Artisan Market - Fridays at Nita Lake Lodge
Nita Lake Lodge, Creekside
Whistler V0N 1B2
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 - Wed, Dec 31, 2014
The Artisan Market includes jewelry, pottery, wood work, hand made soaps, artisan creations as well as live painting and music. Interested Artists/Artisans please contact us at White Dog Studio Gallery Whistler.
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Michelle Carlson at the District Foyer Gallery
District Foyer Gallery, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road
North Vancouver
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 - Tue, May 07, 2013
Michelle Carlson's practice addresses memory and decay, presence and absence. She uses textiles, found garments, and appropriated photographs to perpetuate these ideas, often embracing their imperfections in order to expose the process of aging and decomposition. Through her work as an assistant to an exhibit preparator at a museum, she is constantly engaged in the examination and analysis of historical artifacts. In an attempt to create a dialogue about these experiences she transforms the lifeless material to three-dimensional dynamic encounters. Feelings of nostalgia, recollection, and a sense of loss flow through the work, reminding us how our life’s adventures and observations are destined to vanish with forgotten memories and old photographs and more importantly with our own demise. Michelle is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Fraser Valley.
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 21, 6:30 - 8:30pm
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Artworks by Frances Baskervilee and Nancy Dolan
Victoria International Airport
Victoria
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 - Wed, Jun 26, 2013
Victoria International Airport in parntership with the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria presents Fran Baskerville's and Nancy Dolan's original artwork on exhibit in the Cafe Gallery.
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Richard Suarez: quantumspaces
3228 31st Ave
Vernon V1T 2H3
Thu, Mar 21, 2013 - Thu, May 23, 2013
Richard Suarez, a Winfield, BC based artist (and a former Professor of Sculpture at the UBC Okanagan), will exhibit a body of mixed media drawings in the exhibition titled quantumspaces.
Based on the juxtapositions of geometric elements over the volumetric renderings of architectural and anthropomorphic structures, the exhibition’s focus is on drawing as the main means of artistic production. The works in the exhibition are influenced by industrial and artistic design and features three distinct formats of presentation: pen and ink drawings on paper, mixed media drawings on board, and ball point pen drawings on Styrofoam lunch containers.
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Judith A. Frigon Exhibit
District Library Gallery, Lynn Valley Main Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd. North Vancouver
North Vancouver
Wed, Mar 27, 2013 - Tue, May 21, 2013
One evening while swimming, Judith noticed a beautiful water lily. She wanted a closer look and swam towards it, but when she went to reach out for it she became tangled in the slimy stems below. Feeling panicked and scared she prayed for escape. Something told her to stop struggling, to relax, and float peacefully. She listened and found her release.
This incident prompted her to research water lilies and their symbolism. These beautiful flowers that grow out of the mud are often referred to as a symbol of peace, rebirth, enlightenment and good fortune. Informed and inspired, Judith created a series of acrylic paintings honouring the Nymphaea.
Judith is a graduate of the Alberta College of Art. She has worked as a layout artist, fashion illustrator, and as a commercial artist in advertising. Currently, she teaches art at St.Thomas Aquinas High School.
Opening Reception: Sat, April 6, 2:00-4:00pm
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Sooke Community Arts Council Spring Show & Sale
2070 Phillips Road
Sooke V9Z0N4
Sat, Apr 06, 2013 - Sat, May 25, 2013
The Sooke Community Arts Council proudly presents the First Annual Spring Show & Sale, from 10 am to 5 pm - April 6th to May 25th at the Sooke Region Museum Gallery, 2070 Phillips Rd.
This creative show features original paintings, ceramics, glass, photographs, jewelry, and fiber arts, all created by local artists and artisans.
