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- Calling All BC Artist & Designers, North Vancouver BC, Deadline is Friday, March 9th at 4:30pm
- Theatre Series, North Vancouver BC, March 1st - 31st
- Call for Artists, North Vancouver BC, Deadline is Saturday, March 17th at 4pm
- Art Workshops in Nanaimo, Nanaimo BC, April 30th - May 4th, register today!
- Roots in the Community, Burnaby BC, Wednesday April 25th
- Draw a Windmill, Victoria BC, Deadline is March 21st
- 2008 Call for Entry, Port Moody BC, Deadline is May 15th at 5pm
- Call for Entries, Vancouver BC, Deadline is Thursday, March 8th
- Hull-abaloo, Victoria BC, March 1st - 29th
- Call for Artwork, Squamish BC, Deadline is Monday, April 30th
- Green, Vernon BC, Deadline is Saturday, March 17th at 4pm
- Centennial Public Art Contest, North Vancouver BC, Deadline is Friday, March 30th
- Front & Back, Vancouver BC, March 3rd
- Call for Creative Thinkers, Kelowna BC, Deadline is ASAP
- Inside Outside, Burnaby BC, March 30th - April 1st
- Artist Summer Residencies, Nelson BC, Deadline is May 15th
- Support the Arts, Worldwide
- Call for Crafters, North Vancouver BC, March 14th and 15th
- Painter's Lodge, Campbell River BC, September 10th - 16th
- What is Haiku?, Vancouver BC, Monday, March 12th
- Furniture Society Conference, Victoria BC, June 20th - 23rd
- Various Themed Art Lectures, Vancouver BC, Tuesday, March 27th
- KIAC Artist in Residence Program, Yukon, Deadline is Sunday, April 1st
- Proposals for Exhibitions, Dawson City Yukon, Deadline is Sunday, April 1st
- Victoria Sketch Club, Victoria BC, March 20th - 27th
- Craft Year 2007, Vancouver BC, Deadline is Thursday, March 15th
- Artist Workshop, Whidbey Island WA, April 16th - 20th
- Crystal Magic, Vancouver, March 1st - April 1st
- Painting Exhibit, Campbell River, March 2nd - March 30th
- Artist Demonstrations, Surrey, Monday, March 19th
- Accessories to Ceremony, Victoria, March 5th - April 10th
- Art to See, Vancouver, March 8th - April 15th
- One Day Screening, Vancouver, Sunday March 11th, 10:30am
- More Time for Creativity, Nanaimo, Deadline is Friday, March 23rd
- Calling all Artists, Vancouver, Deadline is Saturday, March 24th at 9am
- Think Positive!, Vernon, Saturday, March 10th 1pm - 3pm
- Copyright and the Artist, Vancouver, Sunday, March 25th 1pm - 4pm
- Art Exhibition Show and Sale, North Vancouver, Monday, March 19th until Sunday, March 25th.
- Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, Saturday, March 23rd until Saturday, April 21st.
- Literary Readings with Glen Rotchin, Vancouver, Wednesday, March 21st at 10:30am and 7pm.
- Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, Vancouver, Thursday, March 22nd 12pm to 1:30pm.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council invites wood artists from BC to submit art objects made of indigenous wood in an exhibition called From the Edge of the Forest. Deadline for submission is Friday, March 9th at 4:30pm. The exhibition runs from Friday, June 15th to Saturday, July 14th at the CityScape Community Art Space in North Vancouver. For submission guidelines and where to drop off contact 604-988-6844 or email nvartscouncil@telus.net
Presentation House Theatre's Third Street Theatre Series at 333 Chesterfield Ave. in North Vancouver is hosting some exciting plays during the month of March and invite you to come. "Orpheus in the Underworld", and "Little Voices" include some of the great performances you can witness. To reserve tickets, contact their 24hr box office at 604-990-3474 or visit www.phtheatre.org
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artists and artisans to participate in 2007 Art in the Garden Tour on Saturday, May 26th and Sunday, May 27th. This is a great opportunity to market your artwork in a unique setting. Interested artists must complete and submit an application form with slides, CV and artist statement. There is a $15 jury fee and all who submit must be part of the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, March 17th at 4pm. For further information or to obtain an application form, contact 604-988-6844 or email nvartscouncil@telus.net
Get creative and discover your own vision by experimenting with collage and mixed media painting with Maureen Brouillette. This workshop takes place on April 30th to May 4th from 10am-5pm daily and costs $435. To register for this workshop or to find out more information on what will be covered, contact Mary Stewart at 250-716-1440 or via email at marystewart@canada.com To visit Maureen's website visit www.mbrouillette.com
Join the unveiling on Wednesday, April 25th of a wonderful display of banners of Second Street. These banners reflect historic landmarks, and locations that the students in grades 4-7 of Burnaby's Second Street School have created with the aid of artist in residence Diane Moran. For more details, or to view the banners and take A walk about second street, contact The Community School office at 604-664-8821 or visit Diane Moran's work at www.atmoraninthemooon@shaw.ca
All artists are invited to send in a picture of a windmill as any form of media such as photographs and drawings in conjunction with a Dutch painting exhibition. Submission deadline is Wednesday, March 21st, and there is no size restriction on works entered. Please send submissions via email or mail to Victoria Boogie Woogie, PO Box 8825, Victoria BC, V8W 3S3. The winner will be contacted, showcased in an exhibition and receive media coverage for this event. For further information contact Lisa van der Pol at 250-881-2323, email victoriaboogiewoogie@yahoo.ca or visit www.victoriaboogiewoogie.ca
