December 23, 2019 By

Exhibit: Leaving A Mark

Leaving A Mark • February 11 through 29
Reception: Saturday, February 29
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace,
13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022.

Some people make a mark on a canvas, paper, or carved into wood, others leave an indelible mark on our lives. This exhibit is a collection of works by Ray Jansma, Gail Johnston, Mike McDonnell and Janine Hogancamp Scholars and artists inspired by the Tuesdays at Ray’s life drawing studio; curated to show us what a lasting impression looks like.

Styling by Joel Curtis

Some of the artists include: Sharon Smithem, Isobel Karnes, Steve Replogle, Lindsay Isenhart, Lance Moon, Lara Cummings, Scott McKowen, Jack Smith, Mike McDonnell, Jaime Pell, Joel Curtis, Kaitlyn Knuver, Rachel Eager, Pat Miller, Cara O’Brien, Autumn Aslakson, Erin Sweers, Dale R. Johnson, Gail Johnston, Allison Kublin, and others.

Pottery by Autumn Aslakson

Along with his family, Ray Jansma contributed of his time and talents to our community in immeasurable ways. He was a gifted painter, sculptor, wood worker, boat builder, potter, photographer and by trade a talented architectural designer. While designing over 300 architectural jobs in 30 years as a design agency of one, Ray and Phyllis raised four children, and Ray created thousands of original works of fine art. Ray’s studio, located just behind their Ramshorn home, was always open. This creative sanctuary is where artists or those just wanting to explore painting and drawing could gather every Tuesday night to draw from live models.

There are currently five art scholarships available to students in Newaygo County:
NCCA Gail Johnston Memorial Scholarship for Visual Fine Arts
NCCA Ray Jansma Scholarship for Visual Fine Arts
Janene Hogancamp Memorial Scholarship for Graphic Arts
Helen Myers Memorial Scholarship
NCCA Mike McDonnell & Bessie Slautterback Scholarship for Visual Fine Arts

Scholarship applications and contributions can be made through the Fremont Area Community Foundation. Link Here: https://facommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/ 

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August 24, 2016 By

Leaving A Legacy of Art: The Jansma Collection Event

Leaving a Legacy of Art: The Jansma Collection – supporting fine arts in Newaygo County

Jansma Collection SaleJoin us on Saturday, October 29 for a unique opportunity to celebrate Ray and Phyllis Jansma, view and purchase artwork of Ray Jansma, and help support NCCA-Artsplace!

Ray and Phyllis Jansma lived their lives surrounded by art, music, culture, and friends. Their legacy is the guidance, encouragement and support that they so willingly gave to their community. Phyllis’ passion for music and teaching will live on through all of the students she supported and mentored. Ray will be remembered not only as an architectural designer, but as an extremely prolific artist who mastered many mediums including carving, painting and sculpture. As a tribute to Ray and Phyllis, their family is providing part of the proceeds from Ray’s artwork to benefit NCCA-Artsplace, helping to continue their life-long commitment to creativity.

Framed and unframed art, grandfather clocks, sculpture, a classical guitar, a carved “Angel” bed and more will all be available for purchase. Entertainment will be provided by members of the Newaygo County Piano Teachers Association, a group that Phyllis was a part of for years.

Support NCCA-Artsplace, celebrate the Jansma’s love of art and music, purchase your Ray Jansma artwork and surround yourself with art on Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. The event location is the Dogwood Center Black Box, 4734 S. Campus Court, one mile east of downtown Fremont. Call NCCA-Artsplace at 231.924.4022 for more information.

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