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Thank you Bowen Island Municipality!
The Board of Directors and staff of the Bowen Island Arts Council wish to acknowledge the ongoing financial support of BIM, our local government. BIAC is a core grant recipient and Council recently agreed to approve annual funding of $47,000 for the arts umbrella organization, plus $7,200 towards block rental booking of the Gallery @ Artisan Square. This is good news for Bowen -- the 5th most artistic community in Canada. (See Hill Strategies Research Study.) Please note that while the Hill Strategies study includes Bowen in its study of communities with a population not exceeding 50,000, even compared to major cities, the number of artists living here who derive a primary income from art is very high. Based on the 2006 Census, 5.6% of Bowen's population receives revenues from artistic endeavours. In Vancouver, which has the highest concentration of artists of all of Canada's large cities, that percentage is only 2.35%. (The average in all Canadian communities is 0.77%.)
BIAC puts public money to good use through the delivery of an array of programming and services, aimed at ensuring arts and culture continue to thrive on the rock. It is estimated that for every $1 of government spending on arts and culture, the return in investment is $12 - $15. No matter which way you slice it, public investment results in healthier, happier, economically competitive and liveable communities. We feel fortunate to have a local government that recognizes this value and its role in building a strong creative community. New Exhibit Opens at the Gallery 
 A fundraiser for local resident, Trevor Burdock, will be held on Friday, February 27 at the Bowen Pub. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Trevor suffered extensive injuries in a recent automobile accident and is undergoing a number of surgeries. For more information on how to help an island family in need, please visit the website. The evening features a silent auction with over $5000 in prizes, plus a dinner and date with one of Bowen's eligible bachelors. Featured musical entertainments includes Iona Mercedes, Toni Dominelli & Brenda Reid. All proceeds to benefit Trevor Burdock and his family.
BIMA presents Open Mic at the Happy Isle Café Come one come all. Strut your stuff, or listen while others sing, play, recite or tell stories. Admission is free. Performers sign-up and go one according to first come first served. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the Mic is switched on at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the folks of the Bowen Island Musical Arts. (BIMA) See you there!
Theatre On the Isle (TOTI) Presents:
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BIMA presents
D and The Hot Club of Mars on Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 at Cates Hill Chapel. This is a seven piece Gypsy Swing Band and they are on fire. Check out these fabulous musicians on the web. Something for everyone. Lots of energy and chutzpah. Stay tuned for ticket info. For now mark your calendars and polish up your dance shoes.
D and The Hot Club of Mars on Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 at Cates Hill Chapel. This is a seven piece Gypsy Swing Band and they are on fire. Check out these fabulous musicians on the web. Something for everyone. Lots of energy and chutzpah. Stay tuned for ticket info. For now mark your calendars and polish up your dance shoes.
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Luminosity by Mary Farris
framed 3 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. (pastel)
Paintings by Mary Farris from her exhibit ARTANTARCTICA are on view at the Bowen Island Public Library from now until March 13. To check Library Hours, visit their website.
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Bowen Island Artist Gregg Simpson
will be featured in:
MOMENTUM: 25 Artists from Past to Present
PRESENTED BY THE COAST ART TRUST SOCIETY
February 2 – 27
Reception: February 7, 2 – 5 pm.
Tue – Sat / 10 am – 2 pm
A rare opportunity to see a comprehensive overview of art created on the West Coast of British Columbia
The Leighdon Studio Gallery
190 W. 3rd Avenue
604-875-0029
Visit the website.
Kunamokst -- Coastal Inspirations Mural Mosaic to feature four Bowen Artists
The work of four Bowen Artists is included in the Kunamokst -- Coastal Inspirations Mural Mosaic, unveiled last week. Sarah Haxby, Greg Cope, Janet Esseiva and Simon Daniel James are among more than 200 artists participating in the project, underway for the past year and a half. The theme of the mural is UNITY through DIVERSITY - a great symbol of the Olympic ideals through art.Kunamokst- Coastal Inspirations Mural Mosaic combines artists as young as 16 years old to artists as old as 91. It includes the work of world renowned artists including Roy Henry Vickers, April White and Robert Bateman.
For more information about the Murual Mosaic, visit the website.
(Image above: by Sarah Haxby)
The Gallery @ Artisan is open Friday - Sunday from Noon - 4 p.m., and by appointment.
The Gallery is available for rental. To inquire, please call Elizabeth Fitzgerald at 604-947-2454 and leave a message, or email gallery@biac.ca.
Art Instruction @ the Gallery
To register for the following programs, please contact Community Recreation at the Bowen Island School, 1041 Mt. Gardner Rd. 604-947-2216.
Introduction to Water Colour with Bill Hoopes
Learn the basic materials and techniques involved in the creation of watercolour paintings. Explore, through a series of exercises, the nature of the medium and the exciting effects that can be accomplished using transparent watercolour.
Mondays, March 1 - April 5
10 a.m. to noon
6 sessions; Cost: $135 plus tax
Concept, Composition and Colour: Intermediate painting with Marilyn Lemon Fine tune your painting skills in acrylic or old dealing with big issues -- What is my intention? What is good painting? and smaller issues -- colour, composition, idea development, implication of depth and volume.
