Artists Rendering of Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery
/cms/images/php5T5vN1.jpg
Click here to view the artist's rendering of the Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery
The Gallery is now closed to the general public.
If you require assistance or to schedule an appointment contact:
519-336-8127
150 N. Christina St. Sarnia, ON N7T 7W5
Meet Your Campaign Team:
Jim Burns, Honorary Chair Bev MacDougall, Honorary Chair Mike Stevens, Community Chair
Co-Chairs: Jane Hunter Ariel Lyons Sylvia Foreman
Team Members:
Jane Austin Norman Barney Tony Barrand Janet Chalmers Ann Clawson Nadyne Dell Lynne Kenneith Brogden Carolyn Gaviller Ian McLean John McNeill Marilyn Mason Gary Nixon Leonard Segall Stef Smalls Dagmar Vrkljan Brenda Woolston
"Seeing Sound" Workshop with artist Michael Waterman
The Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery will be hosting a Random Acts of Art Workshop for youth aged 14- 18 on Sunday May 27, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The workshop is in conjunction with the Taboo Tour 2012 Artwalk events.
This free workshop will consist of two exercises: The first will allow participants to make their own instruments out of everyday items and the second will allow students to plan and organize a pirate radio walking tour for Artwalk 2012! Participants are asked to bring one or two everyday objects selected for the interesting sounds they produce.
Register today, as spots for the workshop are limited. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact David Moore at 519 336-8127 or email david.moore@county-lambton.on.ca Visit our website www.artgallerylambton.ca for more details
Announcing the 2012 Artwalk Schedule!
Get ready to be blown away by the sights and sounds of the Taboo Tour 2012, at Artwalk taking place in downtown Sarnia the weekend of June 2 -3, 2012.
Events at Taboo Tour 2012 will include sound-based performances by iconic Canadian noise band, Nihilist Spasm Band, a performance by the brothers pus, and workshops with well-known Canadian artists from across the country and from within our own community, includingJames Kirkpatrick (London) and Michael Waterman (St. Johns) .
Also on the Taboo Tour 2012 line-up are the New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) synthesizer workshops, where visitors will have the opportunity to create their own handheld synthesizer. Michael Waterman and James Kirkpatrick will each be leading workshops around circuit bending, making your own instruments, and improvisation. Participants will then be invited to participate in an improvised performance utilizing instruments made during the workshops.
Visitors are encouraged to register for workshops in the morning at the corner of Lochiel and Christina Streets as there are limited spaces available for certain workshops.
If you are interested in volunteering at the NEW Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery, come out to our volunteer information session on June 13 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Please call 519 336-8127 to RSVP for the session.
For a description of volunteer positions available, or to fill out an application please see below.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering at the Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery, please fill a volunteer application form.
All potential volunteers are required to complete a police information check. Please note a cover letter is required for the police check
Please stop by Gallery Lambton to pick up the cover letter before submitting the police check.
If you have not already done so, click here to fill out a police information form. The volunteer price is $11.00
If you require more information, please contact Kathleen Evans at 519 336-8127.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to catch all Gallery Lambton Updates
Gallery Closed to the General Public
To accommodate the transition to the Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery, Gallery Lambton will be closed to the public as of April 18, 2012. The grand opening of the new gallery is scheduled for the weekend of October 5, 2012.
"We are excited about the move to the new space" says Lisa Daniels, Gallery Lambton Curator. “Although there will be service disruptions as a result of the closure, it is a necessary part of the relocation and will ensure that all administrative systems, facility operations, exhibitions, programs, staff and volunteers are ready andprepared to serve our community when we re-open."
The gallery will continue updating the general public on the progress of the new gallery through the website, the construction blog, E-blasts, and various social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter. Stay up to date on the construction and behind the scene preparations on the construction blog: www.gallerylambton-onsite.blogspot.com.
Gallery Lambton Sliding Mobile Art Storage System - FOR SALE
Each high quality mobile panel system is double-sided making sure there is room for as many paintings as possible. The sliding racks are designed to move back and forth smoothly to dampen vibrations. Multiple panels can be opened at once, so user is not restricted to one rack at a time. Rails are floor-mounted, no need to modify existing floor.
Dimensions: Each panel is 7 ft 6 in high, 16 feet long (length can be modified) Count: 20 mobile panels.
Price to be submitted in a sealed bid. Please contact Shelly Mallon via email at shelly.mallon@county-lambton.on.ca by May 11, 2012. No phone inquiries please.
First Programming Sponsorship Announced forJudith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery
Featured in this photo from left to right are Terry Neuber -Vice President/ Branch Manager at RBC Dominion Securities; Lonny Napper- Deputy Warden for Lambton County;Laura Gainey - RBC Regional President for South Western Ontario; Lisa Daniels- Gallery Lambton Curator; Mike Caverly - Regional Vice President of Lambton/Kent Market; and Stephen Mattis - Vice President Commercial and Agricultural Banking Windsor Essex/ Lambton Kent Region.
