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Call for Entry, Delta, Deadline March 7th
The Delta Arts Council invites artists to participate in ArtSpacific 2008. Entry is by digital image only and must be at the Firehall Centre for the Arts in Delta, BC on or before Friday March 7th. Entry forms can be picked up at any lower mainland Opus location, or online at www.deltaartscouncil.com or call 604-596-1025.
Call to Artists, Vancouver, registration begins March 29th
The West End Community Centre in Vancouver, BC is seeking artists for their upcoming 3rd Annual Art in the City Show & Sale on May 9th, May 10th and May 11th. Registration begins in person on Saturday, March 29th at 10am. The West End Community Centre is located at 870 Denman Street. For further information and to register, email brenda.tang@vancouver.ca or call 604-257-8336.
Call for Visual Artists, Coquitlam, Deadline March 31st at 5pm
Place des Arts in Coquitlam, BC is seeking a professional artist experienced in designing and producing integrated public art to develop and facilitate a community art project. Submissions must be received at Place des Arts no later than 5pm on Monday March 31st. Submission guidelines can be found at www.placedesarts.ca/ For further information, email kdriver@placedesarts.ca or call 604-664-1636.
Call for Artists and Art Groups, Kamloops, Deadline April 1st
The Community Arts Council of Kamloops in Kamloops, BC invites artists and community arts groups to participate in Art in the Park 2008. This event happens on Tuesday, July 1st at Riverside Park. The deadline for early registration is Saturday, March 15th and the final registration date is Tuesday, April 1st. For further information, and to obtain an application form, visit www.cackamloops.ca or call Trina Radford at 250-372-7323.
Call for Artwork, Mission, ongoing
The Mission Arts Council in Mission, BC accepts submissions from all lower mainland artists for the MAGie Art Gallery, exhibition space at the Mission Leisure Centre, and Mission Library on an on-going basis. For further information, call Jane Hyslop at 604-826-0029, email macart@shaw.ca or visit www.missionartscouncil.ca
Call for Submissions, Campbell River, Deadline March 1st
The Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery in Campbell River, BC is seeking printmaking artwork for the exhibition Footprint. The Campbell River Art Gallery invites artists to submit prints that explore the environmental footprints (physical, social, and/or economical) of our time. The deadline to apply is Saturday, March 1st. The exhibition will be on from Friday, September 26th until Friday, October 31st. Please submit a maximum of 5 slides or jpegs on cd with size, medium, and technique used, a CV, artist statement relating to premise for exhibition, a S.A.S.E. Mail submissions to: Campbell River & District Public Art Gallery c/o Manon Staiger, 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC V9W 2C7. For further information, visit www.crartgallery.ca or call 250-287-2261.
Call for Artists, Vernon, Deadline March 7th
The Arts Council of the North Okanagan (ACNO) in Vernon, BC is holding its first annual Artists Anonymous Show and Sale. If you would like to participate, please contact the Arts Council by Friday, March 7th. The show will be held from Friday, November 28th until Friday, December 12th. Submissions must be completed by Friday, November 21st at 4pm. The Arts Council will supply one canvas at no cost, and up to two additional canvases may be entered at artist's expense as per the submission criteria. The Arts Council is located at 2704A Hwy.6. For further information on submitting and this show, visit www.vernonartscouncil.ca or call 250-542-6243.
Call for Artwork, Burnaby, Deadline to register April 30th
The Burnaby Arts Council in Burnaby, BC is asking for artwork for the Burnaby 1' x 1' project. This is an invitation for visual artists to document anything and everything that makes the City of Burnaby a special place to call home, to visit or work in! Artwork can be traditional, non traditional or experimental in approach and style. Each registered artist receives a blank 1' x 1' x 1.5" canvas to work on. A $10 registration fee applies to non BAC members. Artists are asked to register between now and Wednesday, April 30th. Work must be delivered by Friday, May 16th. The Burnaby Arts Council is located at 6584 Deer Lake Park. For further information, visit www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322.
