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  1. Painting on the Edge
  2. Victoria Studio Tour
  3. The Active Art Group
  4. Art Advancement
  5. ExplorART
  6. Student Art
  7. Painting Challenge
  8. Community Outdoor Art Event
  9. Emily Carr Institute Grad Show
  10. The Gallery at the Mac
  11. Quadra Island Artists Annual Studio Tour
  12. Britannia Gallery Project
  13. Call for Youth Artists and Crafters
  14. Craft Call for Entry
  15. Kootenay Gallery of Art Call for Exhibition
  16. 28th Annual Arts & Crafts Show







  1. Copyright & trademark Workshop, Kelowna
  2. Artspacific
  3. Birdwing Butterflies and Other Threatened Wildlife
  4. Painting in Prague
  5. Textile Arts of Capilano College Grad Show
  6. Fibre Arts Symposium
  7. Fifth Annual Oak Bay Open Studio
  8. 2004 Paint Out
  9. The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award
  10. Call for submissions for the 'ALFA' Guild Gallery
  11. International Amateur Drawing Competition
  12. University of British Columbia Artist in Residence
  13. Ladysmith Call for Submissions
  14. Getty Research Grants
  15. Baby Talk
  16. West Point Grey Community Centre
  17. Camosun College Summer Arts Programs
  18. Awards for BC Artists and Artisans Now Available
Painting on the Edge

This inspiring exhibition from the Federation of Canadian Artists is back for a second year! Once again artists worldwide have the opportunity to participate in this international juried exhibition of paintings and drawings in any media.

Exhibition dates to remember: Slide Entry Deadline June 22, 2004; Notification Mailed July 10, 2004; Artwork to Gallery by August 20, 2004; Awards Jurying August 23, 2004;Opening Reception August 26, 2004; Awards Ceremony August 26, 2004; Show Closes September 12, 2004. Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant, executed without the supervision of an instructor and within two years of the slide entry deadline. Work must not have been exhibited previously in any other FCA exhibition. For submission details or for more information on the FCA, call 604-681-8534, or email fca-admin@artists.ca, or visit www.artists.ca

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Victoria Studio Tour

The First Annual Gordon Head Studio Tour in Victoria, BC takes place on Saturday May 8th to Sunday May 9th, from 11 am to 4 pm 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 local artists' event is part of the Saanich Community Arts Awareness Week Celebration.

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The Active Art Group

This Vancouver-based art group is looking for new members for its May event. The group meets monthly at a location that provides an interesting starting point for new work. After two weeks, members meet in a congenial environment to share their work for feedback and encouragement. Next event meets May 16th, 2004. For details call Bryn Sadownik at 604-216-0001, or email activeartgroup@yahoo.ca

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Art Advancement

This lecture series is dedicated to the memory of Tony Onley. Art Advancement runs from April 24th- June 19th at Richmond City Hall, Council Chambers 6911 No.3 Rd, Richmond, BC. Lectures include Principles of Design and Developing Creativity by Brent Heighton, May 15th, 2 pm - 4 pm; How do Pictures Get Into Books? by Douglas Tait, May 29th, 2 pm - 4 pm; Winning Proposals by Barbara Oates, June 19th, 10 am - 12 pm; and Marketing your Artistic Success by Avrum Nadigel, June 19th, 1 pm - 3 pm. Register online at www.richmondarts.net or in person at The Community Arts Council of Richmond, 180 - 7700 Minoru Gate. Telephone 604-231-6429 for fees. Seniors and students receive a 10% discount.

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ExplorART

The explorART Children's Creative Painting Awards & Exhibition sponsored by the Global Chinese Culture Association, Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society, Chinese Cultural Centre, and Global Chinese Press is inviting children and youth between the ages of 5 - 16 to participate and submit original paintings. Winners for each age group will receive special awards and all participants will receive souvenirs. The theme of the competition is "Mother Nature and Me". Registration fee is $10. Artwork size is 12" x 18" or 24" x 18". Entry deadline is May 22nd, 2004. For full submission details contact the explorART committee, 310 - 3490 Gardner Court, Burnaby, BC, V5G 3K4 or call Frank at 604-321-5586, email explorart@gcpnews.com, or visit www.gcpnews.com

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Student Art

"Portraits of Our Culture" is the fourth in a series of books published by the Vancouver Public School Art Teachers. It is a book about how young artists see themselves in an ever-changing world. The portraits contained in the book come from mentorships between secondary and elementary students, overseen by the students' art teachers. The results of the project are unique and profound portraits in this 128-page book. Art teachers everywhere enjoy the book and may also find inspiration for their classroom in its pages. For details or to obtain a copy of the book, contact Malcolm McTaggart, Chairman, Portraits of our Culture, 604-713-8278.

