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  1. Richmond Studio Tours
  2. Call for Submissions: Alternator Gallery
  3. Artist in the Garden Fundraiser
  4. Gabriola Studio Tour
  5. Call for Entry: Arrow Lake Fine Arts Guild Gallery
  6. Call for Entry: Coquitlam Public Library
  7. Langley's Arts Alive
  8. Bella Coola Paint Out
  9. Call for Proposals: Kootenay Gallery


  1. Life Drawing with L.A.U.G.H
  2. Call for Submissions: Ducks Unlimited
  3. Call for Entry: Maple Ridge Art Gallery
  4. Fraser Valley Quilters Guild
  5. Seeking Proposals: Old School House Arts Centre
  6. Spring into the Arts
  7. Artropolis 2003
  8. Burnaby New West Studio Tours
  9. News: Job Satisfaction in Non-Profits
  10. Call for Entry: Foyer Art
  11. Call for Instructors: Newport Gallery
  12. Workshop: Colour Wheel Workshop
  13. 14th Annual Carving Show
  14. Paint with the Masters
Richmond Studio Tours

The Richmond Art Gallery is hosting their 5th annual Artists Among Us which features the artists of Richmond. This year, the preview at Richmond Art Gallery runs June 20th - 27th. The reception will be Friday, June 27th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the art gallery. The open studio weekend is June 28th and 29th. Contact Cathy Webster at Richmond Art Gallery, 604-231-6457 or email gallery@city.richmond.bc.ca for more information.

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Call for Submissions: Alternator Gallery

The Alternator Gallery in Kelowna is seeking submissions for its Wearable Art Gala, a fundraising event that will showcase eclectic art that can be worn. Artists are invited to submit drawings, photographs and/or slides of proposed or previous pieces of wearable art which they have designed. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2003. Please enclose a $5 non-refundable fee and a SASE for the return of your materials with each submission. Please send submissions to Wearable Art Gala, The Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art, PO BOX 5090 STN A, Kelowna, BC V2Y 8T9. For more details contact the gallery at 250-868-2298.

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Artist in the Garden Fundraiser

Come and enjoy original works by island artists in the settings of 6 unique gardens on Salt Spring Island on Sunday July 6th from 10 am to 4 pm. A $20 admission fee includes a fresh garden lunch and beverage. Art work will be available for sale. All proceeds will go towards Fulford Elementary School's art program. For more information and registration forms contact Johanna Hoskins at 250-653-9383 or email: ahoskins@saltspring.com

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Gabriola Studio Tour

May 17th will mark the launch of www.festivalgabriola.ca, a website for the artists and craftspeople of Gabriola Island, BC. May 17th is also the spring launch for their 7th Annual Gabriola Island Studio and Gallery Tour to be held at Agi Hall, 465 South Road, Gabriola Island from 10 am to noon. Their 2003 studio tour map will be available on this day at both Agi Hall and online. The map features over 60 artists, with information on who will be participating in their Thanksgiving Weekend Gallery and Studio Tour (October 11, 12 & 13). The map shows the street locations and gives a short description of the work produced. Telephone Festival Gabriola at 250-247-7409 for map pick-up venues, or email: festivalgabriola@shaw.ca.

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Call for Entry: Arrow Lake Fine Arts Guild

The Arrow Lakes Fine Arts Guild Gallery in Nakusp, BC, invites artists and artist collectives to submit proposals for exhibitions during the summer season. Proposals are due May 10th. Submissions should include a description of the proposed exhibition, a current CV for each participating artist, a minimum of 10 slides, an artist's statement and SASE. Mail to ALFA Guild, PO Box 155, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0, betrich@columbiacable.net or telephone 250-265-4636.

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Call for Entry: Coquitlam Public Library

The Coquitlam Public Library invites local artists to mount exhibitions in the display cases at the Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St, Coquitlam, BC. The display cases are 5' high x 8' long x 15" deep. Work is displayed for one month. For more information contact Barbara, Community Services Librarian, 604-937-4140, local 234.

