2018 – 2019 Annual Report

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 1 Untitled (detail) by DVSA artist, Lise Feit Message From The Executive Director and Chair of the Board of Governors

It’s been another exceptional year at something that truly says DVSA. Our student population “blockbuster?” It’s a good challenge! continues to grow and we are working to support this growth through a Our other public event, number of initiatives. Winterblooms, is more of a friend- raiser and is offered free-of-charge to While courses and workshops are our the community. This annual January day-to-day focus, our special events exhibition of art and floral displays is are where we bring in the much where we pair up our student artists needed additional revenue to support and floral design students from the School’s operations. Many people Mohawk College’s Continuing assume as a school we receive Education program. Participation significant government funding, but numbers for this event, presented with our City of Hamilton grant, our only the Carnegie Gallery and Dundas government funding, represents 6.5% Museum and Archives, continue to of our total annual operating budget, grow as friends tell friends how much with tuition covering 67% of our costs. fun this show can be.

As such, events like Little Black Frame Within the school there are two other Mystery Art Night and the Annual Art gatherings that are of great Auction are essential fundraisers for significance in recognizing the us. Little Black Frame, our annual contributions of those around us. In November cocktail party/mystery art June, we took time to say thank you to night, both delighted and stunned us our volunteers. This board-led event all by selling out in a mere 24 hours. acknowledges the well over 300 The 49th Annual Art Auction volunteers who are a part of the continued the trend of breaking auction, but also includes the records in terms of the speed at which volunteers for the library, children’s tickets sold, but also the number of programs, outreach and Little Black artworks submitted, the number of Frame event. It feels pat to say we new artists participating, artworks couldn’t do all these things without sold, and the funds raised. The our volunteers, but it is the truth of the challenge now is, with the bar so high, matter. DVSA started with volunteers how do we create for our 50th auction and continues to this day to rely on the kindness and extraordinary

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 2 generosity of these unpaid heroes 2018-19 was also a year with a who come work with us. technology focus for DVSA. New registration software and a refreshed We also hold an annual barbeque to website have launched this school gather as a board, staff, and faculty to year. Students have access to a range mark the end of the school year. of additional features relative to our Hosted by the DVSA Board of previous software and the website Governors, we felt this year it was includes a range of dynamic content essential to honour the work of three that helps potential students discover former faculty who all, in their own “how we roll…” Mohawk College has unique ways, made extraordinary also figured prominently in our contributions to teaching while with development of a video channel. the School. The Emily Dutton Award, Working with students from the Video named for one of our two founders Production program, new online and created for DVSA by local glass videos about the school focus on a artist Paull Rodrigue, was presented to range of art instructional tips and can Marla Panko, Peter Karuna, and be found on the DVSA YouTube Colleen O’Reilly. channel at dvsa.ca.

Looking back has been a recurring Other partnerships added this year theme this year. Danielle Hughes, included working with PRIDE Hamilton hired through the Summer Experience in creating a Family Day open house Program, spent the summer creating here at the school for this group’s an archive of DVSA materials. It came many families. Another group we’ve in handy as Dundas Museum and been working with is the Eva Rothwell Archives were busy at the same time Centre. You can read more about this researching their exhibition Dundas initiative inside the pages of this Inspired: A History of Visual Arts. The report. While many people are Hamilton Arts Council also took surprised to discover how much advantage of the recently re- outreach we undertake at DVSA, we organized materials when developing recognize there can be a lot of their exhibition Building Cultural barriers, perceived and otherwise, Legacies which featured materials and with an art school and that it is both stories from a number of cultural an honour and privilege to provide organizations in the Hamilton area. programs with other groups, across The project, which will launch online in the city. November, 2019, can be found at buildingculturallegacies.ca. After 7 years, we have just recently wrapped up the RBC Student Visual Art Award program. Funded through

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 3 the Royal Bank of Canada and DVSA with regret we say goodbye to scholarship funds, this program, in Adriana in that role. You’ll likely still partnership with the Hamilton see her around the school wearing Wentworth District School Board and one of her other two “hats” – creative the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic pottery artist and a leader in the District School Board, distributed over Hamilton Potters’ Guild. 220 awards to emerging student artists in the community. The award Alvaro Araujo was hired in 2018 on a provided the opportunity for each one year contract when our previous student to have work shown in an building maintenance coordinator annual exhibition, a free class at took a personal leave. Al’s friendly, DVSA, and a certificate of helpful attitude endeared him to so achievement. We are proud of all the many of us, faculty and students students that show in the incite included, and we will miss the stories Gallery, however, this exhibition has of his homeland in the Azores. always been an annual highlight. Alicia Giansante joined our Noting comings and goings, our new administrative team in the position of weekend receptionist, Severine Program Assistant. Initially starting Salvador, joined us in February when with us on a part-time basis, Alicia we bid adieu to Valerie Leaist. Valerie became full time at the end of June had been with us for three years as and is a much valued addition. She Sunday reception, but for a has been assisting with the Artists’ considerably longer period as a Connection program, including the student in our pottery program. launch of Artists’ Connection 6: The Artist as Environmentalist, and We also want to thank Briana Palmer, working on family open houses, Little Associate Professor McMaster School Black Frame, and the Annual Art of the Arts who is leaving the Board of Auction. Governors after serving for 2 years, contributing her skills as an artist and Early in January, DVSA was invited to an educator. go to Ottawa – to the Ottawa School of Art, to be precise – to meet with We are also saying goodbye to two other independent art school members of our support team. directors. Taking place in May, this Adriana Romkes has been providing peer-to-peer learning circle has been cleaning services to the school for the extraordinarily helpful in gathering past 12 years. With the growth in the working knowledge of who’s out there use of the school, we have outgrown and what is being done in this field. the single custodian model. So, it is Both Claire and our business manager,

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 4 Kathron Hann, found this three day gathering to be insightful and inspiring by turns. DVSA is now a founding member of the new, national organization: Canadian Independent Art Schools.

