July 16, 2009 |
New Exhibit: Magi Amma/ Dan Heringa
July 15-August 2
The Gallery @ Artisan Square
Works of two artists: Magi Amma/Dan Heringa
The show runs July 15-August 2. Artists reception is Sunday, July 19
 Magi Amma is a contemporary artist with skills in sculpture, bronze casting, ceremics and computer science. Hery formal education includes a BFA in bronce casting and a MFA in figurative sculpture from the University of Oregon, Under the direction of Paul Buckner.
Dan Heringa has been a professional photographer since 1982, Dan travelled throughout the world on assignment for a variety of clients. In 1995 he was struck by a van and subsequently diagnosed with post - traumatic Parkinson's. He has recently turned his creative energy toward fine art photography and fundraising for Parkinson's research.
What wonderful antiques lurk in your treasure trove of collectibles and objets d’art? Ever wondered  if Aunt Bertha’s painting was really as valuable as she made it out to be?Dust off the family heirlooms and join The Bowen Island Historians for their annual fundraiser with local resident and world renowned antique appraiser Uno Langmann and his daughter Jeanette Langmann to discover your untold fortunes. Appraisals are taking place between 10:00-4:00 at Evergreen Hall on Saturday, July 18, 2009. A $30 donation entitles you to bring up to three items for appraisal. High Tea consists of tea, scones and an assortment of sandwiches and pastries for $17.50. Alternatively, a Refresher Tea of tea and scones is available for $7.50. Tea is served from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Reservations recommended. Don’t be disappointed – call to book your appraisal and tea through the Bowen Island Historians 604.947.2655 Dynamite Factory Exhibit at the Museum – You are
invited!
Our exhibit on the Tunstall Bay Explosives Factory, 1909-1913
is attracting more guests now that summer is underway. The exhibit
features unique artifacts from the Tunstall Bay area, stories of the
factory workers, photographs from the era and much more. We have
recently installed new artifacts that illustrate how dynamite was used
in the mining and logging industries of the Canadian West. We invite
you to explore this fascinating piece of Bowen’s history at the Museum.
July 23rd
The Breakmen  Ok folks! Tickets to The Breakmen on Thursday, July 23 at Cates Hill Chapel will be at Cates Hill Pharmacy. The cost is $20.00 and the fun you will have at the concert is priceless.
The Breakmen formed in 2005 when four of Vancouver BC's best young
songwriters and acoustic musicians got together to work on each others
songs. They quickly found an enthusiastic audience for what they were
doing, performing to sold out houses and playing a leading role in the
flourishing West Coast roots music scene.
 Rockin' The Range at the Bowen Island Golf Course Practice Range
Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts
The Dustin Bentall Outfit
Ricochet
Tickets
can be purchased at Bowen Island Beer and Wine, General Store, Bowen
Island Golf Club, Pharmacy and Phoenix Photo. Adults $20, Children 12
and under $10.
Shuttle will pick-up at BICS at 3:30, 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 pm. Return shuttles start at 9:30 pm.
 Ian Parker
in concertSaturday August 15th, 2009 7 pm Cates HIll Chapel, Bowen Island, BC
South Pointe Cottages and Bowen Island community are excited to present world- renowned concert pianist Ian Parker in a special Evening of Fantasies by Schumann Chopin, and Bethoven.
One concert only - limited seating. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to hear this Piano Virtuoso on Bowen Island!
Tickets must be purchased in advance:
-$29 per person regular admittance
-$50 - VIP tickets - limited admittance - includes reserved seating and an intimate outdoor win and hors d'oeuvres reception with Ian following the concert at South Pointe Cottages
-$90 family pass - 2 adults plus 2 children maximum (concert admittance only)
-Contact info: e-mail: southpointecottages@shaw.ca www.southpointecottages.com
Phone: 604-947-9343
  Call for Exhibition Proposals
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for our Summer/Fall 2010 exhibition schedule at CityScape Community Art Space. CityScape Community Art Space is a project of the North Vancouver Community Arts Council whose mission it is to celebrate and promote art and artists through quality experiences in a unique and inviting gallery space and to create an inclusive environment, which enriches and encourages interaction in the community. We accept proposals from all members of the community. Artists are welcome to submit individually or as part of a group. Non-artists are invited to submit ideas and concepts for exhibitions they would like to see in the gallery. All proposals are evaluated by a professional jury panel. As a result of our community mandate scheduled exhibitions must have at least three participants. Artists who submit an idea for an exhibition on their own will be grouped by the North Vancouver Arts Council with additional artists. We are seeking to schedule a total of 5 exhibitions during this timeframe. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at 4:30pm.
To obtain the Submission Guidelines please contact the North Vancouver Community Arts Council at 604.988.6844, or send an email to nvartscouncil6@telus.net.
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The Gallery @ Artisan Square announces its Summer Season
The Gallery will be open
Wednesdays - Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.beginning June 24
And by appointment
at other times.
Please call Ann Ramsay,Gallery Coordinator/Curator at 604.947.2454 for more information.
Please call
for more information
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 The arts council is excited to introduce our new summer staff, Mia Watkins.
 Mia has just graduated from West Vancouver Secondary School. Among her many achievements, she is a talented artist whose work is now on display at Arts Pacific Gallery. Mia was the recipient of the Danielle Dulong Memorial Scholarship. She also was recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Art at WVSS and her work was selected to show in the 2009 Grad Show at the Ferry Building Gallery in West Vancouver.
Mia has taken on the role of assisting the Gallery Coordinator/Curator and Executive Director in a variety of tasks throughout the summer months. She will be attending the University of Victoria’s visual arts department in September. We hope you drop by and give a warm welcome to Mia. If you are staging an arts and cultural event and wish to be in our listing, please let us know. We'd be happy to include it in the weekly update, which is sent out to members of the Bowen Island Arts Council. Send details to Jacqueline.
 Painting with Colour Pencil Workshop Create vibrant artworks with both wax and watercolour pencils using
techniques such as underpainting, layering, burnishing and adding other
media. No drawing experience necessary. Bring your own photographs.
Materials supplied.
The Gallery @ Artisan Square July 21 & July 28 Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $45 About the Instructor: Ruby Cram, an experienced teacher, has taught many pencil workshops in West Van and White Rock. Register at the Recreation Office. |
| Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC) Box 211, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 Tel: 604.947.2454 |
Web: http://www.biac.ca |