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Langley's Arts Alive

The 10th annual Arts Alive Outdoor Festival in downtown Langley occurs August 16th on the Fraser Highway between 204th and 206th Streets. Artists and craftspersons wishing to participate should contact the Downtown Langley Merchants Association, #201 - 20559 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC, V3A 4G3. Telephone 604-539-0133 or email info@downtownlangley.com for more information. Entry deadline is July 31st, 2003.

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Bella Coola Paint Out

Join other artists for three days of non-stop artistic effort, all day every day on June 13th - 15th, 2003. Experience the beauty of Bella Coola while painting, sketching, or drawing their scenic landscape. There is a registration fee of $100 plus tax. To register and reserve accommodations email valleyinn@belco.bc.ca. For more information on Bella Coola visit www.bellacoola.ca and click on scheduled events or telephone Arlene Prois at 250-799-5915.

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Call for Entry: Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science

The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science invites artists to submit proposals for exhibitions for 2004. The deadline for submissions is May 25th. Submit 5-15 documented slides, a current CV, artist's statement, and an SASE to Exhibition Committee, Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5. For further information call 250-365-3337 or email: kgal@netidea.com

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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: April 9th and 23rd, May 14th and 28th and June 11th and 25th, 2003.

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Call for Submissions: Ducks Unlimited

The Ducks Unlimited organization is creating a National Art Print Portfolio (waterfowl), and they invite artists to submit to a competition to create the portfolio and Ducks Unlimited stamps. The "National Artist" selected will have his/her work (and reproduction rights) purchased for up to $5,000, and 5,000 prints will be made of the work. A minimum of seven artists will be selected as "Portfolio Artists." They will retain their image, but the reproduction rights will be leased to Ducks Unlimited and a minimum of 750 prints will be made of each of the images selected for the portfolio. "Waterfowl Stamp and Print" artists will see their work reproduced as posters and stamps. Deadline for submission is June 20, 2003. For further information and guidelines contact Penny Beliveau, 377 Sundial Drive, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 4A5, 705-325-0732 or email: p.beliveau@sympatico.ca

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Call for Entry: Maple Ridge Art Gallery

The Maple Ridge Art Gallery Society invites artists to submit portfolios to be juried for an exhibition in 2004 in their new art gallery. Call 604-467-5855 for an application to be sent to you. The deadline for submissions is June 30th. The Society will be operating their gallery in the new Ridge Meadows Arts Centre and theatre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6G1.

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Fraser Valley Quilters Guild

The Fraser Valley Quilters Guild is presenting their biannual quilt show Quilting Memories & Fantasies May 9th - 11th at the Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC. All of the quilts submitted will be auctioned at the Quilt Show and all proceeds will benefit the BC Cancer Foundation. Admission is $5. For information visit their website at http://members.tripod.com/~FVQG

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Seeking Proposals: Old School House Arts Centre

The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach, BC is accepting proposals until May 31st, 2003 from artists who are interested in exhibiting their works during the 2004/2005 season. The Old School House is located at 122 Fern Rd West, Qualicum, BC. For details see their website: www.theoldschoolhouse.org or telephone 250-752-6133.

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Spring into the Arts

The Kelowna Cultural District has undergone major developments over the last decade and this May 10th, they are celebrating!

Mayor Walter Gray will open the official ceremony at 11:30 am at the Arts Common (between the Rotary Centre for the Arts and the Kelowna Art Gallery) with the unveiling of Kelowna's Cultural District logo and kick off of the day's events.

Come down and enjoy the free arts and recreation activities, live performances and displays for all ages! Join one of the guided walking tours of Downtown Kelowna's Cultural District. For details on the launch and day's activities contact Parks Alive at 250-868-3307.