While most people would say that what we do is to serve our students, at DVSA we also see the program as one that helps build community cohesion. In undertaking this work, we would like to express our gratitude to the many funders who help make such programs possible. Moreover, without the support of our exceptional faculty, staff, board, and extraordinary volunteers, the activities of DVSA would be difficult, if not impossible to bring to fruition.

Claire Loughheed Pamela Lakin Executive Director Chair, Board of Governors

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 5 2018-19 Board Of Governors & Staff

Founders Staff Emily Dutton Marion Farnan Executive Director Claire Loughheed Honourary Members Director of Advancement Dr. J. Bienenstock Mr. John Evans Heather Vaugeois Dr. Alvin Lee Director of Marketing & Communications Mr. Harley Murphy Keir Overton Mr. Christopher Pratt Business Manager/Accountant Kathron Hann Board of Governors Accounting Officers Susan McClung Registrar Chair Bonnie Wheeler Pam Lakin Administrative Assistant Vice Chair/Treasurer DeAnn Malyik Pam Lushington Program Assistant Past Chair Alicia Giansante Gise Trauttmansdorff Office Staff Secretary Valerie Leaist Dina Farnan Severine Salvador Anna Wisniowski Governors John Bainbridge Technical Tom Bontje Michael Collins Paul Ferguson Alvaro Araujo Steve Hudak Samantha O’Connell Briana Palmer Jim Poling Marcela Prikryl Allyson Wenzowski Barry Yellin

Raku Fish by Mary Stauber

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 6 2018-19 Committee Structure

Board Governance Samantha O’Connell John Bainbridge Allyson Wenzowski Pam Lakin Gise Trauttmansdorff Auction Committee Dina Farnan Finance Committee Pam Lakin Volunteer Recognition Committee Pam Lushington Dina Farnan Barry Yellin Marcela Prikryl

Development Committee Dina Farnan Art Auction Planning Committee Pam Lakin Heather Vaugeois – Chair Rebecca Lane Alvaro Araujo Jim Poling Alice Bespolko Allyson Wenzowski Carol Burnell Michael Collins Judy Coombe Program Renewal Committee Amos Cumming John Bainbridge Sheila Cumming Dina Farnan Dina Farnan Paul Ferguson Maria Ferretti-Perrins Steve Hudak Reid Flock Briana Palmer Alicia Giansante Arthur Greenblatt Nominating Committee Christie Gruppe Pam Lakin Kathron Hann Marcela Prikryl Jeannie Hrycenko Gise Trauttmansdorff Stephanie King Claire Loughheed DeAnn Malyik Gallery Committee Judy Moore Briana Palmer Keir Overton Marcela Prikryl Janet Parker Gise Trauttmansdorff Mel Perry Angela Sirrs Buildings and Facilities Committee Lorraine Snihur Dina Farnan Norma Spero Gise Trauttmansdorff Gise Trauttmansdorff Jason Walton Margaret Walton Community Outreach Committee Jackie Watt Tom Bontje Deborah Wilkinson Dina Farnan Anna Wisniowski

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 7 Dundas Valley School of Art Gallery Exhibitions

2018 2019

January January The Advanced Studio The Advanced Studio Winterblooms Winterblooms

February February 48th Annual Art Auction 49th Annual Art Auction

March March 48th Annual Art Auction 49th Annual Art Auction

April April 48th Annual Art Auction 49th Annual Art Auction

May May Student Juried Art Exhibition Student Juried Art Exhibition

June June The Advanced Studio The Advanced Studio

July – August July Savouring Summer – Faculty Art RBC Student Visual Art Exhibition

September August – September RBC Student Visual Art Exhibition With Sound of Hands, curated by Ioana Dragomir October Faculty Exhibition I October Faculty Exhibition November Faculty Exhibition II November The Pop Up Books of Vojtech Kubasta December The Advanced Studio December The Advanced Studio

DVSA Gallery is generously supported by incite Foundation for the Arts

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 8 2018-19 Annual Programs

Once again, 2018-19 was a year of significant growth in our studios as we Winter 2019 reached a new milestone of 6,337 annual registrations. We were also pleased to 100 Adult Art classes took place with 989 continue observing the trend of new artists participating. students registering for courses at DVSA. 22 Children’s art classes were offered with an enrollment of 185 students. Summer 2018 162 Art Camps offered over an active 9 week period. Spring 2019 107 Adult Art classes were offered with 2,173 children ranging in age from 4 -15 977 artists participating. participated in the Art Camps. 19 Children’s art classes ran with an 18 summer art classes for adults ran with enrollment of 178 students. 186 Adults participating.

Over the March Break week, 19 classes Fall 2018 were offered for children, with 255 participants. 108 Adult Art classes took place with 1,175 artists participating.

24 Children’s art classes ran with an enrollment of 219 students.

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 9 By The Numbers

Total Annual Registraons Sources of Funding 6,337 6,012 6% 579 5,070 14% 4,534 6% Courses Offered 5% 67% 2%

Tuion Donaons 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Funding for Outreach City Grant 87,517 Fundraising Misc. Instructable Hours

Registraons By Term Registraons By Medium

18% 31% 37% 39% 23% 84 22% 10% 9% 2% 6% Bursaries Awarded 2%

Drawing/Painng Printmaking Children's classes Poery Summer 2018 Fall 2018 Special Interest Photography Winter 2019 Spring 2019 Art Camps