Thursdays Mar 18-Apr 15
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
5 sessions; Cost $150 plus tax
Musical Theatre Program for Teens
This is a performance-based program offering teens the opportunity to learn how to perform musical theatre. We'll be learning how to choose an appropriate song, interpret a lyric, incorporate vocal line and bring the performance to the stage. We'll also be doing a group trip to see a live musical theatre performance! Participants will receive some vocal training and extensive one-on-one performance coaching. The program will culminate with a cabaret performance in the first week of June.
The course is being taught by Gil Yaron. Gil was a professional musical theatre performer, performing in the second national tour of Les Miserables and the Canadian premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. Participants will be supported by live accompaniment by Sheilagh Sparks
Dates: March 7 - June 6th
(11 classes and 1 performance date - no class on Easter Sunday or May long weekend)
Time: Sundays, 3 - 5pm
Location: TBA
Cost: $120 per person
For more information, please contact Gil at 778.668.3675 or 604.947.2376.
The Cultural Olympiad, held in conjunction with the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics offers a cornucopia of arts and cultural events and experiences. It's billed as: "60 days of exceptional programming including world premieres, commissioned words and one-of-a-kind events, from January 22 through March 21, 2010." Inspired by culture's role as the second pillar of the Olympic movement, the Cultural Olympiad is a celebration of contemporary imagination. It spans music, dance, theatre, visual arts, digital and new media arts, film, literature and spectacular outdoor events. Running in the lead up to and throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, this extraordinary celebration will showcase more than 600 free and ticketed performances and exhibitions. Visit the official site to learn more about what's happening over on the continent.
For a list of free events, check out the City Caucus site: Where 2 Be for Free.
Literacy Outreach Coordinator Position Available
The Bowen Island Arts Council is seeking applications for the position of Literacy Outreach Coordinator (LOC) to implement the Bowen Island Community Literacy Plan. The LOC will work closely with a Community Literacy Task Group to implement the actions identified in the plan to enhance community literacy and coordination on Bowen Island. The LOC position requires knowledge of literacy and community-based planning processes.
This is an 11-month part time contract position.
The full job posting can be viewed online at the BIAC website. For a copy of the Bowen Island Community Literacy Plan click here. Resumés will be accepted until March 5.
Artists at work
The public is invited to watch an art project in process.Thanks to funding from the federal government Canadian Heritage department, Shane Tweten and Simon Daniel James are collaborating on a sculpture to commemorate the 2010 Winter Olympics, and which will be installed on public land in Snug Cove. The artwork is currently under progress at a makeshift studio located at the old Gas Station and former Purple Door Gallery at the four corners. To view the work underway, drop by, call Shane Tweten at 604-831-8733 or contact the chamber office.
Also, stay tuned for the news of the unveiling of the mural art project, featuring the work of Josh Van Dyke.
Do Arts Matter? Does Culture Count?
If you answer yes to the above, could you please let our provincial government know? Click here to send Premier Campbell and his Ministers a message. Demand that the government restore funding now! While you are at it, consider signing a petition to reinstate all Charitable Gaming Grants in BC. Check out the Creativity Counts website for more information on the proposed cuts. We urge you to show your support for arts and culture.
If you or your organization would like to have your event, activity or arts related program listed in our weekly update, please contact Jacqueline at the Bowen Island Arts Council via email or telephone at 604-947-2454.
For a list of free events, check out the City Caucus site: Where 2 Be for Free.
Literacy Outreach Coordinator Position Available
The Bowen Island Arts Council is seeking applications for the position of Literacy Outreach Coordinator (LOC) to implement the Bowen Island Community Literacy Plan. The LOC will work closely with a Community Literacy Task Group to implement the actions identified in the plan to enhance community literacy and coordination on Bowen Island. The LOC position requires knowledge of literacy and community-based planning processes.
This is an 11-month part time contract position.
The full job posting can be viewed online at the BIAC website. For a copy of the Bowen Island Community Literacy Plan click here. Resumés will be accepted until March 5.
Artists at work
The public is invited to watch an art project in process.Thanks to funding from the federal government Canadian Heritage department, Shane Tweten and Simon Daniel James are collaborating on a sculpture to commemorate the 2010 Winter Olympics, and which will be installed on public land in Snug Cove. The artwork is currently under progress at a makeshift studio located at the old Gas Station and former Purple Door Gallery at the four corners. To view the work underway, drop by, call Shane Tweten at 604-831-8733 or contact the chamber office.
Also, stay tuned for the news of the unveiling of the mural art project, featuring the work of Josh Van Dyke.
Do Arts Matter? Does Culture Count?
If you answer yes to the above, could you please let our provincial government know? Click here to send Premier Campbell and his Ministers a message. Demand that the government restore funding now! While you are at it, consider signing a petition to reinstate all Charitable Gaming Grants in BC. Check out the Creativity Counts website for more information on the proposed cuts. We urge you to show your support for arts and culture.
If you or your organization would like to have your event, activity or arts related program listed in our weekly update, please contact Jacqueline at the Bowen Island Arts Council via email or telephone at 604-947-2454.
Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC)