In THIS ISSUE:

2Crocky Rocky, Prairie Fairy

4What’s On

5Staff Chat

7Your Visit

8@reddeermuseum #familyfriendly

9Things To Do… Looking for things to do?

10Walking With Our Sisters Recap

12Kid’s Celebrate

AUTUMN 2015

The moving and inspiring experience of Walking With Our Sisters has had an impact on many lives. Our community came together to weep over the tragedy of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women, and to fi nd healing in the caring embrace of ceremony, friends and the community. The legacy of this project will continue at the MAG. We have learned the value of

community conversations, and we have learned how to empower community members to tell their own stories. Our sincere thanks to the many volunteers who gave so generously of their time and love and caring to make sure that our community honoured the lives of the missing and murdered women in the right way. …continued on the back cover

What an incredible summer it has been!

Your Museum : with Lorna, E.D. @ the MAG

Crocky RockyPrairie Fairy

JIM WESTERGARD

The Artist as Captain Canuck | 2003, wood engraving

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Volume 2, Issue 3

PRINTS & DRAWINGS BY JIM WESTERGARD

OCTOBER 10TH, 2015 TO JANUARY 31ST, 2016OPENING RECEPTION OCTOBER 18TH, 2015 AT 2PM

A retrospective look into the lively mind

and prolific imagination of Red Deer artist

and illustrator, Jim Westergard.

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A retrospective look into the mind and prolific imagination of Red Deer artist and author, Jim Westergard. An accomplished printmaker and renderer of superb drawings (coloured pencil, pen & ink, oil) this exhibition highlights the work of this artist’s 35 year artistic practice in Red Deer. A practice defined not only by a high degree of technical ability and craft but also by its wit, humour and appreciation for the strange, the uncanny and the downright ridiculous. Through his individual works and book illustrations, Jim is at times a raconteur, at others, a playful dispenser of images that fool the eye.

Summary by Curator, Mary-Beth Laviolette

OPENING RECEPTION + TALK: OCTOBER 18, 2015 AT 2PM at the MAG Reception will continue at the White Gallery on Ross St, 4924 50ST, Red Deer, AB.

Crocky Rocky, Fairy Prairie: Prints

and Drawings by Jim Westergard

A practice defined not only by a high degree

of technical ability and craft but also by its wit,

humour and appreciation for the strange, the

uncanny and the downright ridiculous.

Star-Nosed Mole, 2014, wood engraving

Sgt.Preston of the Mounted (Ret) 1985, colour wood engraving

Moonrise To Port, 1990, oil on paper 3

A dedicated group of volunteers has been assisting with the small object consolidation. Their assistance has been invaluable to the progress of the project: gathering like-objects, arranging them into compact arrangements, and documenting information needed for the electronic database. Each week the objects they encounter have been a springboard for conversation and interesting dialogue on the subject of material culture. Visit reddeermuseum.com for info on volunteering with us.

We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Alberta Museums Association and the Government of Canada.

PRINTS & DRAWINGS BY JIM WESTERGARD

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OCTOBER 10TH, 2015 TO JANUARY 31ST, 2016OPENING RECEPTION OCTOBER 18TH, 2015 AT 2PM

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Detail of The Artist as Captain Canuck | 2003, wood engraving

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For Exhibit Information.

Collection Storage Project Volunteers Anything mail can do, eMail can do better!

In an effort to be more environmentally conscious while continuing to give you the most up to date information about all that is happening here at the MAG, this will be the last paper version of our newsletter.

Special invitations and our Annual Report will still be mailed out to highlight the work that is done and collection/exhibit features. If you still wish to receive a paper events calendar, pop into the MAG or give us a call at 403-309-8405 and we’ll make sure through snow and sleet and wind and hail it fi nds its way to your mailbox.

Visit www.reddeermuseum.com and click on the envelope icon at the top to be added to our e-mail list.

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ASK Melanie

A: Because the collection represents the history and

values of the Red Deer Community, many of the objects in our storage space are the same as those in your home. Storage challenges faced at the museum, then, are not unlike those experienced by personal collectors. The fi rst phase of the Collection Storage Project at the museum includes dealing with

the consolidation of small objects, including Christmas ornaments. As at home, we want to store these decorations safely but easily accessible. Our best solution has been to store these ornaments in divided trays that fi t inside like-sized boxes. Museum standards and professional ethics demand that we use chemically stable and acid-free materials but home collectors can

justify more cost-effective solutions such as commercially-available Christmas ornament boxes. The trays can be used to store a wide variety of small collections. Just make sure that you buy enough boxes so that many of the same size and style can be stacked or placed neatly on shelves.

