavier and surrounded by the gifts we received – bothwanted and not – and the resulting excessive packaging that ensues.

Claude Monet, Arrival of the Normandy Train, Gare Saint-Lazare, 1877. Oil on canvas, 60.3 x 80.2 cm. Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson Collection, 1933.1158. Image © Art Institute of Chicago/ Art Resource, NY.

Saturday, March 2

Carnegie Gallery Excursionspresents a day-long guided bus trip

Contact the Carnegie for details 905-627-4265

of Industry: Monet, Pissarro and more

Impressionism in the Age

1. Why did you begin seriously pursuing art?

I had very little choice in the matter. As a child I was always interested in drawing and painting. I also played with matches and clay from a construction site. In retrospect, pottery is the obvious conclusion. 

2. What is your primary media?

I entered graduate school as a painting major butswitched to ceramics by graduation. I’ve dabbledwith set design and acting for over 40 years, how-ever, I’ve made pots for a living for over 50 years.I’m proud to say that I’ve never had a full time job.

3. How do you know when a piece is finished?

Clay lets you know when it’s done. I tend to workquickly and directly without fussing or fiddling.

4. What’s the biggest challenge you face as aprofessional artist?

Making a living! I’m one of the world’s worst business men.

5. What other pursuits feed into your art practice?

I’m always making or building or fixing something.I also love film and theatre. I don’t read very muchbecause I’m somewhat dyslexic -- words jumparound the page. I’ve tried to fill this gap in otherways, but I’m sure my perspective has been com-promised by the dyslexia.

6. What is your chief characteristic as a person?

I tend to make jokes. Yes, I’m a funny guy. Some-times this gets in the way of serious conversations.It’s okay to be funny most times, but I can’t seemto help myself in knowing when a funny commentis inappropriate. Under the veneer of humour, I’mDEADLY SERIOUS.

7. What’s the most important thing you’velearned about yourself by being an artist?

My art, my work and my life are so commingled, Idon’t know how to answer this question. I amwho I have become by doing what I’ve done.Making pots is a huge part of my being.

8. What is your idea of happiness?

Working without compromise. There seems to bepressure to change what you really want to do.You have to pay your dues to get by without com-promise. 

9. Who has been your most enduring inspiration?

I have had many inspirational influences. However,as a student, the two initial influences were ShojiHamada and Don Reitz. These men are giants in

the ceramics movement of the 20th century.They could not be more opposite. Hamada repre-sents an historic continuum and Reitz embodiesbold individualism -- an East and West clash!I’ve been struggling with this contrast for the past50 years. I don’t think there is an answer, at least I hope I never find one.

10. If you could travel anywhere in the worldtomorrow, where would you go and why?

Yogi Berra, the great baseball philosopher, said,“If you come to a fork in the road, take it”.

There is no “place” I want to go. I think the jour-ney is far more important than the destination.

Potter Wayne Cardinalli is a long-time Artist Member with an absolute dedication to

his craft, and a mischievous sense of humour.

WayneCardinalli

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To see more of Wayne's work, visit the Carnegie, or go to www.waynecardinalli.com

Swamperella is not only Canada’s own Cajun / Zydeco band with 22 years under their shiny belts.Swamperella is an experience!

What puts the swamp into Swamperella?Driving accordions -Gutsy fiddling- Sultry vocalsand a Killer rhythm section that pumps out a ‘can’tsit still’ authentic Cajun / Zydeco groove.

With authentic pride in the Cajun and Zydeco tradi-tion, Swamperella’s heart felt vibe and magneticdance grooves, deliver unforgettable performances.

The hallmark of a Swamperella event is Fun! Fun! Fun! and of course those enthusiastic crowds, big or small, that can’t help but bust out theirdance moves!