Registraons By Age Group Where are our Social Media followers? 453 Volunteers

1,786 47% 53% 3,635 1,174

6,735 Volunteer Hours Adult Facebook Twier Children/ Teens Instagram

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 10 Events

In The Studios 2019 Juried Student Art Exhibition

2018-19 was a banner year for our art classes, workshops and children & teen art camps. Total annual registrations soared to a new high of 6,337. We continue to be thrilled by the response from the Hamilton community towards our efforts to provide accessible and high quality art education and the growth of new students joining our collective of artists. The artwork emerging from our studios was, as always, impressive. Representations of this new work could be seen during our Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night, Dundas Winterblooms Donna Blake with SK8VOX#1 and our Annual Art Auction. It was also on full display during several Advanced Studio exhibitions and May’s Juried Open to all DVSA students, our 2019 Student Art Exhibition hosted in the Juried Student Art Exhibition was a DVSA Gallery (see right). Student artwork shining example of the high quality art posted online through our social media being created in our studios, providing channels generated enthusiastic an opportunity for our artists to exhibit responses and positive encouragement and receive feedback on their work from from fellow artists, regionally and even the year. internationally. Congratulations to our instructors and students for all their Over 125 pieces in various mediums were inspired work. submitted with 45 being chosen by two independent judges to be represented in the exhibition. 1st Prize 3D went to Donna Blake for her unique ceramic piece, SK8VOX#1 while 1st Prize 2D went to Jennifer Robins for her painting, Portrait of a Woman In Black Costume. Sharon Maynard was the winner of the Peoples' Choice Award with her oil painting, Muskoka Stream. New this year were 2nd and 3rd prizes along with several honourable mentions. A hearty congratulations to the winning artists and

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 11 to all who took the leap and entered artwork this year. Funded by Hamilton Community Foundation, the after school art program was an opportunity for DVSA to bring art Making Art Accessible – DVSA education to children living in the Outreach Initiatives neighbourhood and engage them in projects that develop creative literacy. At DVSA, we believe developing The art workshops, run by DVSA creativity and creative thinking is integral instructor, Sandra Greenblatt, challenged to positive personal growth. In 2018-19, the children with projects that involved we continued to place an emphasis on drawing, painting and sculpture. providing specialized programming for participants of all ages and backgrounds “’When is Sandy coming back?’ is all I where opportunities to engage in hands- hear,”says Sam Campanella, Executive on art experiences are not always Director at Eva Rothwell. “The program accessible. Below is a summary of our has provided so many children and youth outreach initiatives: the opportunity to develop their creativity, problem-solving, focus skills, Forging Ties With Eva Rothwell Centre and even working with other children.” A new initiative this year, DVSA partnered with The Eva Rothwell Centre to run after Growing The Artist Connection school art programs for young artists, Our four travelling Artists' Connection ages 4-10. Located in north-east programs – AC3, 4, 5 & 6 – were in high Hamilton, this busy community centre demand this year, visiting 36 schools in provides a range of programs for the the Hamilton-Wentworth and Hamilton- underserved families in the Wentworth Catholic District School neighbourhood, including a food and Boards and offering over 37,000 students clothing bank, job training and after in Grades JK-12 the opportunity to school snack and tutoring programs. participate in quality visual arts programming. Proving to be popular was the all new Artists’ Connection 6: Artist as Environmentalist program featuring artwork from local artists that challenges ideas and thinking around environmental issues.

Over the past 14 years, over 260 schools have participated in DVSA’s Artist Connection program, engaging 243,000 students in visual arts education.

DVSA’s Artists’ Connection Programs consist of an art exhibition and artist talks and workshops, designed to give

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 12 Foster the Ability With combined funding from Arcelor Mittal Dofasco, Y108 Children’s Fund, Edith H. Turner and Malloch Foundation Funds and Greygates Foundation, and in partnership with the Children`s Aid Society of Hamilton (CAS) and Catholic Children`s Aid Society of Hamilton (CCAS), DVSA was able to offer a series of free visual art workshops, weekly classes and bursaries for youth who are part of the Foster and Kin Family Program at CAS and CCAS. This was another unique opportunity for families

Regional artist, Michael Barber, presents to students supported by these social service for Artists’ Connection 5: Indigenous Perspectives. agencies to explore and make art together – and in the process, promote students the opportunity to participate in visual arts in the community and quality visual arts programming, to emphasize the importance of individual expand their visual literacy and critical creativity for everyone. We were very thinking skills, and develop an pleased to provide the largest number of appreciation and understanding for visual bursaries ever for our summer art arts and the local art community. programs. Regional artists such as Clarence Porter, Lorrie Gallant, E. Robert Ross and Aging Artfully Michelle Guitard visited many of the Now in its third year, our Aging Artfully schools hosting the travelling visual art outreach program continued to engage exhibitions and led students in the senior community in visual art workshops that share the artist’s work and activities taught by professional artists. artistic practice. The goal was to promote accessibility to the visual arts while offering The program continues to grow – Artists’ opportunities for seniors to express their Connection 7 which focusses on the individual creativity. Two local senior theme of sense of self is currently in development.

Funding for the Artists’ Connection Programs were provided by The Edith H. Turner Foundation Fund, The H.G. Bertram Foundation, incite Foundation, OTIP Community Fund and Arcelor Mittal Dofasco.