Melanie has spent years working directly with the museum’s collections and therefore has extensive knowledge in various areas. The Collections represent a broad sample of materials related to the City and surrounding districts in of Central Alberta.

Q: How can I safely store some of my small trinkets and collectibles?

What our visitors are saying...

“So much fun!”

“I like the museum. The exhibits are all good. It was all interesting. I enjoyed myself.”

Thank you to all of our Summer Students this year for their hard work. Together our students worked on collections storage, partnered with C.A.R.E. for World

Refugee Day, assisted with Walking With Our Sisters and much more!

Communications Assistants: Sierra Bilton, Trystan Wiszowaty Registration Assistants: Timothy Arthur, Kristen Curry

We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada for the Young Canada Works Program and Canada Summer Jobs programs.

Check out an example of Simple Ornament Storage at bit.ly/ornamentstorage

I was very pleased to be offered the chance to work at the MAG

for the summer. My job as Registration Assistant allowed me

to interact with so many interesting artifacts in the collection.

I always felt that I was making an important contribution, and I

learned a lot along the way! The MAG is full of wonderful people,

and I was thrilled to join their ranks, however briefl y.

– Timothy Arthur on his experience at the MAG

Summer Students� ank you to our 2015

Timothy Arthur in our collections area

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COLLECTION Connections The stories behind the objects

In the fall of 2016 the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery will lay out the fi nest of its clothing and textile collection. The exhibit will feature two galleries of clothing, accessories and jewelry rarely seen by the public.

The exhibit is co-curated by Morris Flewwelling who is largely responsible for building this collection. It is the largest held by the MAG and considered to be the fi fth largest in the country.

Vintage Glamour! Coming in the fa� of 2016

Late Victorian Lapel Pin

Late Victorian lapel pin in the form of a coiled snake, ornamented with fi ve graduating turquoise glass

cabochons and pair ruby glass eyes (gold fi lled). c.1880.

Acc: 1987.133.57

Cameo Brooch

Cameo brooch/pendant with carved pastel pink shell depicting classical female fi gure. The bezel is 10K or gold fi lled (not marked), H.H.F. with locking clasp and a fold down pendant loop, Italy. Early/mid 20th century. Together with eighteen inch 10K gold box link chain. In vintage Birks box.

Acc: 1985.79.5

If you have any questions about the Collections or the upcoming Glamour exhibit, please contact Val Miller at 403-309-8405

Victorian Brooch

Victorian brooch with the circular body backed with a lock of human hair under glass cover and with clasp. The front is a wound fi ligree surrounding an eight sided indentation with interior sphere, and with twenty graduated and tapered linked drops, gold fi lled, c.1880.

Acc: 1981.58.15

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Galleries Open: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm; Weekends, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Holiday Hours:Open Remembrance Day, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Business Hours:Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Special rates for registered Non-Profi ts apply. For more information, please call us at (403) 309-8405 or email us at museum@reddeer.ca

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Your Visit

Honouring Our Veterans For

Rememberance Day

Honouring Our Veterans ForNovember 11

Open 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Honouring Our Veterans For

Join us for light refreshments and tour in the ga� ery.

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@ R E D D E E R M U S E U M #FAMILYFRIENDLY

Visit Our website for dates and

information www.reddeermuseum.com

for more details, or call 403-309-8405.

Playtime @ the Museum!Wednesday mornings, 9:30 to 11am » $3 per child/$2 members, adults free» Enjoy craft time and playtime for parents & tots» Programed for children 18 months to 4 years.

Call 403-309-8405 for more information!

NEW!