Gallery Lambton is happy to announce the first major programming sponsorship for the Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery through the RBC Foundation. RBC proudly made the $30,000 donation announcement to County Councillors, Gallery Staff, and other invited guests at a small reception yesterday. The RBC sponsorship will allow Gallery Lambton to develop a program focused on the development of an emerging Aboriginal Artist & Curator.
Gallery Curator Daniels explained the importance of this first sponsorship announcement by saying, "This program, with the support of the RBC, is taking us into new programming territory. A primary objective of the project is to discover ways to unlock ideas, open up discussions, create dialogue and facilitate engagement with and between local and contemporary Aboriginal Artists, Curators and the broader community through art."
Gallery Lambton would like to thank RBC for their generous support!
Volunteers Wanted!
Thank you to everyone who attended our first info sessions - we will be in touch soon to schedule meeting dates. Applications are now available and we invite you to visit the gallery to pick one up.
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery - Opening 2012
Pictured is Alar Kongats, architect of the Judith & Norman ALIX Art Gallery Kongats Architects. For more information about the architect visit www.kongatsarchitects.com
July 2011 Construction Updates
A lot has been happening at the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery lately! The third floor roof and walls are being built and the white paint has been removed from the bricks returning them to their natural red colour. Here are some photos to give a quick update about what has been going on with the construction.
A view from the front of the building.
Wall studs are installed on the third floor.
Practicing artist and curator and Sarnia native Jason Baerg stands in front of the construction site.
Catch up on the updates and find out more about the construction on our blog!
"The power of the Arts can't be measured, bought or sold... only experienced and shared"
- Mike Stevens, Community Chair, artist / musician.
"From dance to music, (paint to sculpture) the arts define us and cultural experiences enhance the overall human experience.
Through my work and travel I continually witness its ability to reach out and touch the hearts of people and communities in a very profound way. As a result, I am richer for these experiences and thankful to live in a community that understands this.
Every city is enriched by artistic expression. With your donation - no matter what size - this gift of culture can become the collective one that we can leave for our children and future generations"-Mike Stevens.
Special thanks to Mike Stevens who believes in the power of the arts and is a champion in our community and beyond.
Community Campaign for new Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery to be Launched at Art Walk - June 4 & 5
Having reached over 82% of its fundraising goal, the Campaign Team for the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery are now ready to approach the community and will be launching its Community Campaign during Art Walk in Downtown Sarnia on June 4. The Community Campaign Tent will be set-up at the corner of Lochiel and Christina Streets.
"I continue to be incredibly impressed with the generosity of the people and businesses in this community, and impressed with the enthusiasm of our hard working campaign team," said Campaign Co-Chair Jim Burns. "We need to raise just $644,000 during this final phase of the campaign to meet our $3.5 million fundraising goal."
As the community campaign launches, local community members and the gallery's corporate friends are being encouraged to make a financial pledge, or to consider holding a fundraising event in the gallery's honour.Read more...
Co-Chairs on Site
Construction Milestones Continue at New Art Gallery
Progress is continuing on the new Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery with new construction milestones being achieved on a regular basis.
During the week of May 16, the contractor plans to remove the exterior façade supports that have been framing and supporting the historical façade of the Thom Building since work first began at the site. Read more...
Judith Alix, Bev MacDougall, Jim Burns, Norman Alix, Dereck Holmes and Sylvia Foreman on a Hard Hat Tour of the construction site May 6, 2011.
Gallery Lambton will have a new, permanent name when it opens its doors for exhibitions in 2012, thanks to a $1.5 million gift announced on December 8th, 2010, generously provided by visionaries Judith and Norman Alix.
The local residents and entrepreneurs will leave a lasting legacy for future generations of residents and tourists who will enjoy the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery in downtown Sarnia on the corner of Lochiel and Christina streets.
"We have a keen appreciation for every aspect of this project," said Norman Alix. "We believe the art gallery project is already revitalizing the downtown core, we appreciate that the building's historical facade will remain intact, and we are grateful that we can contribute to a permanent home for our community's impressive and priceless art collection."Read more about this donation.....
Judith and Norman Alix
Welcome to the new Art Gallery of Lambton's capital campaign website! On behalf of the Campaign Team, we thank you for taking the time to visit.
Our excitement continues to grow as we progress with our $3.5 million fundraising campaign. Construction milestones are being achieved week by week, month by month, and so are our fundraising goals. Our dream of a permanent home for our priceless art collection is soon to become a reality as we begin to see the new gallery take shape in this historic block in downtown Sarnia.
Our community's dream of an outstanding cultural venue that will serve the entire region would not be possible without the generous support of the Federal and local governments, individuals, groups, and businesses throughout the province. We invite you to help us achieve our fundraising goals by making a gift to this important community project. Please feel free to contact any member of the Campaign Team, or Kirsty at the Development Office at 519 336-8127. You can also make an online donation, or access a pledge card that can be mailed to Gallery Lambton. Click on the blue Donate Now button to donate.
