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The Friends of UVic Libraries extend an invitation to view the Alcuin Society 2007 Awards for excellence in Book Design in Canada, September 4 through 24, 2008, Monday to Friday 9:30-4:00 at the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room in the William C. Mearns Centre for Learning.
Award winners include BC Publishers Orca Books for the Children’s category and Douglas and McIntyre for the Pictorial & Reference categories.
Claire Jordan, University Librarian's Office, sends the following message:
28th Annual Art Education Faculty Exhibit
Jan. 15, 2008 - Feb. 14, 2008 in the McPherson Library Gallery
As teachers and artists, the Faculty's art educators reveal their diverse artistic interests and identities. These are explored in drawings, paintings, collages, prints, ceramics, sculpture, and light displays.
This annual exhibit steps out of the classroom into the studios of art education to look at the creative energy which fuels their teaching.
Official opening: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 3:30 pm. Dr. Ted Riecken, Dean of Education presiding.
The McPherson Library Gallery is open Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 11 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 9 pm, Saturday 10 - 9 pm and Sunday 10 am - 11 pm.
The Maltwood Museum and Art Gallery is pleased to present a book art installation by the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild in the McPherson Library Gallery. The display consists of two very distinct
exhibitions: “A Book Arts Mosaic” and “Millennium in a Box.”
“A Book Arts Mosaic” features 25 pieces by 38 Canadian book artists portrayed in media as diverse as handmade papers, wood, leather, cotton, and photographs. This group of work focuses on the ethnic and cultural diversity of Canada.
“Millennium in a Box” features 35 Canadian book artists’ interpretation of where the new millennium may lead, whether technically, socially or personally. This exhibit features a similarly wide range of binding styles including tunnel, miniature, origami and concertina books.
This exhibit runs from October 6, 2007 to January 20, 2007 in the McPherson Library Gallery.
The McPherson Library Gallery is open Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Guided Tours of the exhibit will take place Friday November 23rd at 11 am and 2pm in the McPherson Library Gallery.
Artists at Work
Photographs of BC First Nations by Ulli Steltzer
Feb. 20, 2007 - Jun. 1, 2007 in the McPherson Library Gallery
This exhibit features a selection of black and white photographic portraits taken by renowned photographer Ulli Steltzer. Steltzer uses the camera to artistically capture North West Coast artists in their creative element. All forms of art are represented in this comprehensive collection of work, that demonstrates Steltzer's command of her medium and connection with her subject. Many of the images shown in this exhibit are included in Steltzer's photographic text, "Indian Artists at Work". Other publications by Steltzer include "Coast of Many Faces" and "New Americans", which both highlight Steltzer's ability to capture life on the North West Coast.
A stunning display of beautiful books on Islamic art and architecture is on the new book shelf, with books that have been purchased this year through the Owen Padmore Memorial Fund. The fund was formally established by the Padmore family in 2002 in memory of their son. Owen Padmore developed a deep interest in the visual culture of the Islamic world during his studies at the University of Victoria. The books will be on display November 23 - December 7th in McPherson Library.
For more information go to the History in Art web site.
or contact: Lynne Woodruff
Information Services Librarian, Fine Arts
(250) 721-8213
The University Archives had created a new display about the new William C. Mearns Centre for Learning and the early history of the McPherson Library.
Materials for the display were selected from the UVic Facilities Management fonds* and the Archives Historical Photograph Collection. Documents of note include a technical drawing of the McPherson Library main floor (1963), recommendations concerning the campus Master Plan (1972), and photographs documenting the construction and extension of the Library.
The University community is invited to view this display between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room of the McPherson Library.
For more information, please contact Jane Morrison in the University Archives at 721-8258.
*Fonds is an archival term, meaning the whole body of documents (regardless of form or medium) accumulated by an organisation or a person.
The University Archives has created a new display, “Pierre Berton’s Victoria College.”
