Hey Team, here are the minutes:

1. ELECTIONS - NEXT (and last) MEETING - April 2nd. I’m not going to go into detail in this email, but will send out a separate one regarding executive positions and details.

2. ZAVITZ CLOSING RECEPTION: This coming Saturday 7-9 at U of G’s Zavitz Gallery in their Fine Art Department. We were thinking about meeting up at ECH and then heading out there via car pool. Let’s meet at ECH at 6:15 and then go from there. If your interested, either send me an email or just show up at ECH!

3. ARTERY THIS SUMMER: we have tentative plans about arranging a student show for the middle/late summer. The next show in April will be showcasing that Andrew Hunter’s Fine 391 AnArchaeology work. Stay tuned for details regarding both the coming show (opening) as well as the summer show.

4. FRIDGE - Katie and Jenna have looked into a smaller, more compact (and less stinky) fridge for the lounge. The price range is between 100-200. With the busyness of end of term and the upcoming summer, it seems more reasonable to look into getting this fridge in late August/September, since ECH is unused during the summer months.

5. GRADUATE SHOW - OPENING - FRIDAY MARCH 28 5-8. Hope everyone can make it out for this event! Don’t forget it’s between Render (back gallery)/Hollywood (in the hall)/ Modern Language Gallery (outside the theatre). See you then

Thanks,
AM

Hello Everyone~

So far, the Artery Opening tonight for 4XL is still taking place!
From 5-8pm
There will be snacks and drinks available~

If the snow gets terrible, then we’ll post here if it’ll cancel. But try to come visit it when it’s up for the next two weeks! It’s only up for two weeks!!
See you there!

Greetings team,

Looks like Wednesdays are the day now, @ 12:30, but I’ll try it one more week with both times, just to really see. Here is the following:

a. We have wednesday, thursday covered for Artery, but need someone for Friday. If you haven’t seen the show, your missing out on something wicked.

b. Fourth Year show, 4XL, in Artery is going up early to mid next week. Rachel and Katie are onboard, but anyone willing to help out is welcome. It’s good simple experience. OPENING FRIDAY FEB 1ST, 5-8

c. MOVIE NIGHT - WEDNESDAY FEB 13TH. We were thinking have two movies, one at 7, one at 9. I’ll be dirt cheap for food (2 pence) and movie free. Molly’s break in between, haha. Here are some possible movies, if you got suggestions then send me an email:

-alien
-predator
-life aquatic
-art school confidential
-the godfather
-apocalypse now
-3:10 to Yuma
-Snatch
-Heroes (tv show)
-Sunshine

d. LOUNGE DETAILS. If you want to help make it snazzy, email me before reading week.

e. Making website more apparent is going to be more of a reality around the department starting how. Stay tuned.

Thanks people,
AM

Zentrum Block

Opening: Friday, January 11th from 5-8pm!!
Please bring friends and family, all are most welcome!! Free admission (always!!!)
There’s also an opening at the KW Art Gallery during the same hours, so come out to see both!

The Artery hours have also changed a bit, but if anyone is interested in volunteering to sit at the Artery, please check the back lounge bulletin board for times we need sitters - we welcome everyone!! If you’ve never done it before we’ll explain what you need to do; it’ll take no more than 2 minutes to explain, it’s easy!! So come to a meeting or email a member, and write your name on the schedule to volunteer.
Wed. 2:00-5:00
Thurs. 2:00-5:00
Fri. 2:00-5:00
Sat. 1:00-5:00
Sun. 1:00-5:00

It’s the last day of the Mini Show at the Artery!!
Come one, come all; bring friends!! Today’s the day to buy the works you want!! it’s a first-come first-served sale, so come early to view the full selection of works! Price range is anywhere from $5-$100.

Artists exhibiting/selling works in the show:
Delee Decap, Maca Suazo, Anne Ramsay, Isis Tyminski Perez, Sua Vang, Rachelle Faubert, Donata Zambonini, Will Stroeder, Nicole Battista, Erica Neves, Tomasz Dysinski, Stela Topolcic, Andrew Overgaard, Christina Vannelli, Jocelyn Yiu, Scott Ireland, Adam Meyer, Gary Crosby, Asha Rososki, Dan Mathers, Scott Everingham, Liz Buzza, Tommy Mayberry, Nathalie Quaglioto, Fabienne Tosi, Jean Stevenson, Catherine Telford Keogh.

See you there!!

If you’re upset you missed the deadline, don’t fret, you can still submit before Friday November 23rd to Lesley Hartley or to any SoFA member, or to anyone in the 4th year studio. However, the sooner you submit the more buyers can view your work, hence increasing the chance of purchase.
So, submit at least one work! It will be great to put onto your resume and having your work in a public gallery space!

IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: The artists are now receiving 75% of the sale price of the artwork. In other words, SOFA only receives 25% commission. Sound better?
PLEASE SUBMIT MINIS!!

Read this post for MINI rules / limitations / guidelines / pricing and even more details.

SoFA Mini Show Details for Buyers and Artists Submitting Work:
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Opening Reception: This Friday October 5th 7-9pm

Show Duration: October 5th to October 28th (last day may change)

Please come on out to greet the artists and eat good food on Oct 5th!
See you there!!

The UW Fine Arts Department usually holds a Miniature Show every year, however this year the event may not happen.

Therefore SoFA has decided to have a Mini Show of their own!!

Dates: the show will be on display during the month of November
Location: The Artery Gallery in Kitchener (this will provide great exposure!!)
Opening Reception: TBA
Sale Date/Closing: there will be a closing sale in the last week of the show (exact date TBA)

Notice to Buyers: Purchases are made on a first come first serve basis (coming early gives you more art to buy)!! Also auctions may be available for larger works/guest art pieces; at the end of the night the highest bidder will buy the piece at the highest bid.

Notice to Artists wishing to sell, here are the requirements:
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