 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 Saturday outside the General Store, from 12 – 4 pm, and from the Gallery during opening hours (Fri, Sat, Sun 12 – 4 pm). 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! An important message from Carol Cram, President, Bowen Island Arts Council
On Exhibit at the Gallery @ Artisan SquareDear Members:
On behalf of the Board of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC), I would like to encourage you to share your opinions about the wide range of cultural activities and services provided to island residents and visitors. Please help BIAC serve our island better by completing the Bowen Arts & Culture Survey by March 25th. Click here to access the survey. It will take only 15 minutes and provide BIAC with invaluable feedback. Your voice and opinions matter! You can also pick up a paper copy of the survey from the Gallery at Artisan Square. All full and part-time residents are invited to participate. Confidentiality of your responses is guaranteed; no identifying information will be collected. We want to hear what you really think! In June, we’ll release all survey results on the BIAC Web site. With your feedback, the Bowen Island Arts Council can develop programs and services that meet the needs of you and your family. Please help by encouraging all your Bowen friends and neighbors to participate. As a bonus, completing the survey allows you the opportunity to enter a draw for an iPod Nano, complete with video camera. The winner will be announced on April 2. We thank our members for their continued support. Sincerely, Carol Don't miss the Artists' Reception this Sunday, March 7, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.! 
Theatre On the Isle (TOTI) Presents:
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Classic Bowen Jam!
It's an Open Stage at the Happy Isle. Bring down your instruments and join in. All musicians and their fans are welcome. Dinner from 6 p.m.; music begins shortly after.
Come Early, Stay late!
103-105 996 Dorman Road, Bowen island
604.947.2140
| Saturday, March 6 |
The Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce invites you to view a work in progress by
Shane Tweten and Simon Daniel James.
Everyone is welcome to view the sculpture,
a collaboration of cultures to commemorate the
Olympic Flame coming to Bowen Island.
Come meet the artists on
March 6 and April 10
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
at the site of the Old Gas station in the cove
(formerly the Purple Door Gallery)
BIMA presents
D and The Hot Club of Mars on Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 at Cates Hill Chapel.
Now that we are all on a high thanks to a fabulous two weeks of street parties and dancing during the Olympics, let's keep the party going! This Saturday, March 6th, BIMA is bringing a Gypsy Swing Jazz band to Cates Hill Chapel. D and the Hot Club of Mars will play to a warmed up Bowen crowd and the idea is to drink a little wine, have a few nibbles and dance, dance , dance. Since the focus is on good music and movement, The Urban Beat Dance Company will be at the chapel at 7:00 to provide an hour of swing dance lessons. Next, the band will play from 8:00-11:00.
Tickets are $22 and available at Phoenix on Bowen. Since alcohol will be served, dancers and music lovers must be over 18.
Keep the party alive and come out to swing on The Rock.
D and The Hot Club of Mars on Saturday, March 6 at 7:30 at Cates Hill Chapel.
Now that we are all on a high thanks to a fabulous two weeks of street parties and dancing during the Olympics, let's keep the party going! This Saturday, March 6th, BIMA is bringing a Gypsy Swing Jazz band to Cates Hill Chapel. D and the Hot Club of Mars will play to a warmed up Bowen crowd and the idea is to drink a little wine, have a few nibbles and dance, dance , dance. Since the focus is on good music and movement, The Urban Beat Dance Company will be at the chapel at 7:00 to provide an hour of swing dance lessons. Next, the band will play from 8:00-11:00.
Tickets are $22 and available at Phoenix on Bowen. Since alcohol will be served, dancers and music lovers must be over 18.
Keep the party alive and come out to swing on The Rock.
| Art on Bowen |
Luminosity by Mary Farris
framed 3 ft. 2 in. x 4 ft. 2 in. (pastel)
Paintings by Mary Farris from her exhibit ARTANTARCTICA are on view at the Bowen Island Public Library from now until March 13. To check Library Hours, visit their website.
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
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Non-instructional life drawing for adults, BICS MPR
Session 1: Thurs., March 11, 18, 25
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Session 2: May 6, 13, 20
$45 per session or $80 for both sessions. $20 drop available if class is running.
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Creative Dance with Gail Lotenberg, Youth Centre Studio
Mondays, March 8 - May 17; No class on April 5.
5-6 year olds: 3:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m.
Cost: $75
7-9 years old:4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $100
10-13 years old: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Cost: $100
Check out the new Arts Page in the Bowen Island Undercurrent.
Running every two weeks in our weekly newspaper, a special section will carry news and announcements about arts on Bowen. Check it for news about BIAC and as a source for the scoop on what's happening on the Rock. BIAC looks forward to working with the Bowen Island Undercurrent on this project.
Running every two weeks in our weekly newspaper, a special section will carry news and announcements about arts on Bowen. Check it for news about BIAC and as a source for the scoop on what's happening on the Rock. BIAC looks forward to working with the Bowen Island Undercurrent on this project.
Arts Community Leaders Disappointed by Budget
“Premier Ignored MLAs and His Own Finance Committee”
Emerging from this week's budget lockup at the BC Legislature, Alliance for Arts and Culture executive director Amir Ali Alibhai, Victoria Symphony executive director Mitchell Krieger, and ProArt Alliance of Greater Victoria coordinator Scott Walker expressed disappointment at the budget’s half-hearted support for the arts in British Columbia.
“Premier Gordon Campbell and Finance Minister Colin Hansen seem to
have largely disregarded the recommendations of their own Standing
Committee on Finance and Government Services and continue to ignore the
importance of the creative sector ” said Mr. Alibhai.
The Cultural Olympiad was a significant achievement for Canadian
artists” Mr. Krieger added. “With this budget, however, it appears that
what we have recently experienced was only a moment in time, as support
for the arts continues to fall to record levels.
(To read the entire press release, visit the Alliance 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.
Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC)