Final Weekend to view Miniatures Exhibit

If you've already seen it, come back for a quick final peak, or if you haven't already been into the Gallery for the current show, head that way soon. The Annual Miniatures Exhibit comes down on March 1. The 50 plus works have been very popular with our gallery visitors -- a delightful array of art by our many talented local artists. Next up, and opening March 6 is a group photography show, which also promises to offer diverse styles, techniques and perspectives. The Artists' Reception is planned for Sunday, March 8, from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday, February 27

Jazz at the Happy Isle will again be featured this week. Drop in anytime after 5 p.m. to enjoy a scrumptious spaghetti dinner special served up by the Happy Isle Gang. Teun Schut and his entertaining guitar will take the stage beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 28

Israeli Folk Dancing to be held at Collins Hall Saturday 28 February 2-4 p.m. All ages welcome. $3 per person of which $2 goes to the food bank. Anyone under 19 free. For more information please contact Zelik 2965 or Zelik@telus.net

The Community Choir is having a Coffee House at the Gallery @ Artisan Square on Saturday, February 28. The annual coffee houses are the sole fundraiser of the year and the generous support of the community helps to keep this industrious musical machine going and growing year after year.

The Coffee House is a magical night because it is one of the few times when we get to see our friends and neighbours, people we ordinarily rub shoulders with at The General Store or elsewhere in the community, suddenly take the stage and transform from everyday to extraordinary. Hidden talents come out of the woodwork and it’s always fun to see who has what trick up their sleeve. Don't miss this wonderful variety show of local talent. It's always a treat!

Tickets are available at the door. They are $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and $5.00 for children. The Bowen Island Community Choir thanks the Bowen Island Arts Council and Bowen Island Parks and Recreation for their on-going support.

Also, on Saturday, February, 28, the Bowen Island Film Society will be screening two movies at Collins Hall. The first, which begins at 7:30 p.m. and runs for 20 minutes is by local director, Peg Campbell, titled Your Mother Should Know. Peg's deeply personal narrative explores the hopes and fears in mother-daughter relationships. Using archival family footage and current interviews, Campbell weaves an evocative tapestry of three generations of women. Peg Campbell will be in attendance for a Q & A after the screening.

The second film of the evening is Mothers & Daughters, a comedic drama that blends both narrative and documentary film types to delve into the struggles and complexities of parenting, touching on deep qualities of determination and enduring love. Using three very different mother-daughter pairs, the film explores their individual stories to offer a diverse glimpse into the needs, the denials, and the inescapable love that women feel towards each other. It runs 85 minutes and is rated 14 A. A special treat is that the three lead actors -- Babz Chula, Gabrielle Rose and Tantoo Cardinal will be in attendance at the screening.

Art Around Town

Now featured at the Bowen Community Library, artworks by Carol Fancy. Drop by to se

e on exhibit oil paintings, drawings, 35 mm photography, collage and constructs -- an eclectic display of engaging and affordable works. The work will be on display at the Old General Store in Snug Cove until April 1. The library is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Coming Soon

Cindi Keep is coming back to Bowen for a visit, and she's bringing along some great company. Mel Watson will be performing on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gallery @ Artisan Square.

An independent touring and recording artist for over 20 years, Mel Watson has created a unique musical experience using modern technology and outstanding musical ability in a live performance setting to create breathtaking musical pieces, layered with guitar, counter melodies and vocalized percussion. Mel uses her powerful voice as an instrument, adding thought-provoking lyrics with breathtaking horn playing. In addition to supporting artists like Michael Frante, Bruce Cockburn, and the Neville Brothers to name a few, Mel has released over 14 independent albums on various Indie labels that have won her 19 Australian Music Awards for her musical ability including 9 awards for 'Most Outstanding Instrumentalist'. Mel has also been a guest musician on countless other independent releases as a highly respected session player, while working as an international touring/recording musician, in theatre, and in television. For over 12 years Mel toured and recorded with Australian Folk sensation 'Fruit' playing "music that stretches across genres from bluesy belts to scorching torch, from plaintive ballad to anthemic rock". Consider yourselves in for a real treat as Mel makes her way up the shores of the Pacific to this rock for an intimate Equinox performance at the Gallery at Artisan Square.

Tickets are $15 advance ($18 at the door, if available) and are available at Phoenix. Seating is limited.

Write on Bowen! Festival Now Accepting Proposals

Do you have writing or publishing expertise you would like to share? A book you're launching? A great new piece of writing you would like to share? A performance you know people will love? Then complete an application to participate in the second annual Festival of Readers and Writers on Bowen Island!

This year, the Festival will be held from Friday, July 10 to Sunday July 12, with expanded opportunities for presenters. You can apply to give a reading or a performance on Friday night at the opening night celebration, facilitate a workshop on Saturday or Sunday, participate in a panel discussion, host a storytelling session, or perform at the Saturday night gala.

The only criterion is that applications should relate in some way to writing and/or reading. Beyond that, the sky's the limit - writing poetry, novels, or short stories, writing for children/teens, freelance writing, business writing, making a living from writing, how to run a successful readers' group, screenwriting, song writing, writing for the Internet, blogging, inspirational writing, self-help books, how to blast writer's block, self-publishing, traditional publishing, marketing and promoting writing, the role of the writer and reader, storytelling-you name it!

Presenters included in the Festival will be paid an honorarium according to the type of event.

The deadline for applications is March 20. You can download an application form in Word format here and then email your completed application to admin@biac.ca. You can also choose to download and print a PDF version of the application form and mail or drop it in at The Gallery @ Artisan Square, Box 211, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0.

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Carol Cram at carolcram@gmail.com or Jacqueline Massey at admin@biac.ca.

Presented by the Bowen Island Arts Council

Volunteers Sought

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC). Their work supporting arts and culture on the island is invaluable.Our community is that much richer from their participation.
In return, volunteers are afforded the opportunity of playing an important role in building and sustaining creative endeavours on the island.Whether you are available a few hours a week, month or year, we could use your help. Please check out the job list and see if anything is of interest. Don’t hesitate to call our office to discuss opportunities for your involvement. We look forward

to working with you soon! Call Jacqueline @ admin@biac.ca if you'd like to join our team, or for more information.

Current Volunteer Jobs Openings

Volunteer Committee
We need a coordinator to help organize all of our volunteers. This job entails setting up schedules and informing individuals of their roles and responsibilities.
Time commitment: 6 hours per month

Gallery Sitter

Enjoy the changing art scene at the Gallery @ Artisan Square. Greet visitors, process sales and help with openings.
Time commitment: 2 hour shift once a month

Communications Committee

Writer
Enjoy writing? Help us with publicity and articles.
Time commitment: 3 hours per month

Photographer

Know how to take a good picture? Snap shots of our new exhibits for our archives and pictures for the web.
Time commitment: 2 hours per month

Calendar Update

Want to know what’s happening in the local arts scene? Update our web calendar.
Time commitment: 3 hours per month

Membership Committee

Are you organized and enjoy interacting
with others? Help process new and renewing memberships and assist in membership campaigns.
Time commitment: 3 hours per month

Fundraising Committee/Office Assistant

Don’t mind spending some time on the computer? We need someone to help build and maintain our fundraising database, and undertake various administrative tasks.
Time commitment: 4 hours per month

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