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Painting Challenge

Visit Science World and help break the Guinness World Record for the most painters of one picture! With a record of 25,297 painters to beat, the popular family attraction is already half way towards reaching its target. 13,000 people are still needed to contribute to the coral seascape painting; make your mark from 10 am to 12 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (times may vary). Science World is located at 1455 Quebec Street, in Vancouver. For more information telephone 604-443-7470.

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Community Outdoor Art Event

Glen Andersen, artist-in-residence at West Point Grey Community Centre is creating an intertidal arts project with the community this Spring, culminating in a final celebration on the first weekend of July at the lowest tide of the summer. West Point Grey artists are invited to collaborate on an ephemeral "untidalled" art. Workshops and special events will be held throughout May and June. This is a community-engaged event, and skill and "talent" are not prerequisites for your participation. After all, few can claim to be experts in the media of sand, seaweed and flotsam and jetsam. Join them for this first time event. For details call 604-257-8140 or visit www.westpointgrey.org

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Emily Carr Institute Grad Show

The bravest of artistic expression occurs in its greatest variety each year at the Emily Carr Institute Graduation Exhibition. This year's show runs from May 9th to May 24th. It is spread out over the Institute's two buildings and it is a must see for everyone interested in emerging artists. For details call 604-844-3075.

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The Gallery at the Mac

The Gallery at the Mac is accepting submissions from artists in the Capital Regional District, working in 2-D and in any media. This call is for a series of 12 exhibitions (6 in the upper gallery and 6 in the lower gallery), each lasting 7 weeks, commencing September 6th, 2004 through June 27th, 2005. Submit a curriculum vitae, artist statement, a selection of recent slides or photos (max 20) and a proposal to: Director/Curator Jeff Molloy, The Gallery at the Mac, Royal & McPherson Theatres Society, 2 - 804 Broughton St. Victoria, BC V8W 1E4. Closing date is May 31st, 2004.

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Quadra Island Artists Annual Studio Tour

The Quadra Island Artists Studio Tour runs June 5th and June 6th, 2004 10 am - 5 pm. Artists include potters, painters, sculptors, carvers, photographers, glass-blowers, floral designers, fabric artists and jewelers. Quadra Island lies between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia mainland a 12-minute ferry trip from Campbell River. Tickets are $5.00/person (children under 13 free) and are available on Quadra Island at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply, the Tourist Info Booth, and Quadra Crafts or Campbell River Public Art Gallery, Campbell River; Comox Valley Art Gallery, Courtenay. For details call 250-285-2556, or email swilson.quadraisland@crcn.net, or visit www.quadradirectory.com/studiotours

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Britannia Gallery Project

The Gallery Project located in the Britannia Public Library at the Britannia Community Centre, Vancouver, is seeking submissions from artists, schools, and groups, who live or operate in the catchment area of Britannia Community Centre (Broadway to Burrard Inlet, Nanaimo to Main Street). The gallery project will consider work by emerging and established artists in the community working in all 2 and 3 dimensional media including installation.

Submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed at the beginning of June 2004 for programming in 2005. Application forms and details are available at the Info Centre at Britannia Community Centre, or you can leave a message for Leah Decter at 604-718-5800.

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Call for Youth Artists and Crafters

A Youth Festival Arts & Craft Fair for young people between the ages of 13 and 29 will take place on July 4th, 2004 from 12 noon to 6pm at Edgemont Village. This juried Youth Festival Arts & Craft Fair is seeking submissions from youth artists and crafters. The jury will take place on Wednesday May 12th, from 5 pm - 7 pm, and Wednesday June 16th, from 5 pm - 7 pm. To book a jury appointment, or for details call Amanda Durant at 604-988-6844. Jury appointments will be held at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.

