Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Grande Prairie Guild of Artists fonds |
| Reference code: | 0626 |
| Date: | 1982-2012 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 25.5 cm textual records
39 photographs 34 slides 1 video recording |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Processed by Leslie Gordon and Patricia Greber, October 2015 Added to new database March 2025 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
The Grande Prairie Guild of Artists organized in 1983. The charter members had taken a landscape painting class from Robert Guest through Grande Prairie Regional College and wanted to keep painting as a group. The Guild’s first activity was an art show May 15-16, 1983, followed by its first meeting on May 19, 1983. Their objectives at the time were to have a common place to draw, paint, or sketch and to have recognized artists instruct the group through workshops. The first executive was composed of president Yvonne Dickson, secretary Dale Adamson, and treasurer Basil Tidder.
The Guild’s activities included weekly meetings to paint and receive encouragement and feedback from the other members, fieldtrips, sponsorship of numerous workshops in various media, participation in art shows throughout the region, hosting of art shows, operation of the “Art in the Park” program (2002-2004), and participation in fundraisers for other groups such as the Prairie Gallery’s “Dream Auction” and breast cancer’s “Cook for the Cure”.
The Guild’s current purpose is to further its members’ interest in art and to encourage others to participate in the enjoyment of painting. As of 2015, it is still in operation.
Custodial history
The records were donated by Jan Shields, a representative of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists, in December 2012 and January 2013. The records were kept by several club members, including Yvonne Dickson, Dale Syrota, Louanne Hart, Valerie Ditch, and Tina Dale.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of records relating to the operation and activities of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists. The records include incorporation documents and bylaws, minutes, agreements, financial statements, ledgers, miscellaneous financial records, membership lists, correspondence, newsletters, show and course information, art inventories, artists’ biographies, promotional material, newspaper clippings, photographs and slides of the Guild and its activities, and a video clip profiling the Guild.
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents.
Arrangement
The records have been arranged by the Archivists by content and chronology into the various series and files. Because the records came from so many individual sources, the overall original order of the records had been obscured. The Archivists imposed the order now shown by the records.
The records are divided into six series: Administrative Records, Financial Records, Membership, Communications, Programs and Events, and Associated Organizations.
Conditions governing use
Copyright of original artwork retained by individual artists.
Access points
- Textual record (documentary form)
- Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)
- Graphic material (documentary form)
- Moving images (documentary form)
- Art (subject)
- Organizations (subject)
Table of contents
0626.01, Administrative Records, 1983-2009
0626.02, Financial Records, 1983-2010
0626.03, Membership, 1983-2007
0626.04, Communications, 1983-2008
0626.05, Programs and Events, [1982-2010]
0626.06, Associated Organizations, [1982-2010]
Series descriptions
| Series 0626.01: Administrative Records
Date: 1983-2009 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of records relating to the administration of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists. The records include minutes (incomplete set 1983-2009), the certificate of incorporation (1983), bylaws, annual returns (1984-2007), agreements for room leases, and fire inspection and insurance policies (2003-2005). Physical description: 3 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0626.02: Financial Records
Date: 1983-2010 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of records relating to the financial operations of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists. The records include the general ledger (June 1989 – December 2008), special events ledger (June 2002 – September 2008), bank reconciliations, statements and summaries of expenses and income, balance sheets and account summaries, miscellaneous records, such as receipt books, balance sheets and statements, bank statements, cancelled cheques, cheque records, deposit slips, bills, and invoices for the years in which overall ledger records were not available (1983-1989, 2009-2010), grant applications and information (1989-1991), and banking and credit card terminal information and agreements. Physical description: 6.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0626.03: Membership
Date: 1983-2007 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of records relating to membership in the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists. The records include lists showing member names and contact information (1983-2007). Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Restrictions on access: Restricted: contains personal contact information. Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0626.04: Communications
Date: 1983-2008 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of records relating to communications sent and received by the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists. The records include blank letterhead, correspondence regarding shows, classes, events, programs, grants, room rentals, opportunities for artists, membership in related arts groups, websites, proposals, policies, surveys, and requests for input and assistance, thank you notes, and newsletters and communications from the guild to its members. Physical description: 4 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0626.05: Programs and Events
