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The Gallery Shop offers a wide array of exclusively Canadian, handcrafted giftware with much of its stock coming from regional artists. Gallery members enjoy a 10 per cent discount on their purchases. Once a year we have an annual Christmas sale (usually three days in November) as well as “no tax Tuesdays” for the month of December. We are open every day of the year during gallery hours with the exception of statutory holidays.
The Gallery Shop is run entirely by the volunteer committee of the Grimsby Public Art Gallery and is always looking for new volunteers. Spend as little as a few hours a month greeting Gallery visitors and introducing them to our unique collection of handmade gifts.
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Maude Blais
Jill Crown
Fire and Flux
Chris Hierlihy
Louise McCann
Monique Mulder-Wallace
Monika Schaefer
Lisa Skog
Swimming Fox Studio
Vera Templemans Plat
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| Jewellery |
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Joanna Ainsworth
Bead Queen
Dawning Collective
John Klar
Kat n' Drew Charms
Lolipop Glass
Taran Smith Marlow
Jo Martin
Krista McMillan
Christophe Poly
Rose Pedals Jewelery
Vera Templemans Plat
Wristy Business
Sandra Yemm
Crystal Zettel
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| Glass |
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Jill Crown
Gray Art Glass
Infinite Glassworks
Dawn Hammell
Susan Holly
Catherine Labonte
Kelly Lowe
Sue Moore
Silva Talmassons
Vertige
Heather Wood
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| Wood |
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Sandy Graham
Dennis Stewart
Wooden Treasures
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| Textiles |
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Amelie Silks
Nicole Carruthers
The Chemist Tree
Lesley Edwards
Eleanor Rosa Felt
Emily K.
Natalie Lambert
Tania Love
Rain Goose
Monika Schaefer
Lucy Slykerman
Shelley Szczucki
Rhona Wenger
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| Metal |
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Harold Bright
Dog Bite Steel
Floyd Elzinga
Colin Hamer
Pietersma Tin Works
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| Paper |
Greeting Cards
Rosalind Bailey
Julie Aubin and Darlene Benner
Roberta Bondar
Olivia Book
Linda Boyd
The Chemist Tree
Lisette Cormier Cote
Carolyn Draws
Shirley Dolby
Cecily Fleming
Karen Logan
Mark It Proud
Caroline Martinelli
Margaret McClory
Patricia McGuire
Sandra McInnis
Krista McMillan
Katia Perez
Miriam Oda
Rochelle
Lorraine Roy
Sandy St. Denis
Shelley Szczucki
Lynn and Leszek Wyczolkowski
Janusz Wrobel
Sandra Yemm
Postcards
Sanjoy K. Acharya
Shelley Szczucki
Notebooks
Maaike Bouhuyzen-Wenger
The Chemist Tree
Susan Zhang
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| Photography |
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David Chapman
Michael B. Jackson
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| Original Artwork and Prints |
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Maaike Bouhuyzen-Wenger
Mavis Ehlert
Jennifer Elliotson
Victor Levesque
Kim Rempel
Silva Talmassons
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| Other Mediums |
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Andrew Gallagher (t-shirts, prints and calendars)
Kidz Kidding (children's music CDs)
Rosewood Estates (beeswax candles)
West Lake Cosmetics (all-natural soaps and bath salts)
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| Membership |
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Maintaining a masterpiece like the GPAG requires a full palette and gallery members are the rainbow of hues, tints and blazing colours that make it all possible. As a member, you will receive discounts on art classes, 10 per cent off Gallery Shop purchases, regular mailings, and reciprocal free admission to a large number of participating OAAG art galleries throughout Ontario.
Benefactors and some supporters automatically become members of NARM and ROAM, two North America wide reciprocal benefit programs that GPAG has recently joined. Top off your membership fee with a donation to the GPAG for a total of at least $100 and you will receive a specially marked NARM/ROAM membership card that entitles you to free admission to nearly 1000 museums and galleries across North America.