Sept 19 Once Upon A TimeSept 26 Exciting EncausticsOct 3 Indigenous InventionsOct 10 Fanciful FeastsOct 24 Traditional ‘Day of the Dead’ ActivityOct 31 Bring Your Own Pumpkin

Nov 7 Remembrance Day WreathsNov 14 Heroic HeadgearNov 21 Magical MazesNov 28 Minion ManiaDec 5 Kapow! Blam! Zoink?Dec 12 Ice Cold ArtDec 19 A Merry Little Christmas

CultureSeptember 18th

Inventor’s Workshop October 9th or 23rd

Comic Books and Print November 12th, 13th or 23st

Christmas December 4th

Themes & Dates

AGESto6 12Full Descriptions online at www.reddeerMuseum.com/programs

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Dates scheduled match school division’s PD Calendar. Designed for children ages 6 to 12

(Grades 1 to 6).

Drop off 8:30-9:00 am; pick up 4:00-4:30 pm.

Download, print and submit registration form to the MAG. Original signatures required - must be completed in person. NO faxed applications.

Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pmWe supply the artist, inspiration and materials, you supply your imagination!

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‘Dia de los Muertos’Sunday, November 1st 2-4pmJoin us for “Dia de los Muertos” or ‘Day of the Dead’, a traditional Mexican celebration. Participate in Crafts, enjoy snacks & learn about the history of the ‘Day of the Dead’ Altar that will be on display. All ages welcome! Free to attend.

Stories of SpringbrookSunday, November 22, 2PM – 4PMYou’re invited to listen to stories of the history of Springbrook (‘old Penhold base) as recounted by Jodi Smith and Gary Holman of the Harvard Historical Aviation Society. Free to attend.The Harvard Historical Aviation Society provides interactive and educational programming to commemorate and celebrate the unique history of the Penhold Military Base, the Bowden Military Base and the Red Deer Airport.

Christmas Open HouseSunday, December 6, 1-4PMDrop in for some holiday cheer at the MAG! Socialize, make art and enjoy hot chocolate with us.

Mon & Wed afternoons 1- 3 pm A peaceful studio space where participants can express themselves in creative ways.

We supply the studio and materials.

Oct 5, 7 ‘Coffee Time’ Oct 14, 19, 21 Imaginative PortraitsOct 26, 28 Paint ‘n ShineNov 2, 4, 9 Snow, Snow, Snow!Nov 16, 18, 23 Holiday CardsNov 25 Decorate your tree

Reel Movie Mondays Red Deer TIFF Film Circuit GroupOrganized by the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery

Fall Series - Mondays, 7:00 pm. Advance tickets on sale at the MAG.Oct 5 Jimmy’s HallOct 19 Learning To DriveOct 28 Special Feature, Young FrankensteinNov 2 Coming HomeNov 16 GrandmaNov 30 Remember

Reel Movie Mondays gratefully acknowledges our partnership with Film Circuit, presented by TIFF and its sponsors and supporters.

Things TO DO Visit www.reddeermuseum.com to

see program dates and activities .

Art in the AM is a facilitated program for people with memory issues and their care partners.

Tuesday, October 20Tuesday, November 17Tuesday, December 15

$5 per pair

3rd Tuesday of each month10am - 11:30am

Contact The MAG for information at (403)309-8405 or www.reddeermuseum.com

Films screened at Carnival Cinemas, visit www.reelmoviemondays.ca for details.

$3.00/person/class no pre-registration required

Membership available to persons with disabilities for $50/year.Developed for Persons with Developmental Disabilities; Everyone welcome!

ART in the AM is a program of the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery developed in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Society-Red Deer Offi ce. It is generously sponsored by Red Deer Rotary.

Reminisce, Socialize, Create

UPCOMING FALL EVENTS

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A memorial installation dedicated to the over 1200 missing and murdered First Nations women in the past 20 years

throughout Canada. Walking With Our Sisters came to The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery in June of 2015 and stayed with us for a memorable three weeks; June 1-21st. Over 2400 people walked with the sisters and witnessed the moving sorrow and beauty of the 1763+ moccasin vamps displayed. Each pair of vamps in the bundle represents one unfinished life cut short much too soon.

Community Conversations began well before the Walking With Our Sisters Bundle came to Red Deer and continued throughout the installations time here. The purpose of the conversations was to launch open discussions around the difficult topic of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

"I am humbled, thankful, overwhelmed and encouraged all at the same time as I have a few moments to collect myself in the quiet after our seventh Community Conversation. New faces each time, stronger voices and beautiful teachings all

while gaining what feels like an electric momentum. Thanks to all that joined, that travelled and for the gifts of sacred medicines. We will continue to push forward." - Corky Larsen-Jonasson, Lead Elder, Walking With Our Sisters Red Deer.

