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Basic Inquiry News

 

Attention Members

Noveber 13th, 2011

The Board has recently completed an analysis of the Societies costs and fee structure. This examination was spawned by indications there was some abuse of the 30 Day Pass Cards. What was realized is the Society is running at a chronic loss and fee adjustments are being proposed in an attempt to correct this.

Effective December 1, 2011 the following increases will be implemented:

• The 30 Day Pass Card will be increased to $110
• The Non Member Drop In fees will be increased to $15
• The Member Drop In fees will be increased to $12

Regarding improved administration of the pass cards the Board asks members to assist the session managers in the following way:

• When purchasing pass cards or tickets please show your membership cards to the session managers
• When using pass cards please show them to the session manager
• If purchasing more than one pass card please ensure the cards are shown to the session manager on the first day of use so they can activated with a start and expiration date

Details of these calculations can be downloaded here: Part 1 and Part 2

Any questions please feel free to contact a member of the Board.

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2012 Gallery Space is Open for Booking

October 24th, 2011

Please view the Artist Self Curated Contract, and the Lease Agreement for more infomation. Alternatively you can contact tony chu.

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President's Message

August 5th, 2011

Dear Members,

It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Richard Morris on Saturday July 9, 2011 at 12 noon. Richard was a beloved and long time member of Basic Inquiry. For those of you who knew him he was one of the last remaining vestiges of what Basic used to be, an inspirational water colour painter, true to his art and kind in words to everyone he met. He will be sadly missed.

In follow up to Richard's passing his family have graciously given us permission to post a photo, his bio and examples of Richard's work; please see attached. No information has come forward regarding a service so the Board assumes the family wished it this way.

Richard was a cherished member of our community and it is hoped this humble representation of his life pays suitable homage to the time and passion he gave.

Douglas Smardon
President

Bio for Richard Morris

Born in Vancouver in 1922, Richard served in the R.C.A.F. overseas from 1942 to 1945. On his return he entered the Vancouver School of Art, graduating Fine Arts in 1949. Following his graduation he pursued his art career in the commercial field as an Art Director at Trans-Canada Films, later managing newspaper advertising with a leading department store. Retiring in 1982, Richard pursued his interest in watercolours, participated in three two-man shows and was a frequent exhibitor at the Federation Gallery in Vancouver. In recent years Richard was associated with Basic Inquiry, pursuing life drawing, oils and portrait painting -- referred to by Richard as "a most enjoyable challenge."

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Attention Members

May 5th, 2011

Commencing May 18, 2011 a Wednesday morning session will be starting with Jane Hennessy as session manager. Hours will be 10 am to 1 pm and it will follow the standard format of 1 hour gestures and 3 half hour poses.

For more information feel free to contact a member of the Board.

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New Session Starting Monday March 7th, 10am-1pm

Febuary 28th, 2011

Two Week Consecutive Clothed Figure Drawing Session

This new session will be hosted by Veronika Bekker

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In Loving Memory of Yeana Kim

January 27th, 2011

President's Message

Dear Members,

On Sunday January 16, 2011 Yeana Kim our Thursday evening session manager succumbed to a very serious illness while in hospital. With all the sudden turmoil many details are lacking but the Board at our January 17, 2011 meeting agreed that as information unfolds a space on our web site and facebook page be dedicated in her memory. Yeana's sister is presently with family in Korea. Upon her return we will seek the permission necessary to post photos and even examples of her art work.

At the studio are three sympathy cards to choose from for expressing support to the family.

Yeana started her volunteering with us last September. As a volunteer to our organization she was invaluable. Our session managers are held in high regards and we could not have asked for anyone better to run our Thursday evening sessions. She was dedicated, hard working, conscientiousness and well organized with a charming personality that radiated warmth and understanding. With a youthful enthusiasm that augmented a naturally calm demeanour she carried through with anything she did to a standard of excellence seldom seen.

For those of you who did not know Yeana she was a lovely young woman, in her early twenties who had away of leaving a lasting impression on anyone who had the pleasure to be graced by her presence.

She will be sadly missed; someone whose time came all too soon, such is a heart breaking reality of life.

Sincerely,

Douglas James Smardon
President of The Vancouver Life Drawing Society

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