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 13 centres took part in this year’s program – afternoons were all about family art Wentworth Lodge and St. Joseph’s Villa – making and having fun as participants with art lessons on watercolour painting created alongside one another in a and sculpture offered at both locations. variety of disciplines from painting to pottery. Funding for this project was “Some of the participants start out generously provided by the Dougher hesitantly, but as they progress with their Community Fund at Hamilton project, you see their confidence grow,” Community Foundation, CIBC Wood says Tina Destro, the program instructor. Gundy Burlington and Walmart Ancaster. “Each senior artist has a history and story – they have lived a life filled with many experiences. To able to step into their RBC Student Visual Art Scholarships day and encourage, inspire and In partnership with RBC’s Emerging artistically support them – that is a real Artists Project, DVSA this year awarded a privilege.” record 55 Visual Art Funding for Aging Artfully was Scholarships generously provided by Arcelor Mittal to deserving Dofasco, The Schwenger Family students in Foundation, The John & Esther Marshall Grades 2 – 12 Memorial Fund and The Martin who attend Foundation Fund at Hamilton Community schools in the Foundation. Hamilton- Wentworth and Hamilton- RBC Award Family Art Open Houses Wentworth Recipient, Sydney B. Designed for beginners to advanced Catholic students of all ages, DVSA welcomed District School hundreds of children and parents into the Boards. Teachers were asked to nominate studios for our free Family Art Day Open a student in their school with talent and a Houses. Featuring art activities based on passion for visual arts and who would the themes of Halloween, the winter benefit from additional learning through holidays and Valentine’s Day, these a free class of their choice at DVSA.

This year was the conclusion of our partnership with RBC and the annual exhibition of artwork by our award winners in July was our largest ever, taking place in the incite Gallery and throughout two floors of the school. Always a highlight is witnessing the pride in the students’ faces when seeing their work on display.

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 14 Winterblooms Expands For 2019

Dundas Valley School of Art, Carnegie Gallery and Dundas Museum & Archives continued their strong community collaboration by joining forces for an expanded 2019 edition of Winterblooms.

“The event keeps growing in popularity, compelling us to expand the exhibitions,” says Claire Loughheed, our school Executive Director. “Bringing together the two art forms results in Seen any of these around the city? Our some stunning flower, art and artifact Fall/Winter 2018 bus shelter ad combinations. Plus, it brings a much campaign turned more than a few welcome burst of colour to winter.” heads and brought plenty of positive response from the community. Created Held in January, the fourth edition of this with the help of Muse Marketing event featured inspired new art and Group, the ads used inspirational artifacts and a team of florists ready to quotes from a range of famous artists show off their creativity. Presented in to promote the school and further build partnership by the three organizations our brand awareness. along with the support of Mohawk College’s Continuing Education program, this year’s exhibits once again drew hundreds of art and floral lovers to all Attendance continues to grow for this three Dundas locations. The four day community building event, bringing new event features free exhibitions of original visitors into all three locations. artworks and precious artifacts, accompanied by fresh floral Winterblooms is scheduled to return for a arrangements that take their inspiration fifth exhibition in January 2020. from their paired work of art.

Winterblooms 2019 Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 15 Little Black Frame Mystery Art Night 4

Frame faces were on! Hosted in $21,181 with attendance figures November, the fourth edition of our Little estimated at over 350 people. Black Frame Mystery Art Night sold out in a mere 24 hours as art lovers across the Event sponsors at different levels offset city clamoured to be part of the evening’s costs, with sponsorship opportunities fun. There were more outstanding pieces ranging from $250 to $5,000. Over 150 from our participating artists, and most artists committed to supporting this importantly, much needed funds raised to event, including local artists Eric Ranveau, support DVSA programs. Lora Repta, Barb Sachs, Catherine Gibbon, Julia Veenstra and Paull The Little Black Frame event is a unique Rodrigue, along with esteemed artists on twist on the art lottery. Featuring over 150 the school faculty and up and coming stunning art pieces showcased in a little student artists. black frame, each artwork is created by an established or emerging local artist. This year’s Little Black Frame event is When attendees hear their ticket number scheduled for November 9, 2019. drawn, they can choose a favourite piece – not knowing who made the masterpiece until it’s in their hands. With music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to add to the atmosphere, Little Black Frame is Hamilton’s hottest art party and a great showcase for our DVSA and local artists.

For the fourth straight year, we exceeded our expectations, grossing $29,870 and $9,000 in kind for a total gross of $38,870. The net income for the event was

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 16 Little Black Frame Participating Sponsors & Artists

Joan Heyerichs Maggie Shepherd Little Black Frame Sponsors Jerry Hish Ward Shipman Cogeco Kelly Holinshead Steve Sianchuk Judy Marsales Real Estate Nancy Hunter Stephanie Sikma Amanda Immurs Paul Simon MUSE Peggy Jackson Angela Sirrs Sleeman Breweries Amanda Jameson Rodney Smith Collins Brewhouse Venessa Johnston Holly Sneath Bill Johnston Gunta Straumanis Cumbraes Jody Joseph Joseph Swanek Jeff & Mary Teal Guennadi Kalinine Marcia Tavernese StoneRidge Insurance Brokers Slawomir Kasolka Michelle Teitsma Irene Keesmaat Barb Teneycke The Pottery Supply House Jan Kendrick Anita Thomas Curly Willow Florist Kristina Kirkwood Gise Trauttmansdorff Jackson Triggs Vintners Patricia Kozowyk Corinne Van Hoeve Pam Lakin Linda Van Wyk Valentino’s Restaurant Gordon Leverton Julia Veenstra TAG Vodka David Low Heather Vollans Tucker’s Pottery Supplies Janice Low Dagmar Vrkljan Siobhan Lynch Miles Wallace McLaren Press Graphics Joel Masewich Frances Ward Fortinos Ingrid Mayrhofer Catherine Weir Invizij Iris McDermott Deb Wilkinson Renate Min-Oo Doreen Wilson Print Factory Ink Lena Montecalvo Jennifer Wilson-Bridgeman Wyndham Art Supplies Wayne Moore Nikola Wojewoda Dollarama Joyce Muir Laurie Wonfor Nolan Lee Munn Cathy Yantsis Ann Oakley Nancy Zboch Aleda O'Connor Janice Ziebarth Little Black Frame Participating Artists Susan Outlaw Eileen Zouros Janet Parker Victoria Pearce Grace Afonso Cucuirean Lois Crawford Clare Pearson Steve Agro Rick Cullis Margaret Peter Sandy Anderson Cathy Cullis John Pingree Jenny Angold Judy Currier Jim Poling Paul Benedetti Dave Dent Clarence Porter Nancy Benoy Tina Destro Marcela Prikryl Margaret Best Rossana Dewey Marina Randazzo Linda Blakney Gino Dizio Eric Ranveau Susannah Bleasby Carolyn Dover Lora Repta Vadim Boldireff Sandee Ewasiuk Paull Rodrigue Eric Brittan Jennifer Finn Margot Roi Cora Brittan Peter Fischer Adriana Romkes Vicki Brophey Reid Flock Lorraine Roy Gloria Burgoin Donna Fratesi Vanya Ryan Michelle Cassady Leslie Furness Barb Sachs John Christie Catherine Gibbon Alison Sawatzky Jacquie Cobb Peter Goral Mara Schiavetto Michael Collins Arthur Greenblatt Marike Scholtens Lester Coloma Christie Gruppe Bill Schwarz Barry Coombs Michelle Guitard Walter Selenuk Dana Cowie John Gunstensen Lois Shaw Lily Crawford Ralph Heather Keith Shearsby

