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Art Show, Abbotsford, April 11th-23rd:
The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society's annual Spring 2007 Art Show runs from Wednesday, April 11th to Monday, April 23rd at the Clearbrook Library in Abbotsford. The opening is Wednesday, April 11th at 10am and the reception is on Thursday, April 12th from 7pm-8:30pm. There will be a free draw for an original watercolour painted by one of its members. For details or to become a member, call Carol Portree at 604-850-9694 or visit www.myartclub.com and click on "find groups."
Call for Canadian Painters, Deadline May 18th:
The Magenta Foundation invites Canadian painters to submit for their publication of Carte Blanche Vol. 2 Painting. The book's purpose is to provide a survey and showcase of the current state of painting in Canada. Visit www.magentafoundation.org and click "Submissions". Deadline for submissions is Friday, May 18th. For details, email info@magentafoundation.org
Instructors needed, Richmond:
The Richmond Artist Guild is seeking instructors to demonstrate techniques. Meetings take place at the Richmond Cultural Centre located at 180-7700 Minoru Gate on the second Wednesday of each month from 7pm-9pm. The demos usually last about an hour and a half and the instructor's fee is $100. For details, contact Rita McArthur at 604-272-9294 or visit www.richmondartistsguild.com
Call for entry, Sooke, Deadline Sept 1st:
The Sooke Fall Fair which has been held since 1913, invites emerging and established artists, photographers, and writers to submit to their arts gala. They have created a new Literary Art section that encompasses all aspects of the written word, as well as entries in journalism with photos, an illustrated children's book and songwriting. The Photography and Art sections of the Fair will be banding together with the new Literary Arts section to hold a Photography, Literary and Arts Gala.
You do not need to live in the area in order put in an entry. Mail entries are accepted in the Photography and Literary sections, but the Art section must have an advance entry form submitted. Deadline is Saturday, September 1st.There well be commercial space available to sell related items such as reprints, art cards, and other items. Also, your item will have a tag stating if it is available for purchase after the Fair, there will be no commissions on the sale of items. Special prizes of cash and store gift certificates are available in all three sections. Opus is proud to sponsor this event which takes place Saturday September 8th and Sunday September 9th. For details visit www.Sooke.Org/fallfair, www.ArtsGala.info, or call toll free 1-877-642-6745.
Call for Exhibition Proposals in 2008, Williams Lake, Deadline Aug 31st:
Artists are invited to submit proposals for work in any medium for the Station House Gallery in Williams Lake, BC. Artists or artisans in any medium may submit proposals. Submission should include 15 photographs which sufficiently document current or past work and are clearly marked with titles, written list of titles, size, medium of works to be exhibited or a proposal of work to be created, an artist's statement, CV and SASE. Send your proposals to Gallery Selection Committee, C/O Station House Gallery, #1 Mackenzie Ave. N., Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N4. The deadline is Friday, August 31st. For details, visit www.stationhousegallery.com or email curator@stationhousegallery.com
Call for Entry, Canada, Deadline May 4th:
RBC invites emerging Canadian artists for their 9th Annual Canadian Painting Competition. The competition recognizes the skill of Canada's emerging artists and provides increased visibility. Entries must be submitted by May 4th, 2007. The national winner will receive $25,000, and two honourable mentions will each receive $15,000. For details visit www.rbc.com/paintingcompetition
Are you an Xchanger?, Victoria:
Xchanges is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This non-profit, artist-run co-op has helped artists in the Victoria region since 1967. As part of the anniversary, they are looking for as many alumni as possible. If you were a member or know of someone who was, contact Claudia Lorenz at info@xchangesgallery.org or call 250-382-0442.
Call for Art, Duncan, Deadline April 10th:
The Cowichan Valley Arts Council invites artists to submit work for the Spring Arts Show & Sale Extravaganza. Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, April 10th. The show will be at the Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre in Duncan, BC on Thursday, April 26th to Sunday, April 29th. For details call 250-746-1633 or visit www.cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca
Days with the Arts, Port Alberni, Apr 21st-22nd:
Join ver 60 local artists from Port Alberni as they showcase their art on Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd. Funds raised provide bursaries for qualified secondary school graduates. A ticket for both days is $15 and includes a map. For details, call Bev Frolic at 250-724-4116.
