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1981 list of Directors at Eye Level Gallery

Item consists of a list of Directors for the Eye Level Gallery that was sent to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. The list includes the names of the members, their occupation and role at Eye Level Gallery.

Women's bookworks

Item is a poser for a survey exhibition of contemporary artists' books by Canadian women, including unique book-objects and printed edition works. The exhibition was held from January 12-31, 1981 at Eye Level Gallery.

Michael snow films: snow in December

Item is a poster for film series screened from November to December 1982 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery, Eye Level Gallery, and the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Bell Auditorium.

Letter from Marina Stewart to Michael Fernandes

Item is a letter from Marina Stewart to Michael Fernandes regarding a deficit Stewart was alleged to have left at the end of the 1981 fiscal year. In the letter, Stewart asks Fernandes to bring up the matter at the first Eye Level Gallery meeting of the 1982-1983 gallery season.

Letter to Canada Council regarding deficit from John Murchie

Item consists of a letter to the Visual Arts Officer of the Canada Council from John Murchie, the treasurer of Eye Level Gallery. The letter addresses an error in an application for assistance where a much larger deficit was reported than what it actually is.

Agenda for Board of Directors meeting, September 9, 1982

Item consists of an agenda for a Board of Directors meeting for the Eye Level Gallery. Topics on the agenda included: Marina Stewart's letter regarding finances, the new director, 1983 programming, financial reports, and review of proposals.

Works defined by duration

Item is a poster for an event featuring performers Andrew Forster, Simon Scanes, Vera Lemecha & Alex Livingston, John Murchie, and Ellen Pierce & George Steeves, held from April 8-16, 1982.

Correspondence to Canada Council

Item consists of a letter to the Program of Assistance to Galleries and Museums of the Canada Council from Marina Stewart correcting an error John Murchie had made in their financial report.

Agenda and minutes from Board of Directors meeting held on September 30, 1982

Item consists of an agenda and minutes from a Board of Directors meeting that occurred on September 30, 1982. This meeting discussed a variety of topics such as financials, the fiscal year end, a report of programming and a discussion on fundraising and management strategies for the future of Eye Level Gallery.

Correspondence between the Eye Level Gallery and the Dalhousie University President

Item consists of correspondence between Eye Level Gallery and the Dalhousie University Present, W. Andrew MacKay regarding the proposed closure of the Dalhousie Art Gallery. Michael Fernandes wrote a letter to the Dalhousie President stating the vital role the art gallery has in the "cultural health of this area" and that cutbacks to the gallery's budget "will undoubtedly set a disturbing precedent with discouraging and far-reaching effects on many people; artists and viewers alike." Fernandes' letter was accompanied with four pages of signatures who protested the idea of negative changes to the Dalhousie Art Gallery. MacKay responded acknowledging the concerns, but also states that Dalhousie is facing "severe financial problems, and we are reviewing the whole range of services and programmes other than strictly academic programmes".

1983/84 overview for the Eye Level Gallery

Item consists of a "sketch" for the upcoming 1983 and 1984 years at the Eye Level Gallery, which lists the various upcoming events and needs for the gallery. The document lists the necessities for the gallery: a secretary/office manager, membership change, and a public relations plan. A floor-plan of the gallery is included. The document includes future plans for program suggestions, lecture series, projected budget, income projection, grants, and special projects.

Minutes and report from Board meeting held on February 9, 1983

Item consists of documents related to a meeting held on February 9, 1983. The item includes a meeting agenda and meeting minutes. The main issue discussed at this meeting is a study paper and recommendations for the upcoming year at Eye Level Gallery, which is also included in this item.

Notes for Eye Level Gallery Board Meeting

Item consists of a list of points written by John Murchie about issues with the Eye Level Gallery. This documents discusses: the gallery's members, the role of the Board, outreach and collaboration with the local community and the gallery's programming.

Financial report and budget for 1983 and 1984

Item consists of documents relating to the 1983 to 1984 operations of Eye Level Gallery. This item includes a document illustrating the hierarchical structure of Eye Level Gallery's operations as a corporate body and their decision making process. Also includes is a list of proposed exhibitions for 1983 to 1984, a financial report and outlook for the upcoming year.

Letter to Eye Level Gallery board members

Item consists of a letter addressed to the Eye Level Gallery's board members regarding background information for an upcoming Board Meeting. Issues discussed in this letter are the consolidation of the fall schedule, the allocation of surplus funds and summer renovations.

Letter to Tanya Mars of Parallelogramme

Item consists of a letter, and its draft and suggestions, that was sent to Tanya Mars of Parallelogramme publication based in Toronto on behalf of the entire Board of Directors of the Eye Level Gallery. The letter addresses the lack of representation of Atlantic non-profit centres, especially in the article which deemed to "feature" the Atlantic provinces. Michael Fernandes also submitted cover art work for the publication, but was altered and removed without knowledge of Fernandes.

Letter from John Murchie to the Board Members of Eye Level Gallery

Item consists of a letter from John Murchie to David Craig and the Board of Eye Level Gallery stating a proposal for a change in the "free" week that gallery has where for one week a month, there is no professional exhibition. Murchie suggests holding non-traditional events during this week, which he would be responsible for collection, installation, staffing the gallery during non-normal hours, and advertising of the exhibitions.

On earth / by Francine Boucher

Item is a poster for a dance performance by Francine Boucher held on December 10 and 11, 1983, at Dancexchange. The 'On earch' project was produced by Diane Moore. The image on the poster is credited to George Steeves Design: M. Bell.

Minutes from a Board meeting held on May 30, 1983

Item consists of Eye Level Board Meeting minutes that the following members present: Michael Fernandes, Ron Shuebrook, David Craig, John Greer, John Murchie and Gemey Kelly. Topics discussed at this meeting included new board members, the role of board members as a whole, grant and fundraising, fall programming and the production of mailers.

Minutes from a Board meeting held on June 14, 1983

Item consists of an agenda, a proposed fee schedule and meeting minutes from an Eye Level Board Meeting. Present members at this meeting included Marina Stewart, David Craig, Michael Fernandes, John Murchie, Ron Shuebrook and Gemey Kelly. This meeting discussed a project entitled "Locations", renovations, artist's fees, honorariums, proposal reviews, and establishing dates for exhibitions.

Letter to Eye Level Gallery from Marina Stewart

Item consists of a letter written to the Board Members of Eye Level Gallery from Marina Stewart. The letter expressed Stewart's concern to the fairness in payment to artists who exhibit at the gallery. Stewart mentions questionable actions done by the board in regards to a June 1983 exhibition with John Greer.
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