THE GPAG VISION

For 2009, GPAG Directors identified financial stability and an accessible venue as priorities.

 

The focus is on generating additional income from diverse sources including donor gifts and sponsorships and attracting more support through an expanded volunteer programme and involvement in community events. The eventual ability to pay artists CARFAC fees will qualify GPAG for additional arts grants.

 

Text Box: Katherine Inksetter, Art of DigitalThe generosity of Dr. Janet Webb & John de Kleer has housed the gallery for a modest utilities cost.  Because its present location is not fully accessible, Gallery supporters have begun to seek a street-level facility that also provides space for enhanced programmes and the development of a permanent collection.

Members and Volunteers like you
keep the dream of a public gallery in Gibsons
growing and fulfilling its mandate

... because art is for everyone!

In 2003 a group of visionary citizens, recognizing the need and value of a Public Art Gallery to any community, met to establish one in Gibsons. They negotiated a space with the generous support of Dr. Janet Webb and John de Kleer, founded and registered a non-profit society and opened Gibsons  Public  Art  Gallery on September 26th, 2003.

GPAG later was given Federal Charitable Tax Status and is  able to give Tax Receipts for donations to the Gallery of  $20. or more.

 

Part of a Creative Community

Located in the heart of historic Gibsons Landing, GPAG is part of a lively arts and heritage community that supports three outstanding commercial galleries, several artists' studios, a heritage museum and this public art gallery.

 

As Gibsons Mayor Janyk said when GPAG was opened, "The culture of this community is a basic component of who we are. The public's opportunity to have access to the arts is vital if we are to remain a whole community." 
Mandate and Means

The Gibsons Public Art Gallery exists to
operate a public art gallery for the perpetual benefit of citizens of,  and visitors to the Sunshine Coast by 

a) exhibiting and displaying works of art
b) purchasing, acquiring or exchanging works of art
c) accepting gifts, bequests, or loans of works of art

to promote public interest in art and its discourses by

a) presenting public programming such as lectures, screenings, workshops,  & seminars
b) providing adult, teen and children's art education
c) producing arts related publications

to encourage those engaged in art practices by
providing a venue for research, presentation, consideration, interpretation and dissemination of art and education/information relating to the arts.
Professional Training

In the Spring of 2004, the Gallery engaged Cate Rimmer to train Directors and Volunteers in public gallery curatorial and management practices. Under Rimmer's oversight the Gallery's Mandate & Means and Policy & Procedures documents were written, exhibitions were installed by trainee teams. A weekend workshop explored the requirements of an 'ideal' public gallery space when resources become available and the vision of an accessible space will become a reality. 

Rimmer is curator at the Charles H. Scott Gallery. She has published a number of reviews, articles and catalogue texts. She received a diploma in Curatorial Studies from Emily Carr and graduated with a MLitt (with distinction) in Museum and Gallery Studies from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.

GPAG has benefited enormously by this professional relationship and owes a debt of gratitude to Cate Rimmer for her generous commitment of time and dedication to the establishment of this public art gallery.
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