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Call for Artists, Vancouver, Deadline February 15th
The Arts in the City Festival in Vancouver, BC is currently accepting submissions for their next visual arts event to be held at Grace Vancouver Church on Friday, February 15th. The theme is open and all mediums are welcome. The deadline to submit is Thursday, January 24th by 5pm. Grace Vancouver is located at 1696 West 7th Avenue. For more information and guidelines for submissions, visit www.artsinthecity.com
Call for Artists, Wells
The 5th Annual ArtsWells Festival Of All Things Art in Wells, BC takes place on Friday, August 1st until Monday, August 4th, 2008 and is looking for artists of all disciplines to be part of the event. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 15th. To obtain an application form, visit www.artswells.com or call 1-800-442-2787.
Seeking Proposals, Coquitlam, Deadline February 3rd
Place des Arts is currently accepting proposals for its 2009 exhibitions. Place des Arts is located at 1120 Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam, BC. The centre offers gallery and gift shop display space where local emerging artists and artisans may exhibit and sell their works in any media. Deadline to submit is Sunday, February 3rd, 2008. Full details and application form can be found at www.placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636.
Call for Submissions, Nelson, Deadline December 14th
Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History in Nelson, BC is seeking three artists of any discipline to submit proposals for new work, which explores the nature of impermanence. Submissions must include a current CV, biography, general artist's statement, proposed work description, 10-12 images of previous work, and image list. The deadline to submit is Friday, December 14th. For further information and where to submit, email dart@netidea.com
Calling for Exhibitions, Campbell River, Deadline February 1st
The Campbell River & District Public Art Gallery in Campbell River, BC is inviting proposals for exhibitions for the Main and/or Discovery Galleries for 2009. They are interested in all media and look for submissions from individuals, groups and/or curators. Please mail or deliver submissions with a maximum of 20 slides with corresponding slide list, CV, artist's statement and self-addressed envelope. The submission deadline is Friday, February 1st. For further information and where to send submissions, visit www.crartgallery.ca
Call for Submissions, Vancouver, Deadline December 31st
The 4th Annual British Columbia Creative Achievement Awards in Vancouver, BC recognizes BC's outstanding applied artists and designers and is asking for submissions/nominations. The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 31st. Each recipient will be awarded $5000 and the Achievement Award Seal. For further details, visit www.bcachievement.com or call 604-261-9777.
Call for Submissions, Parksville, Deadline January 18th
The Vancouver Island Mayworks Project in Parksville, BC is accepting submissions for their 2008 exhibition titled Water and the Human Condition. All media except photography is acceptable. The deadline to submit is Friday, January 18th, 2008. For further information and what to submit, visit www.oceansideartscouncil.com or call 250-757-2023.
GALLERY OPENINGS & EXHIBITIONS
Art Exhibit, Abbotsford, December 9th - January 9th
The Fraser Valley Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists invites you to view their art work featuring acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolours and graphite. The show runs from Sunday, December 9th until Wednesday, January 9th at Kariton House, located at 2387 Ware Street in Abbotsford, BC. There is an opening reception on Sunday, December 9th from 1pm-4pm. For further information, visit www.artbywendy.com
Printmaking Exhibit, Chemainus, December 1st - 2nd
Printmakers Only Group (POG) is having their 16th annual show of new works in Chemainus, BC. The theme is Black & White & Red - Revisited The show is on Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd at the Chemainus Festival Inn at 9573 Chemainus Rd from 10am-5pm each day. Members of the POG will be attending and demonstrating techniques of original printmaking. For more details and directions, call 250-748-4492.
