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".
Item consists of a notice stating that Eye Level Gallery moved to the Green Lantern Building located on Barrington Street. This new space offered 50% more space than their last location, which aimed to provide more programming and members.
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.
Item consists of letter from Tanya Mars written to the Board of Eye Level Gallery as a response that addressed concerns and issues raised by an earlier letter sent by the board.
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.
Item consists of an agenda for a Board of Directors of Eye Level Gallery for a February 1, 1984 meeting. The item also includes a financial report and cash flow projection, and a report on programming, which also includes music programming with Audio by Artists.
Item consists of a letter sent to the Board Members from David Craig. The letter states that it enclosed several meeting minutes and addressed the key topics that discussed at these meetings. The minutes also addressed the upcoming programming schedule, grants, and the gallery's clean-up and re-painting.
Item consists of Board of Directors meeting minutes from October 1983. The meeting discussed taxes, Halifax Better Business Bureau, the board members' structure for voting, an ANNPAC proposal, and Audio by Artists.
Item consists of meeting minutes from a Board Meeting at the Eye Level Gallery. The meeting discussed upcoming exhibition dates, Audio by Artists, and various exhibition proposals.
Item consists of material related to a Board of Directors meeting at Eye Level Gallery. Included is a meeting agenda, financial report, proposed changed to the program schedule and fee structure, programming proposals, cost projections from October 1983 to June 30, 1984. The minutes from this meeting shows discussion regarding the board members show, upcoming exhibitions, program and free schedule for the upcoming months, and proposed exhibitions.
Item consists of a letter from John Murchie to Michael Fernandes and David Craig regarding a financial donation to the gallery from the 1983/1984 exhibition programming.
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.
Item consists of an "unaudited" statement of operations and member's equity on June 30, 1983 for the year's end. Item also includes an analysis of expenses and fees paid to artists.
Item consists of meeting minutes from a Board of Director's meeting at Eye Level Gallery. Topics discussed at the meeting included financial report, director's report and programming. The item also includes a list entitled "Current Proposals" for upcoming exhibitions.
Item consists of a letter from Daniel Jojich to David Craig, the Director or Eye Level Gallery, stating his acceptance to serve on the board of the gallery.
Item consists of an agenda and minutes from a Board of Directors of Eye Level Gallery meeting. Members present included David Craig, John Murchie, John Greer, Gary Conway, Michael Fernandes, Brian Paul, Stephen Horne and Marina Stewart. Topics discussed at the meeting consisted of exhibiting student artwork, financial reports, gallery methods and procedures, and programming. Item also includes a handwritten copy of the meeting minutes.
Item consists of two letters regarding the Board of Directors at Eye Level Gallery. Michael Fernandes wrote to Brian Paul inviting him to join the board, and Paul responded to the offer and accepted the position.
Item consists of three letters from Michael Fernandes as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eye Level Gallery requesting Kathy MacGillivray, Danica Jojich, and Gary Conway to become Board Members on the Board of Directors.
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.
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.
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.
Item consists of minutes from a Board of Eye Level Gallery meeting. The minutes include Ron Shuebrook announcing an open meeting for professional artists in the community, and David Craig reporting on a funding application. The meeting also produced a list of upcoming exhibitions happening in the gallery.
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.
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.
Item consists of meeting minutes that had Michael Fernandes, Brian Paul, Cathy MacGillivray, David Craig, Diane Moore, Marina Stewart, John Murchie, Gary Conway, Stephen Horne, Ron Shuebrook, Danica Jojich and John Greer. The meeting discussed upcoming exhibitions, financial statements, a letter by Marina Stewart, the mailing list, and upcoming meetings.
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.
Item consists of a list of the 1982 Board of Directors at Eye Level Gallery, which includes Board Member's names, residential/employment address and occupation.
Item consists of a list of the Board of Directors at Eye Level Gallery. The list includes the names of the members, address of residence or employment and occupation.
Item consists of a handwritten letter from Michael Fernandes to the Eye Level Gallery's Board of Directors stating his decision to resign from the Director position at the gallery, which would take effect on July 17, 1982.
Item consists of a letter to the Board of Directors of Eye Level Gallery from Rose Adams regarding an issue with the installation of paintings at the gallery.
Item consists of a handwritten roll call for an Eye Level Gallery meeting. The bottom of the page reads: "Why are we saving all these artist publications + other gallery stuffs?".
Item consists of a report entitled "Parallel Cooperative Galleries", which was created to assist artists in serving the needs of their artistic community. There are eligibility guidelines for this assistance, an outline for the operating, programming and salary expenses that are eligible to be assisted with, and a guideline for applications for assistance.
Item consists of two letters sent to Garry Conway from Ron Savage regarding a newspaper advertisement of an Eye Level Gallery show of Newfoundland artwork.
Item consists of handwritten minutes from a board meeting of the Eye Level Gallery from June 26, 1975. Present as the meeting was Roger Savage, John Greer, Julia Schmitt Healy, Karl MacKeeman and Hatti Prentiss. The meeting discussed various issues related to the operation of the gallery.
Item consists of a typed letter from David Haigh to Roger Savage, the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Eye Level Gallery stating Haigh's resignation from his position on the Board.
Item consists of a meeting minutes from a Liverpool meeting on September 24, 1977 and from Halifax October 6, 1977. The two meetings aimed to fill the Director position that Garry Conway left. Items discussed at the meetings included Canada Council funding, members of the gallery and future exhibitions.
Item consists of a letter from Karl MacKeeman stating his resignation from the Eye Level Gallery, as he cannot maintain close contact with the gallery while living outside Nova Scotia.
Item is a letter to Ron Shuebrook from Garry Conway about Shuebrook's resignation from the Eye Level Gallery's Board of Directors. Conway acknowledges the reasons for Shuebrook's resignation, but states that it is the lack of management and administration skills that have lead to the current dismay that the gallery is in.