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 17 49th Annual Art Auction

Paddles shot up and the bidding was The majority of patrons attending the lively as art lovers responded to this auction came from the Dundas, Hamilton year’s superb selection of 52 art pieces and Burlington region. Areas of growth during the Live Auction finale of our 49th included the GTA and Caledonia. Annual Art Auction. The culminating Live auction generated “We couldn’t ask for a better response,” revenue of $94,375. Highlights of the Live said Heather Vaugeois, auction auction included a lithograph by Pablo coordinator and Director of Picasso along with original works by Advancement for DVSA. “There was a Laura Culic, Susan Outlaw, Peter Kirkland, buzz from the moment the front doors Conrad Furey, Abraham Anghik Ruben, opened. The record bidding shows just Julia Veenstra and E. Robert Ross. how much auction-goers connected with this year’s selection of artworks.” The Sneak Preview Evening that kicks off the auction weekend remains a must- Thousands of art patrons visited the attend event. This year, over 400 patrons school over the three days in April to view consisting of donors, sponsors, buyers the art-filled studios that somehow and artists were in attendance. managed to display a record 1,694 submissions. The success of the auction is due in large part to the over 300 volunteers who help The enthusiasm from artists and buyers with the auction and the wonderful propelled DVSA to another record total support by local business for gross of $329,523. The Discovery Room sponsorship, catalogue advertisements and Dream Silent auctions also continued and dream auction items. to engage buyers and contributed to the record numbers.

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 18 49th Annual Art Auction Participating Artists

Susan Aaron Andrew Butkevicius Laura Dowling Carol Hamilton David Adams Michael Butler Temi Dulberg Maureen Hamilton Isnor Grace Afonso Doug Byggdin Michael Dumas Gerd Hammar Steven Agro Donna Cairns Bernadette Duzyk Juanita Hardy Jeanne-Louise Albert Monique Campbell Anna Dvorkin-Gheva Anna-Maria Hartley Kira Alexanian Yaquelin Cancela Artiles Anne Dykes Dorothy Haskett Tom Allen Helen Candlish Velta Dzirne Crystal Hawley Susan Ambrose M. Kathleen Cardiff Barb Dzsudzsak David Heath Kimpton Cathy Amos Annette Carlsen Richard Earlom Sandra Henry Marion R. Anderson William (J.W.) Bill Carpenter Kirsten Eggink Leroy Henry Judy Blue Anderson Sarah Carruthers Mavis Ehlert Loreene Henry Sandy Anderson Debra Carson Paul Elia Joan Heyerichs David Anderson Michelle Cassady Fiona Ellis Mary Lou Hiller Katalin Andras Liliana Catalfo Scott Emmink Ilona Hitchcock Rick Arblaster Maya Chakravarti Emma Enright Trevor Hodgson Sacha Archer Sharon Chalmers Lucy Erskine Tracy Hodgson-Taylor Callie Archer John Christie Imelda Esporlas-Jewer Grace Hoekman Dan Ashwin Kawong Chung - Shipman Gordy Ess Shirley Hokke Gordon Askwith Valerie Chute-Mailloux Jeannette Essiambre Rebecca Hollett Steve Atkinson Tina Clancy Sandee Ewasiuk Jack Hopkins Roy Austin Craig Clark Marion Farnan Grace Huang Brenda Bachura Helen Cloney John Farr Irene Hunchak Rashne Baetz Norbert Collins Jerry Farrell Brenda Hunniford Marg Banks Ing Collins Lise Feit David Peter Hunsberger Bianca Barich Anne Collins Ivan Fernandez Nancy Hunter Scott Barnim Lester Coloma Vicki Ferras Wes Hurl Carol Barrese Gisele Comtois M. James Ferris Amanda Immurs Mary Barrette Gaiyle J. Connolly Deborah Finn Diane Irons Susan Bartolacci Barry Coombs Jennifer Finn Peggy Jackson Lutz Bartsch Ashlee Cornerford Peter Fischer Shirley Jackson Ted Basciano Roever Corro Matty Flader Valerie Jackson Carol Basciano Auggie Corvino Reid Flock Amanda Jameson Carl Beam Mandy Cosentino Andrea Flockhart Rosemarie Jankuhn-Cowdrey David Becker Tim Coulsen Mary Forrest Ronald Jarvis Julia Bell Dana Cowie Sandra Forster Nicholas Jaspan Lisa Bell Cheryl Anne Crabtree Dorothy Forsyth Cindy Jenkins Agnes Bellegris Lois Crawford John Forsythe Hanna Jeppesen Nancy Benoy Lily Crawford Donna Fratesi Candace Jerranne Malott Vicki Benvenuti Roslynne Crawford Naomi Frohlich William Johnson Scott Berger Sharon Crump Fred Fuchs Cynthia Johnston Paul Berton Jessica Cuciurean Mary Pat Fuchs Marilyn Johnston Greg Best Brad Culbert Conrad Furey Lynn Johnston Kevin Best Laura Culic Summer Gaal Barbara Jones C.V. Bibra Rick Cullis Barb Galipeau Jody Joseph William Biddle Cathy Cullis Liane Gallop-Congdon Debbie Jurmain Craig Biggar Joanne Cunnington Barbara Galway Jamie Kachuik Bianca Binstock Judy Currier Anka Gaston Guennadi Kalinine R.W. Birch W.L. Dack Lynn Gates Tracy Kampmann Natasja Bischoff Adele D'arcy George Genyk Pradipta Kar Susan Blackadar Linda Davis Natalie Gerasimchuk Roman Karman D. Clarke Blake Linda J. Davis Alicia Giansante Richard Karon Linda Blakney Mitch Davis-Mann Catherine Gibbon G. Kaufman Susannah Bleasby Marjorie De Kraaft Julia Gilmore Tim Kaz Bobiwosh Joey Dean Holly Ginsler Irene Keesmaat Evelyn Bohn Ivone DeMarchi Andre Girard Kathleen Kelly Richard Bond Dave Dent Sally Glanville Jan Kendrick Sheila Branagh Tina Destro Nancy Goodwin Tyler King Heidi Brandt Tzvia Devor Linda Goodyear Stephanie King Simon Branscoupe Cheryl Dewaard Diana Gordon Anne King Judy Brignall Rossana Dewey Jessie Grant Gloria Kingma Eric Brittan Trudy Deys Don Graves Peter Kirkland Cora Brittan Isabel Diana Pat Greene Bill Kish Laura Bromwich Lexi Dick Cathy Grieve Andrea Kita Vicki Brophey Jane Dickson Helen Griffiths Jodi Kitto-Ward Jessica Brown Monica Didur Tanja Groos Kimiko Kobayashi Douglas Brown Charles Dill Michelle Guitard Halina Konczy Caroline Brown Gino DiZio James Gummerson Krzysztof Konczy Toni Browning Marisa Dmytraszko Patricia Gunn Jane Koopman William Browning Marianne Docherty John Gunstensen Kath Kornelson-Rutherford Bernard Buffet K. Dodd Qing Guo Janice Kovar Terry Buhrows John Doherty Dawn Hackett-Burns Ernest Kozak Kara Bunn John Dorosh Sadko Hadzihasanovic Eugenia Krpan Gloria Burgoin Bert Dorpmans Con Hamilton Anna Kutishcheva

