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  1. Improved Traffic Flow to Granville Island
  2. Call for Entry: Community Arts Council of Richmond
  3. Invitation to Artists
  4. Call for Entry: Seymour Art Gallery
  5. BC Visual Arts on TV
  6. Art Walk Directory
  7. The Artists Workshop
  8. Kaslo Summer School of the Arts
  9. Call for Instructors: Newport Gallery




  1. Life Drawing with L.A.U.G.H
  2. Call for Artists: Blackberry Gallery
  3. Call for Submissions: Langley Centennial Museum Foyer Art
  4. Call for Submissions: Painting on the Edge
  5. Call for Entry: Squamish Valley Artisan Guild
  6. Arts Directory
  7. The Abilities Festival
  8. gARTen Tour
  9. A New Vancouver Artists Collective
  10. Paint with the Masters
  11. Proposals for Workshops: CCA National Policy Conference
  12. Landscape Oil Painting Workshop
Improved Traffic Flow to Granville Island

Approximately six years ago the CMHC and the City of Vancouver began the task of improving the traffic flow to Granville Island. The most noticeable part of this process has been felt by Granville Island visitors and area residents over the last few months. There have been some delays in the construction, but we are pleased to let you know that once finished these efforts will result in operational traffic lights and two lanes on and off Granville Island. A new walkway has been established on the west side of the causeway, making room for a fourth lane of traffic.

During the months of May and June, Lamey's Mill Road will also undergo changes. These traffic calming measures will improve safety for the residents, while extra lanes on and off Granville Island will eliminate the current use of Lamey's Mill Road to access Granville Island. We look forward to the construction being complete, and the easier access this will bring for our Granville Island Opus customers.

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Call for Entry: Community Arts Council

The Community Arts Council of Richmond (CACR) invites Lower Mainland artists to apply for their annual "Holiday Season Art Juried Exhibition." The exhibition runs December 15th to 21st, 2003. Membership in The Community Arts Council of Richmond ($15) and a $10 jury fee are required. Applications are due by September 30th, 2003. The exhibition will take place at the Lecture Hall of the Richmond Arts Centre Building. For an entry form and information call Pilar or Jenny at 604-231-6429.

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Invitation to Artists

Artexte Information Centre is requesting the participation of professional artists in the visual arts who have produced one or several public artworks. They are creating a database which contains information on all ephemeral and permanent public artworks produced in the province of Quebec since 1964. In latter stages of this project the database will cover the whole of Canada. To obtain a registration form and submit all the information concerning your work, contact Louis Jacob by email: ljacob@artexte.ca or call the information centre at 514-874-0049. Additional information and registration forms are available at www.artexte.ca/publicart

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Call for Entry: Seymour Art Gallery

The Seymour Art Gallery is proud to present Discovery 2004. The theme for this year is Run Spot Run. There is a $15 jury fee, and a $25 Seymour Art Gallery membership fee. All artists submitting work to be juried must have a current membership for the Seymour Art Gallery. Work must be delivered for jurying to the gallery at 4360 Gallant Street, North Vancouver, BC on Saturday November 15th, 2003 between 10 am and 3 pm. Work chosen for exhibition must be available and remain on display for the duration of the Discovery 2004 exhibition. For further information and entry form please contact Jacquie Morgan at 604-924-1378.

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BC Visual Arts on TV

Art lover Valerie Jones hosts a new, monthly television show on contemporary art. The series, called Artwatch, focuses on Vancouver work from the past two years. It airs on the Shaw TV Channel 4 on the first Saturday of each month up to and including September 2003. It airs at 10:30 pm. On June 7th, the episode is called, "Elements of Tradition", and features Barbara Marchand and Kevin Mackenzie of the grunt gallery. On July 5th, you'll see Peter Doig of The Morris and Helen Belkin Gallery, and the August 2nd program, "On Purpose", features Brandon Thiessen of the Tracy Lawrence Gallery. On September 2nd, see "Portraits" with Gathie Falk at the Equinox Gallery.

