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Call for Entry, Kelowna, Deadline Sept. 12th
The FCA-COC invites all FCA Active and Signature artists to submit to the Open FCA exhibition Art Visions 2008, to be held October 25th to November 7th in Kelowna, BC at the Hambleton Galleries and Art Ark Gallery. The deadline to submit is September 12th. Visit www.centralokanaganfca.com for details.
Call for Entry, North Vancouver, Deadline Dec. 25th
The Caroun Photo Club is holding their Third Annual Photography Group Exhibition 2008 in North Vancouver. This competition is open to all individual photographers. The subject is Close Up. Slides, negatives digital (b&w and colour) are accepted. Up to 4 photos can be submitted. The deadline to submit is December 25th, 2008. For submission guidelines and further information, please visit www.CarounPhotoClub.com .
Call for Artists, Vancouver
The Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver, BC is seeking visual artists to participate in their silent auctions at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in the 2008/2009 season. Pleae submit a photo of your finished work, a description of the artwork including its size and value and an artist bio (maximum 50 words) to cschultz@artsclub.com
Call for Entry, Whistler, Deadline Aug. 22nd
The Whistler Arts Council in Whistler, BC is accepting applications for their 20th Annual Bizarre Bazaar on November 28th & 29th at the Telus Whistler Conference Centre. They are seeking artists working in ceramics, fine art, wood, glass, jewellery and many more. Please submit clear photos of your work and a photo or drawing of the booth set up. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 22nd. For further information, visit www.whistlerartscouncil.com or call 604-938-9221
Call for Entry, Kaslo, Deadline Aug 31st
The Langham Art Gallery in Kaslo, BC is asking for artwork by established artists who are interested in exhibiting in the Main Gallery. All media is accepted. The deadline to submit is August 31st. Please submit, photos of your work or a CD, CV Attn: Eliza Fry. For further information, visit www.thelangham.ca
Call for Entry, Williams Lake, Deadline Sept. 15th
The Station House Gallery in Williams Lake, BC is accepting exhibition proposals for February 2009-November 2009. Solo and group shows are welcome as well as any medium. The deadline to submit is September 15th. For further information, email manager@stationhousegallery.com or call Diane at 250-392-6113.
Call for Entry, Smithers, Deadline Aug. 30th
Smithers Art Gallery in Smithers, BC is requesting submissions for 2009. The deadline to apply is August 30th. For entry forms, email info@smithersart.org or for more information, visit www.smithersart.org or write to PO Box 122, Smithers, BC.
Call for Artwork & Jewellery, Vancouver, Deadline Sept 14th
The gallery at Hycroft in Vancouver, BC is seeking artwork and jewellery for their Hycroft gallery. Please deliver artwork for consideration on Sunday, September 14th from 1pm-4pm. The submissions will be reviewed the following day. Applications and further information can be found at the Hycroft office, located at The University Women's Club, 1489 McRae Avenue. Additional information can be found by visiting www.uwcvancouver.ca or call 604-731-4661.
Call for Entry, Port Townsend , Deadline Aug. 11th
The Port Townsend Arts Commission and Northwind Arts Alliance are seeking entries for Expressions Northwest for the 10th Annual Art Port Townsend Juried Art Competition in October. 2-D and 3-D are eligible. There is a $25 non-refundable entry fee. Please submit 3 slides or printed images of your work. You must be a resident of BC. The deadline to apply is August 11th. For more information and entry forms, visit www.artporttownsend.org or call 360-379-3025.
Call for Entry, Kelowna, Deadline Sept. 1st
The Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, BC is calling all Okanagan artists of all mediums for submissions to the new Evergreen Art Exhibition and Silent Auction Gallerie Diamante. The show will run November 17th to 29th. If you are interested in donation a work of art, email Julia Trops at Julia@juliatrops.com Donated artwork is being accepted until September 1st. For further information on this event, visit www.RotaryCentrefortheArts.com
Call for Entry, Richmond, Deadline Aug. 22nd
The Richmond Art Gallery in Richmond, BC presents the 3rd Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition which is open to all participants in the Lower Mainland and Beyond. The event runs from September 11th until November 14th. The closing celebration and trading session happens on Friday, November 14th from 7pm-8:30pm. This year, the event includes workshops, trading sessions, artist talks and closing celebration. For more information on this event, visit www.richmondartgallery.org/atcs/atc.php To enter, send in 9 or 18 regular sized Artist Trading Cards 2½" x 3½" in a standard 9-sleeve plastic sheet with a self-addressed stamped envelope to the RAG. Please sign the back of each ATC. Please indicate if you would like your cards traded for you. Traded cards will be returned to you in the SASE you have provided. The deadline to apply and have postmarked entries is August 22nd. Send cards to: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC, V6Y 1R9 Attn: RAG ATC Exhibition. For further information, visit http://www.richmondartgallery.org/atcs/atc-entries.php or call Kathy Tycholis at 604-247-8316.
