John Snow house news

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Thread updated December 2012, see bottom post
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The historic home of artist John Snow in Lower Mount Royal may become the new home of the New Gallery, if the gallery can get planning persmission for the change of use. Here is a link to a pdf about the Snow house and the New Gallery's proposal

http://www.calgaryheritage.org/images/JohnSnow.pdf

The New Gallery:
http://thenewgallery.wordpress.com/

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see also above ^

More on the history of John Snow and his former house at this link:
http://www.calgaryheritage.org/document ... wHouse.pdf

Announcement from the Jan 2009 issue of Avenue Magazine:

Who:

Calgarian John Snow, noted painter, printmaker, sculptor and banker, passed away in 2004 at the age of 92. Much of Snow’s work evokes the prairie landscape; his lithographs, oils and watercolour paintings are found in important collections, including the National Gallery of Canada.

Notable: Snow also formed the Calgary Film Society in the 1940s.

Upcoming:

From Feb. 26 through April 1 2009, the Nickle Arts Museum will exhibit Snow’s works from their permanent collection. Price: Snow’s prints begin at about $500, and his oil paintings at $3,000-plus.

Where: The Collector’s Gallery, 1332 9 Ave. S.E., 403-245-8300.

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For an extensive interview with John Snow, please see the interview between John Snow and the late curator Mark Joslin on Nancy Townshend's website: www.nancytownshend.ca

FYI, Snow was a friend and associate of artist and architect Maxwell Bates, who designed the studio at the back of the house. Bates is responsible for St. Mary's Cathedral and Sacred Heart Church mentioned elsewhere on this site. More about Bates:
http://www.maxwellbates.net/english/

[Johanna at TNG]

Just a quick update concerning the John Snow Residence: The New Gallery (TNG) has applied to have the property rezoned to a direct control district. We're expecting to know the outcome in June of 2010. If we're successful, we plan to use the space as our Resource Centre (a combined library and archive), and as the home base for our proposed artist-in-residence program. Artists would temporarily live in the house, creating work and conducting workshops.

If we're unsuccessful, the house will remain the responsibility of the owner. I'm not sure what the owner would do with it, although I imagine it would become a rental property.

We're optimistic about our chances, and while we wait, we've been looking into funds for further rehabilitation. I'll keep you updated!

Cheers,

Johanna

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The redesignation of the John Snow house for New Gallery uses goes to CPC on April 1 with an "approve" recommendation from City Administration. Then to a public hearing of City Council later in the spring. The house has provincial designation and will be protected.

Here is a link to the CPC report:
http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/BU/dba ... 9_0100.pdf

[Johanna at TNG]

Hi again,

Another update: we have our hearing before City Council on June 7, 2010, at 9:30 am in the Council Chamber. While we are confident about our application, we would still love your support. You can attend the hearing, or send a letter of support to the City Clerk by Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 10 am. Submissions may be hand delivered, mailed, faxed to 403-268-2362 or emailed to cityclerk@calgary.ca.

Office of the City Clerk
The City of Calgary
700 Macleod Tr. S.E.
P.O. Box 2100, Postal Station “M”
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 2M5

I shall let you know the outcome either way, and thanks for your support!

[cjane]

And you may also wish to check out the article in today's Calgary Herald:

http://communities.canada.com/calgaryhe ... fault.aspx

A house in Lower Mount Royal that was home to artist John Snow and his wife Kay for many years has been offered to The New Gallery, Calgary's oldest artist-run centre, for use as a Community Resource Centre, a library, archive and space for collaborations on cultural projects. Before this can go ahead, however, the arrangement needs the approval of City Council. The last step of this long process is a public hearing on June 7... Read full story at link above

[Johanna at TNG]

I am pleased to announce the successful rezoning of John Snow House. The New Gallery will now move forward with its plans to open a Resource Centre (a combined library and archive) in the space. We also plan to host a few special events in the house, and I hope you'll be able to join us. One of the things that I'm most excited about is a potential collaboration with New Works Calgary, a non-profit music society that commissions contemporary concert music. New Works was co-founded by John Snow, and I think it would most fitting to be able to hold a small concert in the space.

I'd also like to thank you for your support. We couldn't have done it without you!

PS - we don't have an opening date yet, but we're aiming for sometime in the fall. I do hope you'll be able to drop by and see the space.

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News of the John Snow house on this recent posting from the CPL's Community Heritage and Family History blog:
http://blog.calgarypubliclibrary.com/bl ... -snow.aspx

Here is their Facebook page. Opening party for The New Gallery at the John Snow House on Nov. 19, 7 pm
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-John- ... 8994182875

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There is a lunch and learn at the Glenbow on March 10, 2011 regarding the late artist John Snow of the eponymous historic house (see above). Details on the event here:

http://www.glenbow.org/programs/adult/lunch.cfm

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Check out the great Arts Days events at the historic John Snow house!

http://www.thenewgallery.org/hostsiteabartdays

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City to recognize Snow artist house as heritage site
1911 Lower Mount Royal home already protected by province
By Tamara Gignac, Calgary Herald December 2, 2012
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/City+recog ... z2E7OM9SKq

Proposal to legally protect John Snow House going to Council's Planning and Urban Development Committee on December 5, along with designation of Central Memorial Park. Information is posted with the agenda:
http://agendaminutes.calgary.ca/sirepub ... ype=AGENDA

More about the House and it's current use with The New Gallery:
http://www.thenewgallery.org/jsh