Gala rocks the islandIt was a night to remember! The Mini-Gala at the Gallery last Saturday night attracted a full crowd and everyone agreed, the party was a hit.
(Pictured above: Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Gallery Coordinator/Curator
and Carol Cram, President, BIAC  The mini art masterpieces offered for sale were snapped up by those in attendance, raising a stunning amount of $9,500 for the Gallery @ Artisan Square. Elizabeth Fitzgerald, the new Gallery Coordinator/Curator was very pleased by the success of the fundraising event, now in its sixth year. “The selection of artwork was excellent, the energy in the room was high, and thanks to the effort of volunteers and David Cameron, who did an amazing job as auctioneer, it all came together beautifully.”
The Mini Exhibit continues at the Gallery this weekend. There are still some great pieces available for purchase at the very reasonable price of $125. The show closes on Sunday. What do you know about the arts on Bowen? Please share! There's still time to take the Bowen Arts & Culture Survey. We've extended the deadline until April 1, so if you haven't had a chance to do it yet, please act immediately! Remember! You could win a 5th Generation I-pod Nano. Hard copies of the survey are available at the Gallery, or simply click on the link below. The deadline for receipt of surveys is March 25. 
 Solitary Moments Opening Friday, 2 April 2010 Paintings by Georgina Farah and Judy Taggart The opening reception is Saturday 3 April from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The show runs until 18 April. Painting above by Georgina Farah Painting below by Judy Taggart 
BIMA presents Open Mic @ the Happy Isle Café Thursday, April 1 (It's no joke!) Come one come all. Strut your stuff, or listen while others sing, play, recite or tell stories. Admission is free. Performers sign-up and go one according to first come first served. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the Mic is switched on at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the folks of the Bowen Island Musical Arts. (BIMA) See you there!  presents
 Ember Swift- a Folktronica Collection Where world and folk music meets electronic & groove. Saturday, March 27 9 p.m. Tickets: $15 With partial proceeds going towards the foodbank. Visit Ember's website. |
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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.
COPPER & FIRESunday, Aug 8, 2010 The eighth annual Copper and Fire Event is the Museum of Mining's premiere summer event that hosts visual artists who will demonstrate, display and sell their work as it relates to the themes of copper and fire. The event will occur at the BC Museum of Mining in Britannia Beach on Sunday, August 8, 2009 and will be a part of a fun filled day of activities. To download details, click here. For more information, contact Carol Watts, Project Manager, by phone at 1-800-896-4044 ext. 225 or by fax at 604-896-2260 or via email at carol@bcmm.ca for further information. Deadline for all proposals is May 30, 2010.
 The Same Old Game Sculptures by Joshua Van Dyke Chambar Restaurant 562 Beaty Street, VancouverPandora's Collective Presents TWISTED POETS LITERARY SALON Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cambie Bakery & Cafe 312 Cambie St (north of Hastings) Vancouver, BC In the spirit of Vancouver all poets are welcome. Come out and bring your best, favourite, newest, oldest poems, and share in an evening of literary surprises. Hosts: Bonnie Nish and Sita Carboni Featuring local poet, author, musician and media artist Heather Susan Haley. Heather has been published in numerous journals and anthologies, her poetry collections, Sideways (Anvil Press) and Three Blocks West of Wonderland (Ekstasis Editions) described as "supple and unusual," "brawny and uncompromising." Haley has gained renown as an engaging performer and most recently toured eastern Canada and the U.S. in support of her critically acclaimed AURAL Heather CD of spoken word songs, Princess Nut.  Mark your calendars for an evening of Jazz to Soothe the Soul, with the Christie Grace Group, Sunday April 4th @ 7:30 pm @ the Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Club.
Come enjoy some great music and a tasty dinner at Vancouver's premier jazz hangout. Christie is thrilled to be returning to her favorite venue accompanied by a great band: (as pictured above L-R) DARYL JAHNKE (Guitar), CHRIS GESTRIN (Pianist), (Drummer), BERNIE ARAI (not pictured), (Dave Robbins (hat) pictured but not playing) and JODI PROZNICK (Bass). She will be performing original tunes from her CDs & some new jazz classics. 3611 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC Door: 7:00 PM Sets 7:30 & 9:00 pm $15.00 Cover/$10.00 Min Dinner ChargeReservations required on website (best method) or by phone. 604.738.1959Visit Christie's website. 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 or contact us via email |
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