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Calling All Artists, Richmond, Deadline October 26th
The Richmond Art Gallery is having a Wine Label Design Contest and Exhibition. Entries must be received by Friday, October 26th. The exhibition runs from Saturday, November 10th until Saturday, November 24th. The general public, through a $1 suggested donation, will decide on the winning entrant. The winning artist will be profiled on the gallery website throughout the programming year and featured in the first issue of the 2008 RAG e-newsletter. For further information and guidelines, visit www.richmondartgallery.org
Call for Artists, North Vancouver, Deadline October 19th at 4:30pm
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for their Spring/Summer 2008 exhibition schedule at Cityscape Community Art Space. The theme is open and individuals and groups are invited to submit. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 19th at 4:30pm. CityScape is located at 335 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, BC. For submission guidelines, email Katherine at nvartscouncil4@telus.net or call 604-988-6844.
Call for Artists, North Vancouver, Deadline November 4th between 9:30am - 11:30am
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking visual artists to participate in the Art Rental Program. The program generates revenue for individual artists by renting original 2-D works to a large and diverse clientele. Each artist can bring up to 5 pieces of art, properly framed and wired, to CityScape Community Art Space at 335 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, BC on Sunday, November 4th between 9:30am-11:30am. For more information, call the NVCAC at 604-988-6844 or email nvartscouncil@telus.net
Call for Artists, Coquitlam, Deadline October 14th
Place des Arts is seeking artisans who create ceramics, wooden or glass sculpture, hand-made stationary and other quality handcrafted items for their 2007 Christmas Boutique from Thursday, November 8th until Friday, December 21st. Please no jewelry. Artists must submit 5 work samples to be juried. There is a $5 jury fee. The deadline to register is Sunday, October 14th. For entry details and guidelines, visit www.placedesarts.ca or phone 604-664-1636.
Calling for Artists, North Vancouver, Deadline November 17th at 4pm
CityScape Community Art Space is very excited to announce their 3rd Annual Anonymous Art Show including both emerging and established 2-D artists working strictly on unframed 8" x 8" canvas. Canvases are on sale at the Arts Council for $5 for members, $7 for non-members starting on Monday, September 17th. Deadline to submit canvases is Saturday, November 17th at 4pm. The exhibition opens on Thursday, November 29th until Saturday, December 15th. For more information, contact the NVCAC at 604-988-6844 or email nvartscouncil@telus.net
Calling for New Collective Members, Fort Langley, Deadline November 15th
There are some spaces still available in February 2008 for new members to join the Fort Gallery and Artist Run Collective. Please submit 5-10 images, or one video or sound work of not more than 15 minutes in length. Please attach a corresponding list with title of work, size and medium, short letter explaining why you would like to be with this collective, a CV, and an artist statement by Thursday, November 15th. Send applications to Carla St.Pierre at the Fort Gallery, located at 9048 Glover Road in For Langley, BC. For further information call 604-888-7411 or visit www.fortgallery.ca
Calling All Artists, Surrey, Deadline October 12th
Creative Finds Art & Fine Craft Market is seeking artists for their Christmas market to be held on Saturday, December 1st at the Sullivan Hall Community Centre at 6306 - 152nd Street in Surrey, BC. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 12th. Submissions via email should include 6 photos of recent work and an artist's statement. Submissions should be emailed to creativefinds@gmail.com For further details and to obtain an application, visit www.creativefinds.ca
Seeking Artists for Co-op Space, Vancouver
CORE Artists Live/Work Co-op is a 30 unit residence at 275 Alexander Street in Vancouver, BC. Applicants must be practicing artists who live and work in the Downtown Eastside and want to make this their primary residence. Your income must be less than $25,000 annually. Studios average 500 square feet of open space with a bathroom and kitchen facilities. Interested parties are asked to call 604-602-7641, if you receive a fax tone, hang up and call again immediately to leave a voicemail message, or email corecoop@shaw.ca for further information or to receive an application form.
Calling All Kelowna Art Gallery Members, Kelowna, Deadline October 28th at 4pm.
