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CALL FOR ENTRY
Instructors Wanted, Richmond,
The Richmond Artists Guild is currently searching for artists to do artist demonstrations for their monthly meetings, which happen the second Wednesday of every month from 7pm-9pm. The pay is $100 per session. For further information, please email Rita McArthur at rita.mcarthur@shaw.ca or call 604-272-9294.
Call for Artists, Coquitlam, Deadline October 1st
Place des Arts is seeking artists for their Positively Petite exhibition to create things small and beautiful. The exhibition runs from Thursday, November 8th until Friday, December 21st. Works in all media are eligible and may be 2D or 3D. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 1st. Visit www.placedesarts.ca or phone 604-664-1636 for submission guidelines, size restrictions and to download the entry form.
Call for Submissions, Maple Ridge, Deadline September 15th
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is seeking submissions of 2D relief and 3D original works of art in wood. Works of art should accentuate the inherent qualities of this natural resource and be at least 75% wood in construction. The Maple Ridge Art Gallery is located at 11944 Haney Place in Maple Ridge. Deadline for submissions is Saturday, September 15th. The exhibition runs from Saturday, October 20th until Saturday, November 24th. For more information and to download an application form, visit www.theactmapleridge.org or phone 604-467-5855.
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 all Artists, Surrey, Deadline October 12th
Creative Finds Art & Fine Craft Market is looking for you! There are still a few vendor spaces left for their market on Saturday, December 1st at the Historic Sullivan Community Centre in Surrey at 6306-152nd Street near 64th ave. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 12th. Submissions via email must include 6 photos of recent work and artist's statement. Please email submission to creativefinds@gmail.com For further details and a copy of their application, please visit www.creativefinds.ca
GALLERY OPENINGS & EXHIBITIONS
Gallery Exhibition, Vancouver, until September 18th
The Vancouver East Cultural Centre (VECC) presents a shared art exhibition by the students of the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre with Echo Sun and Jennifer Sarkar. The exhibit runs until Tuesday, September 18th. The VECC is located at 1895 Venables Street in Vancouver. For further information on this show, visit www.vecc.bc.ca
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, until September 30th
Come and see Kaija Rautiainen and Hanna Haapasalo's exhibit Variations showcasing beautiful woven tapestries at FibreEssence Gallery in Vancouver on now until Sunday, September 30th. There is an artist's reception on Sunday, September 9th from 1pm-4pm. Variations looks at the theme of climate change as seen through the personal experiences of these two artists. FibreEssence Gallery is located at 3210 Dunbar Street in Vancouver. For further information, visit www.fibreessence.ca or call 604-738-1282.
Painting Exhibit, Steveston, September 16th - October 14th
The Moncton Street Gallery in Steveston is showcasing James Koll's watercolours and Stephen Cheng's oil and acrylic paintings. The show runs from Sunday, September 16th until Sunday, October 14th with an opening reception on Sunday, September 16th from 2pm-4pm with the artists in attendance. The gallery is located at 3651 Moncton Street in Steveston, BC. For further information, visit www.monctonstreetgallery.com
Gallery Exhibit, Kelowna, September 15th - September 27th
The Art Ark Gallery in Kelowna presents a group exhibition with Evan Shandler, Kelly Krueger and Matt McGale from Saturday, September 1st until Thursday, September 13th. Brent Bukowski and Gary Nylander’Äôs show Shadow and Light from Saturday, September 15th until Thursday, September 27th. The Art Ark Gallery is located at 1295 Cannery Lane (off Cawston Ave). For further information and gallery hours, visit www.lookatart.com or phone 1-888-813-5080.
Juried Showcase, Victoria, September 6th - October 4th
The Island Artisans Association presents By Design, a juried showcase of fine craft by island artisans at the Gallery of Artisans, 811 Fort Street in Victoria, BC from Thursday, September 6th until Thursday, October 4th. For further information, call Diane Young at 250-721-0949.
Jewellery Exhibit, Vancouver, September 6th - 30th
The Crafthouse Gallery in Granville Island presents The Road: Jewellery by Dominique Brechault. This exhibition is an exploration in jewellery on the them of "The Road", based on a personal journey – an 800 kilometre walk to Santiago, Spain, following the Camino Frances. The exhibit runs from Thursday, September 6th until Sunday, September 30th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, September 6th from 6pm-8pm. The Crafthouse Gallery is located at 1386 Cartright Street in Granville Island, Vancouver, BC. For further information, visit www.cabc.net
Gallery Exhibit, Campbell River, until September 21st
The Campbell River Art Gallery presents Peripherally Yours, large-scale oil paintings by Campbell River artist Juanita Labine. Her canvases are loaded with narrative and the colourful tales therein demand your attention and thought. This exhibit closes on Friday, September 21st. The Campbell River Art Gallery is located in the center of town in Tyee Plaza, at 1235 Shoppers Row. For further information, call 250-287-2261 or visit www.crartgal.ca
Art Exhibit, Comox, until September 15th
The Comox Valley Art Gallery presents Red and White Inside Out by George Littlechild and John Powell until Saturday, September 15th. The CVAG is located at 580 Duncan Avenue in Courtenay, BC. For further information, phone 250-338-6211 or visit www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com for other exhibitions.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, September 6th-29th
Blim presents Personalities by Kayla Guthrie. Her show consists of a large mural, which is a large format version of her poetry zine of the same name. The opening night will also include a related solo performance, Real Rules, which deals with creativity, communication, and their materials. Opening reception on Thursday, September 6th at 8pm. The exhibit runs from Thursday, September 6th until Saturday, September 29th. Blim is located at #197-East 17th (at Main Street) in Vancouver, BC. For further information, visit www.blim.ca or phone 604-872-8180.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, September 7th - October 13th
The Or Gallery presents For Fools And Traitors ’Äì Nothing by Cedric and Nathan Bomford. This exhibit is based on the self-styled prophet and notorious cult leader Brother Xll who founded the Aquarian Foundation just south of Nanaimo in 1927. There is an opening reception on Thursday, September 6th at 7pm. The exhibition runs from Friday, September 7th until Saturday, October 13th. There is an artist talk on Friday, September 7th at 2pm. The Or Gallery is located at #103-480 Smithe Street in Vancouver. For further information, visit www.orgallery.org or call 604-683-7395.
Art on Display, Nelson, until September 14th
Award-winning Kootenay artist, Rick F. Foulger will be showing at Kolmel Jewellers at 459 Ward Street in Nelson, BC until Friday, September 14th. On display will be new works from the Landscapes Portfolio including the Valhalla, Whitewater and Assiniboine Series. For further information, visit www.foulgerart.com
Painting Exhibit, Vancouver, September 6th-22nd
The Diane Farris Gallery is pleased to present Second Nature, an exhibition of new paintings by Shannon Belkin, and curated by Dr. Lynn Ruscheinsky. This exhibit examines the rupture between the real and the virtual in our encounters with animals. The Diane Farris Gallery is located at 1590 W. 7th Avenue in Vancouver, BC. The show runs from Thursday, September 6th until Saturday, September 22nd. There is an artist reception on Thursday, September 6th from 6pm-8pm. For further information, visit www.dianefarrisgallery.com
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, September 7th - October 13th
Phantoms opens on Friday, September 7th at 7pm at Access Artist Run Centre. P.Roch Smith's exhibit engages with the construction of male identity with 1970's era GI Joe figures cast in plaster. The exhibit runs from Saturday, September 8th until Saturday, October 13th. Access is located at 206 Carroll Street in Vancouver, BC. For further information, contact www.vaarc.ca
STUDIO TOURS & FESTIVALS
Lantern Festival, Burnaby, September 15th
Come on Saturday, September 15th from 7pm-9:30pm to view a magical community lantern procession as it winds its way around Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, BC. Deer Lake Park is located at 6450 Deer Lake Park Avenue. The procession will be lead by African djembe drummers, and participants will encounter whimsical performances and magnificent illuminated lantern installations along the route. A spectacular fire show concludes this magical evening. Earlier this same day, from 3:30pm-6:30pm, children 16 and under are welcome to join the lantern making workshop at the Shadbolt Centre. This workshop is free and limited to while supplies last, so come early. For further information, contact the Shadbolt Centre For The Arts at www.shadboltcentre.com or phone 604-291-6864.