Become a member
You will soon be able to sign up for a membership online! Until then, please e-mail the gallery to request an application form or stop by the Gallery for a paper copy.
| Individual |
- $28 per year
- full membership benefits for one person
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| Family |
- $34 per year
- full membership benefits for two or more related persons
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| Senior and Student |
- $18 per year
- full membership benefits for one person 60+, under the age of 18 and/or enrolled in a recognized educational institution
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| Artist |
- $18 - $34 per year
- Individual, family, senior or student members who self-identify as artists
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| Supporter |
- $18 - $34 per year
- Individual, family, senior or student members who donate $50 - $99 in addition to the membership fee
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| Benefactor |
- $18 - $34 per year
- Individual, family, senior or student members who donate $100+ in addition to the membership fee
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| Volunteering |
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Volunteers are an integral part of the Grimsby Public Art Gallery. Simply put, we could not function without our volunteers. We invite you to join the volunteers at the GPAG as they work to support the Gallery and its various activities while making new friends who share your love of art.
There are two main types of volunteers at the GPAG: the Executive Committee, who oversee various volunteer activities and events, and general volunteer positions. Choose the activity that best suits your interest and availability. Download our volunteer brochure, stop by or e-mail the Gallery for more information.
General Volunteer Positions
| Archives |
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Sort through the files of the volunteer committee and file as appropriate.
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| Art in the Library |
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A program designed to make it possible for local artists to display their work in the Grimsby Library. Shows are changed every one to two months.
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| Art in the Schools |
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One of our original programs, art is moved between twenty schools in the Niagara Region. Schools are divided into groups called circles and each circle contains four schools. Pairs of volunteers move mini shows, containing 5 pieces of art and an info panel, within a circle several times during the school year.
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| Communications |
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Contact the membership with event reminders as required. Most volunteers have e-mail, though there are a couple who prefer contact via phone calls.
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| Gallery Shop |
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The Gallery Shop is run entirely by volunteers and is an essential source of funds for the Gallery. Volunteering in the gift shop is easy and flexible. Whether you choose to sign up for one day a week or are only able to take one shift a month, we are happy to have you. Training is provided by our friendly Shop managers and Gallery staff are always on-hand to provide any help needed.
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| Newsletter |
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A newsletter is created with input from executive members and distributed to all volunteers three times a year. Currently this position is open and newsletters are not being created.
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| Programs |
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The volunteer committee has three or four General Meetings per year. Assist with planning for these meetings and contact potential speakers.
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| Publicity |
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Many events hosted by the Volunteer Committee are fundraisers to support the Gallery. Help spread the word about these important events by contacting local newspapers and distributing posters.
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| Social |
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Co-ordinate volunteers and prepare refreshments for opening receptions and other occasions at the Gallery
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| Tour Guides |
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Lead schools and other groups through the exhibitions on display at the Gallery. Tour guides given training by Gallery staff and are encouraged to attend exhibition openings and artist talks; this is a great opportunity to ask the director and/or artist(s) any questions and gain insight into the exhibition. On occasion, tour guides visit other galleries as part of their training experience. Many retired teachers have become tour guides, though anyone is welcome.
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| Volunteer Executive Positions |
| President |
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Prepares agendas for monthly executive meetings and the AGM, and chairs said meetings
Participates in sub-committee meetings as necessary
Facilitates discussions on any issue brought to the attention of the executive
Ensures as much as possible that there are no vacant positions on the committee
Ensures clear and regular communication between the Volunteer Committee & the GPAG Advisory Board & Staff
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| Vice President |
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Assists and supports the President as necessary
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| Secretary |
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Takes minutes at the executive meetings and distributes them to the committee members
Takes minutes at the AGM and forwards them when required to gallery staff who will publish minutes in the annual report
Drafts and prepares official communication for the President if necessary
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| Auction Chair |
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Chair auction meetings from October/November to April each Auction year
Coordinate event volunteers and requests for donations to the auction
Participate in sub-committees as necessary, e.g.: event decor
Secures auctioneer and entertainment
Deals with any issues that may arise and problem solves during annual auction fundraising event
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| Gallery Shop Chair |
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Be in charge of merchandising (purchasing/consignment and display)
Be aware of new artists and new work. Attend craft shows and gift shows when necessary and use the internet for research.