The Kelowna Art Gallery in Kelowna, BC is celebrating its 30th anniversary with their members' only exhibition. The theme of this show is inspired by their permanent collection and entitled Nexus: Histories and Communitites. Artists are asked to reflect on one of the permanent collection themes, and use it as inspiration or further research. All entrants must be members of the Kelowna Art Gallery. To enter this exhibition costs $20. The registration deadline is Sunday, October 28th at 4pm. For information on the themes of the exhibition, registration forms and membership, contact the gallery at 250-762-2226 or visit www.kelownaartgallery.com
Are You An Artist?, Vancouver, Deadline November 1st
Artists in our Midst is now looking for new members for its 2008 spring exhibition. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, November 1st. Further details and an application form can be obtained at www.artistsinourmidst.com
Calling AFCA or SFCA members only, Vancouver, Deadline October 25th
The Spilsbury Medal Show in the Federation Gallery at the Federation of Canadian Artists is calling all AFCA and SFCA members to submit artwork, open to any subject and any medium. The deadline to submit is Thursday, October 25th. The show is from Tuesday, December 4th until Sunday, December 23rd. The FCA gallery is located at 1241 Cartright Street in Vancouver, BC. The Annual Signature members prize competition, Spilsbury Medals and FCA Silver Pin Presentation takes place on Thursday, December 6th from 4pm-6pm in the Federation Gallery. For further information, contact www.artists.ca or call 604-681-8534.
Calling Active and Signature Members of the FCA, Vancouver, Deadline October 4th
The FCA is asking for images to be no larger than 165 square inches from their Active and Signature Members for their show titled Small, Smaller, Smallest to be held in the Federation Gallery from Tuesday, November 13th until Sunday, December 2nd. The deadline to enter is Thursday, October 4th. The FCA gallery is located at 1241 Cartright Street in Vancouver, BC. For further information, contact www.artists.ca or call 604-681-8534.
Call to Artists, Vernon, Deadline October 13th
The North Okanagan Artists Alternative and Gallery Vertigo is announcing their call for artists for their themed show titled Mellow Yellow. The deadline to apply is Saturday, October 13th at 4pm. This exhibit is open to NOAA Members Only, but new members are always welcome. Gallery Vertigo is located at #1-3001 31st Street in Vernon, BC. For further information, contact Gallery Vertigo at 250-503-2297 or visit www.galleryvertigo.com
Call for Artwork, Maple Ridge, Deadline November 2nd
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is seeking works that address the subject of creatures in its broader context for their themed exhibit All Creatures big and SMALL. The exhibit is open to all mediums and size should be approximately 6" x 6" or 4 feet by 4 feet. There is a juried fee of $20 per artist, for up to 8 works of art to accompany your submission. The deadline to submit is Friday, November 2nd. The gallery is located at 11944 Haney Place in Maple Ridge, BC. For further information on submitting, contact Tracey Littlewood at 604-467-5855 or email traceyl@mract.org
Call for New Vancouver Island Artisans, Campbell River, Deadline October 6th
The Campbell River and District Art Gallery is searching for artists for their 8th Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Market which runs from Friday, November 16th until Monday, December 24th. There is a wide variety of items displayed for sale from soaps to jewellery and textiles. For those who like to demonstrate their craft, the Gallery offers weekend demos. The deadline to submit is Saturday, October 6th. The entry into the market is juried and application forms are available at the gallery, located at 1235 Shoppers Row in Campbell River, BC. For further information, phone 250-287-2261 or email admin@crartgallery.ca
Call for Re-design, Vancouver, Deadline October 26th
The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards Society is announcing an open competition for submissions for a new design concept for Vancouver's professional theatre award statue. With the 26th Annual awards coming up in 2008, the Jessies society looks forward to a new iconic design. The successful proposal will receive a $1000 commissioning fee. Deadline to submit is Friday, October 26th. For design criteria and submission details, visit www.jessies.ca or call Rebecca DeBoer at 604-731-5483.