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 19 Louise Lachowskyj Arlene Mussche Donna Saull Gise Trauttmansdorff Sandy Lambert Frank Myers Logan Sauson Daniela Troiani Debbie Lamparski Lisa Narduzzi Alison Sawatzky Jay Trout Jacqueline Lanthier Nathan Nash Mara Schiavetto Mackenzie Truax Isabelle Lanza Andrea Nechita Bert Schilthuis Yvonne Trussler Dan Lawrie Anne Nelson Carol Schinkel Julie Turner Juanita LeBarre-Symington Darrell Neufeld Marike Scholtens Ray Twinney Bett Lees McBride Hilda Nieboer Elizabeth Schulz Annette Twist Ulla Lenzen-Butt Dennis Novosad Lynne Schumacher Cori Umetsu-Hagar Magdalena Lesniak Martin Nye Bill Schwarz Fred Urron Gordon Leverton Ann Oakley Christina Sealey Corine Van Hoeve Pamela Leyland Frances O'Flynn Jackie Seaton Bernadine Van Renne Ruth Glen Little Maureen O'Neil Hans Sell Rosemary Vanderbreggen Marie Lord Kim Opheim Alex Senchenkov Bill Vandermarel Claude Lorrain Kjell Orrling Eileen Shannon Karen Vandermeulen Claudette Losier Monica Orrling Michelle Sharp Ryan VanSickle Claire Loughheed Susanne Osborne Rose Shearn Linda Vanwyk Janice Low Susan Outlaw Maggie Shepherd Aizattari Varihan David Low Paul Padluq R. Ward Shipman Julia Veenstra Pam Lushington Frank Panabaker Fortunee Shugar Hilda Verbeek Andrew Lyell Christopher Paparella Steve Sianchuk Linda Verhey-Sinke Siobhan Lynch Robert Parker Stephanie Sikma Colette Verrier Patricia Maas Janet Parker Paul Simon Katrina Vilks Lisa MacDonald Lana Pawczuk Peter Simon Heather Vollans Katherine MacDonald Alex Pawliwec Diane Simon George Wale April MacDonald Vilma Pazaratz Angela Sirrs George Wallace Jenny Macdonald Alan R. Peachey Katherine Slimman Ann Kelly Walsh Ann Macintosh Duff Patricia Peacock-Evans Peter Slywka Jason Walton Whitney MacKay Robert Pearce Eritia Smit Bettie Wamsley Gord MacKenzie Victoria Pearce Rodney Smith Casandra Ward Alan MacMillan Deborah Pearce Katherine Smith Madelaine Ward Rosalie MacNeil Susan Pearson Malcolm Smith Frances Ward Joseph Mallard William Turner Bodil Pearson Krystyna Smolen Tamara Warren Elizabeth Manley Clare Pearson Dorothy Smye Rhona Waxman April Mansilla Heather Perry Anne Smythe Sheri Weichel Franca Marazia Margaret Peter Stephen Snake Nancy Weir Diane Marcotte Mark Pflieger Holly Sneath Tannis Wengel Manuela Marinello Pablo Picasso Amy Snyder Allyson Wenzowski Peter Markgraf John Pingree Gillian Song Fiona Wheelband Joel Masewich Janet Plantinga Tammy Soos Helen White Robert K. Mason Peter Pona Barbara Spanos Erin White Robert Mason Clarence A. Porter Jolanta Stanisz Harold Wierenga Sharon Massen Shar Pots Gay Stanley Linda Williams Thomas Matusza Mary Powley Ashley Stapleton Patricia Williams Katherine Matwiyiw Niambh Prangley Alan Starkes Saul Williams Doug Mays Marcela Prikryl Theodore Startek Jean Wilson Dianne McBride Elizabeth Prociw Mary Stauber Wendy Wilson Louise McCann Mila Prosek Susan Staynor Jennifer Wilson-Bridgman Amy McCarthy Myrna Putns Joelanne Stead Nikola Wojewoda John McConnell C. Pyne Tom Stephens Laurie Wonfor Nolan Iris McDermott Martin Ramsey Maureen Steuart Eric Wong Jim McDonald Marina Randazzo Jean Stevens Andrew Woronecki Mary McFadden Joanne Ranocchia Charlotte Stewart Jean Wright Cate McGahey Eric Ranveau Virginia Stranaghan Lawrence Yanover P. McIntosh David Rayfield Gunta Straumanis Adrienne Yeardye Rick McKenzie Barbara Reade Marsha Strycharz Sandra Yemm Amanda McKinney-Sparrow Ursula Reese Dan Subonovich Janice Ykema Sam McLarnon Reine Joseph Swanek Barbara Young K. McMullen Lora Repta Michael Swanson Sarzana Zafar Tracy Mcmurter Tina Concetta Revie Lydia S. Swanson Joanna Zakrzewski Elizabeth McQueen Beatrice Roche Linda E. Tait Richard Zazulak Dorothy Meij Catherine Rodic Richard Talbot Carol Zic Sean Merrill Paull Rodrigue Jane Tarini Jan Zimmerman Andrea Michaluk Margot Roi Kate Tarini Eileen Zouros Cheryl Miles Goldring Adriana Romkes Gillian Tate John Zsadany Terrence Millie Joyce Roosimagi Marcia Tavernese C. Rachel Zuidervliet Mathew Mingeriak Steve Rose Margo Taylor Vera Mongiardi Susan Ross Dianne Taylor Sandor Monos E. Robert Ross Michelle Teitsma Lena Montecalvo Laura Rossiter Barb Teneycke Kayla Montesi Peter Rouleau Bobby Thersidis Karen Moore Sigita Roy Anita Thomas Theresa Moorecroft Lorraine Roy Andrea Thompson Judy Moran Abraham Anghik Ruben Irene Thurston Anne More Nancy Rusk Ashley Toner Giulia Morosin Hazel Ryan Christina Toplack Dennis Moss Vanya Ryan Mary Toplack Joyce Muir Joann W. Saarniit Elizabeth Toplack William Mungar Barb Sachs Jillian Toplack-Watson Lee Munn Barbara Salzberg Mathews Anna Rosa Tosi Marso Anne Munroe Maria Sarkany Janet Town

