 Please do it!
Take the Bowen Arts & Culture Survey Thanks to all who have already taken time to fill out our survey. But if you haven't participated yet, please respond at your earliest convenience. We need your voice and your opinions. Please distribute the survey notice widely to anyone on your Bowen email lists to remind them to participate. This survey is for all of Bowen Island and we need your help in reaching as many residents as possible. Hard copies of the survey are available at the Gallery. The deadline for receipt of surveys is March 25.  Night Moves, by Bill Hoopes Mark down this date! Saturday, March 20 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. That's when he Gallery @ Artisan Square presents their annual fundraiser, the fabulous Mini Gala @ the Gallery. 50 Bowen artists are donating canvases and watercolours for sale and auction, plus a sumptuous buffet, music and bar. Last year’s event was sold out, so hurry to get your tickets to avoid disappointment. There is also the chance to win an original Bill Hoopes painting, Night Moves, oil on canvas. Gala tickets are $15 and include a free raffle ticket. Gala and raffle tickets will be on sale this weekend at the Gallery @ Artisan Square, during opening hours (Fri, Sat, Sun 12 – 4 pm), and also at Phoenix Bookstore. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12 and you don’t have to attend the event to win. Come and join us for a glamorous and elegant gala evening with artists, art, music and food. Help support the Gallery! On Exhibit at the Gallery @ Artisan Square 
Theatre On the Isle (TOTI) Presents:
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The Bowen Island United Church hosts
A Very Perky Coffee House
on March 20 at Collins Hall. Featuring The Chillbillies (Cam Hayduk, Liz Watson, Ellen MacIntosh and Lorraine Ashdwown), Lauren Spear & Fiona McTaggart, Cam Hayduk & Richard Armer-Petrie, Sam Hayduk, Lorne Warr , Allice and Katalina Bernards with Special Guests for your dancing pleasure...Deer in the Headlights.
Does it get any better than that line-up of local talent? The fun begins at 7 p.m.Twelve bucks; concession. All proceeds go to the Little Red Church.
Rescue Joy CD Release Concert
Come celebrate the Spring Equinox and Pauline Le Bel's brand new CD of original songs.
Sunday, March 21st 4 pm
The Gallery @ Artisan Square
Pauline Le Bel, vocals and piano, Jay Knutson, guitar, Peter Ohrnberger, piano, Peter Lepine, bass and harmonica, Buff Allen, percussion, and The Rescue Joy Choir
Tickets at Phoenix $15
Info: songspinner@shaw.ca
“Your CD Rescue Joy is marvelous… so moving in its vitality and depth. May your songs reach many ears and hearts!" Eco-philosopher, Joanna Macy
Come celebrate the Spring Equinox and Pauline Le Bel's brand new CD of original songs.
Sunday, March 21st 4 pm
The Gallery @ Artisan Square
Pauline Le Bel, vocals and piano, Jay Knutson, guitar, Peter Ohrnberger, piano, Peter Lepine, bass and harmonica, Buff Allen, percussion, and The Rescue Joy Choir
Tickets at Phoenix $15
Info: songspinner@shaw.ca
“Your CD Rescue Joy is marvelous… so moving in its vitality and depth. May your songs reach many ears and hearts!" Eco-philosopher, Joanna Macy
| Art on the Rock |
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.
To register for the following programs, please contact Community Recreation at the Bowen Island School, 1041 Mt. Gardner Rd. 604-947-2216.
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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 8 - April 12
10 a.m. to noon
6 sessions; Cost: $135 plus tax
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Drawing with Mr. Bill
for ages 9-13
Mondays, March 15- April 19
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Cost: $60
(no classes during the break)
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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
| Call for Submissions |
In response to the G8 Summit, this June in Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario, the Muskoka Arts & Crafts is inviting artists worldwide to submit postcard sized pieces of original artwork, dealing with issues of political concern, to a show called "Postcards To the G8." The work will be on display in public places throughout the region from June 5 to the 30.
So far we have received an incredible response from artists around the world, and are getting some attention from national media outlets. For more information, take a look at our website.
If you are an artist and interested in participating, please visit our website for information on how to submit your work.
| Off the Rock |
The Same Old Game
Joshua Van Dyke
Sculptures
Chambar Restaurant
562 Beaty Street, Vancouver
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)