This past summer we ran a series of 4 Art History Talks by our former summer student Peter Green. And now, as promised, we offer more Art History Talks. Starting Sunday Nov 3rd, UBC Okanagan Art History student and artist Hanss Lujan will present 3 Art History presentations in November and December. Further details are below.  All talks run on Sundays at 1pm at the Lake Country Art Gallery. They are free and open to the public. 

I. Behind the Lens: Understanding Photography
Sunday November 3rd 2013 - 1pm

An overview of photography. Using Susan Sontag’s critical essay, On Photography, we will explore the roots of photography and its evolution throughout time.

We will explore the history of photography, from analogue to digital. We will also look at the relationship between painting and photography to get a better understanding on how to appreciate fine art photography.

II. A guide to Canadian Art
Sunday, November 24th 2013 - 1pm

This lecture provides a brief introduction to the plethora that is Canadian art.
We will explore important art movements, famous artists and their art, with an emphasis on their location. 

Think of it as a sample platter of art in Canada. 

By the end of the lecture you will be informed on what to look for in Toronto, Why Vancouver is So Photo, and so forth.

III. Artpop: Art History in Modern Contemporary Pop Culture
Sunday, December 8th 2013 - 1pm

In this lecture, we look at the relationship between the fine art world and commercial mainstream pop culture. From its history of album cover collaborations to the present day movement of visual artists being present in mainstream media.

We will go over the Pop Art movement and discuss recent attempts at ‘Artpop’, through examples by Andy Warhol, Marina Abramovic, Ai Weiwei and yes, Lady Gaga.

Hanss Lujan was born and raised in Cusco, Peru. He recently graduated from UBC Okanagan with a Fine Arts Degree in Visuals Arts and a Minor in Art History.

He was worked for several art organizations here in the Okanagan, including the Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, The Kelowna Art Gallery and the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan.

Hanss is excited to share his art and cultural studies knowledge with the Lake Country Art Gallery, promising fun and insightful lectures that are accessible to anyone with an interest in art.

Venue: Lake Country Senior Center: 9832 Bottom Wood Lake Road (next to the Winfield Arena)
Date & Time: Wednesday 16th October, 5pm – 7pm
Free to attend
refreshments/ appies included and Wine by ticket from Intrigue Wines

Have you considered the significant impact 
of forging a strong values-based 
partnership between your business and the
Arts & Culture organisations in Lake Country?
 


On Wednesday 16th October theLake Country Art Gallery, The Lake Country Museum and Chamber of Commerce 
are co-hosting a series of snapshot presentations that invite you to imagine the possibilities that are available to you right here and now.

With a unique additional funding opportunity on offer to us in the South Okanagan this year it is a perfect time to consider what we can all do to help and support each other.artsVest ™ offers a powerful one-time support boost to really get those connections made, to develop our partnerships and understand each others priorities and values for mutual benefit
Watch this ArtsVest Video

Whether you wish to support artistic excellence; education; history; professional development; creativity and opportunities for community cohesion & expression OR you just want to be able to connect with a wider audience that are regularly engaging with these activities already then please attend this informative event.
 
Speakers at an evening of Business & Arts October 16th:

MC: Katie Brennan, Curator at Lake Country Art Gallery

• Kathleen Speakman: presents artsVest ™ - a sponsorship training and matching incentive program designed to stimulate innovative business sponsorship and corporate engagement in arts and culture.
• Peter Comrie: of Full Spectrum Leadership is passionate about working with organisations he believes in and shares core values with.
• Sharon McCoubrey: Artwalk - Imagine the strength of community support that brings in 8,000 visitors to Lake Country annually yest is run entirely by volunteers.
• Katie Brennan: Lake Country Art Gallery - with hundreds of followers and supporters locally and nationally the Gallery also sees 8,000 visitors throughout each year and has established a global presence through exhibitions that showcase work by local, national and international artists
• Richard Gibbons: Lake Country Museum - Since its inception in 1985, the Lake Country Museum has been active in collecting, preserving and presenting to the public, artifacts, manuscripts and photographs documenting the history of Lake Country. Lake Country Museum and Archives – Saving our Past for our Future
• Joanne deVries: Fresh Outlook Foundation - presenting just how creativity in action can help accelerate the move toward community sustainability
• Cheryl Hann - Art by Nurses Asks 'Is art good for your health?'

There will be a short Q&A after each speaker for immediate questions and a longer opportunity to discuss more for those who want to stay at the end