Call for Submissions, Nelson, Deadline Aug. 15th
The Oxygen Art Centre in Nelson, BC is looking for Exhibition and Artist in Residence proposals for 2009-2010. Please include a CV, a detailed project description, and image list, 10 numbered slides, or images on CD, and SASE. Please send proposals to Oxygen Art Centre, #3 320 Vernon Street, Nelson BC, V1L 4E4. The deadline to submit is postmarked by August 15th. Submission guidelines are available at www.oxygenartcentre.org or contact Stephanie Fischer/Curatorial Collective at sfischer@netidea.com
Call to Entry, Fort Langley
Painters, potters, sculptures, jewlery and other Art related items. The Creative Spirits Art Show is happening on Sunday Aug 17 at the Fort Langley community centre. For space call Doris Biddle at 604-533-5775. She is also looking for entertainers, such as musicians, to hire for outside the hall the day of the show.
Call for Artists & Curators, Maple Ridge, ongoing
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery in Maple Ridge, BC invites visual artists and guest curators and community art groups to submit proposals for the 2009 exhibition year. All media is accepted. Submissions are accepted on an on-going basis. For more details, please visit www.theactmapleridge.org or call 604-467-5855.
Call for Demo Artists, Richmond
The Richmond Artists Guild in Richmond, BC is seeking demo artists to acrylic or watercolour techniques to their guild on the second Wednesday of the month, beginning in September 2008, from 7pm-9pm. The fee is $150. The Guild is located at The Richmond Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate. For further information, please email rita.mcarthur@shaw.ca.
Call for Exhibition Proposals, Castlegar, ongoing
The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science in Castlegar, BC is seeking proposals from artists and curators. Completed applications are accepted throughout the year. Emailed applications will not be accepted. For submission guidelines and for further information, visit www.kootenaygallery.com or call 250-365-3337.
Art Website Portal - Call for Artists, online
A new art website and portal is now accepting entries from aspiring artists who want to connect with buyers from around the world. Different from other art sites, www.Artistika.ca promotes artists without any upfront costs and expensive sales commissions. Artists interested in being featured on www.Artistika.ca should contact Roci Freeman at rfreeman@Artistika.ca
Call for Entry, Vancouver Island & Gulf Island Artists
Vancouver Island or Gulf Island Artists only are asked to submit artwork for the Originals Only Fine Art Show and Sale in Comox, BC on August 9th and 10th. All work must be original 2-D art or sculpture. The deadline to register is July 9th. For a registration form and full details, visit www.originalsonly.ca
Call for Entry, Nelson, Deadline August 15th
The Kootenay Artisans Winter Carnival in Nelson, BC is seeking market vendors to apply to the Artisans Market, the largest juried craft fair in the West Kootenays. The deadline to apply is August 15th. For further information, visit www.ndac.ca or call 250-352-2402.
Call for Artwork, Maple Ridge, Deadline October 4th
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery in Maple Ridge, BC is seeking submissions for the 1st Annual One 4 One juried exhibition and sale. All disciplines and media are encouraged to submit. There is no size restriction. The exhibit will run from October 25th until December 6th. The deadline to submit artwork is October 4th. For further information and how to submit, visit www.theactmapleridge.org, and go to Artist Call or call 604-467-5855.
GALLERY OPENINGS & EXHIBITIONS
Art Show, Fort Langley, Aug. 17th
Come to Fort Langley, BC to view The Creative Artists Art Show on Sunday, August 17th from 10am-5pm at the Fort Langley Heritage Community Centre at 9167 Glover Road showcasing paintings, prints, cards, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and glassware. There will be lots entertainment and a free draw for an artist print. For further information, call Doris Biddle at 604-533-5775.
Gallery Exhibit, St. Alberta, Alberta, Aug. 4th - Sept. 4th
Come to the Art Beat Gallery in St. Albert, Alberta from August 4th to September 4th to view Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen paintings. Ina's painting style started with a commission in the style of Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani. She has kept the simple lines he used in his portraits, and adopted the striking facial expressions in her animal portraits. There is an opening reception on Thursday, August 7th. The gallery is located at 26 St.Anne Street. For further information, visit www.cabc.net or call 604-687-7270.