Call for artists, Saanich, Deadline May 24th:
The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula hosts its Artisans Show and Sale on Saturday, July 14th to Sunday, August 12th in Sidney. Registration is on Thursday, May 24th from 4pm-8pm in Room 4 of The Mary Winspear Centre. There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee. For details, call Kathryn Wilcock at 250-655-6585 or email kmwilcock@shaw.ca
Christmas at Hycroft, Vancouver, Deadline May 6th:
Christmas at Hycroft is a fundraising event for The University Women's Club of Vancouver. Artisans and crafters (except for jewelry and pottery) are invited to sell their handcrafted items this coming November 2007. Applicants will be juried by a committee on Sunday, May 6th. For an application, call Rosie On at 604-731-4661, email admin_uwc@telus.net or visit www.uwcvancouver.ca
Craft Markets, Vancouver, Deadline June 1st:
On Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th, The Western Front hosts their craft fair from 10am-4pm. On Saturday, July 21st, The Kitsilano Neighbourhood House's craft fair runs from 2pm-8pm. Deadline for applications at The Kitsilano Neighbourhood House is Friday, June 1st. For details visit www.lotusevents.ca or contact Andrea at gotcraft@lotusevents.ca
For the Love of Others, Vancouver, Apr 1st-28th:
This exhibition supports the Bhagyodayam Yogashram Healing Centre in India (www.bhagyodayamyoga.com). The show runs from Sunday, April 1st to Saturday, April 28th at Radha Yoga and Eatery located at 728 Main Street in Vancouver. Featuring artists Famous Empty Sky, Ed Varney, Kriss Boggild, Kiku Hawkes, and others. For details contact Famous Empty Sky at 604-253-0164.
Show & Sale, Delta, Apr 26th-29th:
Surrey's Artswest Society invites you to their Show and Sale at Scottsdale Centre located at 7031 120 St in Delta, BC from Thursday, April 26th to Sunday, April 29th. Enjoy art in pastel, watercolour, acrylic, graphite and oil. Artists will be in attendance. For details call Shirley at 604-589-2891.
Earth Day Art Show 2007, Victoria, Apr 4th-May2nd:
Celebrate Earth Day with art on the theme of environmental conservation, ecological best practices and sustainability. This public event hosted by Hemp & Company of Victoria, BC will be displayed at their stores. The exhibition runs Wednesday, April 4th to Wednesday, May 2nd. For details visit www.hempandcompany.com
Art Walk, Pender Island, Apr 8th:
The 8th Annual Easter Art Walk takes place on South Pender Island. View the work of 15 artists ranging from paintings, drawings, stained glass, folk art and more. The Art Walk takes place on Easter Sunday from 12pm-5pm. For maps or details visit www.bloodstargallery.com
Creative Finds, Surrey, First Come/First Served:
Artists and crafters are invited to submit for The Fine Art and Craft Market 2007 on Saturday, December 1st from 9:30am-8pm at the historic Sullivan Hall located at 6306 152nd St in Surrey, BC. Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. For details email creativefinds@gmail.com or visit www.creativefinds.ca
Ceramic Workshops, Richmond, May 5th:
In conjunction with her Richmond Art Gallery exhibition, Wreath/Wreathe, ceramic artist Eliza Au leads a hands on beginner's paper clay workshop on Saturday, May 5th from 10am-1pm. This workshop takes place at Richmond Art Gallery located at 7700 Minoru Blvd in Richmond. The fee is $15 and includes materials and firing. Class size is limited. Please register through City of Richmond's Call Centre at 604-276-4300 and quote class # GA-23001. For further information on this event, phone 604-247-8311 or email NCapogna@richmond.ca
Call for Submissions, Victoria, Deadline May 31st:
Victoria's Gallery at the Mac invites submissions from artists residing in the Capital Regional District. Work must be wall mountable. Submit CV, artist statement, exhibition proposal, slides, photos or website to Director/Curator Jeff Molloy, The Gallery at the Mac, Royal & McPherson Theatres Society, 625 Fisgard St, Victoria BC, V8W 1R7. Deadline is Thursday, May 31st. For details email jeff@molloy.ca
Call for Exhibition Proposals, Vernon, Deadline Apr 30th:
Gallery Vertigo in Vernon is now accepting exhibition proposals for the 2008 season. When submitting, please include CV, 10-20 numbered slides and/or photographs of current work or work to be proposed, corresponding slide/photo list with title, date, medium and size, artist statement, proposal, and a SASE. The deadline is Monday, April 30th.For further information, contact Judith Jurica at 250-503-2297 or email judithjurica@galleryvertigo.com
Bedtime Stories, Vancouver, Apr 5th-29th:
Come explore the many interpretations of children's literature in this exhibit of paper quilts by Julie McIntyre at the Crafthouse Gallery in April. The final chapter to Bedtime Stories is this artist's quilted book of nursery rhymes made entirely with thread, ink and paper. The exhibit runs from Thursday, April 5th to Sunday, April 29th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, April 5th from 6pm-8pm at 1386 Cartright Street in Granville Island. For further information, visit www.cabc.net or phone 1-888-687-6511.