Call for Crafters, Vancouver, Deadline for jurying is March 2nd
The University Women's Club of Vancouver, BC is currently looking for crafters with a broad price range in all categories to participate at Artisan Village craft fair, part of the Christmas at Hycroft event. The date of the jurying is Sunday, March 2nd, 2008. For further information, contact Rosie at 604-731-4661, or email admin_uwc@telus.net for an application form and information.
Call for Entry, throughout Canada, Deadline April 30th
The 1st Annual Street Smart Kid'z Online Art Competition is asking for Canadian artists to submit their work with the proceeds of the entry fee to go directly to the distribution of their booklets to help save kids lives throughout the country. All the work submitted will be viewed online during the whole time. The show will be viewed online on now until Sunday, May 25th. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, April 30th. Each entry costs $10, and can submit up to 3 pieces. To enter, mail a cheque or money order to Street Smart Kidz to Street Smart Kidz, 2710 Comox Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 To view the site and for further information, visit www.streetsmartkidz.ca
Call for Submissions, Coquitlam, Deadline March 7th
Place des Arts in Coquitlam, BC is seeking 2D and 3D media and techniques, including fibre arts, sculpture, ceramics, painting, photography, prints and drawings. The deadline to submit is Friday, March 7th. For further information and to download an application form, visit www.placedesarts.ca/ or call 604-664-1636. You can also pick up your application form at Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave.
Call for Photography, Squamish, Deadline March 23rd at 4pm
Wild at Art Festival in Squamish, BC is asking local residents and visitors to submit photos from previous Wild at Art Festivals and to enjoy, participate in and document their photographs during the festival from Friday March 14th until Sunday, March 23rd. Multiple entries are permitted. The deadline to submit is Sunday, March 23rd at 4pm. To submit, visit www.wildatart.ca to login and register. For further information, visit www.wildatart.ca
GALLERY OPENINGS & EXHIBITIONS
Art Exhibit, Tsawwassen, March 6th - 16th
The Longhouse Gallery in Tsawwassen, BC presents Melange, an exhibition of fine art paintings by Enda Bardell, Marney-Rose Edge, Linda Levett and Marissa Lopa. The show runs from Thursday, March 6th until Sunday, March 16th. There is an opening reception on Saturday, March 8th from 2pm-4pm. The gallery is located at 1710 56th Street. For further information, visit www.deltaartguild.org
Art Exhibit, Vancouver, March 1st - 31st
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver, BC presents Dancing Brush, a solo show by Becky McMahon from Saturday, March 1st until Monday, March 31st. There is an opening reception on Sunday, March 9th from 1pm-3pm. There is free admission to the garden with an invitation to the reception. Dancing Brush is a show of Oriental Brush Painting with a western feel. For further information and an invitation, contact Becky McMahon at triskeltree@aol.com, visit www.triskeltreecreations.com, or call 604-585-7840.
Art Show & Sale, White Rock, March 22nd, 23rd, 24th
The South Surrey and White Rock Art Society is presenting its Easter Art Show and Sale in Surrey, BC on Saturday March 22nd, Sunday March 23rd and Monday March 24th from 10am-5pm daily. 100 original works will be available for sale at located at 15306 24th Ave in South Surrey. For further information, visit www.artsociety.ca
Gallery Exhibition, Maple Ridge, March 8th - April 12th
The Maple Ridge Art Gallery in Maple Ridge, BC presents Thomas Cetnarowski's exhibition Rhapsody of Light. This exhibition will feature his new series of plein air oil paintings from Saturday, March 8th until Saturday, April 12th. There is an opening reception on Saturday, March 8th from 2pm-4pm. To view Thomas' work, visit www.artcetnarowski.com The gallery is located at 11944 Haney Place. For further information, visit www.theactmapleridge.org
Craft Exhibition, Vancouver, on now until April 6th
The Vancouver Museum in Vancouver, BC presents Contemporary Craft in BC: Excellence Within Diversity in partnership with the Crafts Association of BC. This exhibit showcases pieces from over 90 fine craft artisans from Thursday, February 7th until Sunday, April 6th. The Vancouver Museum is located at 1100 Chestnut Street and open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm and Thursdays until 9pm. For tickets, visit www.vanmuseum.bc.ca or visit www.cabc.net
Gallery Exhibit, New Westminster, March 4th - March 29th
The Arts Council of New Westminster in New Westminster, BC presents Working: Limited Edition Prints on Paper & Canvas by Rob Farrow from Tuesday, March 4th until Saturday, March 29th. The gallery is located in Queen's Park located between 1st Street and MacBride Boulevard. All proceeds sold will go to the Arts Council of New Westminster. For further information, visit www.artscouncilnewwest.org or call 604-525-3244.