Art Exhibition, Victoria, now until January 15th
Still in the Aviary is an ongoing installation piece which started on Monday, October 15th and continues until Tuesday, January 15th at the Beacon Hill Park Aviary between Douglas Street and Cook Street in Victoria, BC. During the first 6 weeks, Christine Clark will add 8 new birds to the Aviary, and during the last 6 weeks will remove 8 birds a week. The birds are papier mache versions of our native birds raising questions about captivity, extinction and freedom. For further information, contact Christine Clark at 250-656-7165 or visit www.clarkandmihaly.ca
Gallery Exhibition and Grand Opening, Qualicum Beach, December 1st
Come and join the grand opening of the Skalenda & Cook Studio Gallery at the Old School House Arts Centre in Qualcum Beach, BC. This event takes place on Saturday, December 1st from 12pm-4pm at 112 Fern Road West. Come and see the artwork of Linda Skalenda and Nana Cook. For further information, visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org or call 250-752-6133.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, December 6th-31st
For the month of December, the Craft Association of British Columbia (CABC) is hosting Potters and Pitchers, a gallery exhibit featuring a collection of handcrafted pitchers, just in time for Christmas. This exhibit runs from Thursday, December 6th until Monday, December 31st. There is an opening reception on Thursday, December 6th from 6pm-8pm. The CABC is located at 1386 Cartright Street on Granville Island.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, on now until January 19th
The Helen Pitt Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents Too Many Words. This group show runs until Saturday, January 19th. Too Many Words is an exhibition that brings together a diverse selection of artists who take the role of reading as a central preoccupation and site of creative inquiry. The Helen Pitt Gallery is located at #102 - 148 Alexander Street. For further information, visit www.helenpittgallery.org
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, December 6th
The Canvas Gallery & Lounge in Vancouver, BC is presenting an art auction in aid of the Vancouver Food Bank on Thursday, December 6th from 7pm-10pm. The Canvas Gallery & Lounge is located at 91 Powell Street. Artists will be in attendance. For further information, visit www.canvasartgallery.ca
Gallery Exhibition, Maple Ridge, on now until January 8th
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery in Maple Ridge, BC presents All Creatures - Big & Small until Tuesday, January 8th. This show examines how we perceive creatures we live with or only imagine. The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is located inside the ACT at 11944 Haney Place. For further information, visit www.theactmapleridge.org
STUDIO TOURS & FESTIVALS
Open Studio Tour, Nanaimo, December 1st and 2nd, 12pm - 5pm
The Artzi Stuff Textile Arts Studio is presenting their 10th Annual Winter Open Studio in Nanaimo, BC on Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd from 12pm-5pm at 270 Stewart Avenue. Come by and visit a working studio and see all the tools used in a creating hand dyed and printed textiles. For further information, visit www.artzistuff.com or call 250-716-3500.
WORKSHOPS
Art Classes, Kelowna, every Sunday, 1pm - 4pm
Join the Kelowna Art Gallery in Kelowna, BC every Sunday from 1pm-4pm as they welcome the whole family to participate in their hands-on art activities in the Scotiabank Studio. Admission is $3 per person. The Kelowna Art Gallery is located at 1315 Water Street. For more information or to register, visit www.kelownaartgallery.com or call 250-762-2226.
Artist Biography Workshop, Cranbrook, December 12th
The Cranbrook & District Arts Council in Cranbrook, BC presents Writing An Artist's Biography with guest speaker Rod Osiowy at The College of the Rockies in room 151. This workshop takes place on Wednesday, December 12th at 7pm. This workshop will help you describe your art, what has influenced it, and learn possible wording to promote yourself. To reserve a seat, please contact the Artrageous Gallery at 250-426-4223. For information on other workshops the Cranbrook & District Arts Council offers, visit www.theartscouncil.ca
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER ART NEWS
Winter Faire, Vancouver, December 8th & 9th
Come and celebrate the 14th Annual Women's Winter Faire in Vancouver, BC and view the work of many of BC's finest women artisans. The event takes place at the Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th from 11am-6pm. For further information, call 604-253-7189 or visit www.soundsandfuries.com/faire
New Online Store, online, anytime
Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design (ECI) is launching Studioshop, their new online shop and gallery. Need a unique holiday gift? Check out the great array of artwork, crafts and designs from the studios of the Emily Carr Institute with a simple click of the mouse. To view and purchase some of the fantastic items created by alumni, faculty and staff in one convenient location, visit www.ecistudioshop.ca.