Call for Photography, Tsawwassen, Deadline October 5th
The Tsawwassen Arts Centre is seeking photographic artists from around BC to submit their original work, up to 3 per category to a maximum of nine entries for a photographic juried exhibition. The deadline to submit is Friday, October 5th. The Tsawwassen Arts Centre is located at 1172 - 56th Street in Delta, BC. For submission guidelines, and further information, visit www.deltaartscouncil.com
GALLERY OPENINGS & EXHIBITIONS
Gallery Exhibition, Vancouver, October 27th and 28th
Come to the Granville Island Hotel at 1253 Johnston Street to see ReVision - the Art of Recycling on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC. This juried exhibit features 15 artists and over 40 works of art using purely recycled art (art made from anything reused, recycled, salvaged, scrounged or found. The exhibition takes place on Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th from 11am-5pm. For further information, contact Janet Lee at 604-222-8372 or email jml@teraplanning.com
Watercolour Society Gallery Exhibit, Abbotsford, October 14th - November 7th
The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society is participating in an exhibit at Kariton Gallery at 2387 Ware Street in Abbotsford, BC. The show will feature a wide range of paintings by local artists. There is artist's reception on Sunday, October 14th from 1pm-4pm. The exhibit runs from Sunday, October 14th until Wednesday, November 7th. For further information and gallery hours, call Judy Whyte at 604-852-9358.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, October 4th - November 11th
FibreEssence Gallery presents Fossils and Feathers by Anni Hunt from Thursday, October 4th until Sunday, November 11th. Anni uses a variety of surface design techniques to create her exquisitely crafted garments, 2-D and 3-D pieces. FibreEssence is located at 3210 Dunbar Street in Vancouver, BC. For further information on this exhibit and gallery hours, visit www.fibreessence.ca
Printmaking Exhibit, Victoria, October 25th - 31st
Come and see Pressing Images ll, a show and sale of original art prints from Thursday, October 25th until Wednesday, October 31st at the CACGV Art Gallery (Sussex Building), G6 - 1001 Douglas Street in Victoria, BC. The exhibit and sale features original hand-pulled art prints by 12 Victoria printmakers. There is an opening reception on Thursday, October 25th from 7pm - 9pm. There is also a special event on Saturday, October 27th. For further information, email jenoah@shaw.ca
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, October 2nd - 14th
Come by and see the Plein Air Paintings Show at the Federation of Canadian Artists from Tuesday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 14th. See a variety of paintings and sketches created outside a studio environment, on location and including life drawing. The FCA gallery is located at 1241 Cartright Street in Vancouver, BC. For further information, call 604-681-8534 or visit www.artists.ca
Rug Hooking Exhibit, Vancouver, October 4th - 28th
Come to the Crafthouse Gallery as they present Nancy Hall's exhibit The Climb from Thursday, October 4th until Sunday, October 28th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, October 4th from 6pm-8pm. Nancy's work combines both aesthetic and political concerns. The Crafthouse Gallery is located at 1386 Cartright Street in Granville Island, Vancouver, BC. For further information, visit www.cabc.net
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, until November 23rd
Art Beatus is delighted to present Falling - Tribute to Autumn on now until Friday, November 23rd. Works in this entirely female artist exhibit include Katie Cheung, Rene Yung and Hye-Kyung Kim. Art Beatus is located at #108 - 808 Nelson Street in Vancouver, BC. For further information, visit www.artbeatus.com or phone 604-688-2633.
Fall Art Exhibition & Sale, Burnaby, October 26th-29th
The Burnaby Artists Guild will hold their annual Fall Art Exhibition and Sale Tapestry at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Friday, October 26th from 7pm-10pm, Saturday, October 27th from 10am-6pm, and Sunday, October 28th from 10am-5pm. The Centre is located at 6450 Deer Lake Avenue in Burnaby. The Show and Sale will showcase over 35 artists and their original artwork in a variety of styles and mediums. Admission is free with ample parking. For more information, call 604-291-6864 or visit http://www.myartclub.com/Group.cfm?C_No=5
Gallery Exhibit, North Vancouver, October 26th - November 17th
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Khatta Meetha from Friday, October 26th until Saturday, November 17th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, October 25th from 7pm-9pm. This show depicts how three accomplished local artists explore and document Rajasthan, India, where ancient towns rise out of the arid desert. CityScape Community Art Space is located at 335 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver, BC. For further information, email nvartscouncil4@telus.net or call 604-988-6844.