Exhibition & Auction, Vernon, Aug. 6th - 17th
The North Okanagan Artists Alternative and Gallery Vertigo in Vernon, BC are inviting artists to participate in an open entry fundraising exhibition titled Almost Famous. The exhibition will consist of copies of masterpieces from art history. There will be an auction of the artwork on August 17th at 2pm. The exhibit will take place from August 6th - 16th. The deadline to submit is Friday, August 1st at 4pm. Canvases are provided at the gallery at 18" x 24" or 16" x 20". The gallery is located at #1-3001 31st Street. For further information, visit www.galleryvertigo.com or call 250-503-2297.
Gallery Exhibit, Fort Langley, Aug. 6th - 24th
Come to the Fort Gallery in Fort Langley, BC to view Suzanne Northcott's paintings titled Touching Down from August 6th until the 24th. There is an opening reception on Friday, August 8th at 7pm. The gallery is located at 9048 Glover Road. For further information, please visit www.fortgallery.ca or call 604-888-7411.
Gallery Exhibit, Maple Ridge, on now until Aug. 30th
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery in Maple Ridge, BC presents Earth Elements: Shaped into Images by members of the Maple Ridge Lapidary Club. The show is on now until August 30th. There will be a public viewing of demonstrations in sculpting and jewelry making on Saturday, August 9th. For further information, visit www.theactmapleridge.org or call 604-467-5855.
Gallery Exhibit, Vernon, on now until Aug. 16th
Gallery Vertigo in Vernon, BC presents TEN Studio Artists Current Work in Gallery One and Joanne Sale-Hook's Introduced Species in Gallery Two. Gallery one represents a vast array of mediums all of which have studios at Gallery Vertigo. In Gallery Two, Sale-Hook's work is an investigation into the introduction of species into North America (starlings & shrimp in particular). The exhibitions are on now until August 16th. The gallery is located at Suite #1 - 3001 31st Street. For further information, visit www.galleryvertigo.com or call 250-503-2297.
Fine Art Show & Sale, Comox, August 9th & 10th
Come and view the semi-annual juried Originals Only Fine Art Show & Sale on August 9th and 10th from 10am-5pm both days at the Marina Park in Comox, BC. This art show & sale focuses on the traditional fine art forms such as painting, drawing and sculpture. All the art presented is original and created by the artist who is present in the booth the entire show. For further information, visit www.originalsonly.ca
Art Exhibit, Fort Langley, August 2nd-September 1st
The Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) present Black & White in Fort Langley, BC from August 2nd to September 1st at the Flagstop Gallery in the Heritage CN Station. The gallery is open on weekends and holidays from 12pm-4pm. The gallery is located on Mavis and Glover Road. Come and view artwork in a wide variety of media and styles including painting, drawing, photography, clay and mixed media. For further information, email info@theartscouncil.ca or call 250-426-4223.
STUDIO TOURS & FESTIVALS
Arts Alive Festival, Langley, Aug 16th
Come to Langley, BC for the 15th Annual Arts Alive Festival on Saturday, August 16th. The streets of downtown Langley come alive with over 100 participants including the fine arts, artisans and crafters, a classical guitar and easy listening centre, a first nations display and an exciting children's activity area. Opus Langley will also be participating with their Annual Chalk Drawing event. For further information, visit www.downtownlangley.com or call 604-539-0133.
Kelowna Clay Festival, Kelowna, Aug 8th - 12th
Come to Kelowna, BC for the Kelowna Clay Festival 2008 from August 8th to 12th at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Sunday Aug. 10th is a free Fun Day for the public. View demonstrations or try hand-building or throwing a pot on the wheel. For a couple of dollars you can purchase an unlazed pot, paint it yourself and watch it being fired in our Raku kilns. This festival is an international event with participants and presenters coming from across North America and Great Britain. This festival includes artists, demonstrations and workshops. For further information and a schedule of events, visit www.kelownaclayfestival.com
ArtSwells Festival, Wells, Aug 1st - 4th
Come to Wells, BC from August 1st-4th to view musicians, performers, and artists at the 5th Annual ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art. Call Island Mountain Arts at 1-800-442-2787 to buy your tickets today. Tickets are $60 for adults, youth are $30 and kids 12 and under are free. For further information about the festival, visit www.artswells.com or call 1-800-442-2787.