For more information, please check out: http://www.sookecommunityarts.com/events.html
or www.sookeregionmuseum.com
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April exhibition: Cunningham, Then, & Madeley
The Smithers Art Gallery, 1425 Main St, corner Hwy 16 & Main St
Smithers V0J 2N0
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 - Sat, May 04, 2013
The Smithers Art Gallery's April exhibition is a group show featuring “Black & White Hudson Bay Mountain” by Curtis Cunningham (photography), “A Shiver of a Hint” by Joanne Madeley (printmaking & drawing), and “Sea Change” by Sita Then (sculpture).
Exhibition dates: April 9 – May 4, 2013. Opening reception: Friday April 12th, 7-9pm - meet the artists and enjoy appetizers and the chance to socialize with friends; all welcome, admission is free.
Drawing workshop with Joanne Madeley: Saturday April 13th, 10am-12pm, at the Gallery. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone from beginners to experts to benefit from Joanne Madeley’s skills and instruction. Participants will explore basic drawing techniques to learn how to draw what you see instead of what you think you see. Topics will include blind contour drawing, contour drawing and negative space. Sign up at the Gallery - $10 members/$15 non-members. Registration and pre-payment is required, spaces are limited. Gallery hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12pm–4pm. For more information: Niki Cherewyk, Exhibition Coordinator: nikicherewyk@hotmail.com.
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UNCOVERED
CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave.
North Vancouver V7M 2G3
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 - Sat, May 11, 2013
This exhibition celebrates the nude figure, a source of inspiration and fascination with artists from antiquity to the 21st century. We are honouring this timeless muse with a fine art exhibition. Thirty eight artists are represented who work in diverse media such as photography, drawing, painting and sculpture. Works range from realism to semi abstraction expressing the subtle romantic to the obvious and humorous.
Opening Reception: Thu, Apr. 18, 7-9pm
Free Drawing Workshop: Saturday, April 27, 1-3pm
Professional artist, Frankie Watt will lead a practical workshop focusing on drawing the hands and feet.
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Arts and Soul Exhibition
3228 31st Ave
Vernon V1T 2H3
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 - Sat, May 18, 2013
Art and Soul is the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s annual exhibition of the high school art education curriculum from the School District # 22.
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Limelight Youth Art Show
Arts Centre at Cedar Hill 3220 Cedar Hill Rd V8P 3Y3
Victoria V8P 3Y3
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 - Sun, May 12, 2013
April 30 - May 12 Limelight Youth Art Show in the CACGV Cafe and Main Gallery. Joining the exhibit will be former street artist Cameron Kidd and Peter Allan demonstrating "Spray Art" May 4 in Studio 1 at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill from 1-5pm. Free. Everyone welcome.
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Sticks & Scones: A Modern Day Story of Bullying and Redemption
Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews
Vancouver
Wed, May 01, 2013 - Sat, May 04, 2013
Some Assembly Theatre Company is now in its 12th year creating and presenting youth driven plays with its Roundhouse Youth Theatre Action Group Project (RHY-TAG). Sticks & Scones explores Bullying in its different forms ranging from online to school hallways, examining how we all have a role in ending the cycle of violence and abuse.
Written and performed by VANCOUVER YOUTH in collaboration with Some Assembly theatre artists Valerie Methot, Ken Lawson, Jeremy Baxter, Chandra Lesmeister with guest artists Anna Talbot and Allen Morrison. Sticks & Scones is being presented free of charge for the public with talkback sessions following each performance at the Roundhouse Performance Centre May 1–4 as part of National Youth Arts Week.
Sticks & Scones follows the journey of Teddy, a teenager who disappears for a year after being traumatized from being bullied. He resurfaces at a new school and, regardless of the consequences, attempts to avoid becoming the target again.... and the results ripple throughout the community. With humour and hope, Sticks & Scones humanizes bullies, bystanders and those who are targeted. It also looks at the issue of cyberbullying, and the false sense that the bully may feel no responsibility for his/her actions through online anonymity.
The Roundhouse Youth Theatre Action Group Project (RHY-TAG) engages diverse populations of youth and the community at large using theatre as the artistic tool to inspire awareness and discussion of youth ideas and concerns. The project was awarded the City of Vancouver Youth Award for “Outstanding Contribution to the Youth Community.”
