Silver : 25 Years of Artist-Run Culture : The New Gallery's Retrospective Catalogue : 1975 - 2000

This retrospective publication (and exhibition) marks the 25th anniversary of The New Gallery, an artist-run centre previously known as “The Clouds ‘n’ Water Gallery” and “Off Centre Centre.” The exhibition consisted of works by almost 50 artists from Canada and abroad who have been involved with the gallery at different times throughout its history. The publication contains essays by three authors who trace the evolution of The New Gallery over the past 25 years. Jacobson’s text on the early years of ARCs (artist-run centres), focuses on the impact that “Workshop” (the first artist collective in Calgary) and “Dandelion” (an artist collective and magazine) had on Calgary’s arts community. Mabie’s essay on “Clouds ‘n’ Water” and “Off Centre Centre,” underlines the importance of artist-run culture in the 1970s. Definitions of what an ARC is, and problems related to funding non-profit arts organisations are also considered. T. Jonsson’s essay centres on the relationship between artist-run culture and the mainstream Canadian art world. Other topics discussed by Jonsson include: social and economic factors that have influenced ARCs, reasons for the change of name from “parallel gallery” to “artist-run centre,” and changing definitions of identity/community within Canadian art. Includes a detailed chronology of The New Gallery’s exhibitions and events from 1975 - 2000, as well as appendices listing volunteers and members of the centre, individual and corporate donors, funding agencies and critics/media coverage. Circa 36 bibl. ref

Don Mabie : Drawings, 1978 to 1990

The authors describe Mabie's work, that combines text and images derived from the news media with a strong interest in the community. Includes an artist's statement and biographical notes. 16 bibl. ref

Oh Canada!

Resembling a Canadian passport, this catalogue represents works by over 20 artists addressing Canadian identity and history. Statements by the artists. Biographical notes

Some Drawings by Some Albertans

Presenting works by 51 Alberta artists, Mabie examines various definitions of drawing. Statements by 29 artists

In, Here, Out, There : Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art 1998

A catalogue to accompany the 1998 Alberta Biennial of Contemporary Art, comprised of works in a wide range of media – sculpture, installation, painting, photography and digital technology – by 26 artists based in Alberta. In their curatorial essay, Mastin and Crowston suggest that the exhibition looks at how contemporary artists respond to concepts of the frontier. The authors also provide brief interpretations of each artist’s work. The following issues are discussed: the border, the land, colonization, travel, ecology, nature and heroism. Includes artists’ statements. Biographical notes. 14 bibl. ref