Jamestown  (CSi)  Jamestown  (CSi)  As businesses across North Dakota begin reopening with Governor Burgum’s loosening of Covid-19 related restrictions, The Arts Center is in planning for a safe reopening June 1.

On The Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2,Arts Center Director, Mindi Schmitz  said, “Our primary concern is for the public’s safety and for our employees and their families. At this time The Arts Center is doing a deep cleaning of all surfaces within our two facilities. We’ve also completed a Spring cleanup of the Hansen Arts Park. We want to make sure we open our doors to the community as safely as possible June 1.”

Also the Jamestown has City Council approved the request from the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, Inc., d/b/a/ The Arts Center, for a street closing on 2nd St SW from 1st Ave to the alley, every Thursday in June, July and August from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, for the weekly Downtown Arts Market and request a waiver of the street closing fees. The approval is pending restrictions in place at that time concerning social distancing.

At the April Jamestown Tourism Grant/Executive Board Meeting, she said, the Downtown Arts Market, planned to be held each Thursday evening this summer, including cultural performances, art education, artisan vendors, and more.  She said 12 dates are set, hopefully starting Jun11, 2020 with entertainment by Flickertail.  The Downtown Arts Market is planned through the end of August in conjunction with the UJ Block Party.  Social distancing will be in place.  Each Arts Market cost $1500 to $2,000.

She added that the calendar will be adjusted depending on the length time the social distancing is in place.

The board granted the full amount requested to $10,000 to be adjusted if less that 12 events are held, due to any social distancing that may still be in place.

Mindi pointed out that a survey will be going out next week, to obtain community thoughts about holding this summer’s Downtown Arts Market.

Other events and activities planned through the Jamestown Arts Center:

Summer Kids Camps are planned to resume at The Arts Center, beginning June 15, a wide variety of artists have designed diverse creative art Sessions for students in grades 3-6. The facilities have recently been cleaned and small class size allow for safe distancing.

May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Zoom session

Here is a unique way to document this crazy time… Explore the creative process of a daily sketchbook journal. Linda Roesch will guide you through the observation of the world around you with an artistic interpretation. You could think of this as Plein Air painting only inside… look out your window (since we can’t spend a lot of time outside at this time).  Considering what most catches your eye? What do you want to remember or reflect on at a later date? Focusing on creating a “whole composition,” and let’s not forget the background.

Linda will be using Zoom to conduct this safe and socially distanced session. *A beginners watercolor kit will be provided. Students will need sketchbook of choice (size does not matter) pencil, erasers, extra coloring supplies like crayons, colored pencil or markers.

 

Virtual Art Lessons with Linda Roesch

 

April 3 @ 8:00 am – May 30 @ 11:00 pm

While we are all confined to our homes and children are not able to go to school or Arts After School… Our artist in residence, Linda Roesch, has put several of her art lessons on streaming video for easy access. These lessons are free and can be watched whenever you like.

 

April 27 @ 3:00 pm – May 27 @ 4:00 pm

Virtual Setting

With everything shut down, we are bringing kids the opportunity to join Linda Roesch for some creative fun! Linda will be several virtual art classes designed for learning from home on Zoom.

  • One hour lessons from 3:00 – 4:00 pm
    •    Designed for students in grades 3, 4, 5 & 6
    •    Safe, social distance learning using Zoom
    •    Just $5 per session
    •    Pre-registration is required


April 27 & 29: Watercolor Monsters
Students will be creating their own unique monsters using wet into wet watercolor techniques. First sketching out the design… thinking about features monsters have (bulging eyes, tail, scales, fur, spots, wings, horn, etc.)—They are easy to draw, so there are no mistakes! Linda will guide students through the painting process. Then how to use crayon, colored pencil, market, oil pastels (whatever you have available) to add additional details over the dried watercolor painting. *A beginners watercolor kit will be provided. Students will need a tray or cookie sheet, pencil, erasers, extra coloring supplies like crayons, colored pencil or markers.


May 4 & 6: Daily Sketchbook Journaling
Explore the creative process of a daily sketchbook journal… learn to observe the world around you with an artistic interpretation. What catches your eye? What do you want to remember later? Focus on creating a “whole composition,” and don’t forget the background. Then share completed works with the class.


May 11, 13 & 15: Stop Motion Animation
Learn the techniques needed to create your own animated short film. Then move on to filming and presentation of your film. Linda will guide the class through the writing of their script, designing and building their film set, camera use, lighting techniques and setting the scene. The class will conclude with the viewing and critique of the films. *Students need to have a smart phone, digital camera or tablet for this course.

 

May 14 @ 6:30 pm – May 21 @ 8:00 pm

At Hansen Arts Studio

Wood carving with the local Woodchippers…  Experienced carvers and curious beginners are all welcome to drop in a get carving. The more experienced members of the Woodchippers group will help get beginners started. The group meets every Thursday evening, except Holiday weeks. This is a free activity and open to all skill levels..


May 18, 20 & 22: Found Objects Creations
Explore the wonder of 3D worlds!  Linda will demonstrate how to construct a miniature habitat using various found and recycled objects. Then we will start building together. Learn about the famous architect Gaudi, then construct your own buildings. Explore the concept of an Earthship, discuss challenges and sketch an interior and exterior.  * Students will need small toys or trinkets, dirt, rocks, sand, flour, aquarium rocks, small recycled bottles or containers (make-up caps, essential oil bottles, medicine bottles, etc) paper, cardboard…. anything they can cut, paint or reuse for making their scene; and a hot glue and glue gun (at least 3 clear plastic bottles 20oz or 1.5L size).


May 25 & 27: Plein Air Painting (at a socially safe distance)
Enjoy the warmer weather and capture what you see in front of you. Plan to meet in the Hansen Arts Park (if weather allows) and paint while keeping a safe social distance from others. Learn techniques for quick outdoor painting and what makes a good composition. Study the details like line, color, shape and think about making your scene interesting for the viewer. * Students will need pencil, erasers, extra coloring supplies like crayons, colored pencil or markers. If weather does not allow for outdoor painting, Linda will do a Zoom lesson and students should have a phone or tablet available for this option.

 

Buffalo City Photography Club

The local band of photo enthusiasts will be meeting the third Tuesday of each month 6:30 pm at the Hansen Arts Studio. Topics are focused primarily for DSLR camera users. Beginners and experts alike are both welcome. The club features a different speaker each month to help develop your photography skills. This workshop is free.

May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Hansen Arts Park 122 1st Avenue S
Jamestown, ND 58401 United States

Enjoy the warmer weather and capture what you see in front of you. Plan to meet in the Hansen Arts Park (if weather allows) and paint while keeping a safe social distance from others.

Learn techniques for quick outdoor painting and what makes a good composition. Study the details like line, color, shape and think about making your scene interesting for the viewer. * A beginners watercolor kit will be provided. If weather does not allow for outdoor painting, Linda will do a Zoom lesson and students should have a phone or tablet available for this option.