The Blackberry Gallery in Port Moody is now accepting 2D and 3D proposals for its 2008 exhibition schedule. Deadline for submissions is on or before Tuesday, May 15th at 5pm. Application forms and submission guidelines are available on the Port Moody Arts Centre Society website at www.pomoartscentre.ca For further information, contact Kelly Bergstrom at blackberrygallery@telus.net
The 2007 Alcan Dragon Boat Festival is pleased to announce the Festival Image Competition. The winning image will be incorporated into all the Festival's promotional material. Media entered can be either an illustration, painting or photograph. The winning entrant will receive two Cathay Pacific round trip tickets to New York, $1000 (CDN) spending money and two VIP passes to the Alcan Dragon Boat Festival. For entry forms and examples of past posters, please visit www.adbf.ca/contest/ or email contest@adbf.ca
Join two English painters, born in the same town, and who both moved to Victoria in 1957, as they showcase their watercolour paintings. Their joint show, Hull-abaloo takes place from Thursday, March 1st to Thursday, March 29th at Goward House, located at2495 Arbutus Road in Victoria. A preview of their show can be seen at www.gowardhouse.com under art shows or contact Paul Redchurch at 250-592-0456.
The Foyer Gallery at the Squamish Public Library is a contemporary space dedicated to the exhibition of excellent artwork. Submissions from artists in all disciplines are invited for 2008 juried exhibitions in the Foyer Gallery. To view the gallery and to download submission forms, visit www.squamishlibrary.bc.ca and click the gallery link. Deadline for submissions is Monday, April 30th. For further information, contact Katherine Kerr at 604-898-3536 or via email at kekerr@telus.net
The Fifth Annual Members Juried Exhibition (for NOAA North Okanagan Artists Alternative member only— though new members are always welcome) is inviting all artists, writers, musicians and performers to participate. Artists are asked to submit up to two works, 2-D and 3-D, video and literary are welcome. All works must address the theme of "green". Deadline for submissions is Saturday, March 17th at 4pm. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, March 20th to Saturday, April 14th with an opening reception on Saturday, March 24th at 7pm. For further information, contact Judith Jurica at 250-503-2297 or via email at judithjurica@galleryvertigo.ca
The City of North Vancouver's Public Art Program invites North Vancouver students to participate in "Imagine Our Future" art contest. Students are asked to submit a black and white drawing, as per template provided, that suggests their idea or vision of what the city of North Vancouver will look like in the future. The outcome of the winner's piece will be used as a permanent public piece of art in the city. Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 30th. To obtain a submission form for this project, contact Lori Phillips or Sandra Dent at 604-984-9582 or via email at cnvpublicart@telus.net
On Saturday, March 3rd, Access Artist Run Centre will be presenting a fundraiser supporting the programming and operating activities at Access. The works of 6 local artists including Karin Bubas, Ron Terada and Hadley and Maxwell will be auctioning limited edition t-shirts. The evening will be catered by Salt Tasting Room. Admission is free. Preview begins at 8pm, and the auction begins at 9pm. Tshirts for members are $30 and $35 for non-members. Access is located at 206 Carroll Street in Gastown. For further information, please contact Access at 604-689-2907 or visit www.vaarc.ca
Sport Kelowna is hosting the 2007 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Kelowna at the Capital News Centre from March 13th to 17th. The organizers are asking the public's help in incorporating a piece(s) of art to show support for all teams or in relation to the Olympic/Paralympic spirit. If you or your organization have a creative idea and would be interested in developing this exciting The Art Of Sports opportunity, please contact Michelle Collens at 250-469-8855 or email mcollens@kelowna.ca
The Burnaby Artist Guild will be holding their annual spring art exhibition and sale on Friday, March 30th to Sunday, April 1st. This exhibition showcases original works by more than 35 artists in a variety of mediums as well as a selection of artwork by the featured artist— Zoe Clemens. The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is located at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby. Admission is free and there is ample parking for all attendees. For further information contact 604-291-6864 or visit www.myartclub.com/burnaby.artists.guild
Wanting something new to do this summer and create new artwork? The Oxygen Art Centre in Nelson provides summer residencies that include 850 square feet of studio space in the heart of Nelson. The deadline for proposals is Tuesday, May 15th for July and August residencies in the following year. For submission guidelines please visit www.oxygenartcentre.org or phone 250-352-6322.