Arts & Music Festival, Point Roberts, Aug 2nd - 3rd
Come to Point Roberts, Washington for their 13th Annual Point Roberts Arts and Music Festival on August 2nd and 3rd for dancing, music, performing arts, children's workshops, crafts and food at Lighthouse Park. The park is located at 811 Marine Drive. For further call Carol Foster at 360-329-6820.
Open House, Surrey, Aug 24th
Come to Nicci Battilana's Open House on Sunday, August 24th from 11am-4pm. This open house is part of the First Annual Surrey Cultural Crawl. Nicci's studio is located at #45 - 2678 King George Highway. For further information and to view Nicci's work, visit www.brushedwithmagic.com
Celebrate BC Day on Granville Island, Vancouver, Aug 4th
Granville Island in Vancouver, BC is taking to the streets with their first ever Art on the Street Festival on Monday, August 4th from 9am-5pm. This festival was created to showcase everything BC. There are FREE hands-on activities for children including their enormous jigsaw picture, BC's biggest birthday card, chalk art, aboriginal dancers, street performers and many more. The entrance to Granville Island is below the Granville Bridge off West 4th Avenue between Cambie Street and Burrard Street. For further information, please visit www.gibca.ca
Art Festival, Denman Island, Aug 16th & 17th
Come to Denman Island, BC on August 16th and 17th from 10am-4pm both days for a two day festival of an art exhibition and sale, studio tours, art boot camp workshops and demonstrations. Come and see the scope and caliber of art that is created on this artful island. For further information and to find out who is participating in the studio tours, please visit www.artsdenman.com or call 1-888-335-1221.
BC Cultural Crawl, Throughout BC, Aug 1st-31st
Every community has its own unique cultural footprint...what's yours? This August, from August 1st to 31st, over 70 communities from around the province will be participating. This self-guided exploration of arts, culture and heritage includes many community-initiated events such as musicals, visual arts displays, art-walks and many more. To view who's participating, please visit www.art-bc.com
WORKSHOPS
Promoting Your Artwork Workshop, Cortes Island, Sept 19th - 22nd
This 4 day workshop at the Hollyhock Retreat Centre on Cortes Island, BC where Ruth Payne will help visual artists who are looking to build a prosperous career. Design a winning portfolio, press kit, biography and artist statement. Understand how to prepare and price your work to sell. The cost is $425 plus $25 for materials. For further information, visit www.hollyhock.ca or call 1-800-933-6339.
Copper Weaving & Metalwork Workshop, Denman Island, Aug 2nd - 3rd
The Denman Island Arts Centre presents Copper Weaving & Metalshop with Mary Hicks on Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd from 9:30am-3:30pm. This course has been designed for beginners to explore basic techniques in copper weaving, hammering, annealing, and colouring with heat and patina mixtures. The workshop costs $135 plus $45 for materials. The centre is located at 1016 Northwest Road. For further information and to register, visit www.artsdenman.com or call 1-888-335-1221.
Summer Theatre Workshops, New Westminster, Aug. 5th - 28th
The Arts Council of New Westminster in New Westminster, BC is offering Theatrical workshops for children aged 8-13 and Teens 14 plus from August 5th to 28th. For details and dates and to register, visit www.artscouncilnewwest.org or call 604-525-3244.
Kelowna Art Gallery Art Adventures 2008, Kelowna, Summer
Join the Kelowna Art Gallery for an exciting summer filled with art and creativity! Participants will be introduced to a variety of themes, and methods of art-making while using gallery exhibitions as inspiration. The gallery offers day and mini camps for preschoolers, kids aged 6-12 as well as teenagers. For more information, a list of classes or to register, please contact the gallery at 762-2226 or visits our web site at www.kelownaartgallery.com
Art Workshops, Whistler, Summer
This summer, come and enjoy the Whistler Art Workshops in Whistler, BC on the Lake featuring two to four day workshops from introductory to advanced level instruction in oil, acrylic and watercolour painting. There are various workshops in June, July and August. There is a variety of instructors teaching giving you an environment to share ideas and to work with fellow artists. For further information and to book a workshop, visit www.whistlerartscouncil.com or call 604-938-9221.
Painting Workshops, Denman Island, August 16th & 17th
Come to the Denman Island Arts Centre on Denman Island, BC for Painting Denman Village with Dianne Bersea on Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th from 9:30am-3:30pm. Please bring your paints, palettes and easels for two days of outdoor painting and by using paint, crayon and pencil will learn to see in large areas of colour and shape. The workshop costs $150 and an additional $10 for materials.
The centre is located at 1016 Northwest Road. For further information, visit www.artsdenman.com or call 1-888-335-1221.