Gallery Exhibition, Kelowna, Now until October 27th
The Art Ark Gallery presents Crimson by Johann Feught until Tuesday, October 11th and Evora by Mary Smith McCulloch from Thursday, October 13th until Thursday, October 27th. There is an opening reception for McCulloch's show on Saturday, October 13th from 2pm-4pm. The Art Ark Gallery is located at 1295 Cannery Lane in Kelowna, BC. For further information, call 250-862-5080 or visit www.theartark.com
Art Exhibit, Summerland, October 4th - November 10th
Laurel Cormack's and Loraine Stephanson's painting exhibit intravedere: miniature Okanagan landscapes is on display at the Summerland Art Gallery in Summerland, BC. The gallery is located at 9533 Main Street. The exhibit runs from Thursday, October 4th until Saturday, November 10th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, October 4th from 7pm-9pm. For further information, call 250-494-4494
Art & Coffee, Tsawwassen, October 31st - December 2nd
The South Delta Artists Guild is hosting an exhibition in time for creative gift giving this holiday season. Choose from a varied selection of fine paintings by the Artists Guild, and linger over a coffee and enjoy live music in their Creative Café in Delta, BC. The opening reception takes place on Saturday, November 3rd from 11am-4pm. The exhibition takes place from Wednesday, October 31st until Sunday, December 2nd at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery at 1710 56th Street in Tsawwassen. For further information, visit www.deltaartguild.org
Gallery Exhibit, Maple Ridge, October 20th - November 24th
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery presents Wood: Naturally Inspired on Saturday, October 20th from 3pm-5pm at the Maple Ridge Art Gallery, 11944 Haney Place in Maple Ridge, BC. The exhibition continues until Saturday, November 24th. This a juried group exhibit featuring emerging and mid career artists. For further information, visit www.theactmapleridge.org
Gallery Exhibit, New Westminster, until October 31st
Gallery Fourteen in New Westminster, BC presents Clip Art works in stained glass by mosaic artist Robin Lowe. The show runs from until Wednesday, October 31st. The gallery is located at 614 Columbia Street. For further information, visit www.galleryfourteen.com or call 604-519-1815.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, October 19th - December 9th
The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents The Song of Lilith a visual art and book launch by Liliana Kleiner. The show runs from Friday, October 19th until Sunday, December 9th. The opening reception occurs on Thursday, October 18th from 7pm-9pm. The gallery is located at 950 West 41st Street. For further information, contact Reisa Smiley Schneider at 604-257-5111 ext. 244 or email reisa@jccgv.bc.ca
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, now until October 27th
The Helen Pitt and LIVE: the Performance Art Biennial presents, The Performed Object: Against a Pathetic Fallacy on now until Saturday, October 27th. The Helen Pitt is located at #102 148 Alexander Street in Vancouver, BC. For further information, www.helenpittgallery.org
Gallery Exhibit, Fort Langley, on now - November 4th
The Fort Gallery in Fort Langley, BC presents Food, Shelter and Technicolor Clothing by Doris Hutton Auxier from Wednesday, October 17th until Sunday, November 4th. The gallery is located at 9048 Glover Road. The gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm-5pm. For further information, call 604-888-7411.
Gallery Show, Abbotsford, on now - November 7th
The Fraser Valley Watercolour Society is pleased to announce that they are showcased in a show at Kariton Gallery in Abbotsford, BC from Sunday, October 14th until Wednesday, November 7th. The show will feature a wide range of paintings by local artists. The gallery is located at 2387 Ware Street. For further information, call Judy Whyte at 604-852-9358.
STUDIO TOURS & FESTIVALS
Thanksgiving Studio Tour, Gabriola Island, October 6th, 7th, and 8th
Come and visit Gabriola Island in BC as artists welcome visitors to the 11th Annual Gabriola Studio Tour. This wonderful event features 93 artists in 60 studios on Saturday, October 6th, Sunday, October 7th and Monday, October 8th from 10am - 4pm. There is a 25 - page map, which is available online at www.gabriolaartscouncil.org or in print at Opus Victoria. For additional information, email Liz Steele at info@gabriolaartscouncil.org or call 250-247-7409.
White Rock Studio Tour, White Rock, October 20th and 21st
Join over a dozen artists as they open their studios to the public for the 14th annual White Rock Art Studio Tour in White Rock, BC on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st from 11am-5pm. This tour is free and self directed giving the public an opportunity to meet artists and their working environments. To obtain a map, or for further information on this tour, call Elizabeth at 604-536-1793 or Kathy at 604-536-9427.