Support the Arts by visiting www.petitiononline.com/DFAIT07/ and sign the petition to stop further cuts being made to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) for Public Diplomacy. The department currently funds the creation and, dissemination and promotion of Canadian arts, Canadian cultural initiatives, and business opportunities for Canadian artists internationally.
On Wednesday, March 14th and Thursday, March 15th, The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is holding a jury for upcoming craft fairs at The Folkfest Craft Fair and Canada Day Craft Fair. All exhibitors must be members of the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. To participate, a $10 fee will be charged to all craft fairs being juried. The jury will take place at CityScape Community Art Space at 335 Lonsdale Avenue. To book a jury appointment, please call 604-988-6844. Spaces are first come, first served. For further information, contact Sabina Kral at nvartscouncil5@telus.net
Artists John and Martin Pryce will be hosting a 6 night En-Plein Air workshop at Painters Lodge. This workshop is ideal for any painting level from beginner to more advanced. The dates are Monday, September 10th to Sunday, September 16th. For further information on this workshop and other art adventures and to register, visit www.toursexplore.com or phone 1-800-690-7887.
On Monday, March 12th at 7pm, join longtime Haiku Society of America officer Michael Dylan Welch in the Alice Mackay Room in the Lower Level at 350 West Georgia Street in Vancouver of The Vancouver Public Library. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and the Vancouver Public Library have invited Michael Dylan Welch for a hands-on haiku presentation and workshop. Find out what Kijo, Kireji, and Shasei have to do with haiku as a "real" and accessible literary art. Admission is free. Welch is the editor and publisher of Tundra: the Journal of the Short Poem. For more information call 604-331-3602 or visit www.vpl.ca
The Furniture Society's 11th Annual Conference is being held in Victoria from Wednesday, June 20th to Saturday, June 23rd. This year's conference theme is Cultural Mosaic: Reflections from the Coastal Rain Forest. These conferences are an opportunity for students, amateurs and professionals to meet and work with the best in their field. This 3 day conference is attended by approximately 400 participants. To register or learn more about the conference programming and presenters, visit www.furnituresociety.org/conference2007 or phone 828-255-1949.
On Tuesday, March 27th from 7pm-9pm at Lord Byng High School at 3939 W. 16th Avenue in Vancouver, Paul Crawford will be discussing For the love of Art: The pleasures of collecting and its lasting rewards as well as other art related lectures. These discussions are hoping to include students and adults alike to be involved in art related issues. On Tuesday, April 10th, Vjeko Sager discusses Painting is dead. Long live painting! These series are offered in conjunction with Artists in Our Midst Open Studios. Visit www.artistsinourmidst.com for further information on these events.
The Klondike Institute of Art & Culture is accepting applications from visual, media, and interdisciplinary artists for its 2008 Artist in Residence Program. The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 1st. The residence accommodates up to 2 artists concurrently for research, development and production of ongoing or new bodies of work. The duration of the residencies are from 4-12 weeks from January 1st to December 31st, 2008. For further information on this great opportunity and application form, contact www.kiac.org/programs/residence.html
The Odd Gallery is accepting proposals for exhibitions from artists and curators for its 2008 exhibition programming. The deadline is Sunday, April 1st. The Odd Gallery is an artist run initiative based in Dawson City, Yukon. For more information and submission guidelines visit www.kiac.org/odd/proposals.html or phone 1-867-993-5005.