Soozi Schlanger - fiddles, vocals and washboardPeter Jellard - accordion, fiddles and vocalsConny Nowe - rhythm guitarRachel Melas - acoustic and electric bassDave MacDougall - drums and percussion

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONSAND EVENTS

January 24 – 27

WINTERBLOOMS: Art and Flower Pairings

January 22

Lecture: Art in BloomSpeaker: Gary Fleming Lower Gallery, 7 – 8 pm$10 Member $12 Non-MemberTickets available at the Gallery

Feb 1 – 22Opening reception: Friday, February 1, 7:00 – 9:30

Shared Consciousness: Jerre Davidson,George Whitney,Cheryl Wilson-Smithglass sculpture

Tiananmen SquareMassacre and otherLithographs: Barry Coomberlithography

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Doors open 7:00 pm Music at 8:00 pm

Tickets: $25 Advance, $30 Door

Call the Gallery at 905-627-4265 to reserve your spot.

Mardi Gras at The CarnegieFeaturing the Cajun Zydeco music of Swamperella!

Enjoy dancing, drinks, snacks, and beads.

Staff

Marla Panko, Curator

Michelle Murphy,Fundraising & Marketing Specialist

Margaret Schooley,Bookkeeper

Evelyn Kelch,Website Administrator

Adriana Romkes, Custodian

The Board of Directors for the Dundas Art and Craft Association/Carnegie Gallery

Pam Norman, Chair

Nancy Gray, Past Chair Colin Mercer, Treasurer

Members-at-Large

Bryan Bennett Carol Broer Brian Cumming Bob EdmondsCarol Greene Mary Jo Hind David McCann Beth McQueenElizabeth Sharp John Wigle

The Carnegie Gallery is operated by the Dundas Art & Craft Association an incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and encouraging Canadian art and artists especially from our region.We gratefully acknowledge the support of the City of Hamilton, The Hamilton Community Foundation, Incite Foundation for the Arts, our sponsors and donors, and our many friends and volunteers.

Volunteers

Lorraine Roy,Facebook

Headspring Marketing Design,Graphic Design

Weekly Shop Volunteers

Annabelle White

Jane Richardson

Evi Pertens

Robin McGinlay

Kathy Starodub

Sarah Reid

Daina Tustian

Fran Donnelly

Marilyn Hyatt

Jasmine Delottinville

Sunday Shop Volunteers

Barb Carpio

Lynn MacIntyre

Anne Gillespie

Barb Vos

Barb Takasaki

Monica Shedden

Helena Adamczyk

“‘Now what?’ That was the questionwhen I retired in 2015. I had volunteeredin the past, so I wondered, "where couldI volunteer now"? I wanted to stay closeto home, in Dundas, and thought of theCarnegie Gallery. I had been in thegallery many times, and was impressedwith the variety of art work. I am not anartist myself, but I appreciate all of thehard work and talent that goes into eachpiece of art. Since I began volunteering atthe gallery three years ago, I’ve had theopportunity to speak with many artists tolearn more about their techniques.

My main responsibility is working at thefront desk, processing sales and pack-aging each item. I greet our customers,and often have brief conversations withthem. I love to hear stories aboutwhere they’ve come from, particularlyother countries. And helping them pickout a piece of art is such joy. I alsohelp the curator, Marla Panko, hangpaintings or photographic work, replacestock as it is sold, and ensure thegallery looks inviting.

This past year, I took on the job ofkeeping our membership list up to datein our SUMAC database. As membersrenew their membership, or new mem-bers sign up, their contact informationis collected in the system. This crucialrole enables the gallery to send outnewsletters, and information about up-coming events, either through the mailor by e-mail blast. It also means we caneasily apply a member discount at thepoint of purchase.

I look forward to my time at the Gallery.Each time I come in, new art work hasarrived. I am so grateful to work herewith wonderful people, in such a warmand inviting environment.”

And we are so grateful to have Daina’sunflagging support in our shop, and inmaintaining our systems.

Thank you Daina!

Volunteer Cheer: Daina Tustian

Many thanks to Incite Foundation for theirsupport of the 2018 Arts Dundas Weekend.

Daina Tustian is a fixture on ourThursday morning shifts at theGallery shop. Not only is she afriendly, helpful presence at the front desk, she’s also taking on database maintenance. Read on to find out more about Daina.

An illustrated talk about contemporaryfloral design by florist Gary Fleming

Tuesday, January 22, 7–8pm

$10 members $12 non-membersVisit our website for more information at:

carnegiegallery.org/membership/volunteering/

Carnegie Lectures

Art in Bloom