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  1. Burnaby Art Walk
  2. Your Piece of the Puzzle
  3. The Western Arts Circle
  4. Lets Get Creative
  5. Children's International Summer Village
  6. Life and Arts Festival
  7. Art Focus
  8. Artists and Designers as Entreprenuers
  9. Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science
  10. Relaxation Through Art
  11. Call for Submissions: Ladysmith
  12. Artwaves
  13. Some Kootenay Art Talk





  1. Dalai Lama's Visit Through The Arts
  2. Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art
  3. Atlin Centre
  4. Fort Langley Artists Group
  5. Envisions Youth Week
  6. Plein Air Painting at its Best
  7. Camosun College Summer Arts Program
  8. The 2 Bears Studio Tour
  9. East Side Arts List
  10. Uffizi Gallery Expansion
  11. The Canadian Art Database
  12. Massive Change
  13. Canadian Heritage Deteriorating
  14. Painting & Photography Workshop in Prague
  15. Victoria Studio Tour
Burnaby Art Walk

Burnaby Arts Council invites artists to participate in its 4th Annual Artwalk, which will take place in the Burnaby Hastings Heights area from May 29th to June 26th. Registration fee of $25 and Burnaby Arts Council Membership fee of $25 are required. For full submission details contact the Art Walk Committee, Burnaby Arts Council, 6584 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5G 3T7. Registration deadline April 15th. For details call Eileen Fong or Barbara Fisher at 604-298-7322, email eileen.fong@canada.com or visit www.burnabyartscouncil.org

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Your Piece of the Puzzle

The Dawson City Arts Society is looking for artists to contribute to a piece of a giant 12' x 8' puzzle. The final image is intended to be a representation of collective art making and their fundraising efforts. The puzzle will be on permanent display at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City. The deadline for completion is Spring 2005. For details contact Dawson City Arts Society, Bag 8000 Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B 1G0, call 867-993-5005 or email dawsonarts@yknet.yk.ca

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The Western Arts Circle

The Western Arts Circle has recently moved its club address to the Kerrisdale Community Centre and is now open to new membership. Meetings with demonstrations and workshops are held the second Thursday of each month at 7pm in the Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver. Anyone interested in the arts is welcome to join. For details contact Dorothy Martinson at 604-261-4630 or email westernartcircle@canada.com

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Lets Get Creative

The Kelowna Art Gallery and the Society for Learning in Retirement (SLR) presents Lets Get Creative Art Appreciation and Workshop for Spring 2004. The art gallery and SLR invite retired seniors to participate in a ten week program that explores the world of art and introduces participants to some of the artistic talent in Kelowna. Lets Get Creative features workshops, trips and exploration of a variety of art techniques. Classes will be offered Thursdays starting April 1st until June 3rd, 2004. Tuition is $85.00 plus GST and is payable to the Kelowna Art Gallery, and there is a $25.00 SLR fee to cover program development expenses. Seniors who are interested should contact Marie MacRae at 250-762-3989 local 125 or visit the SLR website www.slrkelowna.ca

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Children's International Summer Village

CISV's mandate is to promote peace, and social and environmental awareness for kids aged 11 and up. The Victoria chapter of CISV has embarked upon an ambitious mural project on a concrete block wall in Beacon Hill Park. Opus was pleased to lend support for this project by providing paper, pastels and charcoal for use during the planning stages of the mural. Using public art, the mural promotes the concepts of sharing a planet with others and the interconnectedness of nature. For more information please contact Joanne McSporran at 250-592-7761.

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Life and Arts Festival

The City of Kelowna has established a new multi-day festival, May 6th to 9th, to showcase the city's new Cultural District. This multi-discipline arts festival will celebrate all that life and arts have to offer. Music, live theatre, street performances and visual arts of all dimensions will be included, as well as the culinary arts and a focus on multi-culturalism. For details contact Susan Neill, 250-769-0585 or email susanneill@telus.net

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Art Focus

Art Focus is a Port Coquitlam based group of visual artists who offer workshops on various art media and business practices for art. They also support members by organizing group and one person shows. Upcoming events include Edith Heckel and Eunice Parker's artwork displayed in the Port Coquitlam City Hall, and a Printmaking Demo by Hazel King April 28th at Terry Fox Sr. Secondary School, in Port Coquitlam at 7pm (non-members $5.00). For details call Sherry Carroll at 604-941-2304 or fax 604-942-3268.

