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  1. Sunshine Coast Arts Council
  2. 16th Annual City of Vancouver Book Award
  3. Pottery in the Garden
  4. Maple Ridge Art Gallery
  5. International Amateur Artist Drawing Competition
  6. Plaskett Gallery Call for Entry
  7. Eternal Egypt
  8. Visions 18th Studio Tour and Art Sale
  9. Gallery Direct
  10. Textile Arts Guild of Richmond
  11. 4th Annual Buskers Festival and Country Style Days Parade





  1. Williams Lake Call for Entry 2005
  2. Artwalk 2004
  3. City of Surrey Public Art Program
  4. Call for Jewish Art/Artists
  5. Artists Among Us
  6. Pride in Art Call for Entry
  7. The Squamish Music and Art Exchange Society
  8. Low Brow on the High Seas
  9. Camosun College Summer Arts Program
  10. Pacific Opera of Victoria
  11. North Vancouver Public Art Project
Sunshine Coast Arts Council

The Sunshine Coast Arts Council Selection Committee invites artists and curators to submit exhibition proposals. All mediums will be considered. Deadline October 1st, 2004. For details and submission guidelines call the Arts Centre at 604-885-5412, or write to Sunshine Coast Arts Centre Gallery, PO Box 1565, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0.

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16th Annual City of Vancouver Book Award

Publishers and authors are invited to submit entries for the 16th Annual City of Vancouver Book Award. Books of any genre, which demonstrate excellence and contribute to an appreciation and understanding of Vancouver's history, unique character or achievements of its residents, are eligible for the $2000 award. The winning book will exhibit excellence in content, illustration, design and/or format. Deadline for entries is June 16th, 2004. Entry forms and guidelines are available from the Office of Cultural Affairs 453 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1V4 or visit www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/oca. For details call Marnie Rice 604-871-6634.

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Pottery in the Garden

The Horticultural Center of the Pacific (HCP) will once again host the South Vancouver Island Potter's Guild Pottery in the Garden Show & Sale on June 13th, 2004, 10am-4pm. This year's theme is "Gnomes and Garden Creatures". Stroll through the HCP gardens and enjoy exceptional clay works by many of Vancouver Island's local potters. The show will be juried and visitors will have a chance to vote on the Peoples Choice Award. Admission by donation. For details call 250-743-4029 or 250-384-9028.

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Maple Ridge Art Gallery

The Maple Ridge Art Gallery invites visual artists working in all media to submit proposals for their 2005 exhibition schedule. Deadline for submissions is July 1st, 2004. Contact Maple Ridge Art Gallery for Spectrum 2005 forms at 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6G1 or call 604-467-5855 or email gallery@mrag.ca

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International Amateur Artist Drawing Competition

Tinkers Gate Art Centre in Athabasca, Alberta is holding its Annual International Amateur Artist Drawing Competition. Theme for the competition is "Leisure Time - Figurative". Competition Deadline is June 30th, 2004. For details visit www.tinkersgateretreat.com or send an SASE to Tinkers Gate Art Retreat Centre, PO Box 126, Athabasca, AB, T9S 2A2.

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Plaskett Gallery Call for Entry

2D submissions from artists for the 2004/05 season are being accepted. Please submit a minimum of eight samples (slides or photographs) with an artist's statement on the art to be exhibited, curriculum vitae and an SASE. Send submissions to Plaskett Gallery, 735 8th Ave., New Westminster, BC, V3M 2R2. Deadline for submissions is June 18th, 2004. For details call the Massey Theatre at 604-517-5900.

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Eternal Egypt

The Royal BC Museum will host one of the greatest exhibits to ever be mounted on one of the world's most popular subjects, Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from The British Museum. The show runs from July 10th to October 31st, 2004 at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria. For details contact 250-356-7226 or 1-888-447-7977, or visit www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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Visions 18th Studio Tour and Art Sale

Take this self guided tour and discover one-of-a-kind locally made treasures in the beautiful settings of artists' country and waterfront studios of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. This event runs from June 25th to 27th, 10am-5pm. Brochure and maps are available on Vancouver Island at all Thrifty Food Stores, Island Credit Union locations and Tourist Information Centres from Victoria to Nanaimo. For details call Terry Harrison at 250-743-3862 or visit www.islandnet.com/visions

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Gallery Direct

Gallery Direct, an online arts community is now accepting applications for membership from all visual artists worldwide. Members of Gallery Direct will receive a fully automated gallery type portfolio, which will give the working artist a professional venue to showcase and sell their work online while having the opportunity to share resources with other artists in the Gallery Direct community. For details visit www.gallerydir.com

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Textile Arts Guild of Richmond

The Textile Arts Guild of Richmond is holding their Biennial Show June 11th to 13th at the Richmond Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC. The hours are 9:30am-9pm on June 11th, 10am-5pm on June 12th, and 10am - 3pm on June 13th. For details contact Jennifer Hygh at 604-534-0284. Admission by donation.

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4th Annual Buskers Festival and Country Style Days Parade

Visit Opus Langley at 5501 204 Street on this day of festivities. Come and cheer on marching bands, entertainers and floats on June 19th at 10am along Fraser Highway. Stay after the parade to enjoy the Buskers Festival featuring a variety of entertainment, musicians, face painters, mimes and magicians who will line the downtown streets and provide wonderful sights and sounds for the duration of the afternoon. Please note that there may be some temporary road closures along Fraser Highway to accommodate the parade.