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 20 A Profile For Giving – A Note Of Thanks To Our Community Annual Support & Gifts In Kind July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

7th Heaven Fashion Exchange Dr. Karl Konietzko A Twist Of Silver Dundas Museum and Archives Aldershot Frame Studio Dundas Osteopathy Ali's Barber Shop Dundas Valley Groomer Ancaster Jewellers Dundas Valley Massage Annette Hamm Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club ArcelorMittal Dofasco Earl's Court Gallery Arlene VanderBeek, City Councillor Earth Shake Bangkok Spoon Deluxe Eccles Auto Service Barely Bent Used Books Edna Miller Flowers & Gifts Inc. Beanermunky Chocolate Ellen Boyce & Krista Hann, Royal LePage State Betula Realty, Brokerage Black Forest Inn Employment & Social Development Canada: Bling On King Canada Summer Jobs Blur Eyewear Erie Beach Hotel & Terrace Room Lounge Body & Soul Essentially Made with Love Body One Fitness Inc. Euphoria 158 Boston Pizza Feathering Quilt Shop Brantford Twin Valley Exotic Animal Park Fortino's (West Hamilton) Canadian Tire Dundas Friend of DVSA Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Frosty's Carluke Orchards G.W. Thompson Jewellery & Pawnbroker Inc. Carnegie Gallery Glendale Motors Catelli Pasta Golden Stitch Centre Line Signs Gowling WLG Charitable Impact Foundation Graham and Brooks Chedoke Golf Course Gray's Florist CHCH TV Greygates Foundation CHML: Children’s Fund Grupettos CIBC Wood Gundy/Burlington Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club City of Hamilton, City Enrichment Fund Hamilton Civic Museums Cogeco Cable Canada Ltd. Hamilton Community Foundation Columbia International College Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Collective Arts Brewing Hamilton Potters’ Guild Collins Brewhouse HCF: Arts Endowment Fund Corus Entertainment: Children’s Fund Sandra Henry Cottage 13 Hon. Filomena Tassi, MP Crayola Canada Hotti Biscotti Crockford Family/ Valley City incite Foundation for the Arts Cumbraes of Dundas India Village Restaurant Cupcakes Invizij Architects Inc. Curly Willow Floral Boutique Ira McDonald Construction Ltd. D'Arte Lorraine Custom Picture Framing Jackson Triggs Limited De La Soul Yoga Studios Jeff & Mary Teal Debbie's Hair Styling Jennifer Song, RCST Discount Emporium John & Esther Marshall Memorial Fund Dolce KIMERA Judy Marsales, Real Estate Ltd. Dollarama Kari's Of Ancaster Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton Kevin Martin Fine Jewellery