The Men's Committee was committed to ensuring the Sacred Fire burned for three full days and four nights, morning and night, prior to installation and following closing day. Their support throughout the entire process has been a cherished cornerstone.

Installation of the Bundle would not have been made possible without the support of our 276 dedicated volunteers. Installation ran for three full days in the gallery space. Our community came together in a wonderful way.

An important part of both installation and continuing the ceremony is the medicines and the smudging. Without this daily practice, the ceremony would never have happened. A huge part of this process was learning about each other and practicing respect for age old ways.

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers as well as

the many community donors that helped to transform

the space and host the Bundle, in a good way.

Towards the end of the day a young boy about 11yrs came in. Tagging along was a somewhat bewildered looking, and much smaller friend. After observing all protocol they walked with the sisters very respectfully. And then both sat down on 2 chairs by the shoes when out of the lodge. At different times our keeper approached them, asked how they were feeling. When Barb (volunteer de-briefer) asked if they'd like to talk to someone, they immediately said yes. In the quiet room, the taller boy said he came because of his aunty who passed because of a vehicle accident stating her husband drove head on into a semi on purpose because he was angry. He said she was his favorite, closest aunty that he stayed with her all the time and they had fun and she spoiled him. I listened as he calmly told his story with focus. Both boys sat very still. When I asked the friend how he felt about all this, he said “oh I’m okay, I've heard about this a lot from him." He said he just came to support his buddy. After a smudge and a prayer we went for a snack and they sat with Bertha the kokom. From there they went to the tipi and the men took over. The boys stayed in the tipi a long time then left for home with some goods the men gave them. And now... they are coming back tomorrow to help. It just keeps coming

– Corky Larsen-Jonasson Lead Elder, Walking With Our Sisters Red Deer.

Volunteer Appreciation Tea, Sunday October 4th, from 1-3pm

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The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery is grateful to the City of Red Deer and the Alberta Foundation for the Arts for their fi nancial support.

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The Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery hosted Kids Celebrate! from July 11 to Sept 27, 2015. This new travelling exhibit from the Canadian Museum of History, designed specifi cally for kids, showcased 12 different cultural celebrations observed in Canada each year. Kids Celebrate! provided a chance for children and their families to come and take part in different activities, both in and outside of the exhibit, and helped further their connection to different cultures. Through the course of the exhibit, the museum offered additional programming that built on the similarities identifi ed through traditions and activities within Kids Celebrate! Every Tuesday afternoon we held Cultural Creation Labs where families could come and learn about a different celebration every week and create art that was inspired by that celebration.

There were 5 Sunday afternoons during the 3 month exhibition where families could enjoy different activities connected to the 4 seasons. The fi nal Sunday afternoon we held a birthday party for Red Deer. The exhibit and connected programming was well attended throughout the summer.

We acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada, Department of Canadian Heritage, through their Museums Assistance Program, Exhibition Circulation Fund.

Kids Celebrate! welcomed children and families to the MAG over the summer, and it engaged them in learning about the holidays and celebrations of many different cultures. We presented a busy schedule of activities, thanks to a grant from Canadian Heritage. It was great to see that exhibition had many visitors and was fi lled with lots of activity and laughter.

This fall we will present a look into the creative imagination of Jim Westergard. A printmaker who is noted for his extraordinary wood engravings, Jim has an amazing imagination and he gleans inspiration for his work from sources as diverse as old comic books and the natural

word. Crocky Rocky, Prairie Fairy: The Works of Jim Westergard, continues the MAG’s efforts to document the rich history of the visual arts in Central Alberta.

Visitors to the MAG will notice some changes this fall. Our building will receive a much-needed facelift. The cedar squares that have been in place for the past 40 years will be replaced with a colorful façade with colours that are inspired by the Gallery Concept mural that was applied to building’s north side last year. The facelift will include attractive signage that will identify the building. Meanwhile, our busy program of activities for visitors of all ages will continue. Everyone is welcome!

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Some of the feedback that we received was:

“Interesting and Innovative”“Most defi nitely something everyone can enjoy”“We had such a fun day!”

where families could enjoy different activities connected to the 4 seasons. The fi nal Sunday afternoon we held a birthday party for Red Deer. The exhibit and connected programming was well

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