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Call for Artists, Vancouver, Deadline January 24th
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, Deadline January 15th
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.
Artists Wanted: Victoria
Any artists living or working in James Bay in Victoria, BC which are interested in participating in the 2008 James Bay Art Walk are asked to attend a meeting on Tuesday, January 29th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at 140 Government Street. For more information, please contact Kirsten Brand at 250-382-7658 or email info@jamesbayartwalk.ca
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, Parksville, BC, Deadline January 18th
The Vancouver Island Mayworks Project in Parksville, BC is accepting submissions for their show Water and The Human Condition. All media except photography is accepted. Artists are encouraged to interpret this topic broadly. The deadline to submit is Friday, January 18th. For further information on submitting, visit www.oceansideartscouncil.com or call 250-757-2023.
Call for Submissions, Parksville, Deadline January 18th
The Vancouver Island Mayworks Project in Parksville, BC is accepting submissions for their mail art exhibition about Work – anything to do with work, workers, revolution, artist at work etc. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, April 15th. For further information on submitting, visit www.oceansideartscouncil.com or call 250-757-2023.
Call for Submissions, Victoria
The Slide Room Gallery in Victoria, BC is accepting proposals for Fall 2008. The gallery is located at 2549 Quadra Street. They welcome curatorial projects and independent artist submissions. Submissions are on-going and have no deadline to submit. For further information, visit www.slideroomgallery.com
Call for Submissions, Nanaimo, Deadline January 31st
The Nanaimo Art Gallery in Nanaimo, BC is accepting proposals for 2009 in all media. The gallery is located at 900 Fifth Street. The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 31st and submissions must be postmarked by January 31st. Carfac fees will be paid to exhibiting artists. For further information, visit www.nanaimoartgallery.com or call 250-740-6350.
Call for Artists, Vancouver, Deadline January 30th at 2pm
VANOC is seeking proposals from artists, designers or creative teams to work in cooperation with the VANOC Brand & Creative Team and the Royal Canadian Mint to design Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic medals and/or medal ribbons and medal containers. Deadline to submit is Wednesday, January 30th at 2pm. For further information, contact Karen Wong at 778-328-2010 or email procurement@vancouver2010.com or visit http://www.vancouver2010.com
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
Winter Exhibition, Tsawwassen, now until January 27th
The South Delta Artists Guild will be displaying their show The Big and Small Painting Show on now until Sunday, January 27th at the Longhouse Gallery in Tsawwassen, BC. Come and find a smaller original artwork or even leave with your favourite large masterpiece. There is something for everyone. The gallery is located at #710 – 56th Street and is open on Thursday's, Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's from 11am-4pm. For further information, call 604-943-3313 or visit www.deltaartguild.org
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 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 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
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, January 18th until February 6th
The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents Nature Speaks, a selection of paintings by Alec Joseph Becker. These paintings capture the wonder of BC's landscape. The exhibition runs from Friday, January 18th until Wednesday, February 6th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, January 17th from 7pm-9pm. The gallery is located at 950 West 41st Avenue. For further information, visit www.jccgv.com or call 604-257-5111, ext.244.
Gallery Exhibition, North Vancouver, January 3rd - January 31st
James Picard and his students will be showing their work during two shows at the Seymour Art Gallery's Lonsdale Quay Gallery in North Vancouver, BC. The gallery is located at 147 Chadwick Court at Lonsdale Quay. The first show of traditional paintings in all mediums will be on from Thursday, January 3rd until Thursday, January 17th with an opening reception on Saturday, January 5th from 2pm-4pm. The second show, which presents with in all mediums and styles will be on from Thursday, January 17th until Thursday, January 31st with an opening reception on Saturday, January 19th from 2pm-4pm. For further information, visit www.seymourartgallery.com/quay.htm or call 604-988-5146. For further information on James Picard, visit www.jamespicard.com
Gallery Exhibit, Tsawwassen, January 31st - February 27th
The South Delta Artist Guild presents Critters, Beasties and Me in Tsawwassen, BC. This show is to help raise funds for the Delta Humane Society. The show starts on Thursday, January 31st and continues until Wednesday, February 27th. There is an opening reception on Saturday, February 2nd from 11am-3pm. The gallery is located at #710 - 56th Street and is open on Thursday's, Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's from 11am-4pm. For further information, call 604-943-3313 or visit www.deltaartistguild.ca
Gallery Exhibition, Maple Ridge, January 15th - March 1st
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery in Maple Ridge, BC presents mixed media paintings of Mountains and Rivers by Tony Yin Tak Chu. The exhibit runs from Tuesday, January 15th until Saturday, March 1st. There is an opening reception and artist talk on Saturday, January 19th from 2pm-4pm. The focus of Tony's work reflects the symbolic imagery of mountains and rivers used by Chinese scholars in paintings during the Imperial Dynasty. The gallery is located at 11944 Haney Place. For further information, visit www.theactmapleridge.org or call 604-467-5855.