Sketch Exhibit, Victoria, March 15th - 20th
The Victoria Sketch Club is holding their Annual Show at the Glenlyon Norfolk School at 1701 Beach Drive in Victoria, BC. The show runs from Saturday, March 15th at 7pm continuing daily from 10am-7pm until 4pm on Thursday, March 20th. Thirty five artists will be displaying paintings in all mediums. Free admission. For further information, visit www.victoriasketchclub.ca or call 250-592-3585.
Art Exhibition, Fort Langley, March 8th - 23rd
Come and see Perry Haddock's new works show titled All over the Map at The Birthplace of BC Gallery at 9054 Glover Road in Fort Langley, BC. The gallery is open daily from 11am-5pm. The show opens on Saturday March 8 and runs until Sunday March 23rd. There is an opening reception on March 8th and 9th from 1pm-4pm both days. To view Perry's work, visit www.perryhaddock.com For further information, call the gallery at 604-882-1191 or visit www.birthplaceofbcgallery.com
Painting Exhibit, Vancouver, March 5th - 29th
Come by and check out birdboxes by Pinnstudio from Wednesday March 5th until Saturday March 29th at the Britannia Art Gallery in Vancouver, BC. The gallery is located at 1661 Napier Street. There is an opening reception on Wednesday March 5th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. There is a live performance by Voices Rising Ensemble at 7pm and an introduction to the artist at 7:30pm. For further information, please visit www.britanniacentre.org or to view pinn studio’Äôs website, visit www.pinnstudio.com
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, on now until March 9th
The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents Hidden in the Forest, digital images and wood sculpture by Janet Lee and Bessie Luteyn. Both artists capture the secrets of the forest, one in the wood she unearths and the other through her lens. There is an opening reception on Thursday, February 14th from 7pm-9pm. The exhibition runs until Sunday, March 9th. The gallery is located at 950 West 41st Avenue. For further information, visit www.jccgv.com or call 604-257-5111 ext. 244.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, on now until March 29th
Basic Inquiry/Vancouver Life Drawing Society in Vancouver, BC invites everyone to see In Three Parts, an exhibit of thirteen artists' figural works that are divided into head, torso and leg sections. There is an opening reception on Saturday February 23rd from 7pm-10pm. The show runs from February 23rd to March 29th. The gallery is located at 1011 Main Street. For further information, visit www.lifedrawing.org or call 604-681-2855.
Gallery Exhibit, Vancouver, on now until April 29th
Art Beatus in Vancouver, BC presents Washi - Ink Works of Hiroshi Hara from February 29th to April 25th. There is an opening reception on Friday, February 29th from 3pm-6pm and Hiroshi will be in attendance. Washi is a Japanese paper whih has been created from Japanese plants, ainly Kozo or Mitsumata. Art Beatus is located at #108 - 808 Nelson Street. For further information, visit www.artbeatus.com or call 604-688-2633.