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Art Walk Directory

The City of Vancouver has published a pamphlet called Public Art Walks. It introduces residents to artworks, architectural landmarks, and heritage sites along a route that follows the 13-kilometre perimeter of Vancouver's downtown peninsula. For a copy you can go online at www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/publicart, visit your local community centre, library, or email: oca@city.vancouver.bc.ca

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The Artists Workshop

BC's Knowledge Network will be airing another run of The Artists Workshop television series for their summer season. The series will air Wednesdays at 11 am, from June 4th to August 27th, and includes a total of 13 episodes. It covers a wide range of artistic mediums. Each episode focuses on a medium and features a guest artist who demonstrates techniques and tips. For more information call the Knowledge Network at 1-800-i-know-tv or visit: www.knowledgenetwork.ca

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Kaslo Summer School of the Arts

If you are considering a trip to the West Kootenays this summer, visit www.kin.bc.ca/langham/langhom.htm and check out the list of arts related courses they are offering between July 2nd and August 17th this year. Combine your holiday by visiting a new place, take in a festival or two or three and/or attend a course at the Kaslo Summer School of the Arts. Good value, excellent instructors, and a lovely location. For more information telephone 250-353-2661 or email: langham@pop.kin.bc.ca

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Call for Instructors: Newport Gallery

The Newport Gallery and Arts Centre in Squamish, BC are compiling a comprehensive workshop itinerary for the summer of 2003 and for throughout the rest of the year. They are equipped with a large studio/workshop space and music studio, and would also welcome acting and writing workshops. Please forward a proposal, bio and examples of your work to: Newport Gallery, PO Box 1881, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0. For information visit their website www.newportgallery.net, telephone Rose-Marie at 604-892-1080 or email: info@newportgallery.net

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Life Drawing with L.A.U.G.H

Languid Adepts Undertaking Graphite Holy is pleased to announce the continuation of their life drawing drop-in sessions. Are your drawing skills rusty? Do you desire to draw in a zany and non-critical atmosphere? Join L.A.U.G.H for a two hour life drawing session in the Douglas Recreation Centre Gym located at 20550 Douglas Crescent in Langley, BC. The drawing seesions are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at 7:45 pm. Each session is $5, no teaching or supplies provided. Upcoming dates are: June 11th and 25th, 2003.

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Call for Artists: Blackberry Gallery

The Blackberry Gallery in the Port Moody Arts Centre is calling for artists working in both 2D and 3D for the exhibit In Pursuit of Tea. Work submitted must address the theme of tea and the deadline for entry is July 24th at 8pm. Exhibition dates are August 7th to September 1st, 2003. There is a $15 jury fee for one work, and $5 for each additional work to a maximum of three pieces. Prizes will be awarded. For further information or to obtain an entry form please call 604-931-2008 or download it at www.pomoartscentre.bc.ca

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Call for Submissions: Langley Centennial Art Foyer Art

To encourage and promote local artists, the museum is providing space to exhibit artwork via their Foyer Art Program. For applications contact Lisa Codd at Langley Centennial Museum at 604-888-3922 or download the application form from their website www.langleymuseum.org/exhibitions_foyer.html. Submission deadline is June 27th, 2003 by 4pm. Selected artwork will be displayed at four locations within the Township of Langley, BC.

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Call for Submissions: Painting on the Edge

The Federation of Canadian Artists is calling for submissions for their first annual exhibition, Painting on the Edge. This juried exhibition of paintings and drawings is open to all Canadian and international artists. The exhibition will offer $5,000 in prizes including three unique Opus Awards. Please contact the Federation of Canadian Artists at 604-681-8534, email: admin@artists.ca or visit their website at www.artists.ca for more information on this exciting exhibition opportunity. The slide entry deadline is June 16th, 2003.

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Call for Entry: Squamish Valley Artisan Guild

The Squamish Valley Artisan Guild announces the Second Annual "Art Walk Studio & Gallery Tour". The Squamish Valley Artisan Guild supports the development, education and promotion of local visual artists. The Art Walk will provide professional artists with a unique opportunity for promoting their studio and work. Information and application forms are available at Nothing Finer, Pause Café, Burneing Images, the Squamish Library, Newport Gallery, Brackendale Gallery and the Tantalus Seniors' Centre in Squamish. All applications must be submitted to Nothing Finer, 38016 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, BC, V0N 3G0, by June 15th, 2003, phone 604-892-6366. Successful applicants must be members in good standing of the Guild. For more information email: jtompai@axion.net