Purchase supplies, such as bags, boxes, tissue, ribbons, receipt books as needed
Keep an ongoing inventory of all items sold and prepare an annual inventory review for April 30th year end
Pay all bills promptly and work regularly with the shop's volunteer bookkeeper
Be available to train new volunteers
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| Membership Chair |
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Ensure the volunteer committee membership list is up to date with accurate contact information and distribute to members as necessary via e-mail
Collect annual volunteer membership fees of $5 at the Annual General Meeting held in June
When present, introduce new members to other volunteer committee members and Executive at openings and other events
Ensure new members are provided with their orientation package, a tour of the gallery and introduced to the Director and Gallery staff
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| Tour Guide Chair |
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Assist the Education Coordinator to fill the schedule with volunteer tour guides needed for visiting school and other groups
Contact volunteer tour guides to remind them of exhibition openings and/or artist talks and urge them to come to hear the artist's interpretive remarks
With the Education Coordinator, explore short trips the volunteer committee members could take to other galleries where we could arrange to have a tour. For example: We joined an Art Gallery of Hamilton group in the past to go to the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo
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Art Gallery Advisory Board
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The Grimsby Public Art Gallery (GPAG) is governed by a nine member Advisory Board. The Board includes one member of Town Council and eight citizen appointees, one of whom is also a member of and represents the Gallery's Volunteer Committee. The Grimsby Public Art Gallery Advisory Board exists to provide recommendations to Council that will ensure the viability and sustained growth of the Art Gallery.
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Oversee and continue development of policies related to the Collection and exhibitions
Initiate and ensure fund raising efforts are maintained to sustain & enhance the Gallery
Make application for subsidies and grants that ensure the viability of the Gallery
Develop annual budget for presentation to Council
Undertake such matters as the Board deems necessary to enhance the Gallery
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| Meeting Information |
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10 – 12 times per year (summer meetings called only if necessary)
meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 7 p.m.
meetings take place in the Studio/meeting room of the Library/Art Gallery
Board members are also expected to actively promote and support GPAG by attending and assisting at openings and special events whenever possible, chairing/serving on at least one of the Board committees, and working with the volunteers on some VC run events
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| Committees of the Advisory Board |
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Community Engagement – membership development and community events
Collections Management – art acquisition and care of the collection
development – sponsorship, foundations and fundraising
Policy and Governance – policy review and updates
Education & Programming – supporting development and delivery of educational and public programming.
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| Major Projects |
- development and implementation of next phase of Strategic Plan
- digitization of the permanent collection for public access online
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| Permanent Collection |
| The GPAG maintains a collection of over 2000 works of art on behalf of and for the benefit of the people of the Town of Grimsby, Ontario and Canada. Our collection has developed over many years and includes both historic and contemporary Canadian works of art. Most works have been carefully selected to reflect the GPAG mandate to serve Grimsby and the Niagara community. Others address our special areas of interest: printmaking, works on paper, the book arts and fine craft, and art that addresses human interaction with the environment. The collection is stored on-site in a purpose built, environmentally controlled storage vault. |
| Mandate and History |
History
The Grimsby Public Art Gallery was founded in 1975 as a committee of the Grimsby Public Library Board, creating an active and accessible community art gallery in the lower level of the Grimsby Public Library. In 1999 the Gallery became a separate sub-department of the Town of Grimsby, although we still shared a building with the Library. In 2004 both Gallery and Library moved into a new purpose–built facility that has significantly enhanced our ability to fulfill all aspects of our mandate.
Many of the gallery's most popular programs, including Wayzgoose, our internationally celebrated book arts fair, and Art In The Schools, our educational program of in-school exhibitions, as well as our special focus on multiples and works on paper, were established during the first few years of our existence. Since then, our focus has expanded to include fine craft, popular culture and environmental art.
Mandate
- To be a public, non‑profit gallery serving the Town of Grimsby and surrounding area
- To be dedicated to the exhibition, preservation, encouragement, and collection of visual art of professional standard
- To provide lectures, seminars, workshops, tours and other forms of public education relating to visual art
Forging and maintaining connections with our community is of primary importance and we do this through our careful selection and presentation of exhibitions and programs. We preserve art by our responsible care of the permanent collection. We encourage visual art by maintaining a gallery that is open and welcoming to all visitors and by offering a range of thought provoking art and related programs.
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