Christmas Boutique and Miniature Exhibition, December 21st
Come and see hand-crafted gifts and miniature works of art at Place des Arts in Coquitlam, BC at the Christmas Boutique & Positively Petite Miniature Exhibition on now until Friday, December 21st at 1120 Brunette Avenue. The Positively Petite exhibition presents exquisite 2D and 3D miniatures by a variety of artists. For further information, visit www.placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636.
It's Play Time, North Vancouver, December 13th - 30th
Holidays Pantomime Productions presents Garry Plotter and the Pantomimer's Stone at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver, BC from Thursday, December 13th until Sunday, December 30th. This is a twisted, musical, comedy for the entire family to enjoy. Presentation House Theatre is located at 333 Chesterfield Avenue. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.phtheatre.org or call 604-990-3474.
Seasonal Celebration, Burnaby, December 6th
Come to the 12th Annual Seasonal Celebration on Thursday, December 6th from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Burnaby, BC. This event features performances by Shadbolt students, face painting, clay art and wreath making and many other art activities. The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is located at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue. For further information, call 604-291-6864, or visit www.shadboltcentre.com
Art & Fine Craft Marketplace, Surrey, December 1st
Creative Finds is hosting their Art & Fine Craft Marketplace on Saturday, December 1st from 9:30am-8pm at the historical Sullivan Hall Community Centre at 6306 152nd Street in Surrey, BC. Come and see 30 unique vendors. The entrance fee is $1 with lots of parking. For further information, visit www.creativefinds.ca
Craft Sale, Coquitlam, December 1st and 2nd
Come and see over 120 crafters at the 27th Annual Coquitlam Craft Sale at the Poirier Community Centre at 624 Poirier Street in Coquitlam, BC. The event is held on Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, November 2nd from 10am-4pm. Admission is $2. For further information, call 604-469-9669 or email coquitlamcrafts@canada.com
Appreciation Day at Crafthouse, Vancouver, December 6th
Come by and get that person who is hard to buy for something unique and special from the Crafthouse from 10am-8pm. Most works are 10-20% off. The Crafthouse is located at 1386 Cartright Street in Granville Island. Featured will be works in fibre, ceramic, glass, wood, metal and mixed media. There will also be a Chinese Knotting demonstration from 6pm-8pm.For further information, call 1-888-687-6511 or visit www.cabc.net
Open Stage, Tsawwassen, December 14th
Do you love to entertain? Are you a performer looking for a venue? Then come to the Delta Arts Council's Open Stage on Friday, December 14th at 7:30pm in Tsawwassen, BC. The Delta Arts Council is located at #710 ’Äì 56th Street To sign up for a time slot, call Jill at 604-948-1229. Admission is $3.00 which includes tea, coffee and goodies. For further details, visit www.deltaartscouncil.com
Holiday Market, Vancouver, December 15th & 16th
Come check out the Local Farmers Market Society 12th Annual Holiday Market in Vancouver, BC on Saturday, December 15th and Sunday, December 16th from 10am-5pm. This market takes place at the Heritage Hall, located at 3102 Main Street. Admission is $2 and children under 13 are FREE. All products are juried for quality, made in BC and sold by the producer only. For further information, visit www.eatlocal.org/holidaymarket.html
Green Christmas Market, Vancouver, December 15th
Come and find some stylish clothing, jewelry, accessories, and housewares at the Green Christmas Market in Vancouver, BC on Saturday, December 15th from 10:30am-6pm. Each designer works in a trendy and eco-friendly manner. The market is located at Blim at #197 - East 17th Avenue (at Main Street). For further information, visit www.blim.ca
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