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Arts Directory

The Directory of Artist-Run Centres in Quebec and Canada contains comprehensive information on 56 artist-run centres in Quebec and 51 artist-run centres across Canada's other provinces. It is published by Regroupement des centers d'artistes autogérés du Quebec. Also included is information on over 600 galleries, museums, educational institutions, and more related to contemporary visual art practice. For more information contact ABC Art Books Canada, 372 Ste. Catherine Ouest, Suite 230, Montreal, QC, H3B 1A2 or visit their website at www.ABCartbookscanada.com

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The Abilities Festival

A Celebration of Disability Arts and Culture is seeking submissions for two-dimensional art exhibit, as part of their inaugural event. The exhibition will run from October 21st to November 21st, 2003. The exhibit will be held at the Carrier Gallery, Toronto's third largest community gallery. This juried exhibit will showcase the wonderful work being created by artists with disabilities from across Canada and the United States. The theme of the exhibit is Connections. Artists are invited to submit up to 3 slides or photographs. All original, two dimensional work will be considered. The deadline for submissions is August 15th, 2003. Further details and application forms are available on their web site www.enablelink.org/abilitiesfestival or by phoning 416-966-0393 or mailing the Abilities Festival, Art Exhibit, 70 Rosehill Avenue, Suite 608, Toronto, Ontario M4T 2W7.

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gARTen Tour

Don't miss the first annual Coquitlam gARTen tour on June 15th, 2003 from noon to 5pm. The tour features 39 emerging and established local artists who will display their work in 10 featured gardens. The gardens will be open to the community and the artists and gardeners will be onsite to answer your questions. The artists' work includes a broad range of media including sculpture, painting, ceramics, carving and mixed media. The tour is co-sponsored by the ARC Arts Council and the City of Coquitlam and will take place rain or shine. For tour maps and brochures visit www.coquitlam.ca or contact Roberta Cuthbert-Webber, Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services, at 604-927-6900.

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A New Vancouver Artists Collective

Soundrevolution.net and Fashionfreakz.com are pleased to announce their sponsorship and co-production of SHOW! in conjunction with the artists of Fuse 604. This event brings together visual artists, fashion designers, stylists, dancers, and more to raise funds for two non-profit Vancouver groups: Beauty Night Society and Covenant House. The Beauty Night Society is a non-profit volunteer organization which works with marginalized and disenfranchised women in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. Covenant House provides a daily drop-in, transitional housing and lifeskills training. SHOW! takes place June 7th at 9 pm, at Sugar and Sugar 99 Powell Street. Tickets available at the door for $20 or in advance from Helmet, Sugar and Sugar, Moods, and more. Contact Heather at 604-412-8020 or delightpromotions@canada.com for details.

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Paint with the Masters

Paint with the Masters from December 6th - 13th, 2003 in Hawaii. This all inclusive art trip involves 5 star accomodations at Hotel Hana Maui, meals and instruction for the novice to professional artist. The instructors are Brent Heighton, Kiff Holland, Janice Robertson and Alan Wylie.

For more information contact Christina Hepburn at 1-877-373-5928 or email: christinahepburn@shaw.ca

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Proposals for Workshops: CCA National Policy Conference

The Canadian Conference of the Arts National Policy Conference 2003 invites proposals for workshops (2 hours in duration) that reflect a wide range of perspectives, research and practices, for its upcoming policy conference.

The 2003 CCA National Policy Conference will attract a wide diversity of people and offer a cross-disciplinary and multifaceted exploration of how the arts inspire an innovative and creative society. For more information on this conference and to submit a proposal for a workshop visit Canadian Conference for the Arts. Deadline for proposals is June 27th, 2003. The conference takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 28th & 29th, 2003.

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Landscape Oil Painting Workshop

In this workshop, Rick McDiarmid will work with registrants on one major piece throughout the four sessions. The project will start with planning, composition and proceed through all aspects of completing one major piece of art.This will include underpainting, values and textures, line vs. shape. light structure and passage through to accenting the focal point and glazing.

The workshop is limited to a maximum of twelve participants and a waitlist will be established.

Dates: June 26th, July 3rd, July 10th and July 17th.
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (1 hour lunch break)
Location: The Studio (upstairs over West Wind Gallery) 20538 Fraser Highway, Langley BC.

Cost: $200 Canadian or $145 US (Fully refundable if your space can be filled by another participant).

For more information in Canada contact Joan McLardy Poole at 604-538-6151 or in the United States Dolores Jordan at 360-332-7074. A material list will be provided upon registration.

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