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Artists and Designers as Entrepreneurs

UBC's continuing studies is offering a six week program for artists, designers and multimedia specialists who are starting a creative business. Participants will be empowered to communicate, negotiate, network and strategically plan financial stability in both artistic and corporate contexts. Presenters will address topics of strategic importance to artists and designers. Courses run from May 13th to June 17th 6:30 - 9:30 pm; UBC Robson Square. Additional program and presenter details available at www.connections.ubc.ca

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Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science

Visual artists working in all media are invited to submit proposals for the Kootenay Gallery's next deadline, June 25, 2004 for exhibitions in 2005. For full submission requirements contact Exhibition Committee, Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science, 120 Heritage Way, Castelgar, BC, V1N 4M5, call 250-365-3337 or email info@kootenaygallery.com

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Relaxation Through Art

The art class at the South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society will be holding an Art Show at the Elephant Island Winery from April 30th - May 3rd (during the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival). Donations made during the show will be divided between the society and the BC Children's Hospital. They will also be holding a One-Day Art Show during this year's Brain Injury Awareness Week on June 5th, at 2 - 4 pm. The artists will be present on this occasion.

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Call for Submissions: Ladysmith

The Arts Council of Ladysmith and District invites artists and artisans to make submissions for the 6th Annual Arts on the Avenue which takes place August 22nd, 2004. Entry forms are available in Ladysmith at Fraser & Naylor Booksellers, Chamber of Commerce Office and Bayview Framing and Art after April 13th, 2004, or email artscouncilofladysmith@yahoo.com, telephone 250-245-0668 or 250-245-8311. Jury date is May 28th in Ladysmith. Local artists will receive preferential treatment to 65% total participation.

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Artwaves

Shuswap Summer School of Arts offers a wide variety of summer art classes from July 18th to 30th. Workshops include En Plein Air instruction, Mixed Water Media, Beginners Watercolour, Writing, Eco-art Journal, Fabric, Flowers, Papier Mâché, and Flowers. A selection of classes for children is also offered. ARTWAVES is presented by Shuswap District Arts Council. For details contact the Arts Council at 250-832-6807 or visit www.shuswapartscouncil.bc.ca

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Some Kootenay Art Talk

Nelson's newest arts publication is looking for contributors. This free weekly publication focuses on a look at the local creative energy in the Kootenay area while also giving writers and artists an opportunity to publish their work. SKAT is looking for artwork, cartoons, children's art, short fiction, poetry, articles and more. For details call Karla Pearce at 250-354-1986.

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Dalai Lama's Visit Through the Arts

Share in the spirit of this community arts celebration and celebrate the Dalai Lama's visit in April 2004, with over 60 artists, organizations and businesses throughout the Greater Vancouver and beyond. "Celebrate the Dalai Lama Through the Arts!" event will include events and exhibits in art galleries, community centers, libraries, yoga studios, and other public spaces in Greater Vancouver, on Bowen Island and the Gulf Islands. This event is a community initiative organized by the Community Arts Celebration (CAC) Committee. For details visit www.DalaiLamaThroughtheArts2004.org

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Alternator Gallery for Contemporary Art

This Kelowna artist-run centre is now accepting submissions for 2005. They exhibit a broad range of contemporary work including 2D work, sculpture, installation, video, performance and other media with an emphasis on experimental, innovative and cross-disciplinary work. Deadline for proposals is April 15, 2004. For details contact 250-868-2298 or email alternator@telus.net. Submissions from individuals, art groups and independent curators are welcome. CAR/FAC fees will be paid.

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Atlin Centre

This creativity retreat is back for another exciting season. An Atlin Adventure (ATLIN QUEST) can be a life-changing experience - in one of Canada's most exciting environments. Work on your creative process (painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, design or writing), and find inspiration in the surrounding wilderness. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis. There is a student discount of 10% on any program, and an Alumni discount of 20%. For details visit www.atlinart.com or www.atlinquest.com, phone or fax 800-651-8882, email atlinart@allstream.net

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Fort Langley Artist Group

This local arts group presents Bon Appetit! an exhibition and sale of new works celebrating local artists. The opening reception is on Sunday April 18th from 1 to 4pm. Works include sculpture, watercolours, pastels, oils, photographs, acrylics, block print, clay, and mixed media. The exhibition is located at the CN Train Station in Fort Langley, at the corner of Mavis and Glover. The gallery is open every weekend and holidays from noon to 4pm. For details contact Dianne Wilson at 604-530-1303.