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Williams Lake Call for Entry 2005

The Station House Gallery in Williams Lake, BC invites artisans to submit proposals for the 2005 exhibition schedule. Submissions include max. 15 titled slides or photographs, title list, size, and medium of works, or a proposal of works to be created for exhibition, artist statement, CV, and SASE for return of material. Send submissions to the Gallery Selection Committee c/o Station House Gallery 1 Mackenzie Ave N., Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N4. Deadline July 31st, 2004. For details call Diane Koebel 250-392-6113.

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Artwalk 2004

Presented by the Burnaby Arts Council and Burnaby Heights Merchant Association, this event takes place from May 29th to June 26th. Over 20 artists in over 15 business venues will be showcased. Event highlights include art demonstrations on Saturday's from 2pm-4pm and draw prizes of many valuable gifts donated by artists and merchants including a print by Jack Shadbolt. A guide map can be picked up from the Burnaby Arts Council Office, Burnaby Libraries, Opus Framing and Art Supplies on Granville Island and participating merchants. For details call the Burnaby Arts Council Office at 604-298-7322 or email info@burnabyartscouncil.org

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City of Surrey Public Art Program

The City of Surrey Public Art Program is seeking artists for four public art opportunities: South Surrey Multi-purpose Community Centre, Fraser Heights Community Centre, RCMP Store Front City Hall Expansion, and Holland Park. Artists may apply for all projects with a single submission package, ranking their project preferences. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, June 10th, 2004 no later than 1pm. For details visit www.arts.city.surrey.bc.ca or call 604-502-6423.

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Call for Jewish Art/Artists

The Sydney and Gertrude Zack Gallery of the Jewish Community Centre is asking for solo or group show submissions by professional Jewish visual artists and/or art with a Jewish theme for the 2005/2006 season. All submissions will be juried and all work will be for sale with a commission to the gallery. Submission deadline is June 17th, by 5pm. For submission details contact Reisa Smiley Schneider at reisa@jccgv.bc.ca or call 604-257-5111. Send submissions to Reisa Smiley Schneider at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, 950 West 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5Z 2N7.

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Artists Among Us

The Richmond Art Gallery is celebrating its 5th Annual Artists Among Us Exhibition and Open Home and Studios Tour. The exhibition runs from June 10th to 27th, with a closing reception on June 25th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. The open home and studio tour runs June 26th to June 27th from noon-4pm. Free admission for all events. For details call 604-231-6454.

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Pride in Art Call for Entry

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered (GLBT) artists are invited to submit art for this year's Pride In Art Exhibition. This year's theme, "Two Spirits One Heart" looks at personal and global histories as Two Spirited People (GLBT). This community exhibit is open to all artists who identify as GLBT; accepted submissions will not be limited to the theme. Submission deadline is July 1st, 2004 and there is a $15 administration fee. The exhibition runs July 28th to August 4th, Monday to Friday 11am-9pm and Saturday to Sunday 11am-4pm at The Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver. For details and submission guidelines call Robbie at 604 683-3884, email robbiemail@shaw.ca or visit www.gaywest.org

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The Squamish Music and Art Exchange Society

This organization is accepting applications for 2004/05 at the Newport Gallery in Squamish. Exposure for a one month exhibit includes the local population, tourist traffic, and Vancouverites traveling to and from Whistler. Successful applicants will be granted a one month exhibit with a 60%/40% sales commission in favour of the artist. A $100 hanging fee and $25 application fee will apply. For submission details write the Smart Exchange Society, PO Box 1981 Squamish, BC, V0N 3G0 or email tmcrae1@shaw.ca. Application deadline is June 15th, 2004.

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Low Brow on the High Seas

This is your chance to test yer skills in a drawin' contest open to all landlubbers and sailors attending a pop art exhibit presented by The Tart Gallery in Vancouver on June 26th, 8pm-10pm and June 27th 4pm-6pm. This will be two nights of fantastical art,musical merriment and costumery featurin' worldly bucaneers and gentlewomen of fortune from BC and exotic shores. The contest runs throughout the exhibition at the Marine Club 573 Homer St., Vancouver. For details visit www.thetartgallery.com/highseas.html

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Camosun Collge Summer Arts Program

In our April Newsletter we listed the contact number for this listing incorrectly. Camosun College in Victoria is hosting a wide range of week-long art intensive courses from June 21st to 25th, and July 12th to 16th. Courses taught by local artists include Fresco Techniques from the Renaissance, Immersed in Oils, Cameraless Photography Using Cyanotypes, Artist Books, Sculptural Explorations for Kids and more. For details call 250-370-4781, email cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca or visit www.camosun.bc.ca/ce

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Pacific Opera of Victoria

Prop Masters Maureen Mackintosh and Kristen Sands teach The Elements of Props-Making - Made Simple. Participants will learn the basic prop-making techniques used in theatre, while designing and constructing four ornate wall-hanging masks in this two-week intensive course running from July 5th to 16th, from 9am-3:30pm. The $800.00 course fee includes cost of materials. No previous experience is necessary. Space is limited to 12 participants. Pacific Opera of Victoria is a not-for-profit organization. For details call 250-383-8550 or 250-386-1969.

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North Vancouver Public Art Project

North Vancouver RecCentres have released a call for proposals for a public art banner project which will promote the 2010 Olympics. The Olympics are a key opportunity for North Vancouver to reveal its cultural heritage to the world and to demonstrate that they are a rich resource for understanding the link between art and the city. The total budget for this project is $10,000 and the deadline for proposals is June 21, 2004. Artist working in all mediums are encouraged to apply. For details and proposal guidelines visit www.northvanrec.com, email mccreak@northvanrec.com or call North Vancouver RecCentres at 604-987-7529.

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