Port Moody Art Association Spring Show and Sale, Apr 20th-22nd:
The Port Moody Art Association would like to invite everyone to their Festival of the Arts Spring Art Show 2007. The opening is Friday, April 20th from 7:30pm-10pm at the Recreation Centre, 300 Ioco Road in Port Moody. The show continues until Saturday, April 21st from 10am-5pm and on Sunday, April 22nd from 10am-5pm. Refreshments will be served. For further information, contact Marian Hazelwood at 604-937-7353.
Things Are Buzzing, Victoria, Apr 21st-May 21st:
From Saturday, April 21st to Monday, May 21st , Global Art & Framing presents their Spring Exhibition at 1831 Oak Bay Avenue in Victoria. There is a reception on Saturday, April 21st from 5:30pm-8pm featuring works by Dorothy O'Shea, Suzanne Jensen and some budding artists from Sir James Douglas School. This event is a fundraiser for the school. For further information, contact Suzanne Jensen at 250-479-1495 or email suzannejensen@shaw.ca
Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain, Cortes Island, May 28th-June 2nd:
Pack a semester-long art course into five days and learn to draw by accepting by acquiring a new "way of seeing." You will be working under the guidance of Lynda Greenberg, who was trained to teach by Betty Edwards, author of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. This workshop consists of 5 nights and costs $595 CDN or $551 US. Meals and accommodations are extra. The workshop runs from Monday, May 28th until Saturday, June 2nd. For further information or to register, visit www.hollyhock.ca or phone 1-800-933-6339.
Call for Submissions for 2008 Season, Nelson:
The Oxygen Art Centre is now accepting submissions for 2008 exhibitions. Proposals for exhibitions are welcome on an ongoing basis in any media and subject area. Submissions are reviewed every three to four months with planning one to two years in advance. For submission guidelines, please visit www.oxygenartcentre.org or phone 250-352-6322.
5th Annual Spring Show & Sale, Vancouver Island, Apr 19th-22nd:
The Spring Art Show and Sale is the perfect event to meet more than 50 emerging and established visual artists from Victoria to Nanoose Bay. More than 130 pieces of original find art in different mediums will be presented and available. Artists will be available as hosts to accompany patrons of the arts on guided tours. Opening night and reception takes place on Thursday, April 19th from 7pm-9pm. The show runs from Friday, April 20th and Saturday, April 21st from 10am-6pm, and Sunday, April 22nd from 10am-4pm. The draw prize will be held on Sunday, April 22nd at 4pm. The show and sale is located at The Dorchester Hotel, 70 Church Street in Nanaimo. For further information, visit the FCA's Nanaimo chapter at www.fcananaimo.ca
On the Road to Barkerville, Wells, July 13th-22nd:
Enjoy 11 days of Art and Adventure with Canadian artist and facilitator Barbara Wilson. This trip consists of 10 days of landscape painting and drawing while discovering heritage architecture and local history along the Cariboo gold rush trail. The trip begins in Yale, BC and continues along the route of the original miners of the 1860's to the famous Barkerville. While staying in the town of Wells, this wonderful trip is finished by visiting galleries. Island Mountain School of Arts serves as our home base. For more information, contact 250-229-0021 or visit www.artandadventure.ca
Call for Crafters, North Vancouver, Deadline November 3rd and 4th:
On April 14th, the Crafter Coordinators for he Saint Thomas Aquinas High School craft fair are holding a jury for their Christmas Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th from 10am-2pm. Participation is on a first come, first serve basis. The jury will take place at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, 541 West Keith Road, North Vancouver. For more information, visit www.aquinas.org/craftfair email craftfair@aquinas.org or phone 604-987-4431 ext. 201
Art Is Your Business, Cortes Island, May 4th-7th:
Hone some new techniques, skills and tools to effectively present, exhibit, promote and sell your art. This workshop is ideal for visual artists looking to build a prosperous career. The tuition is $425 plus $25 for materials for three nights from Friday, May 4th to Monday, May 7th. Ruth Payne brings 25 years of experience as a gallery curator, visual artist, stress management consultant and teacher. For further information on this educational retreat, visit www.hollyhock.ca or phone 1-800-933-6339.
New Horizons Art Show & Sale
The Salt Spring Painter's Guild is having an exhibition of work that has members pushing their individual boundaries, in a variety of media. There will be a draw for an original Jack Avison watercolour, as well as a Viewer's Choice vote. The show runs from Saturday, April 7th to Sunday April 22nd, 2007 at the Artspring Centre located at 100 Jackson Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island. For details contact Deirdre Tessman at deetessmann@hotmail.com or visit www.ssipaintersguild.com
Arts and Health 101
This 4 evening course is offered by Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University in Victoria. Discussed will be providing an overview of the exciting developments in the rapidly growing fields of arts and health in Europe, Australia, and North America. The course begins Thursday, April 26th and offers three unique hands-on experiences with leading arts and health practitioners on Thursday, May 3rd, Thursday, May 10th and Thursday, May 17th. For more information or to register, phone 250-391-2600 ext. 4801 or phone toll free at 1-866-890-0220 or email continuingstudies@royalroads.ca
Art Exhibit, Vancouver, Opening reception, Thursday, April 5th at 8pm. Saturday, April 7th-Saturday, May 5th.