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Craft Call for Entry

The Crafts Association of British Columbia (CABC) is accepting proposals for exhibitions in Vancouver's Crafthouse Gallery for 2005. There are several opportunities for member craftspeople to have shows. Craftspeople working in clay, glass, wood, metal, fibre, and mixed media may apply and must be members at the time of their submission. Proposals must demonstrate a clearly defined educational component. Deadline is May 31, 2004. For details visit www.cabc.net. To access the 2005 proposal package directly go to www.cabc.net/news/news.htm. For further information, please contact Calvin Taplay, CABC Communications Coordinator at 604-687-6511 or by email at cabc@telus.net

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Kootenay Gallery of Art Call for Exhibition

Calling for exhibition proposals from visual artists to exhibit work in all media for exhibitions in 2005. Deadline June 25th, 2004. To apply provide a CV, proposal, and visual documentation (5 - 15 slides are preferred). Send proposals to Exhibition Committee, Kootenay Gallery of Art & Science, 120 Heritage Way, Castelgar, BC V1N 4M5, or for details call 250-365-3337 or email info@kootenaygallery.com

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28th Annual Arts & Crafts Show

Sponsored by the Vancouver Island Ceramic Association, this year's theme for the 28th Annual Arts & Craft Show is "Flowers". The show will be held on June 5th - June 6th from 10am - 5pm in Parksville, BC at the Parksville Community Hall. Booth rentals for 2 days is $60 (members), $75 (non-members) per 8' frontage. Each booth space is provided with an 8' table and 2 chairs. A $25 deposit is required on each booth reserved. For details, call Margaret Malloy at 250-724-1608.

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Copyright & Trademark Workshop, Kelowna

The Federation of Canadian Artists, Central Okanagan Chapter, is pleased to announce that Mr. Wes Crealock, lawyer with Berge Horn, member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, and instructor in Intellectual Law Centre for Arts and Technology - Okanagan, will be presenting Copyright and Trademark information to artists, performers and the general public on Monday May 31st, 6 - 10pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Cost is $50, and registration deadline is May 7th. This will be a three hour presentation packed full of information with an hour for questions at the end. For details or to register contact Julia Trops, 250-215-0079 or email julia@juliatrops.com

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Artspacific

This colourful and exciting 3rd annual juried exhibition is at the Delta Arts Council's Firehall Centre for the Arts. The show includes works from artists from 25 communities in British Columbia. It's open to the public until May 7th, Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm. Additional hours will be Thursday 6pm - 9pm, Saturdays 1pm - 4pm, Closed Sundays. Located at 11489 84 Ave, Delta, BC. For details call 604-596-1025.

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Birdwing Butterflies and Other Threatened Wildlife

Presented by the North Vancouver Arts Council and in partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation and artist Barry Cogswell from April 23rd to May 16th. Five local elementary and secondary schools participated in this conscience raising environmental art project. Gallery hours: Wed. - Sat. 12 - 5pm, Sunday 1 - 4pm. Gallery located at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. For details call 604-988-6844 or email nvartscouncil4@telus.net

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Painting in Prague

Painting and Photography workshops will be held in Prague, Czech Republic for $2, 750 including Air, B'n'B and Instructor from the Vancouver Academy of Art. This is a one-week program which starts July 14th until August 12th. Contact lani.jeffrey@shaw.ca visit www.laniportfolio.com for details or www.vetrovastudio.com

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Textile Arts of Capilano College Grad Show

Graduating students of the textile art program of Capilano College present works using weaving, surface design, dyeing, silkscreen and other techniques. The opening reception is on Thursday, May 20th, 2004 from 7 - 9pm and it runs May 21st to June 13th. Gallery Hours are Wed - Sat 12 - 5pm, Sunday 1 - 4pm. For details call 604-988-6844 or email nvartscouncil4@telus.net

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Fibre Arts Symposium

This arts symposium is being held in the spectacular Comox Valley at North Island College in Courtenay, BC on Vancouver Island from May 13th - 16th, 2004. Engaging presentations, seminars and dynamic workshops in basketry, weaving, quilting, paper making, journal design, embroidery, rug hooking, passementerie, indigo dyeing and more. Treat yourself to and engage in a learning experience with acclaimed instructors and top fibre art experts. Visit www.fibrearts.iscn.ca for updates or the Comox Valley Arts Council www.island.net/~cvcac. For details email cvcartscouncil@shaw.ca

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Fifth Annual Oak Bay Open Studio

This open studio tour takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 15th - 16th, noon - 4:30 pm in Oak Bay, in Victoria, BC. This is an excellent opportunity to meet 24 local Oak Bay artists and discover their works in a variety of media. A map with locations of studios will be available at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre, the Oak Bay Library, and the Oak Bay Municipal Hall during the first week of May. For details call Victor Lotto 250-592-3585.