Gallery Exhibit, Fort Langley, January 9th - January 27th
The Fort Gallery in Fort Langley, BC presents Zoe Pawlak's exhibit Where We Were and Are from Wednesday, January 9th until Sunday, January 27th. The gallery is located at 9048 Glover Road. This exhibit showcases fictional landscape paintings of emotive passages of land and sky derived from memory and invention. For further information, visit www.fortgallery.ca or call 604-888-7411.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, January 11th - February 16th
The Grunt Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents Harold Coego's series of drawings and collage-derived imagery, which reflect Harold's rediscovery of himself as a visual artist after a long engagement in the worlds of stage and screen in Cuba and Canada. The exhibit runs from Friday, January 11th until Saturday, February 16th. There is an opening reception on Friday, January 11th at 8pm. The Grunt Gallery is located at #116 - 350 East 2nd Avenue. For further, visit www.grunt.ca or call 604-875-9516
Gallery Exhibition, Vancouver, January 11th - February 23rd
The Or Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents Work Dignifies by Johanna Unzueta from Friday, January 11th until Saturday, February 23rd. There is an opening reception on Thursday, January 10th at 8pm. The gallery is located at #103 - 480 Smithe Street. The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 12pm-5pm. For further information, visit www.orgallery.org or call 604-683-7395.
Craft Exhibition, Vancouver, January 17th - February 10th
The Craft Association of BC presents in Vancouver, BC presents Fresh Craft: The CABC Student Award Winner Exhibit from Thursday, January 17th until Sunday, February 10th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, January 17th from 6pm-8pm. Fresh Craft is a group show featuring the work or recent graduates from BC college and university programs. For further information, visit www.cabc.net or call toll-free at 1-888-687-6511.
Gallery Opening, Victoria, on now until January 27th
Xchanges Gallery in Victoria, BC presents a joint exhibition of photographic works by landscape artists Garth Rankin and Maria Tarasoff on now until Sunday, January 27th. Both artists explore the dream-like and abstract qualities of landscapes. The gallery is located at 420 William Street. The gallery is open on weekends only from 12pm-5pm. For further information, visit www.xchangesgallery.org or call 250-382-0442.
Art Exhibit, Cranbrook, January 14th-26th
The Cranbrook & District Arts Council presents their members exhibition titled Open Art at the Artrageous Gallery in Cranbrook, BC from Monday, January 14th until Saturday, January 26th. There is an opening reception on Friday, January 25th from 7pm-8:30pm. The gallery is located at 1117 Baker Street. For further information, visit www.theartscouncil.ca or call 250-426-4223.
Student Art Exhibition, Coquitlam, January 18th - February 16th
The Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, BC presents Emerging Talent XI from Friday, January 18th until Saturday, February 16th. There is an opening reception on Sunday, January 20th from 4pm-5:30pm. The Cultural Centre is located at 1205 Pinetree Way. This annual juried exhibition showcases the work of grade 12 students in School District 43 and launches the next generation of artists who intend to continue post secondary studies in fine arts, graphic arts and media arts. For further information, visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca or call 604-927-6550.
Gallery Exhibition, Vernon, on now until February 9th
Gallery Vertigo in Vernon, BC presents The Wheel by School District 22 High School Art Students on now until Saturday, February 9th. There is an opening reception on Saturday, January 19th from 7pm-9pm. The Wheel is a collaborative art show from students of all the local high schools taking place at Gallery Vertigo. The gallery is located at #1 ’Äì 3001 31st Street. For further details, visit www.galleryvertigo.com or call Judith Jurica at 250-503-2297.