Canadian author Pierre Berton (1920-2004) had life-long connections to Victoria and the University. Berton attended Oak Bay High School and Victoria College – the predecessor to the University of Victoria. In the late 1930s, Berton was an assistant editor and principal cartoonist for "The Microscope" - the Victoria College student newsletter. During these years, Victoria College was located at Craigdarroch Castle. In fact, still visible today is Berton’s autograph, carved into the wood paneling of the Castle’s Dogwood Room (see the Fall 2003 issue of UVic’s Alumni magazine "The Torch", Libraries call # LH3 T6, or read it on-line ). Berton received an Honourary Doctor of Laws from UVic in May 1983. In 2003 during UVic’s 100 Years of Education celebrations, he was the University’s special guest at the re-dedication of the Historical Cairn marking the original site of Victoria College, on the grounds of what is now Central Junior High School.
The materials selected for the display come from the Archives Historical Photograph Collection, the Victoria College Principal’s Office fonds*, and the McPherson Library Collections – including publications from Archives and Special Collections. Of particular note is a selection of Berton’s cartoons and his satirical detective story “The Curse of the College” from "The Microscope" (Berton also illustrated his later publications, including "Cats I have Known and Loved", 2002).
We invite the community to view this display between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room of the McPherson Library.
For more information, you may contact Lara Wilson in the University Archives at 472-4480.
* Fonds is an archival term, meaning all the documents, regardless of form or medium, created, received and accumulated by a person or organisation.
Special Collections has mounted a display on its significant Canadian Military collections. The display contains a variety of research materials and number of books by Dr. Reginald Roy and others based on the collection. Since Dr. Roy became the first Chair of Military History almost 50 years ago, Special Collection has, with his help, amassed the largest collection of Canadian military records West of the Rockies. The collection consists of regimental archives, military maps, textual records, photographs, military manuals, war posters and more than 400 oral history recordings. At the request of retired veterans the display will begin Jan. 18th and remain up for the near future.
Books on Islamic art and architecture purchased through the Owen Padmore Memorial Fund are featured in a display near the entrance to McPherson Library from June 29–July 16.
Owen Padmore (1970-2001) was a student at the University of Victoria. During his studies he developed a deep interest in the visual culture of the Islamic world. His love for the culture of the Islamic world deepened through his reading of the Qur'an, and as the result of his travels in the Middle East before his untimely death.
The family of Owen Padmore decided to establish a fund in his memory that would allow for the purchase of books related to the art and architecture of the Islamic world. The fund was formally established by Mr. Joseph Padmore, Dr. Tim Padmore, and Mrs. Jeanne Padmore on December 6, 2002.
For more information, contact
Lynne Woodruff, Information Services Librarian, Fine Arts
Telephone: 721-8213
Email: woodruff@uvic.ca
The University Archives has created a new display of plans and drawings for University structures that were never built.
Unbuilt UVic includes original plans and artists conceptions for individual buildings and the campus as a whole, dating from 1961-1966. Of particular note are high-rise apartment buildings, an administration tower, and a campus at the site of present-day Camosun College.
The materials selected for the display come from Architectural Drawings series of the University of Victoria's Facilities Management fonds*, the William D. West fonds, the Archives Historical Photograph Collection, and the McPherson Library Collections.
We invite the University community to view this display between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room of the McPherson Library.
For more information, you may contact Lara Wilson in the University Archives at 472-4480.
* Fonds is an archival term, meaning all the documents, regardless of form or medium, created, received and accumulated by a person or organisation.
Lara Wilson
Associate Archivist (Records, Access & Privacy)
Manuscripts acquired in 1966 to compliment Special Collections' growing Ted Hughes book collection yielded an additional bonus of drafts and fragments on the reverse pages -- some of which are by Sylvia Plath.
The display gives a brief glimpse into the creative process of the two poets through colour copies of some drafts. In addition there are examples of their earliest book dust jacket designs as well as books and poster poems made in collaboration with graphic artists.
For more information, contact:
Terry Humby, Special Collections 721-8257
A new display window has been created for Music and Audio in honor of Canadian composer Robert Turner, who received the Order of Canada in October. Thank you very much to Wendy Farnham, Maggie Tan, Wanda Power, and Jill Jensen for their hard work and creativity.
Carlie Graham