Studio Open House, Surrey, Last Sunday of the Month starting October 28th
Nicci Battilana is hosting an Art Studio Open House on Sunday, October 28th from 10am-3pm. The Art Studio Open House occurs on the last Sunday of every month, except for December. Come on by and check out her recent collection. The Art Studio is located at #45 - 2678 King George Highway in Surrey, BC. For further information, visit www.brushedwithmagic.com
Fall Studio Tour and Sale, Saanich, October 27th - 28th
The Saanich Peninsula Fall Studio Tour and Sale is being held on Saturday, October 27th and Sunday, October 28th from 11am-4pm daily. Take a self-guided tour of artists' studios and venues showing new artworks in painting, glass, wood, pottery, cloth and more. Tour maps can be located at Sidney bookstores and online at www.cacsp.com or call 604-656-7400.
WORKSHOPS
Still Life Workshop, Coupeville, Washington, October 4th - 8th
Join Susan Diehl in her workshop at the Coupeville Arts Center at 15 NW Birch Street in Coupeville, Washington. This class is designed to be a place for the ongoing study of the process of creating an oil painting. The title of this workshop is titled Still Life Start to Finish/ Warm and Cool Light and runs from Thursday, October 4th until Monday, October 8th. The cost of this workshop is $475 with an additional $20 materials fee. For further information, visit www.coupevillearts.org
Basket Making Workshop, Denman Island, October 20th - 21st
Join Joan Carrigan at the Denman Island Arts Centre located at 1016 Northwest Road on Denman Island, for a two-day workshop on Northwest Naturals Baskets on Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st from 9:30am-3:30pm. The cost for this course is $120 and $45 for materials. This course will begin with a discussion about the gathering and preparation of materials and from there, participants will make a small storage basket using a selection of materials. For further information and to register phone 1-888-335-1221 or visit www.artsdenman.com
Encaustic Workshop, Interior of BC, October 20th, 27th
Join Ronda Wood as she discusses encaustic art as it relates to the use of heat as the solvent for coloured waxes. Your brush becomes an iron. No previous art experience is necessary. Participation is limited to 6 participants and last 3hrs. There are currently two dates being offered, Saturday, October 20th in Cranbrook, BC, and Saturday, October 27th at the Arts Station in Fernie, BC. Workshops cost $45 and may include additional costs for materials. For further information or to pre-register, email borealstudios@shaw.ca or phone 250-489-4201.
Artist-Curator Relationship Workshop, Vancouver, October 21st
This workshop at Access Artist Run Centre in Vancouver, BC will discuss the definitions of artist and curator, the roles of each, and the ways to maximize the potential for collaboration. Access is located at 206 Carrall Street. This event takes place on Saturday, October 21st from 1pm-4pm. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For further information, visit www.vaarc.ca or phone 604-689-2907.
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER ART NEWS
International Artist Day, Worldwide, October 25th
Pablo Picasso's birthday, Thursday, October 25th, has been chosen as a day to celebrate International Artist Day. Everyone can join in and partake by bringing recognition to the contributions artists have made to civilization. It's simple: take an artist to lunch, host an exhibition, buy a piece of art, attend a gallery show, or visit a studio. Spread the word or visit www.internationalartistday.com and join the lists of artists partaking.
Arts Awards, North Vancouver, November 4th
The North Vancouver Office of Cultural Affairs presents FANS Night - Arts Awards on Sunday, November 4th at Hamersley House, 350 Second Street East in North Vancouver, BC. The FANS Recognition Award Honouree is actor Jay Brazeau and the Don S. Williams Award recipients are painter Lil Chrzan and The August Music Group. Reservations are limited and costs $40 per person if booked before Thursday, November 1st. To make a reservation or for further information, call 604-980-3559 or visit www.arts-alive.ca
Enter to Win, deadline October 15th
Win a $300 gift certificate for fine art! MyArtClub.com invites everyone to enter their free draw to be held on Monday, October 15th. You can enter by completing a 3-5 minute online market survey about buying art. Your entry will assist artists to better understand the art market, and important aspects of art promotion. The gift certificate is valid with any of the hundreds of artists showing on MyArtClub.com. To enter, visit www.MyArtClub.com/survey
For a great cause, October 20th
Come to the Lions Bay Community Hall at 400 Centre Road in Lions Bay, BC on Saturday, October 20th from 3pm-6pm for a silent auction to raise funds for the Sambodhi School in Sri Lanka. There will be over 30 fabulous items to bid for. Also in attendance will be Alfonso L. Tejada to demonstrate his plein air painting, which will also be auctioned off at the end of the evening. Admission cost $10. For further information, call 604-896-0234 or email jeffries_katie@hotmail.com
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