Some Assembly produces new and original theatre collaborations between youth community members and professional theatre artists. Since 2002 Some Assembly has been creating and presenting inspirational plays with the RHY-TAG project to build awareness, promote wellness and encourage dialogue about issues facing youth today.
Wednesday, May 1 at 1:30 pm; Thursday, May 2, at 11 am and 1:30 pm Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 pm
Free Admission but Donations Welcome
Reservations: 604-714-3771 ext. 2302.
www.facebook.com/rhytag, or @RndhouseTheatre
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C4: Media and Interactivity for iOS at VIVO Media Arts Centre
VIVO Media Arts Centre - 1965 Main Street
Vancouver V5T 3C1
Mon, May 06, 2013 - Wed, May 15, 2013
C4 is a new creative coding framework that focuses on interactivity, visualization and the relationship between various media. Designed for iOS, C4 makes it extremely easy to create apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod devices. Initially developed as a platform for quickly creating interactive artistic works, C4 is developing into a more broad-based language for other areas such as music and data visualization.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to easily create dynamic animations, and all kinds of media including audio, video, shapes, OpenGL objects and more. In addition to this, participants will learn how to easily add the full suite of iOS gestural interaction to their applications and objects. Furthermore, C4 provides easy access to the camera, as well as access to the compass, motion, acceleration, proximity and light sensors.
In this workshop, participants will rapidly prototype interactive animated interfaces on iOS devices. After being introduced to C4, participants will be given the opportunity to explore and create a project of their own choosing with guided expertise from the instructor. Along the way, participants will be introduced to the larger C4 community through their participation on various social networks, the Stackoverflow community-moderated Q&A forum, and will also be shown how to access and share code on Github.
Session I: Gestalt C4
Through an exercise that will have participants create gestalt imagery, this session will challenge participants to learn animation techniques and how to work with shape objects.
Session II: Media Mashup
In this session participants will be challenged to integrate images, audio and video into the gestalt works they created and build upon what they learned in the previous session. At the end of the session participants will be asked to think about a directed project they want to create.
Session III: Interactivity & Directed Projects
The focus for this session will be on integrating touch and gestural interaction with the objects and media that were introduced in Sessions 1 & 2. participants will choose and begin working their own directed projects.
Session IV: Directed Projects
In this session participants will continue working on their directed projects. New concepts and specific techniques that arise through their experimentation will be discussed.
To sign up email us at education@vivomediaarts.com or call 604.872.8337/ext.1
Instructor: Travis Kirton
More info at http://www.c4ios.com/about/
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Smithers Art Gallery: May Exhibition
The Smithers Art Gallery, 1425 Main St, corner Hwy 16 & Main St
Smithers V0J2N0
Tue, May 07, 2013 - Sat, Jun 01, 2013
The Smithers Art Gallery's May exhibition: "Out on a Limb" by Terrace artists Noreen Spence, Dianne Postman, Micky McCulley and Judy McCloskey. Using the same photograph as a reference point for each group of paintings, the four artists render their own versions of each image. The result is a collection which illustrates the variety of interpretations possible from the same image, evidence that what each of us experiences, even from a static photograph, is both unique and valid.
Opening reception & Artists’ Talk, Friday May 10, 7-9pm – free admission to the general public. “Running with Brushes” acrylic painting workshop: Saturday June 1, 2-4pm, $50 all materials supplied, register at the Gallery. Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Friday 12pm–4pm, Saturday 9am-1pm.
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Tamara Phillips and David Wagner at the District Foyer Gallery
District Foyer Gallery, North Vancouver District Hall, 355 West Queens Road
North Vancouver
Wed, May 08, 2013 - Tue, Jul 02, 2013
2D Tamara Phillips:
Tamara's art is inspired by raw beauty of the natural world, resonating cellular life and ethereal wildness. Her detailed watercolour paintings are woven together in earth tones and play with iridescence. She draws from her subconscious and her fascination with the overlays between myth, dream, intuition, and reality and filters it through her affection for nature and her background in biology. The result is deliciously captivating ethereal paintings.