After celebrating 98 years of unbroken activity, The Victoria Sketch Club will be showing the work of its members at Glen Lyon - Norfolk School at 1701 Beach Drive in Victoria (Oak Bay) from 10am-7pm. Admission is FREE. The official opening is being held on Tuesday, March 20th at 7pm and continues until Tuesday, March 27th. For further information, contact Victor Lotto at 250-592-3585 or visit www.victoriasketchclub.ca
The Crafts Association of BC and the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre invite BC craft artists and makers to participate in a juried exhibition titled Contemporary Craft in BC: Excellence Within Diversity. The exhibit will be held at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver in September. Selected works will showcase the diversity of BC contemporary craft makers in their range of mediums, traditions and cultures while making statements about the past, present and future of fine craft in this province and country. The deadline for entries is Thursday, March 15th. The application form is available at www.cabc.net/news/craftyear2007/craftyear2007.htm For further information on submitting and about this event, contact Yvonne or Calvin at 604-687-6511 or email craft2007@cabc.net
The Coupeville Arts Center on Whidbey Island presents Ned Mueller and his workshop on "Making Your Paintings Work" from Monday, April 16th to Friday, April 20th. Mueller will talk about the whole process of putting a painting together, from the first concept to composition studies. Students will also be direct painting without preliminaries. The emphasis will not be on the finished piece, but on the process of getting there. The cost for this workshop is $595. For further information phone toll-free 1-866-678-3396 or visit www.coupevillearts.org
Bill Boyd's show Crystal Magic at the Crafthouse Gallery is being exhibited from Thursday, March 1st to Sunday, April 1st. The gallery is open from 10:30am-5:30pm daily. Admission is free, but donations are always greatly appreciated. The Crafthouse Gallery is located at 1386 Cartwright Street in Granville Island. For further information on this event contact Calvin Tapley at 604-687-6511 or 1-888-687-6511, email info@cabc.net
Inspired by their association with Nancy Cook's Firesign Art & Design Studio and B&B on Quadra Island, four accomplished visual artists have joined forces in support and creative communion for an exhibit of their work at the Campbell River Tidemark Theatre, 1220 Shoppers Row, from March 2nd to 30th. Because of the transitions in their lives and artistic endeavors, Transitions is a painterly exploration via acrylic, watercolour and pastels. For further information, contact Nanci Cook at info@firesignartanddesign.com or visit www.firesignartanddesign.com
Surrey Artswests Society invites you to their how-to artist's demonstrations. They take place every 3rd Monday of the month at 6:45pm in the Bear Creek Pavilion, King George Highway and 88th Avenue, Bear Creek Park in Surrey. The non-member fee is $5, and new members are always welcome. On Monday, March 19th, artist Alice Klisch will be demonstrating The Negative Painting with Transparent Water. For further information on this event or membership enquiries, phone Shirley at 604-589-2891.
At The Alcheringa Gallery from Monday, March 5th to Tuesday, April 10th, they will be showcasing small wooden carvings and ceramics created by contemporary Sepik artists for use in ritual and other aspects of traditional life. Concurrently, Alcheringa will also be exhibiting a selection of major works by Métis painter Rick Rivet. Alcheringa Gallery is located at 665 Fort Street in Victoria. For further information, contact Elaine Monds at 250-383-8224 or www.alcheringa-gallery.com
The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery presents From the Forest to the Garden, drawings and paintings by Karen Hollowell and Diana Zoe Coop. In this exhibit, both artists paint the landscape of trees and forest, the man-made garden, and architectural birdhouses. Both artists are fascinated with the cycles of life and growth, and have a deep love for nature. The gallery is located at 950 West 41st Avenue. The opening reception is Thursday, March 8th from 7pm-9pm. The exhibition runs until Wednesday, April 15th. For further information, contact Reisa Smiley Schneider at 604-257-5111 ext.244 or email reisa@jccgv.bc.ca
The Jewish Community Centre and Festival Cinemas present Vancouver Director Michael O. Dayan's debut film Glimpses of Heaven. It is a documentary feature about three distinguished BC artists. This special screening marks the film's Vancouver premiere at Ridge Theatre, 3131 Arbutus Street in Vancouver, on Sunday, March 11th at 10:30am. After the screening, there will be question and answer period with the director and cast. Doors open at 10am and a delicious breakfast will be served so come early. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased online at www.festivalcinemas.ca or at The Ridge box office, or at The JCC's reception desk at 950 W.41st Avenue in Vancouver. Visit www.jccgv.com call Reisa Smiley Schneider at 604-257-5111 or email reisa@jccgv.bc.ca