Painting Exhibit, Vancouver, March 13th - April 6th
The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents The Return, paintings by Linda Dayan Frimer from Thursday March 13th to Sunday April 6th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, March 13th from 7pm-9pm. This body of work by Dayan is about creation and Jewish mysticism. The gallery is located at 950 West 41st Avenue. For further information, email reisa@jccgv.bc.ca or call 604-257-5111 ext.244
Group Exhibit, Vancouver, March 7th - April 5th
The Helen Pitt Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents Ground Zero Redux in the main gallery and The Luminality Project in the back gallery. The show runs from Saturday March 8th until Saturday April 5th. There is an opening reception on Friday March 7th at 8pm. This show brings together new and recent work by six unique Vancouver artists to explore the complex conceptual, narrative and material trajectories of the term "Ground Zero." The gallery is located at #102 - 148 Alexander Street. For further information, visit www.helenpittgallery.org
Linoprint Exhibit, Burnaby, March 24th - May 18th
Come to the Bob Prittie Library in Burnaby, BC to see Avis Rasmussen's 14 reduction linoprints from sketches of the UK, Spain, Greece and Turkey called Travels with Avis from March 24th until May 18th. The library is located at 6100 Willingdon Avenue. For further information, visit www.burnabyartgallery.ca or call 604-297-4422.
Gallery Exhibit, Penticton, on now - March 31st
The Red Rooster Winery Art Gallery in Penticton, BC is hosting Tara Kelly's first solo art exhibit for the month of March. Tara works in acrylics on canvas, mainly still life and landscape. The gallery is located at 891 Naramata Road. For further information, visit www.redroosterwinery.com
Craft Exhibit, Vancouver, March 27th - May 4th
The Crafthouse Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents new works by Colleen Baran titled Like Wearing a Love Letter from March 27th to May 4th. There is an opening reception on Thursday, March 27th from 6pm-8pm. This show comprises of hand fabricated contemporary jewellery by Colleen Baran. The Crafthouse Gallery is located at 1386 Cartright Street. For further information, visit www.cabc.net or call 604-687-7270.
Web-based Exhibit, Vancouver, March 13th - ?
The Helen Pitt Gallery in Vancouver, BC presents Google Emotional Index, a web-based piece by Kristina Lee Podesva and Alan McConchie. There is an opening reception on Thursday, March 13th at 7pm. In a subtle act of co-option, this interactive project utilizes and alters the Google image search engine to provide an ever-evolving database of images associated with human emotion. The gallery is located at #102-148 Alexander Street. For further information, visit www.helenpittgallery.org
Gallery Exhibit, Fort Langley, on now until March 30th
The Fort Gallery in Fort Langley, BC presents Diana Durrand's exhibit titled Lost•Found and Rediscovered on now until March 30th. There is an opening reception on Friday, March 14th from 7pm-9:30pm. Diana's exhibit documents the form and meaning of lost and tossed articles of flattened and weathered gloves found on Lower Mainland streets, and her translations of classical kimono designs onto McDonald's French fry boxes. The gallery is located at 9048 Glover Road. For further information, visit www.fortgallery.com or to view Diana's work, visit www.durrand-art.com
STUDIO TOURS & FESTIVALS
Art Festival, Squamish, March 14th - 23rd
Come to the Wild at Art Festival in Squamish, BC from Friday, March 14th until Sunday, March 23rd. The festival celebrates the arts, culture and heritage of both Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor. For further information and events happening during this festival, visit www.wildatart.ca or call 1-866-333-2010.
Easter Art Walk, South Pender Island, March 23rd
Come and tour eleven studios and galleries on South Pender Island, BC at the 9th Annual South Pender Island Easter Art Walk on Sunday, March 23rd from 12pm-5pm. On hand will be paintings, drawings, flame-worked jewelry, folk art, homespun wool works and woodturning. There will be maps available at each of the 11 studios. Look for the yellow balloons once arriving on South Pender Island. For further information, call Susan Taylor at 250-629-6661 or email art@bloodstargallery.com
WORKSHOPS
Art Class, Surrey, March 2nd
Artswest is holding an afternoon workshop with Jerry Jarvis on Sunday, March 2nd from 12:30pm-3:30pm in Surrey, BC. The workshop is titled Afternoon Delight and works with negative spaces. For further information and to register, call Kay at 604-543-7049.