STUDIO TOURS & FESTIVALS
Animation Film, Vancouver, January 25th - February 3rd
Boca del Lupo and the Push International Performing Arts Festival presents My Dad, My Dog featuring animation by Jay White at The Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver, BC from Friday, January 25th until Sunday, February 3rd. To purchase tickets, visit www.pushfestival.ca/index or call Tickets Tonight at 604-231-7535.
Photo Exhibit, Vancouver, January 26th - February 3rd
Push International Performing Arts Festival presents Haircuts by Children in Vancouver, BC. Come and check out this unique event at NuNu's Salon and Spa at 1855 Commercial Drive on Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th from 12pm-4pm. To view the photographs, visit the Vancouver East Cultural Centre (VECC) Gallery at 1895 Venables Street until Sunday, February 3rd. The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm. For further information, visit www.pushfestival.ca or call The VECC at 604-251-1363.
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.
Winter Art Classes, Kelowna
Starting Monday, January 28th, the Kelowna Art Gallery in Kelowna, BC will be offering beginner and intermediate art classes. There is a vast selection of drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour and printmaking courses offered during the day and evening to choose from. For more information or to register, visit www.kelownaartgallery.com or call 250-762-2226.
Hand Building Workshop, Cranbrook, January 26th, 27th
Come to this one or two day large scale hand building workshop at the Cranbrook & District Arts Council in Cranbrook, BC with Charlene Stroud on Saturday, January 26th and Sunday, January 27th. With 12 participants, the cost is $55 plus the cost of clay. Charlene is a accomplished ceramic artist and teacher. For more information, please contact Maggie Leal-Valias at Maggie@msight.com or call 250-866-5674.
Painting Workshop in Spain, Spain, September 15th-27th
Paint the people of Spain with David Goatley, SFCA, one of Canada's finest portrait painters is offering the painting trip of a lifetime - 12 days in Andalusia, near Granada, Spain from Monday, September 15th until Saturday, September, 27th, 2008. Various trips, wine and meals, pick up from the Malaga airport and 12 days of instruction are included for $3600. Act quickly as there are only 4 spaces left. For further details, call David at 250-388-5640 or visit www.davidgoatley.com or email dgoatley@telus.net
Painting Workshop in Italy, Italy, June 1st-14th
Come to Italy and learn some essential painting skills with Tessa Nunn from Sunday, June 1st until Saturday, June 14th on the beautiful Tuscan coast. Spaces are going fast. For details and how to apply, visit www.labellavitaarts.com or email info@labellavitaarts.com
Tiling Workshop, Denman Island, February 2nd & 3rd
The Denman Island Arts Centre on Denman Island, BC is pleased to present Hand Painted Tile Murals by Bronwyn Simons on Saturday, February 2nd and Sunday, February 3rd from 9:30am-3:30pm each day. Come and explore a variety of techniques for surface design on ceramics. Each student will create one 12"x12" ceramic tile mural consisting of nine 4"x4" tiles and one 8"x8" ceramic tile made up of four 4" tiles, suitable for mounting or installation. There will also be a discussion regarding history and various demonstrations on techniques will also be taught. The fee is $135 plus $35 for materials. For further information, contact Cynthia Minden at 250-335-1262 or visit www.artsdenman.com
Bookbinding Workshop, Denman Island, Deadline to register January 30th
The Denman Island Arts Centre on Denman Island, presents Bookbinding Using Tyvek with Tanya Bolenz from Germany on Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th from 9:30am-3:30pm. This workshop will be exploring Tyvek, a strong and versatile material which can be painted, and is rip and water resistant. Tyvek has numerous possibilities for creative and unique bindings ie. with leather, string, cord and beads. This workshop will yield 1 or 2 very personal books. The deadline to register is Wednesday, January 30th. The fee is $150, plus $20 for materials. For further information and to register, visit www.artsdenman.com or call toll-free 1-888-335-1221. The Centre is locatd at 1016 Northwest Road.
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