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Artropolis 2003

The Big Picture: Perspectives on Change is fast approaching! This year's Artropolis exhibition is shaping up to be as exciting as in previous years. This year's exhibition will be held from May 16th-June 8th at the 700 Hamilton Street CBC Television Studios in Vancouver, BC. The entrance is located on the south side of the building off Robson Street. Admission is $6 and the show is open 12pm-6 pm Sunday through Thursday, and 12pm-9pm Friday and Saturday. For details contact Artropolis at 604-872-4307 or email info@artropolis.bc.ca

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Burnaby New West Studio Tours

New Westminster's and Burnaby's Artists Among Us 2nd Annual Studio Tour is May 31st-June 1st (South Burnaby and New Westminster), and June 7th-8th (North Burnaby) from 10am to 5pm each day. There are over 40 artists participating in this year's event. Previews of their artwork are showing in three locations from May 10th to May 29th: CCM Centre, Crystal Mall, Second Floor, 4533 Kingsborough Street, Burnaby, Tel: 604-877-8606; Calloway Framing & Gallery, 818-20th St., New Westminster, Tel: 604-515-0599; and Creative Framing, Circle Square Mall, 3524 Kingsway, Vancouver, Tel: 604-432-6777. Brochures with maps are available from these centres, and at Opus at Granville Island, Burnaby and New Westminster Public Libraries, and many other public locations. Admission is free. For more information, please call 604-432-1341, email: eileen.fong@canada.com or visit www.artistsamongus.com

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News: Job Satisfaction in Non-Profits

Vancouver's Alliance for Arts and Culture's latest newsletter reported on a paper released by the Canadian Policy Research Network. Job Quality in Non-Profit Organizations, by Kathryn McMullen and Grant Schellenberg, is the second paper in a series on the non-profit sector in Canada. It is of interest to Canadians because we depend heavily on non-profit organizations for the delivery of essential goods and services, particularly during these times of severe government cutbacks.

The report states :

  • More than 60,000 non-profit organizations provide almost 900,000 jobs, equal to the number of people employed in construction, mining and oil and gas industries across Canada.

  • Only 25 percent of non-profit employees are under age 35, compared to 37 percent in the for-profit world.

  • Women make up 75 percent of the non-profit workforce, compared to less than 50 percent at for-profits.

  • Post-secondary grads occupy 58 percent of non-profit jobs, 44 percent of for-profit positions.

  • Median earnings of non-profit managerial, professional and technical/trades employees are $2 to $4 per hour lower than in the for-profit sector.

  • Almost 40 percent of non-profit employees are dissatisfied with pay and benefits, compared to 20 percent in for-profits. According to the Alliance, the authors acknowledge the intrinsic benefits of work in the non-profit sector, benefits that come from commitment to a cause, or doing socially valued work. To download a free copy of the report, visit: www.cprn.org under "What's New."

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    Call for Entry: Langley Centennial Museum Foyer Art

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

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    Call for Arts Instructors: The Newport Gallery

    The Newport Gallery is a new gallery and arts centre in Squamish, BC. They are compiling a comprehensive workshop itinerary for the summer of 2003 and ongoing weekends throughout the year and into 2004. They are equipped with a large studio/workshop space and music studio, and would also welcome acting and writing workshops. The Newport Gallery would welcome your workshop proposal or submission. The proposals may vary in length. Please forward your proposal, bio and examples of your work to: Newport Gallery, PO BOX 1881, Squamish, BC V0N 1T0. For more information on the gallery visit their website:     www.newportgallery.net or telephone Rose-Marie at 604-892-1080.

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    Colour Wheel Workshop

    Join Wayne Stansfield for an intensive weekend workshop designed for the beginning and intermediate painter.

    Learn the benefits of making your own colour reference, and how it can help you save time and save paint!

    Find out all you wanted to know about paint composition, pigment information and mixing.

    Bring your own paints, and learn more about them; open to oil, watercolour and acrylic painters.

    Course fee is $125 per person, pre-registration required. Contact Wayne at 604-733-3470 or email: aurange@telus.net

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    14th Annual Carving Show

    The Richmond Carvers Society is a non-profit society whose mission is to promote the "Art of Wood Carving". They are a group of over 100 carvers from across the lower mainland who sponsor evening and weekend classes on the various aspects of wood carving. On May 24th and 25th the members are holding their 14th Annual Carving Show at the Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, held in conjunction with the Steveston Salmon Festival. There is a nominal admission fee and children under 12 are free. Hours or operation will be 12 pm to 5 pm on the Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. For more information on the Society contact 604-531-9529 or email     watravnik@shaw.ca

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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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