Painting in Linden Gardens, Penticton, May 3rd - 4th
Come and enjoy a weekend of Plein Air Painting at the Linden Gardens in Kaleden near Penticton, BC. Join Jamie Frazer, an acrylic painter and teacher who studied at the Vancouver School of Art and Roxann Frazer, a Canadian water colour artist who paints and teaches in Paris, France, and Molly March, a professional theatre painter and oil painter who works with various theatres including Caravan Farm for this wonderful event on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th. All levels of experience are welcome to attend. The cost is $100 per day or $190 for both days. Lunch is included at The Frog City Café in the gardens. Join Jamie and Roxann Frazer on Saturday, May 10th, and Sunday, May 11th for Plein-Air Painting in Enderby Gardens. The cost is $100 per day or $190 for both days. For further information or to register, call 250-838-0145 or email 3circles@telus.net
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.
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
Art Practice Workshop, Wells, July 19th to 27th
Come and spend 8 days in Wells, BC from Saturday, July 19th until Sunday, July 27th painting in the Island Mountain Arts Studio with David Alexander and Peter Von Tiesenhausen. This is a forum for artists to explore and develop their ideas in relation to visual arts practice. The cost of this workshop is $882 including taxes, or can be shortened to 4 days from July 19th - 22nd for $451.50 including taxes. Applicants must submit 6-10 images of their work (CD preferred), bio and artist statement by Sunday, June 15th. For scholarships and bursaries, please visit www.imarts.com/artschool
Taxes for Artists Workshop, Vancouver, March 10th
Come and join Mindy Abramowitz at Access Artist Run Centre in Vancouver, BC on Monday March 10th from 7pm-9pm for this informative workshop that is aimed at artists and other creative professionals who have no to little experience in preparing taxes. Included will be a discussion on what is eligible, what forms to use, how to minimize tax, and many other helpful hints and suggestions. Seating is limited. Email access@vaarc.ca or call 604-689-2907 to reserve your seat. Access is located at 206 Carrall Street.
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER ART NEWS
Tuscan Art Tour, Tuscany
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.
Does your organization have facility needs? Are you an artist/independent creator living and working in Vancouver?, Vancouver
Until May 2008, the City of Vancouver is undertaking a cultural facility study working with Artscape Consultants from Toronto. Throughout February, Artscape is surveying arts and cultural organizations/businesses and individual artists/creators to assess current and future space demands. Please help out by completing the survey that relates to you. To take The Organizational Cultural Space Demand survey, visit www.bettermail.ca/s/143/306/ or to take the Artist/Individual Cultural Space Demand survey, visit www.bettermail.ca/s/143/307/
IMA Fundraising Event, Wells, RSVP by March 3rd
Island Mountain Arts in Wells, BC is asking for your help in fundraising. On Saturday, March 8th at 6pm, they are hosting Eat Your Art Out at the Wells Community Hall Banquet Room. This is a semi-formal event and will feature an eventing of food, music and other delights of India. The event includes a full course meal and a libation, and a raffle entry for a Toni Onley print. Tickets are $40 or $275 for a complete table of 8. Please RSVP by Monday, March 3rd by contacting 1-800-442-2787 or email info@imarts.com
Painting at Auction, Calgary, April 20th
Levis Fine Art Auctions at the Nickle Arts Museum at the University of Calgary is having a first ever auction of a painting by Vernon artist, Sveva Caetani, titled Andromeda's Brothers, on Sunday, April 20th. This is a major breakthrough for this well-acclaimed, deceased local artist, enabling her work to be recognized nationally and internationally. For further information, please visit www.levisonlineauctions.com or call 403-541-9099.
Contest Launch, Vancouver & Langley, March 6th
The Vancouver Aquarium in Vancouver, BC and The Mountain View Conservation Centre in Langley, BC presents the launch of the 2008 Robert Bateman Get to Know Contest on Thursday, March 6th from 12pm-5pm and at the aquarium from 11am-12:30pm. The Conservation Centre is located at 23898 Rawlison Crescent. The aquarium is located at 845 Avison Way. This contest encourages Canadian students to become actively involved in protecting the future of our planet and the wildlife that inhabits it by getting outdoors and to ’Äúget to know’Äù their wild neighbours. To RSVP for the Vancouver Aquarium, please call Cole at 604-659-3571 and to RSVP for the Conservation Centre call 604-881-9313. For further information, visit www.gettoknow.ca or call 403-541-9099.
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