A publication of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC)                                                                      July 23, 2009
Arts & Culture Weekly Update

Current Exhibit: Magi Amma/ Dan Heringa 
 

July 15 - August 2
The Gallery @ Artisan Square  
Works of two artists: Magi Amma/Dan Heringa

 
Magi Amma is a contemporary artist with skills in sculpture, bronze casting, ceremics and computer science. Her formal education includes a BFA in bronze 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.
 
 
 
 
 
              Left: Orchard, by Dan Heringa ; Right:  Glass Ceiling by Magi Amma 


 

BC Government slashes funding for the arts

 
The arts and cultural sector in British Columbia is facing an imminent crisis. The Service Plans for the next two years show a 40% reduction in funding for the BC Arts Council. The BC Arts Council is the largest funding body in the province; last year, more than 224 communities throughout British Columbia depended on it for support.

The government has defended the cuts as a necessary and discretionary, but artists and their communities are unconvinced. “No other government in the country has reduced funding for arts and culture during the recession,” said Minna Schendlinger of the Push Festival. “In fact, Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and the Government of Canada have all increased their investments.” In their estimation, arts and culture are clearly valued and recognized as an important area to invest by other governments - they are not seen as discretionary nor a frill; they are core investments.

During a recent interview with Scott Walker of ProArt Alliance in Victoria, the new Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Kevin Krueger, characterized the arts community as unconcerned.
“I am not hearing complaints at all from the arts and cultural community,” he said. “I think people are pretty happy with what we’ve done.”

“The arts community is genuinely grateful for the past support that the Liberals in BC have given to arts and culture,” said Mr. Alibhai. “However, the proposed cuts take us back to much older funding levels.  The effect will be a costly creative drain in this province, and it will be next to impossible to regain the ground lost.”

Check out the Alliance blog at  and visit Plank Magazine.

Send your letters to Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts.

 Tonight! Thursday, July 23
 
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.

 
 
 Saturday, July 25
 
 
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.
 
 
 

Contemplative Juggler Thomas Arthur comes to Artisan Square

 
July 25th at 2 p.m. at Artisan Square
 
Thomas Arthur taught himself to juggle when he was 11 years old. His delight in the visual patterns and embodied musicality of objects in motion has inspired a perfomance career spanning two and a half decades. His intricately choreographed dance of visual rhythms and shifting shapes has engaged audiences at festivals, theaters, clubs, conferences and schools in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

Thomas describes himself as a Contemplative Juggler. Working with music, balls and items found in nature his juggling is fluid and facinating. Recently back from a tour of New Zealand, Thomas is visiting Bowen Island friends and will be offering a short outdoor performance and workshop as part of the Bowen Island Juggling Club.
 
 Wednesday, July 29
 

 The Outside Track

 
Wednesday July 29 - 7:30 PM
Cates Hill Chapel
Tickets $12 Advance/$15 at door
Advance tickets available at Phoenix, more info: 604 947-0838
 
Featuring an award-winning multinational line-up from Scotland, Ireland and Canada, The Outside Track are a formidable union playing cutting edge modern traditional music.
 
"A terrific young band rooted in tradition but exploring the future with equal enthusiasm." (World Unlimited), "Close to being as good as Irish music currently gets" (The Telegraph), "A wonderful performance that showcased talent and virtuosity" (The Munster Express),  "A precociously talented group of musicians where the singing and playing is of the highest standards and the overall mood one of joyous exuberance.."(Maverick)
 
For more information visit the Outside Track Website.


 Coming Soon!
 

18th Annual Dock Dance featuring

Dr. Strange Love

with Tony Domenelli Band opening

Saturday, August 1
Hosted by the BI Fire Department
 
Purchase tickets for $20 from any firefighter or at Vonigo.

Also your town friends can purchase them at the Flour Bakeshop located at 1443 Clyde Ave in West Van!
 
 
 
 

New Exhibit at the Gallery @ Artisan Square

Featuring a Group 3-D art show

August 5 - 16, 2009


Artists' Reception, Sunday, August 9, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Art on the Rock



 
 
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.
 
The Gallery is
available for rental.
Please call
for more information.
 

 

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 BI Municipality Recreation Office.


 

Cloudflower Clayworks presents Summer Pottery Classes at Artisan Square

 
Aug.3-7

Mud Puppies
Ages 5-7  
9-10:30

Klay Kats
Ages 8-12  
10:30-12
 
Aug 17-21
 
Mud Puppies
Ages 5-7 
9-10:30

Klay Kats
Ages 8-12  
10:30-12
 
All sessions are $85. Phone to reserve a space. Register at first class.604-947-2522
Classes taught by Bowen Island potter, Jeanne Sarich ,an award winning potter with over 30 years experience.

 Attention Artists
All creators of any art form…
The Bowen Island Arts Council is putting the ARTS on parade…come join us in the Bowfest Parade!
 
Calling all authors, musicians, poets, sculptors, writers, knitters, carvers, fibre artists, costume artists, holographic artists, glass and bead artists, film makers, photographers, fine wood workers, visual artists, etc., etc., etc.
 
All ages are welcome and encouraged.
 
You may participate as an individual, or get together in a group…just make it funky, fun and eye catching!   And come an hour before parade time.

Questions & ideas contact person: Carol Fancy – 604-947-2775

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.
 
Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC)
Box 211, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0 Tel: 604.947.2454
E-mail: admin@biac.ca
Web: http://www.biac.ca