Studio and Gallery Tour, Squamish Valley, September 22nd and 23rd
On Saturday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 23rd from 11am-5pm, Squamish Vallery artists showcase their studios to the public. Take a self-guided tour through galleries, studios and shops. Pick up your guide at the Squamish Adventure Centre. Get your Key to Art in your guide stamped by 10 or more locations and you could win prizes totaling over $1000. You can also enter the free draw to win a framed print by Wanda Doyle. For further information, contact The Adventure Centre at 1-866-333-2010 or visit www.squamishart.com
Lake Country ArtWalk, Lake Country, September 8th and 9th
This fabulous 2 day arts festival features over 300 artists displaying painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, fibre arts, photography and much much more. This festival takes place at the Lake Country Community Complex at 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road in Lake Country, BC on Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th. Check out the Opus Collaborative Painting, which showcases 100 small canvases which will be assembled to form one large artwork to be displayed at the Municipal Hall. For further information, visit www.artwalk.ca or phone 250-766-4406.
Open House, North Vancouver, September 8th
Onedance Creative Art Centre is hosting it's annual Open House and Registration Day on Saturday, September 8th from 1pm-3pm. Onedance can be located at 286 Pemberton Avenue in North Vancouver, BC. Call 604-987-8747 or email onedance@shaw.ca for more information about Onedance or visit their website at www.onedance.ca for classes.
Studio Open House, Surrey, September 30th
Nicci Battilana is hosting an Art Studio Open House on Sunday, September 30th from 10am-3pm. Nicci will be hosting her Art Studio Open House 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
WORKSHOPS
Fall Art Classes, Kelowna, September 25th onward
The Kelowna Art Gallery's Fall Art Classes schedule is now available. Starting on Tuesday, September 25th, the gallery will be offering beginner and intermediate classes. There are beginner to more advanced classes – something for everyone! The gallery offers day and evening classes, as well as weekend workshops in drawing, acrylic, painting, watercolour, printmaking and collage. For more information and to register, phone 250-762-2226 or visit www.kelownaartgallery.com
Beginner Workshop, Tsawwassen, September - November
The South Delta Artists Guild is pleased to now be offering beginner workshops to non-members. All classes are held at the Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery for The Arts at 1710 56th Street in Tsawwassen, BC and will be running from September through to November 2007. To sign up for a class or to get additional information on workshops, visit www.sdagworkshops.com or phone 604-948-2252 and leave a message.
Button Making Workshop, Vancouver, Monday nights
Every Monday from 7pm-10pm, Blim presents a button making workshop. Turn your art, collage, graphics, drawing or text into a 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2" or 3" button. The cost for this workshop is $25 for the first 30 buttons, additional buttons cost .50cents. Please pre-register at 604-872-8180. Blim is located at #197 - East 17th at Main Street in Vancouver, BC. Blim will be closed from Saturday, August 25th until Monday, September 3rd for renovations. Blim will be open again for business on Tuesday, September 4th. For further information, visit www.blim.ca
Encaustic Workshop, Vancouver, September 29th, 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 three dates being offered, Saturday, September 29th at Centre 64 in Kimberley, BC, 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER ART NEWS
Artist Talk, Coquitlam, September 6th
Place des Arts presents an artist talk with a presentation of Governor General's Award recipient ceramist Paul Mathieu. He will be speaking on My Life in Crafts (so far) on Thursday, September 6th at 7pm in the main hall at Place des Arts. Place des Arts is located at 1120 Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam, BC. For further information, visit www.placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636.
Gallery Fundraiser, Fort Langley, September 28th
The Fort Gallery presents the 3rd Annual Blue Plate Special at the Fort Langley Community Hall on Friday, September 28th from 7pm-12am. Tickets cost $25 for an evening of music, fun, food, Silent Auction and one draw prize. $150 ticket guarantees you a work of art valued over $150.00. Tickets can be purchased at The Fort Gallery at 9048 Glover Road in Fort Langley, BC. For further information, visit www.fortgallery.ca or phone 604-888-7411.
Show & Sale, Surrey, September 30th
Wendy Mould and Dorris Biddle and the members of The Creative Spirits invite everyone to their Second Annual Show and Sale on Sunday, September 30th from 10:30am-4pm at Eaglequest Golf Course at 7778 152nd Street in Surrey, BC. The Creative Spirits are a group of talented local artists working in all mediums. For further information, visit www.artbywendy.com or call 604-583-4538.
Anniversary Party, Victoria, Saturday's in September
Come and see Xchanges 40th Anniversary Celebration for their open house and artist's reception on Saturday, September 22nd from 11am-5pm. There is a member's exhibition open for viewing on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm-4pm from September 8th to 30th. Xchanges is located at 420 Williams Street in Victoria, BC. For further information, visit www.xchangesgallery.org or phone 250-386-1130.
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