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2004 Paint Out

Visiting artists as well as local artists are invited to paint (oil, acrylic, or watercolour) sketch /draw or photograph the beautiful landscape of Bella Coola. A short demo will be offered each morning of this 3-day event and on the third day there will be a dinner and presentation of donated gifts. Gifts will be distributed through a "peanut auction". For details contact Bella Coola Valley Inn at 250-799-5316 email valleyinn@belco.bc.ca

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The John Moffat & Larry Lillo Award

This is an annual award, intended to assist mature West Coast theatre artists to further their artistic development. Winners will be awarded $1,500. Your application must contain a project proposal, a resume, and 2 references. You must be a West Coast resident, or demonstrate a body of work on or related to the West Coast. A minimum of 10 years theatre experience is required. Application deadline: May 16th. For details contact Dawn Brennan 604-872-6622 ext. 234.

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Call for submissions for the 'ALFA' Guild Gallery

Visual artists are invited to submit proposals for exhibitions for the ALFA Guild Society. Submission requirements are as follows: description of proposed exhibit, CV or Biography, min. of 10 slides or photos which are labelled with artist's name, Title of work, medium, dimensions and date made, and an artist's statement. Please include a SSAE for a return of submission package. Deadline is May 15. Mail to Selection Committee, ALFA Guild Society, Box 155, Nakusp B.C. V0G 1R0. Call Audrey for information at 250-265-3221.

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International Amateur Drawing Competition

Tinker's Gate Art Centre in Athabasca, AB, is hosting a drawing competition with the subject being "leisure time and figurative drawings." Deadline for submission of slides or photos is June 30th, 2004. Prospectus and entry form are available at www.tinkersgateretreat.com or by writing to PO Box 126, Athabasca, AB, T9S 2A2.

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University of British Columbia Artist in Residence

UBC's Great Northern Way Campus is currently accepting project proposals for two 6 month studio residencies. The residencies start July 2004 and January 2005. Application deadline May 14, 2004. More information may be found at www.finearts.ubc.ca/gnwresidency

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Ladysmith Call for Submissions

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

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Getty Research Grants

The Getty Grant Program offers research grants to projects that "advance the understanding of art and its history" to scholars of all nations. Funding is provided through three programs: Collaborative Research Grants, Postdoctoral Fellowships and Curatorial Research Fellowships. These grants are awarded to scholars who work in residence at the Getty Centre. There are also grants available through the Getty Conservations Institute for established conservators, scientists, and professionals. For details visit www.getty.edu (and click on grants), or via 310-440-7374 or researchgrants@getty.edu

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Baby Talk

David Miall is a University of Alberta English professor and Ellen Dissanayke is his co-researcher. Together they have recently published findings in a journal entitled, "Human Nature - an Interdisciplinary Biosocial Perspective," that suggest the cooing of parents to babies increases the child's propensity to the arts. The rhythm and speech sounds that parents provide to their babies, mimics that of poetry. Their study of the phonemes and rhythms of the cooing were in sharp contrast to normal adult-to-adult speech, and that they almost formed a pattern of verses. Besides studying the parental sounds, the researchers also studied the response of the babies. Besides furthering the parent-baby bond, the cooing may create a child with an aptitude for things artistic.

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West Point Grey Community Centre

Visit the Community Centre for their new art programs this Spring. Amazing Acrylics is offered Tuesdays, 11:30am - 2:30pm and Wednesdays, 7 - 10pm. Both classes are $183/8 sessions and start April 27th. World of Watercolour is offered Mondays 6:30 - 9:30pm for $189/9 sessions. Introduction to Drawing is offered on Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11am. Call 604-257-8140 to register or to see which classes are offered on a drop-in basis. For details visit www.westpointgrey.org or visit the centre at 4397 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

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Camosun College Summer Arts Programs

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 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 250-370-4578, cectinfo@camosun.bc.ca or visit www.camosun.bc.ca

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Awards for BC Artists and Artisans Now Available

The 2004 Visual Arts Development Awards (VADA) application forms are now available. This is the 8th annual awards which assist BC's emerging artists or mid-career artists and artisans. The initiative is to encourage the development of new skills and techniques. Grants range from $3000 to $5000. Deadline for receipt of applications is Sunday May 30th, 2004. VADA is funded by the Vancouver Foundation and is administered by the Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG).

Applications can be downloaded from www.vada-awards.org or picked up at the CAG at 555 Nelson Street, Vancouver. For details contact vada@contemporaryartgallery.ca or call 604-681-2700.

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