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The Republic to End Poverty Art Show and Fundraiser

Bringing together a collection of established artists and organizations reaching marginalized individuals through art, “The Republic to End Poverty - Art Show and Fundraiser” is a unique summer event.

National anti-poverty organization and charity, Canada Without Poverty has partnered with Vancouver art organization MAB Ventures Inc. to organize the show on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at Republic nightclub in downtown Vancouver. Believing in a Canada that is free from poverty, this event is meant to raise awareness about poverty issues in our community and demonstrate the solidarity of artists committed to positive change....Read more

Posted by Ryyart on July 29th in

SKin is IN

Make and Break Arts Foundation and Gallery Gachet present "SKin is IN"
"A celebration of the human canvas."

Ten local Vancouver artists will paint live on both human skin and canvas in addition to showcasing various peices which will be available for purchase by attendees. Guests will have the opportunity to meet artists, witness the creative process of painting, as well as receive a complimentary art peice on their own human skin.

Join us for an interesting and unique night featuring magnificent local talent!

Tickets:
$15 DOOR
$13 PRESALE
Doors: 6:30pm
Live Painting: ALL NIGHT!
Raffle Prize Draw: 9:30pm
Live DJ: ALL NIGHT!
Bar Service: ALL NIGHT!

Buy your tickets:
http://skinisin.eventbrite.com/

Prizes:

Gift Certificates
Limited Edition Prints...Read more

Posted by Ryyart on July 29th in

Art classes at the Kelowna Art Gallery

The Kelowna Art Gallery’s Fall Art Class schedule is now available. The gallery is offering day and evening courses, and weekend workshops in drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, printmaking, oil painting, bookbinding, felting and mandala painting, and wire jewelry design. There are classes for everyone from basics and beginners or to provide inspiration for the more advanced.

Posted by Kelowna Art Gallery on July 29th in

The 6th Annual Drift Art on Main Street - Art Walk and Studio Tour

Local Art, Main Street
The 6th Annual Drift Weekend Art Tour

Showcasing local Vancouver artists working in all media. The event is free to the public and takes place in shops, cafes, galleries and open studios all along Vancouver’s go-to destination for art, design and great food: Main Street!

Visit www.thedrift.ca for artist galleries & more information.

Posted by the drift on July 29th in

Art Lessons in Oliver, BC

Drawing and Painting Lessons at Future Gardens Nursery
33890 Hwy 97, Oliver, BC (in the South Okanagan)
Mondays, 10am-5pm

Classes are conducted en-plein-air on the grounds of Future Gardens Nursery by Emily Carr University grad Corlyn Cierman. Classes are multi-media with a focus on learning to draw the plants in the nursery - "Drawing is the foundation of all art; the pencil is an extension of the mind."

Designed for all levels from beginner to advanced, instruction will include individual support. There may be an opportunity for an exhibit in a local winery. Bring your own art supplies and lunch. If you're visiting the Okanagan drop in for the day.

Mondays, 10 am to 5 pm
5 lessons - $125
Drop-in - $40...Read more

Posted by Preview Graphics on July 26th in

Powell River Studio Tour

The 6th annual Powell River Studio Tour takes place August 28 and 29, 10AM-6PM both days. This free self guiding tour spans from Lund to Saltery Bay including Powell River on the upper Sunshine Coast. There are 22 artists plus one artist co op at 20 locations. It is advisable to take the two days for the tour to visit as many of the studios due to the distance of the tour. For mor information visit the Powell River Studio Tour web sit at; http://www.powellriverartists.com/

Posted by Alfred Muma on July 26th in

3rd Annual Art Show at Hastings Racecourse, Hastings Ent. Inc.

CALL FOR ENTRY - Artists/Photographers from the Hastings/ Sunrise and surrounding areas of Hastings Racecourse community, you are invited to enter the 3rd annual Backstretch Art Show at Hastings Racecourse Sept 25/26, 2010. Deadline for submission is Aug 20,2010 Call Cathy Rycroft 604-944-2343 or email her at cathyrycroft32@hotmail.com Everyone is welcome to attend this wonderful event featuring images of horses and local community artists works. See you there!!!

Posted by cathy rycroft on July 22nd in

"Different Nature"

Painting Exhibition by "Mohammad Kazem Rokni"
Caroun Art Gallery (CAG)
1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3C7
778-372-0765
Reception: October 16, 2010, 4-9pm
12-8pm (Closed Mondays)

Posted by Caroun on July 22nd in

Coffee-Shop Painting Exhibition

Coffee-Shop Group Painting Exhibition
by Alireza Abbasi Isfahani, Kasra Kiaei, Negar Kashian, Salar Ahmadian & Zarrin Naghsh Isgfahani
Caroun Art Gallery (CAG)
1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver, BC, V7M 3C7
778-372-0765
Reception:
12-8pm (Closed Mondays)
Coffee-Shop Painting is a kind of ancient Iranian Narrative Painting, which started with the opening of Coffee-Shops in Safavid era (16th century), and flourished at the Constitution Movement at Qajar period in 19th century.

Posted by Caroun on July 22nd in

Artessy Visual Arts Weekly Day Camps Still Accepting Enrollments

Artessy is currently accepting new enrollments. Join us for the unique
chance to create contemporary art in a university setting. Camps have
been set up to give the students a background on modern art through to
contemporary practice. Each day will include an ambitious education
accompanied by art games, outdoor time and dedicated studio time. Give
your child the opportunity to creatively explore important themes in
today’s art world at UVic’s Artessy Visual Arts Summer Day Camp.
Contact artessy@uvic.ca, Samantha @ 250 853.3654 and/or consult
www.artessy.ca to learn more about this unique summer experience.

Posted by Artessy on July 22nd in

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