3D David Wagner: Using local hardwoods such as Maple, Birch, and Walnut, David creates one of a kind artistic pieces, vessels, bowls, and platters. David’s preference for fluid shapes and his careful selections of grain and burls within the wood, contributes to the uniqueness of the pieces by providing natural patterns, colours and depth. Recently, he has been exploring with vibrant colours, by incorporating dyes and stains. Ultimately, he allows the wood to dictate the esthetic of the finished piece, enabling the natural beauty of the grain to shine through.
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 9, 6:30 - 8:30pm
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Brief Encounters 19
Performance Works, 1218 Cartwright Street, Granville Island
Vancouver
Thu, May 09, 2013 - Sat, May 11, 2013
10 diverse artists. 5 unusual pairs. 2 weeks to create.
They take the risks, you get the rewards!
Guest Programmer and Host: Riel Hahn
ARTISTS
Carolyn Chan (Butoh Dancer)
France Perras (Actress)
Thomas Anfield (Painter)
Eileen Kage (Taiko Player)
Tariq Hussain (Songwriter)
David Bloom (Playwright)
Nita Bowerman (Performance Artist)
Wes Borg (Comedian)
Danielle Lemon (Entertainment Lawyer)
Sammy Chien / Chimerik (Media Artist)
With Live Drawing and Painting by EC Salazar - one original piece will be created and auctioned off each night!
8 pm (doors 7:15pm)
Wheelchair accessible
$28 in advance
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/367335
$25 at the door (Cash only)
MORE INFO
gm@tomorrowcollective.com
www.briefencounters.ca
www.tomorrowcollective.blogspot.com
@BrfNcntrs #BriefEncounters
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2nd Annual Art Crawl
various studios throughout the Clearwater area
Clearwater
Sat, May 11, 2013 - Sun, May 12, 2013
Artisans of the North Thompson invite you into their studios. Watch for the blue and green balloons marking each studio.
For more info, contact Doris at 250-674-3361
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Voice of the Tango ~ Laudate Singers & Tangissimo
St Andrews United Church, 1044 St Georges Avenue
North Vancouver V7L 3H6
Sat May 11, 2013
Laudate Singers and Tangissimo invite you to dance a few steps off the beaten path with this intoxicating, alluring and passionate program of the New Tango of Argentina.
This is a concert guaranteed to please both the tango novice and the tango aficionado. Among the favourites on the program include Ástor Piazzolla's Yo soy Maria, Oblivion and Verana Porteño, Gerardo Matos Rodríguez' La Cumparsita, and Héctor Stamponi's El Último Café.
A sweet reception during the intermission at which audience and musicians mingle will add to the enjoyment!
Come! Revel in yet another amazing concert with Laudate Singers!
To purchase tickets, phone 604-729-6814 or order online at www.laudatesingers.com
$30 adults; $25 seniors; $10 with student card; Free 12 & under.
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Art Show Presented by Odette Laroche
3220 Cedar Hill Road
Victoria
Wed, May 15, 2013 - Sun, May 26, 2013
Coming May 15 to May 26 to the CACGV Main and Café Gallery at the Arts Centre at Cedar Hill: Odette Laroche Gallery Student Show
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Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show
CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver V7M 2G3
Thu, May 16, 2013 - Sat, Jun 08, 2013
The graduating class of students from the Textile Arts Program at Capilano University explore a range of approaches and techniques to textile arts. Included are art pieces on the wall, installations, garments meant to be worn or objects used in the home. They express a variety of positions of personal social and ecological concerns. This year our focus is on works that are transformative or tell personal stories visually or in abstract/symbolic ways.