Date: [1982-2010] (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of textual, photographic, and videographic records relating to programs and events operated by and participated in by the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists and its members. The records include calendars of events and shows, general information about the Guild, course information and planning documents, project proposals, room rental applications and rules, inventory/price/sales lists from various shows, newspaper clippings, show invitations, exhibition contracts and agreements, show programs/catalogues, promotional material and advertisements, speaking notes, an art calendar, a proposal for funding, guest books from various shows and Art in the Park, photographs and slides showing the Guild, Art in the Park, and various shows and events, and a recording on VHS of a Community Profile of the Guild in 2002 by Channel 7. There are also short biographies and Curricula Vitae of artists Valerie Ditch, Jackie Ballance, Tina Dale, Yvonne Dickson, Louanne Hart, Colleen Holler, Jean Kimble, Cheryl King, Kathy Landry, Pat Nelson, Lonnie Redwood, Jan Shields, Dale Syrota, Nan Swanston, and Jean Thornton. The records also include a large amount of material specifically related to the “Art in the Park” program, including committee meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, a volunteer schedule and notes, logo, procedures, inventories, schedule of guest artists, guest artist agreements, and promotional material. Physical description: 10.5 cm textual records 39 photographs 34 slides 1 video recording Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Graphic material (documentary form) • Graphic material – photograph (documentary form) • Moving images (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0626.05.01 | Item – Display of Miniature Paintings | 1996 | 1 photograph : colour ; 3.5 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A display of miniature paintings of flowers in gold frames. A list accompanying the photograph reads “The Estlins and Mclevins wish to express our gratitude to the following artists for the enthusiastic sharing of their talents” followed by a list of artists who contributed to the display. |
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| 0626.05.02 | Item – Card Exchange | 2002 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A collection of cards used in a card exchange. |
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| 0626.05.03 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Attend a Show at the Muse Gallery | 2002 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group of fourteen women attend the show “One Sze Fits All” at the Muse Gallery February 2002. |
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| 0626.05.04 | Item – Sheila Craipley | 2002 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Artist Sheila Craipley with five of her works, possibly for Art in the Park. |
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| 0626.05.05 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists at a Workshop | 2002 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Guild members are watching a demonstration possibly at a course or workshop. |
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| 0626.05.06 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Artwork | [ca. 2002] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Guild of Artists have their artwork on display outdoors. |
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| 0626.05.07 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Workshop | [ca. 2002] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Nan Swanson and Louanne Hart attending a Wanda Ashmore “White on White” workshop. |
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| 0626.05.08 | Item – “White on White” Workshop | [ca. 2002] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Guild of Artists attending a Wanda Ashmore “White on White” workshop. |
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| 0626.05.09 | Item – Louanne Hart at the Art in the Park Cabin | 2003 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Louanne Hart inside the Art in the Park cabin that was located between Centre 2000 and the Elks Hall. |
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| 0626.05.10 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Art Display | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Guild of Artists paintings on display in the Al Robertson Room in Centre 2000. |
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| 0626.05.11 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Members | 2003 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Guild of Artists members under their Art in the Park sign. |
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| 0626.05.12 | Item – Rain Barrel Painting | 2003 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Standing outside the Art in the Park cabin are seven Grande Prairie Guild of Artists members showing a painting on a rain barrel. |
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| 0626.05.13 | Item – Dale Syroda and Suzanne Painting a Rain Barrel | 2003 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Dale Syroda and Suzanne painting a rain barrel for the first annual Euphemia McNaught Festival. |
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| 0626.05.14 | Item – Dale Syroda and Jan Shields | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Dale Syroda and Jan Shields at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.15 | Item – Artist Gayle Barabash | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Guest artist Gayle Barabash at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.16 | Item – Nancy at the Art in the Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Nancy on her cell phone at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.17 | Item – Interior of the Art in the Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
The card displays and paintings on the wall at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.18 | Item – Front Counter of the Art in the Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
The front counter of the Art in the Park cabin with art work displayed on the distant wall. |
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| 0626.05.19 | Item – Display of Artist’s Cards | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A display of cards depicting waterfalls, mountains, fields, etc. |
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| 0626.05.20 | Item – Artists At The Art In The Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group of nine ladies inside the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.21 | Item – Pat and Corinne At The Art In The Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Pat with Corinne at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.22 | Item – Yvonne Making a Sale | [ca. 2003] | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
