Workshop, Lecture Among Community Events Planned That Day
David Lias/Vermillion Plain Talk
Spinning Silently
Termespheres®, the unique works of art by Spearfish artist Dick Termes, spin silently while on display in the First Dakota National Bank Coyote Gallery located next to the Coyote Twin Theatre in downtown Vermillion. These unique works of art will be on display throughout the month.
During the month of June, the First Dakota National Bank Coyote Gallery is showcasing a stunning exhibition of unique paintings by artist Dick Termes, as part of a series of events sponsored by the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company and hosted by the Vermillion Cultural Association.
Based in Spearfish, South Dakota, Dick Termes is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work has been recognized from San Francisco to Paris, France, and New York to Japan. His one-of-a-kind spherical paintings have been published in books all over the world. Many southeastern South Dakotans have undoubtedly seen his stunning sphere in the Sioux Falls Convention Center lobby known as “A Round Town.”
Termes is known for his unique method of painting on spheres, which when completed, are known as Termespheres®. Each Termesphere® is a revolving, dimensional exploration of an entirely closed universe; meaning that what you see, rotating in front of you, is one complete world or environment. Eighteen of these incredible spherical wonders are on display until July 7.
“There were many reasons to bring a Termesphere exhibit to Vermillion,” said Jessi Hanson, Vermillion Cultural Programming chair. “Not only is he a South Dakota native and beloved artist, but he is world-renowned. Now our community will be able to experience his work for themselves. His six-point perspective spheres are simply mesmerizing and awesome to behold, especially in a room filled with them! This is just one more facet of South Dakota heritage that people should experience.”
In conjunction with this exhibition will be a full day of community events with the artist on Saturday, July 7. The first of these will be a public workshop at the Vermillion Public Library in which the artist will teach curious minds and novice artists alike the techniques of six-point perspective. The workshop takes place in the Kozak Community Room from 10 a.m. to noon and is free and open to the public. Basic drawing materials will be provided. Children aged 11 and above are welcome.
“We’re fans of Termes’ work, as you might imagine,” said Nate Welch, president & CEO of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company. “Knowing that the beautiful, community-painted mural on our new 2 E Main building was led by Dick Termes makes us incredibly proud to underwrite his visit to Vermillion. Also knowing that ‘Missouri Weave’ is one of only two remaining Termes murals, and that a South Dakota Historical Society publication on his murals is forthcoming, just made us that much more excited about having him here to share some important history with our community.”
The day of events will continue with a 1 p.m. private meet and greet at the First Dakota National Bank Coyote Gallery. This event will feature a light lunch, beverages, the chance to hear the artist personally discuss the works on display, and preferred seating for the subsequent public lecture. The cost for tickets for this event are $25, and space will be limited to 40 attendees. Tickets for the event can be purchased at www.vermculture.org, and will help support the overall costs of the public events.
At 2:30 p.m. Termes will present a public lecture on his work in the RED Steakhouse Auditorium in the Coyote Twin Theater, adjacent to the gallery. The day will wrap up with a closing reception of the Termesphere exhibition from 7 to 9 p.m. This reception is open to the public, takes place inside the Coyote Gallery and will represent the end of the exhibit.
For further questions about these events or others planned for the First Dakota National Coyote Gallery, please contact Shannon Cole, the Vermillion Cultural Association executive director at executivedirector@vermilliontheaters.com.
Any other questions can be directed to Susan Heggestad, marketing & tourism manager at susan@vermillionchamber.com.