Description
Jim and Sue Shirley, both artists who came to the Kivalliq in 1979, are the founding coordinators of the Matchbox Gallery. This unique gallery was begun in 1987 as a cross-cultural workshop also serving as a display, production, and training centre. Our predominant concerns since 1990, have been with the production of ceramics and the delivery of community-based programs. Visitors to the Gallery will see a wide range of artistic works in all media, all of which were done by the residents of Rankin Inlet, or by other artists who have taken up temporary residence. They can also talk to artists while they are in the process of completing their projects. The Matchbox is an open, communal space- a welcoming environment to all members of the community, as well as visitors who are passing through. As far as we know, we are the only privately-owned, artist-run, cross-cultural gallery/workshop of its kind in Canada.
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