Yvonne making a sale at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.23 | Item – Dale, Colleen, and Louanne At the Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
Dale, Colleen, and Louanne setting up at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.24 | Item – Val Behind the Desk | [ca. 2003] | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
Dale, Colleen, and Louanne setting up at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.25 | Item – Art in the Park Gathering | [ca. 2003] | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
Tina and friends socializing on the porch of the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.26 | Item – Dale, Yvonne, and Unidentified Woman | [ca. 2003] | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
Dale, Yvonne, and an unidentified woman inside the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.27 | Item – Front View of the Art in the Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
The exterior of the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.28 | Item – Front View of the Art in the Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
The exterior of the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.29 | Item – People Gathered at the Art in the Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Guild of Artists members on a cold day outside the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.30 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Ladies | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Guild of Artists enjoying a picnic outside the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.31-64 | Item – Slides of Grande Prairie Guild of Artists’ Artwork | [ca. 2003] | 34 slides : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Guild of Artists artwork depicting scenes in nature, wildlife, buildings, etc. |
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| 0626.05.65 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists at Pyramid Lake Resort | August 2003 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A Grande Prairie Guild of Artists group trip for six nights at Pyramid Lake Resort. They didn’t attend any workshops but travelled there to free paint. From left to right: Angela Field, Val Ditch, Nancy McCade, Suzanne Sandboe, Dale Syrota, Tina Dale, Lily Tornabe (Tina’s sister). |
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| 0626.05.66 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Drawing a Name | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
The ladies are of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists are helping with the draw at the Cook for the Cure Fundraiser. |
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| 0626.05.67 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists at Cook for the Cure Fundraiser | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Guild of Artists at their display at the Cook for the Cure Fundraiser. |
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| 0626.05.68 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Members Painting Outside | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 4 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group of the Guild members outdoors. |
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| 0626.05.69 | Item – Marion and Corinne at the Art in the Park Cabin | 2003 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Marion and Corinne behind the desk at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.70 | Item – Val at the Art in the Park Cabin | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Val at the Art in the Park cabin. |
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| 0626.05.71 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Members at a Workshop | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group photograph of sixteen members of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists attending an event. |
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| 0626.05.72 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Members | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group photograph of eight members of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists at an art show. Jan Shields is second from left in the back, and Tina Dale is second from right in the back. |
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| 0626.05.73 | Item – Grande Prairie Guild of Artists Members Arm in Arm | [ca. 2003] | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group photograph of eight members of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists at an art show arm in arm. Jan Shields is second from left, and Tina Dale is second from right. |
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| 0626.05.74 | Item – Guild’s 5 Minutes of Fame Channel 7 @ 7 |
October 2002 | 1 VHS Cassette : 119 minutes |
| Scope and content:
The Grande Prairie Guild of Artists were featured on Channel 7 in Grande Prairie. The four minute feature on the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists discusses its history, weekly sessions, events, and shows. There is also an interview with chairperson Pat Nelson as well Yvonne Dickson. Grande Prairie Community Events and Services with several groups advertised. Northern Cablevision News on 7 includes news, commercials, weather, sports, commercials, and profile of the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists. |
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| 0626.05.75 | Item – Expressions of Light Poster | [ca. 2002] | 1 poster |
| Scope and content:
Poster advertising the “Expressions of Light” show and sale put on by the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists at Unique Gallery in Grande Prairie. It opened on June 4 and went until June 23. |
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| Series 0626.06: Associated Organizations
Date: [1982-2010] (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of records relating to arts groups associated with the Grande Prairie Guild of Artists, including the Peace Region Arts Conference (1985-86), the Peace Region Artist’s Guild (ca. 1989), the Allied Arts Council (1990-91), and Art of the Peace. The records include general information, agendas and minutes, correspondence, participant lists, schedules, and newsletters and magazines. Physical description: 1 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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