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 21 King's Forest Golf Course Kristin's Fashions Our Volunteer Le Bigoudi Hair Salon Appreciation Tea in Lemongrass June was a chance to Lillian's Style Shop acknowledge tireless Mackesy Smye Lawyers efforts and express Main West U Brew Wines Maison Fritz gratitude for the Maria's Art Shop hundreds of volunteers Martin's Jewel & Gift Shop who give their time to Maverick Distillery: TAG Vodka help the school McLaren Press Graphics throughout the year. Special McMichael Canadian Art Collection acknowledgement was given to long-time Metro Dundas Valley volunteers, Douglas and Regina Haggo Mickey McGuire's Cheese (shown) and Rodney Smith, along with past Ministry of Culture board chair, Jeffrey Teal. Mixed Media Mohawk College, Continuing Education Montana's/East Side Mario's/Fionn McCools Muse Marketing Group The Edith H. Turner Foundation My Thai Restaurant The Framing Warehouse Oak Gables Golf & Country Club The George Hamilton Restaurant and Bar Ontario Arts Foundation The Hamilton Spectator Over The Rainbow Bath Bombs The H.G. Bertram Foundation Patricia Webster, RMT The Jackman Foundation Paul Ferguson Financial Group Inc. The Keg Steakhouse & Bar Pete And Kay Diner The Kitchen Witch Phoenix Eyewear The Malloch Foundation Fund Picone's Fine Food Market Inc. The Martin Foundation Fund Pottery Supply House The Morris Law Group Print Factory Inc The Pottery Supply House Publicity Works The Royal Coachman Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery The Schwenger Family Foundation Quatrefoil Restaurant The Snooty Fox RBC Foundation- Emerging Artists Project The Urban Vine Rochelle Wilson, CIM The Winberg Foundation Rosewood Estates Winery The Winchester Arms Ross and McBride LLP Theatre Ancaster Sandy Shaw, MPP Thirsty Cactus Scarfone Hawkins LLP TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival Shaver's Flowers Tucker’s Pottery Supplies Inc. Shaw Festival Turini Interiors Shoe Box Turini Interiors Angela Sirrs Turtledoves Bakery Sleeman Breweries University Lanes Spa In The Village Valentino's Restaurant Starbucks: Dundas Valley City Variety State Farm Insurance Vitality Physiotherapy StoneRidge Insurance Brokers Walmart Canada Corp. Stratford Festival Weeks Home Hardware Dundas Strawberry Fields West End Diner StressCrete Group Wheel Wizards Studio Zee Willow Salon Superior Vacuum Women’s Art Association of Hamilton Suzuki School of Music Wyndham Art Supplies Sweet Paradise Zee Float The Dougher Community Fund

Dundas Valley School of Art 2018-19 Annual Report 22 Annual Fundraising Campaign July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Champion Marcela & Jon Prikryl Charitable Impact Foundation Anne Redish Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Reid Gise Trauttmansdorff Benefactor Heather & Chris Vaugeois Craig & Sandra Biggar Allyson Wenzowski Ann Collins Anonymous (2) Thie Convery Gail Robinson-Gow John & Eileen Hutton Friend Jeff & Mary Teal Alvaro Araujo Judy Currier Susan Gadsby Partner Steve Hudak Fred & Mary Pat Fuchs Dowling Knights Dr. Alvin Lee Dorothy Lambeth Don Pether Margaret Maggs Samantha O’Connell Keir Overton Patron Susan Pearson Karl & Barbara Freeman Bonnie Wheeler William (Sandy) & Elizabeth Hill Barbara Wood Miriam Kramer Barry Yellin Anonymous

Supporter Karen Asquith John Bainbridge Tom Bontje Ian David Brown Valerie Chevannes Cheryl Crawford John Evans & Patricia Peacock-Evans Dina Farnan Paul & Margaret Ferguson Kathron & Bernie Hann Rudy & Jane Heinzl Pam Lakin Rebecca Lane The annual Faculty and Staff BBQ brought Claire Loughheed the whole DVSA team together over a Pam Lushington burger and beverage to honour three Wilfred T. Lowry recently retired faculty members for their DeAnn Malyik years of contribution and dedication to the Iris McDermott school. Colleen O'Reilly, Peter Karuna and Ann McLaughlin & Joe Aiello Marla Panko each received the Emily Dutton Frances & Rudy Neufeld Award, presented by Claire Loughheed and Jim Poling our Board Chair, Pam Lakin.

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Rae Bates Regina Haggo Nancy Benoy Ralph Heather Margaret Best Jerry Hish Bill Biddle Rebecca Hollett Natasja Bischoff Steve Hudak Linda Blakney Jody Joseph Elsa Brittan Guennadi Kalinine Laura Bromwich Irene Keesmaat Natalie Burek Dagmar Kovar Loren Clough Rick Kowalczykowski Jacquie Cobb Siobhan Lynch Michael Collins Katherine MacDonald Lester Coloma Christopher McLeod Barry Coombs Alisa McRonald Tina Destro Lena Montecalvo Les Drysdale Wayne Moore Pam Norman John Novak Alexandra Oliver Samantha O’Connell Susan Outlaw Keir Overton Clare Pearson Clarence Porter Margot Roi Alison Sawatzky Wayne Moore provides sculptural guidance Teresa Seaton Evelyn Shifflett Lucy Erskine Ward Shipman Sandee Ewasiuk Holly Sneath Moussa Faddoul Bonnie Steinberg Jennifer Finn Joseph Swanek Richard Fisher Marcia Tavernese Reid Flock Michelle Teitsma Mike Gagnon Cory Tower Marilyn Gardiner Rosemary Vanderbreggen Cindy Goldrick George Wale Diana Gordon Miles Wallace Sandra Greenblatt Catherine Weir Sheila Greenspan John Wilkinson Barry Gray Laurie Wonfor Nolan Christie Gruppe Nancy Zboch Michelle Guitard Dawn Hackett-Burns

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