Calling all post-secondary art students, Fort Langley
The Fort Gallery in Fort Langley, BC would like to extend a special invitation to any post-secondary art students who would like to take one the workshops offered at Art Farm 2008. Depending on how many students are interested, the Gallery will subsidize the cost of the workshop (half or full day). The gallery is located at 9048 Glover Road. For further information, email info@fortgallery.ca or call 604-888-7411.
Sculpting Workshops, Denman Island, August 22nd-24th
The Denman Island Arts Centre on Denman Island, BC presents Sculpting with Cement with Michael Rapati on Friday, August 22nd Saturday, August 23rd and Sunday, August 24th from 9:30am-3:30pm each day. In this workshop, you'll learn several ways of using cement and ad mixtures to get stiff clay-like consistencies. You'll learn how to design armatures, use reinforcing and various surface treatments and colouring methods. The workshop costs $140 and materials $60. The centre is located at 1016 Northwest Road. For further information and to sign up, visit www.artsdenman.com or call 1-888-335-1221.
This wonderful selection of Workshops & Classes is only a small snippet of a more extensive list available through Opus Framing & Art Supplies. To view other workshops & classes, please visit https://store.opusframing.com/classes/
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER ART NEWS
Plein-Air Paint Out, Quadra Island, Sept 6th - 7th
Come to Quadra Island, BC for the International Plein Air Painters Worldwide Paint Out on September 6th and 7th. Painters are invited to join at the Rebecca Spit Provincial Park to paint on Saturday, September 6th and at the Heriot Bay Inn on Sunday, September 7th for a show and reception at 3pm. Painters will be participating all over the world. For further information, call 1-877-285-3390 or visit http://www.firesignartanddesign.com/ipap%20paint%20out.htm
Needed - Osmiroid Ink
NEEDED: New or Old bottles of Osmiroid Free-flowing Ink. It is no longer sold and I need black, brown, blue and green. Am happy to pay a good price for even dried-up containers. The ink comes in 2 fl.oz squat plastic bottles and on the label it reads "for calligraphic and fountain pens." Does anyone have some that they might part with? Please contact Kady at kdmd@cogeco.ca
Tuscan Art Tour, Tuscany, Sept 12th - 27th
Come and spend September 12th - 27th in Tuscany, Italy. Go on a art history walking tour, entry to the Ufizzi and San Marco museums, explore historic sites and the country side of Florence plus many other adventures, food and accommodations. The cost is $3300 Canadian and space is limited. To view photos and to download your registration, visit www.ursulamedley.com/tuscany.html or call Ursula at 604-487-4579.
Seeking Artists, White Rock
The Artist Collective Eleven is seeking new creative spirits for their local art group. They meet at Whitbys Coffeehouse on Marine Drive in White Rock, BC on the second Tuesday of the month at 9am. Bring your ideas! (Parking is free until 10am). For further information, visit www.angelfire.com/art2/11creativeartist
Artwalk, Nelson
Come to Nelson, BC as the Nelson Artwalk celebrates 20 years! There will be opening receptions throughout the downtown core featuring 15 gallery venues. The opening night takes place on Friday, July 4th and Friday, August 8th from 6pm-9pm. There are walking maps and brochures available at the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce and various locations throughout Nelson. For further information, visit www.ndac.ca or call 250-352-2402.
Art Getaway Contest, BC
Van Dop Arts & Cultural Guide to British Columbia presents the Art of the Getaway Contest. Visit www.bhrbc.com/contest for your chance to enter to win a special getaway for one lucky winner to experience the breathtaking cultural sites and sounds of BC.
The Joseph Plaskett Award
The Joseph Plaskett Award is awarded to a Canadian graduate student of painting, receiving $25,000 to travel and study abroad, emulating the award given to Joseph early in his career. In Vancouver, on May 23rd, Joseph Plaskett presented the award to Nam Duc Nguyen with the 2008 award. Beginning in 2009, the award, will be administered and presented by the British Columbia Achievement Foundation, a foundation established by the Province of BC to celebrate both nationally and provincially excellence in the arts, humanities and community service. The deadline for applications for the 2009 Joseph Plaskett Award is March 15th, 2009. For further information, visit www.bcachievement.com
Gallery Fundraiser
Gallery Vertigo in Vernon, BC presents an evening of jazz with the Flock, Arnold & Hopkins Trio with guests on Saturday, August 9th at 7pm. Admittance is by donation. The gallery is located at Suite #1 - 3001 31st Street. For further information, visit www.galleryvertigo.com or call 250-503-2297.
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