An online catalogue designed by students will be provide information on each graduating students: http://grad2013.textileartscapu.com/
Check out our blog http://textileartscapu.com/ or for more general info about the Textile Arts Program at Capilano University visit our website at: http://www.capilanou.ca/programs/textile-arts.htm
Opening reception: Thursday, May 16, 7-9 pm // Artist Talk: Saturday, May 18, 2pm
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May Eco-Arts Salon: Salmonkiss Performance Group
Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews (Drake and Pacific)
Vancouver V6Z 2W3
Wed May 22, 2013
Join us at our May Eco-Arts Salon and be treated to a performance by Salmonkiss about a girl who loses her play time on a river as well as her access to drinking water after the river in her community is drained by a bottling water corporation. The story is relevant to our water activism movement as more and more BC streams and rivers are in need of protection from merchant water bottling corporations.
Refreshments will be provided at this event, but please bring your own mug.
Admission: FREE with CACV Membership! You can sign up at the Salon with any financial contribution. Non-members: $10
Please RSVP at http://eco-arts-may-2013.eventbrite.com
We thank the City of Vancouver and BC Arts Council for funding for our Eco-Arts program. Thank you to the Roundhouse Community Centre and the Park Board for partnering on the Eco-Arts Salon program. And thank you to our members, volunteers and donors who contribute so much to Community Arts Vancouver.
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Anne Gudrun at the District Library Gallery
District Library Gallery Lynn Valley Main Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
North Vancouver V7M 2G3
Wed, May 22, 2013 - Tue, Jul 16, 2013
Opening Reception: Sat, May 25, 2:00-4:00pm
Anne Gudrun
From a young age Anne Gudrun has intuitively observed how lines, colours and shapes define the essence and personality of things. As an artist she explores her subject from her own unique vision of the world, and her paintings are interpretations and expressions of what she sees and experiences.
Whether creating the figurative representation of a person or the abstraction of a flower, she explores the interactions between the shapes and colours on canvas; each colour and shape becoming its own character and contributing to the work as a whole. Her paintings reflect the beauty of nature with bold vibrancy and an innate sense of design.
Born in Toronto, raised in North Vancouver, Anne Gudrun attended Art College in Norway and her work is in private collections in both Norway and Canada.
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm
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WORD ON THE LAKE, A FESTIVAL FOR READERS & WRITERS ( SHUSWAP ASSOCIAITION OF WRITERS)
The Prestige Harbourfront Resort and Convention Centre
Salmon Arm V1E 2W7
Fri, May 24, 2013 - Sun, May 26, 2013
The festival is a celebration of our 10th Anniversary.
Friday afternoon focuses on Young Writers with guest author Don Sawyer and one other still to be named, working closely with young writers on skills. Friday evening, a Coffee House profiling presenters and local writers at the Art Gallery. All day Saturday there will be presentations geared to readers and workshops for writers. A fabulous buffet lunch with the presenters at your tables. The Kidswrite Awards ceremony...over 200 entries in 2012. Live, hilarious theatre in the evening. Sunday more presentations & workshops.
Bursaries, in home accommodation available.
For information contact: festival.saow@gmail.com
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Art in the Garden 2013
Multiple Locations
North Vancouver
Sat, May 25, 2013 - Sun, May 26, 2013
Do not miss the North Vancouver Community Arts Council’s two-day, self-guided spring tour of the beautiful North Shore. The tour includes 16 outstanding gardens, some of which are previous award winners. The artwork of 36 artists and the music of 20 musical performers on the tour will demonstrate the wonderful talent in our midst. Each garden will host two or more visual artists, and have a two-hour musical performance each day.
Adult Admission $1.00 / garden
Pick up a FREE tour map at:
CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Avenue
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 12-5
Or at the following locations:
Maple Leaf Garden Centre Ltd.
1343 Lynn Valley Road, North Van
2558 Haywood Avenue, West Van
Dykhof Nurseries & Florists
460 Mountain Hwy, North Van
Creative Bricks’n Blocks
1371 McKeen Avenue, North Van
West Vancouver Memorial Library
1950 Marine Drive, West Van
NV District Libraries
1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Van
3045 Highland Blvd, North Van
3675 Banff Court, North Van
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