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Justice Webb and Vincent Landscape Architects Ltd., 1951-1985.

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Desmond Muirhead & Associates, the first Vancouver-based firm to specialize in landscape architecture, was formed in 1951.The firm was joined by landscape architect Clive Justice in 1953 and by artist Harry J. Webb in 1955. The firm's name was changed to Muirhead & Justice Landscape Architects, and later, after Muirhead left the company in the 1960s, to Justice & Webb Landscape Architects. John Vincent joined the company in the late 1970s, after which the company's name was changed to Justice, Webb & Vincent Landscape Architects. The company designed mainly single family gardens and landscapes until the mid-1950s, when it began gradually to include such projects as sites for swimming pools, cabanas and similar structures, municipal parks, school grounds, public buildings and streets, commercial areas and townhouses. In the mid-1960s the firm also began a long involvement in the design and development of standards for landscapes on concrete slabs over underground parking for apartment blocks and towers in Vancouver's West End, Kerrisdale and Oakridge. Some of the firm's notable projects included Park and Tilford Gardens in North Vancouver, the University of British Columbia's Botanical Gardens, the University of Saskatchewan grounds, the Van Dusen Gardens, the Workers' Compensation Board office in Richmond, and parts of Oakridge Mall. The firm was dissolved in October, 1985. Desmond Muirhead & Associates, the first Vancouver-based firm to specialize in landscape architecture, was formed in 1951.The firm was joined by landscape architect Clive Justice in 1953 and by artist Harry J. Webb in 1955. The firm's name was changed to Muirhead & Justice Landscape Architects, and later, after Muirhead left the company in the 1960s, to Justice & Webb Landscape Architects. John Vincent joined the company in the late 1970s, after which the company's name was changed to Justice, Webb & Vincent Landscape Architects. The company designed mainly single family gardens and landscapes until the mid-1950s, when it began gradually to include such projects as sites for swimming pools, cabanas and similar structures, municipal parks, school grounds, public buildings and streets, commercial areas and townhouses. In the mid-1960s the firm also began a long involvement in the design and development of standards for landscapes on concrete slabs over underground parking for apartment blocks and towers in Vancouver's West End, Kerrisdale and Oakridge. Some of the firm's notable projects included Park and Tilford Gardens in North Vancouver, the University of British Columbia's Botanical Gardens, the University of Saskatchewan grounds, the Van Dusen Gardens, the Workers' Compensation Board office in Richmond, and parts of Oakridge Mall. The firm was dissolved in October, 1985.

Twenty-Fifth Street House Theatre

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The Twenty-Fifth Street House Theatre was founded in Saskatoon in 1972 by a number of residents who were concerned with establishing a professional theatre to produce new plays written by Canadians, with an emphasis on the prairie region. The Theatre had produced more than 60 plays by 1986, and sponsored or co-produced many others, including 21 contemporary Canadian hits. Its most important play to win national acclaim was Paper Wheat, the story of the farmers' movement.

University of Regina. Dept. of Drama

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The Dept of Drama was established in 1966. Mandate: The Dept is responsible for the administration of educational programs in theatre, offering degrees in theatre performance, theatre crafts and design and theatre stage management. Administrative relationships: The Dept was administrated by the Division of Fine Arts until 1969 when the name changed to the College of Fine Arts. In 1990 the College became the Faculty of Fine Arts. Names of the corporate bodies: In July 1990 the Dept of Drama became the Dept of Theatre. Names of chief officers: Dept. head: Eric Salmon (1966-76) Dean of Arts: A. Berland (1968-69), Sir G. E. Vaughan (1969-74), R. R. Robinson (1974-75) Associate Dean of Fine Arts: R. Petrini Di Pistoja (1975-76), M.R. Scholar (1976-80), M.L.T. Bergbusch (1987-90)

University of Regina. Dept. of Visual Arts

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The School of Art was established at Regina College in 1912. Mandate: The Dept is responsible for administering educational programs in the visual arts such as painting, sculpture, ceramics and art history. Administrative relationships: The School of Art was administered by the School of Fine Arts from 1936 to 1969 when the name changed to the Division of Fine Arts. In 1977 the Division of Fine Arts became the College of Fine Arts and in 1990 became the Faculty of Fine Arts. Names of the corporate bodies: In 1969 the School of Art became the Department of Visual Arts. Names of chief officers: Director of the School of Art: Ken Lochhead (1950-64), Art McKay (1965-66), Doug Morton (1968-71). Dean of Arts: Sir G. Edgar Vaughan (1969-74), R.R. Robinson (1974-75). Associate Dean of Fine Arts: R. Petrini Di Pistoja (1975-76), M.R. Scholar (1976-80).

Neutral Ground (Gallery)

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Neutral Ground, an artist-run gallery, was founded in 1982. Mandate: 1) Neutral Ground operates as an access centre and outlet for contemporary artists and art events. It is also a centre for the development, investigation, production, presentation and dissemination of art and information about artists and their work. Neutral Ground acts as a laboratory for the research and development of contemporary art. 2) Neutral Ground considers proposals in all disciplines that have significance to the visual arts. Activities include exhibitions, installations, multi-disciplinary art events, performance art, dance, music, media arts and photography. Administrative relationships: Neutral Ground is an independent, non-profit, volunteer based arts organization with charitable status. It receives support from the Saskatchewan Arts Board, the Canada Council, the City of Regina Arts Commission, Sask Trust, and the Department of Canadian Heritage among others. Neutral Ground also supports its activities with self-generated revenues. Administrative structure: Neutral Ground is controlled by a board of directors who are either practicing artists, art administrators, curators or writers in the Regina community. There are a minimum of six and a maximum of twelve members serving on the board at one time. Board members are elected by vote of the general membership at an annual general meeting for a two-year term. The board is responsible for all policy decisions affecting the gallery. Neutral Ground employs a full-time administrator who is responsible for the management of operations and implementation of all programing including fiscal control, grant writing and exhibition management. The Administrator is supported by a Gallery Assistant and volunteers. Other significant information: Neutral Ground was the first artist run centre in Regina and the third in Saskatchewan. It is part of a national network of more than one hundred artist-run galleries which are unique to Canada. Neutral Ground accepts submissions for exhibitions, performances, screenings, lectures and projects three times a year.

Norman Mackenzie Art Gallery

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The official opening of the Gallery was September 25, 1953. Mandate: The Gallery's policy is to support the arts in the province by exhibiting the work of serious provincial artists, to exhibit the finest works of Canadian art, to create an awareness, interest and support of the arts, and also to establish the Gallery as an integral part of the community life and the University. Administrative relationships: The Gallery was administered through the University of Regina until May 1, 1990. In 1990, the Gallery became independant of the University. Two appointed representatives from the University are present on the Gallery's Board of Trustees. Administrative structure: Educational programs such as the Community Program or Mackenzie Outreach are administrated through the Gallery. Names of the corporate bodies: The Gallery has never changed its name although it's frequently known as the Mackenzie Art Gallery. Names of the chief officers: The first curator of the Mackenzie collection was Augustus Kenderdine, who looked after the collection from 1936 to 1947. The first curator of the Gallery was Richard Simmins, from 1952 to 1957.

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