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Envisions Youth Week

Envisions presents Emotions, an art show being held at the Roundhouse Theatre May 3rd to 7th during Youth Week 2004. The opening Gala is at 6:30pm on May 3rd at the Roundhouse located at 181 Roundhouse Mews. Artwork can be in the form of a song, play, story, painting, sculpture, drawing, or even taxidermy! Participate in a silent auction for some of the masterpieces! For details call Tamar at 604-871-6136 or email envisions_youthweek@hotmail.com

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Plein Air Painting at its Best

Artist and instructor, Susan Falk teaches a professional, and well-structured series of outdoor workshops, during the months of April, May, and June. Painting sites will include beautiful vineyards in South Langley, forest trails in Campbell Valley Park, and heritage sites in Fort Langley. Participants must be at basic to intermediate levels. This is an opportunity to begin or enrich your interest in drawing and painting in the great outdoors! Workshops are held in April, May and June from 10am - 12pm. Cost: $40 for Oil or Acrylic (but all mediums welcome). For details call 604-534-4730 or visit www.susanfalk.ca

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Camosun College Summer Arts Program

Camosun College in Victoria is hosting a wide range of week-long art intensive courses this summer. These exciting hands-on courses run for the weeks of May 17th - 21st, June 21st - 25th, and July 12th - 16th. Courses are taught by local artists, and include Fresco Techniques from the Renaissance, Immersed in Oils, Cameraless Photography Using Cyanotypes, Artist Books, How to Exhibit Artwork NOW, Sculptural Explorations for Kids, Teens Summer Pottery and much, much more. For details and fees call 250-370-4570, email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca or visit www.camosun.bc.ca

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The 2 Bears Studio Tour

Lake Cowichan Artists and Artisans present a self-directed tour of fourteen local artists' studios. April 3rd and 4th from 10am to 4pm. This event coincides with a quilt show and Daffy Daze. Local restaurants are offering 10% off of meals during this event filled weekend. For details contact Karola Schabernak 250-749-3650.

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East Side Arts List

The 2nd Edition of Vancouver's East Side Arts List, is now available. To request an electronic version email artslist@hotmail.com, or visit the Britannia Public Library in the Britannia Community Services Centre in Vancouver to view a hard copy version of the resource list. The List will be updated at the end of the year and the public is invited to provide corrections and/or new information.

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Uffizi Gallery Expansion

The renowned Uffizi gallery in Florence, Italy is getting a renovation to double its exhibition space. The renovations are scheduled to begin in 2006 and will cost $75 million US dollars. The gallery expects to remain open during the renovations. It currently welcomes an estimated 4,500 visitors a day and contains one of the greatest art collections in the world. It is particularly famous for its collection of Renaissance masterpieces.

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The Canadian Art Database

The Canadian Art Database, the principal activity of the Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art [CCCA], has developed an ever-increasing international audience for Canadian artists, writers and designers. The site currently receives an estimated 20,000 hits per day. It offers extensive information on more than 450 Canadian artists, designers and writers and links to over 500 other Canadian art websites. It is an invaluable research tool for students, teachers, and collectors. For details contact Bill Kirby, Director, CCCA, 18 Gore Street, Toronto, ON, M6J 2C6, telephone 416-533-4810, fax 416-533-0047, email kirby@ccca.ca or visit www.ccca.ca

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Massive Change

Massive Change is "an international discursive project on the future of global design." Massive Change is a web site, a book and an international touring exhibition that will open at the Vancouver Art Gallery in October 2004. Renowned designer, Bruce Mau, is assembling the exhibition; he and his team are seeking submissions. To learn more about the show visit the Massive Change web site at www.massivechange.com.Artists submitting to Massive Change should be aware, however, of a clause in the participation agreement: "By submitting work, contributors are granting all rights to the Massive Change Editors to reproduce submissions in all project uses?."

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Canadian Heritage Deteriorating

The commotion over the sponsorship scandal has eclipsed some compelling information within the recently released Auditor General's report. Chapter 6, dealing with "Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Federal Government," deals with cultural heritage inventory that is at greatest risk. Some excerpts: "Built, archival, and published heritage under the auspices of the federal government is exposed to serious risks of losses. This is because of deficiencies in various protection regimes, weaknesses in management procedures, and the combined effect of a decrease in protection expenditures and continued growth in heritage.

"... cultural heritage has suffered from the budget cuts of the last decade. Statistics Canada data shows that the 2000-01 expenditures of $508 million on cultural heritage were slightly below those of 1990-91, following a significant drop in the middle of the last decade. These expenditures, when expressed in 1990-91 constant dollars, show a decline of 17 percent."

The report says that lack of immediate action will result in the deterioration of many artifacts or, in some cases, their total loss. The full Auditor' Report is available at www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/domino/reports.nsf/html/03menu_e.html

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Painting & Photography Workshop in Prague

Painting and Photography Workshops in Prague, Czech Republic for $2750 including air, B&B and Instructor from Vancouver Academy of Art. This one week program starts July 14th and runs in until August 12th, 2004. Contact lani.jeffrey@shaw.ca or visit www.laniportfolio.com for details.

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Victoria Studio Tour

The First Annual Gordon Head Studio Tour in Victoria, BC takes place on Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th, from 11am to 4pm both days. You are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to tour the studios of 15 different local artists who work in various mediums. Tour pamphlets will be available at the Gordon Head Recreation Centre and at various business locations throughout the area and Victoria. This event is part of Saanich Community Arts Awareness Week Celebration.

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