We are thrilled to host this online exhibition from local photographer, teacher and explorer Dan Dillon.  Below are his artist statement and link to his show documenting artists exploring their craft during these unprecedented times.  

As our community in northern Manitoba/northern Saskatchewan experienced its first COVID-19 lock down at the end of March 2020, I wondered how the experience was affecting local artists and their creative processes. Over the course of April, May and June 2020, I met with individual artists and photographed them at work. All photo shoots were physically distanced for safety. I met with ten local artists to capture images of their projects and artistic processes. The artists included a potter, painter, quilter, wood turner, luthier (fiddle maker), illustrator, bead worker, metal worker, and two photographers. This body of work is a collection of process images. Thank you to all of the artists who participated in this collaborative process.
Photos were captured with a Canon 7D and Canon 1D Mark III and Canon 100-400 mm, 50 mm and 10-22 mm lenses.
All photos are property of the artist, Daniel Dillon and may not be reprinted or republished without the express permission of the artist.

NORVA Centre Studio and Gallery Assistant
Seasonal, 35 hours per week

To Apply Contact: email resume to norvacentre@gmail.com

Employer: NorVA Centre
Location: NorVA Centre, 177 Green Street, Flin Flon, MB
Length of Employment: 13 weeks
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday, May - August
(as public health advisory allows)
Rate of pay: $13.00/hour

Description:
The Studio and Gallery Assistant will work closely with the Manager, Board of Directors and Resident Artists, offering assistance and support for all events and classes at the NorVA Centre. Duties include but are not limited to, engaging the visiting public, assisting NorVA staff with planning, execution and follow-up of events and programming, updating the NorVA Website and social networking profiles, cleaning, and other duties as assigned by the board and manager.

Eligibility:
This position is funded by the NorVA Centre and the Canada Summer Jobs Program, applicants should be full-time students during the preceding and following school years.

Qualifications:
-Self motivated                                -Strong interpersonal skills
-Team player                                    -Effective communication both written and oral
-Attention to detail                          -Well organized
-Basic computer literacy

Interest and experience in art making, craft, design, teaching, art history or curatorial studies are considered assets.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: MAY 11, 2020

For the month of April 2020 the NorVA Centre proudly presents an exhibition of paintings by Brenna George entitled Couples. In lieu of Brenna George's scheduled Artist Talk we will be posting a video of the talk later in the month. Follow NorVA on Facebook and Instagram @norvacentre to stay updated on future exhibitions and art education opportunities.

Since the NorVA Centre has been forced to close due to the Covid-19 pandemic our April exhibition Couples will be presented online only. This is our first ever fully digital exhibition and we would love to hear what you think about it, please send any comments or questions to norvacentre@gmail.com 

The NorVA AGM is 5:30 at 177 Green Street on September 9 2019. Everyone is welcome to attend this potluck event to learn more about what's happening at the NorVA Centre.

Agenda:
Establish Quorum
Acceptance of the Agenda
Acceptance of the minutes from the last AGM
Vote in the new Board of Directors
Reports Reviewed and Motions to accept:
Presidents Report
Financial Report to budget summary
Motion to Adjourn

After the meeting there will be time to pool ideas for the coming year of programming.