Join artists Clint Wilson and Dax Morrison at Access ARC, 206 Carrall Street in Vancouver, as they use the exhibition space as the impetus for their projects by collecting source material related to the gallery that they have been invited to show at. The opening reception is on Thursday, April 5th at 8pm. The exhibit runs from Saturday, April 7th to Saturday, May 5th. For further information and gallery hours, visit www.vaarc.ca or phone 604-689-2907.
Art Show & Sale, Ashcroft, Opening reception, Friday, April 20th from 6pm-10pm. Saturday, April 21st - Tuesday, April 24th.
The Ashcroft Art Club will be presenting their 40th Anniversary Fine Art Show and Sale at St. Alban's Anglican Church Hall, 503 Brink Street in Ashcroft, BC, on Friday, April 20th from 6pm-10pm. The show continues from Saturday, April 21st until Tuesday, April 24th. Adults welcome on Friday night, children and family welcome for the continuation of the show.
Accent on Art, Vancouver, Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd from 12pm-6pm
A series featuring artists who immigrated to Canada will be featuring a new profile on Vancouver artist Pnina Granirer on Shaw Multicultural Channel (Channel 20 in Vancouver) on Monday, April 9th at 10:30am and again on Sunday, April 15th at 4:30pm. Granirer is the co-founder of Artists in our Midst. Granirer's West Point Grey studio will be open from 12pm-6pm on Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd. For more information, visit www.artistinourmidst.com or visit www.pninagranirer.com
Remnants of Times I Never Knew, Vancouver, Thursday, April 19th to Sunday, May 29th
The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery, 950 W. 41st Avenue, presents dry prints by Dorothy Field. Opening reception is Thursday, April 19th from 7pm-9pm. The exhibit runs until Sunday, May 27th. Dorothy field is a writer, poet and visual artist. For further information, email reisa@jccgv.bc.ca or phone 604-257-5111 ext.244.
Art Show, Vancouver, until Saturday, May 5th
The Or Gallery presents Jeremy Shaw Best Minds, Part One. The exhibit runs until Saturday, May 5th. Jeremy Shaw is based in Vancouver and exhibited throughout North America and Europe. The Or Gallery is located at 103-480 Smithe Street in Vancouver. For further information about this exhibit, visit www.orgallery.org or phone 604-683-7395.
Gallery Opening, reception Thursday, April 12th, 7pm
Gallery O at the Art Center, 2060 Pine Street in Vancouver, presents Grupo Espartaco from Friday, April 13th to Monday, April 30th with an opening reception on Thursday, April 12th at 7pm. The mythical Grupo Espartaco was created in 1959 in Argentina to give voice to the common folk. They believed in art as social transformation and many had to go into exile to protect their lives. For further information, visit www.artcenter.ca or phone 604-731-5412.
Art Exhibition, on now until Tuesday, May 1st
The Circle Craft Gallery presents April Fool, an exhibition of slaphappy socks by Fiona MacLeod and Christine Lawrence from Friday, April 6th until Tuesday, May 1st. This exhibition features an odd menagerie of characters – clowns, jesters, buffoons, puppets and many others. Circle Craft is located at 1666 Johnston Street in Granville Island. For further information, contact www.circlecraft.net or phone 604-669-8021.
Film Night, Vancouver, Saturday, April 21st at 8pm
Roy and McHardy's newest collaboration, Alice and Martha, is a tale of two women who earn their living at a tedious delivery job. This event takes place on Saturday, April 21st at 8pm. Roy and McHardy have been working together collaboratively on video productions since 2003. The artists will be in attendance. This wonderful screening takes place at Helen Pitt Gallery, #102-148 Alexander Street in Vancouver. For further information, visit www.helenpittgallery.org or phone 604-681-6740.
Two Blues Legends, Vancouver, Friday, April 27th at 7pm
Performing live at The Art Center are Chris Whiteley & Diana Braithwaite on Friday, April 27th, doors open at 7pm. Chris Whiteley has been playing blues for over 30 years and has appearances with such greats as Taj Mahal, Chuck Berry and John Lee Hooker and received six juno nominations. Diana Braithwaite has been dubbed "Canada’Äôs National Treasure" by Blues FM 91.1 Radio host Danny Marks. Enjoy an evening that brings these two talents together. The Art Center is located at 2060 Pine Street in Vancouver. For further information, contact www.artcenter.ca or phone Jordan Patrich at 604-731-5412.
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