June 26, 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. 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.
 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.
 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
The Outside Track
 Wednesday July 29 - 7:30 PM
Cates Hill Chapel
Tickets $12 Advance/$15 at door
Advanced 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)
WWW.THEOUTSIDETRACK.COM
 Ian Parker
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
Dock Dance 2009!
Don't forget to buy your tickets for the 18th annual Dock Dance on August 1st.
$20 from any firefighter or at V0N1G0.
Also, your town friends can purchas them at the Flour Bakeshop located at 1443 Clyde Ave in West Van.
BowFeast 09!
 When- Sat Aug 15th at 9:00 am - noonWhere- In front of Bowen Island Public Library, Snug Cove
What
- BowFeast is a celebration of local eating, the harvest and is
intended to honour our island farmers. It's also about Do It Yourself
local feasts. Come to buy garden-fresh food grown on Bowen Island. The
market will also showcase local groups and information including the
Fall Bowen Community Gardens and Agriculture Workshop, bat boxes &
mason bee information by the Bees on Bowen Group. BowFeast is a
not-for-profit event advocating community participation and fun; any
profits raised will go towards the BICS garden programs.
Summer Family Picnic
Sat. Aug 15, 11am-2pm, Davies Orchard
Kids’ Parade at 1 pm.
Dog Days of Summer!
Call for Exhibition ProposalsThe 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.
Arts Community Extremely Concerned by cuts to the BC Arts Council
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 http://allianceforarts.com/blog/?p=305
and check out http://plankmagazine.com/thots/bc-arts-community-faces-crisis-according-alliance
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The Gallery @ Artisan Square announces its Summer Season
available for rental.
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.
 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. 
Contemplative Juggler Thomas Arthur comes to Artisan Square
July 25th at 2pm at Artisan Square.
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.
B.C Cultural Crawl
Sat.
Aug 15 and Sun. Aug 16, 10am-5pm, visit the Davies Orchard cottage
museum and see works by painter Lone McIntyre and Sarah Haxby as part
of the B.C. Cultural Crawl Bowen Studio Tour. Watch for a tour brochure
created by the Bowen Island Arts Council or go to www.biac.ca for more
information on how you can visit local artists’ studios throughout this
summer.
Cloudflower Clayworks 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 -10:30
Klay Kats ages 8-12 10:30-12All 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. |
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Web: http://www.biac.ca |