The Nanaimo Art Gallery would like to announce the 2007 Festival of Banners: Celebrate Life. Entry forms and designs are being accepted until Friday, March 23rd. Entry forms can be picked up at either gallery location, 900 Fifth Street on Malaspina Campus or 150 Commercial Street in Nanaimo and emailed to chrisk@nanaimogallery.ca There is still time to get creative and be part of this wonderful festival that brightens the city streets from May until October. The theme of this year's festival is Celebration of Life. For more information, please call Chris Kuderle at 250-740-6350 or email chrisk@nanaimogallery.ca
Are you looking for a venue to showcase and sell your art? You are invited to sell your works of art at the 2nd Annual Art in the City Visual art show and sale from Friday, May 11th to Sunday, May 13th. You can pick up your information package at the West End Community Centre in Vancouver for full details. The space sale begins In Person ONLY on Saturday, March 24th at 9am. Cost is $60 per space or $80 per space for groups or organizations. For further information, contact Silvia Laforges or Brenda Teng at 604-257-8336 or email silvia.laforges@vancouver.ca
This workshop at Gallery Vertigo, #1 3001 ’Äì 31st Street, Vernon, will involve a positive/negative exploration using the paper cut-out techniques of Henri Matisse. The workshop takes place on Saturday, March 10th from 1pm-3pm. Participants will explore the ideas of positive and negative shapes and create pictures using the shapes. All materials will be provided. This workshop is free for children ages 8-12. Christine Kashuba is the instructor for this workshop. Because class size is limited, pre-registration is required. Please call Gallery Vertigo at 250-503-2297 to register. Visit www.galleryvertigo.com
What's appropriate about appropriation? On Sunday, March 25th from 1pm-4pm, Access Artists Run Centre, 206 Carroll Street in Vancouver, is hosting a workshop designed to enable the discussion of the aesthetic, political and legal considerations of how and when an artwork reflects the work of others. At this event, there will be participants, visual artists, and lawyers to discuss copyright, infringement and the artistic practice. The presenter will be Jonathan Middleton, David Wotherspoon and Moderator, Martha Rans. Please contact Access to register at www.vaarc.ca or email info@vaarc.ca
The North Shore Artists' Guild wishes to announce it's 60th Anniversary Art Exhibition and Sale called Spring Impressions at the Park Royal Mall in North Vancouver from Monday, March 19th to Sunday, March 25th. Everyone is welcome to attend who are interested in art and artists as paintings by some of the North Shores' accomplished and emerging artists will be showcased. Come and vote for the "People's Choice" award and have your name entered in a draw for a $100 credit against any painting in the show. For further information, please call Florence Allardice at 604-925-3039 or email frogsnest@telus.net
The Helen Pitt Gallery presents Jane Benson's piece Underbush: an installation by Jane Benson which is a large-scale installation comprised of hundreds of hanging foil garlands which drape from the gallery ceiling in a dense canopy of web-like tendrils. The show runs from Saturday, March 24th to Saturday, April 21st. There is an opening reception on Friday, March 23rd at 8pm. Helen Pitt Gallery is located at #102 ’Äì 148 Alexander Street in Vancouver. For further information contact the gallery at 604-681-6740 or visit www.helenpittgallery.org
Join author Glen Rotchin as he reads from his novel The Rent Collector which is set in Montreal in the centre of the garment industry. Rotchin will be reading on Wednesday, March 21st at 10:30am at the Jack Aceman Seniors' Lounge at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, 950 W. 41st Avenue, and on Wednesday, March 21st at 7pm at The Vancouver Public Library in the VanDusen Room, lower level, 350 West Georgia Street in Vancouver, phone 604-331-3603 for directions. For further information on this event, contact Reisa Smiley Schneider at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver at 604-257-5111 ext.244 or email reisa@jccgv.bc.ca
The 2nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival invites everyone to a free lunchtime concert to kick off the Cherry Blossom Season. The Cherry Jam event takes place at The Burrard Sky Train Station on Thursday, March 22nd from 12pm-1:30pm. Hear the sounds and rhythms of the Taiko drumming and dueling with the Chibi Taiko & Katari Taiko, The Calgary Fiddlers and The Cherry Blossom Special amongst many others. Plus, Enter to WIN 2 airline tickets to Tokyo, courtesy of Japan Airlines. For further information, visit www.vcbf.ca
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