A publication of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC)                                                                      July 29, 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.

 August 1st
 

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!

 
 
 August 15th
 
  
Ian Parker
in concert
Saturday 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 fam
ily pass - 2 adults plus 2 children maximum (concert admittance only)
-Contact info: e-mail: southpointecottages@shaw.ca  www.southpointecottages.com
Phone: 604-947-9343
 
BowFeast 09!
 
When- Sat Aug 15th at 9:00 am - noon
 
Where- 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
 
 in Crippen Regional Park, Snug Cove.  A Bowen Island Heritage Association, and Bowen Island Community School Association and BIMA/BIAC partnership event for the community. Bring your own picnic (or create one with BowFeast ingredients!)  Hang out, listen to Bowen Island Music Arts musicians, participate in youth  activities, visit the museum and cottages.
Kids’ Parade at 1 pm.
 
 
 
 
  
 
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
 
Presents
Bowen Island's own
 
 NELSON LEPINE
 & FRIENDS
 
Come join us for somelive blues & classics.
 
 
Doors open @ 6:00 pm for Dinner and Tapas
Music starts around 7:30 pm
Come early for dinner or come late for a night cap!
 
 
 

See more photos and videos at FACEBOOK.COM - Happy Isle Cafe
 
 
This week we are pleased to present
 the funkin' bluzy sounds of
 
 Nelson Lepineon vocals & guitar
 
Peter Lepineon vocals & bass
 
withPeter Diveson drums
 
 
 Coming Soon!
 
Figuration

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.
 

 





 

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