A publication of the Bowen Island Arts Council (BIAC)                                                                                  21 May, 2009

Arts & Culture Weekly Update

Current Exhibit at the Gallery

 
A collection of narrative works over the past 30 years, the Gallery @ Artisan Square presents RETROSPECTIVE, artworks of Bill Hoopes.

 
This weekend is the last chance to view this powerful and provocative exhibit of work by Bill Hoopes.
 
The senior artist has become known lately for his serene coastal landscapes of pond and lake views and mountain vistas. This exhibition gives us the other side of Bill Hoopes, one in which the human condition is explored in canvases done mainly in the latter decades of the last century.

The influences on these works, however, comes from centuries past: the Renaissance, neo-Classical and especially 19th century schools such as the Pre-Raphaelites and French Symbolists come to mind when viewing altar-like scenarios in which diverse figures act out mysterious rituals, which are Hoopes’ reaction to the human condition in all its variety. Babies float through space, figures pile up in pyramids and mysterious allegorical dramas are silently enacted over limpid waters. His technique is flawless, the paint surfaces are beautiful and the whole exhibition reflects both the humour and spiritual dramas which Hoopes portrays as mankind’s strange but enduring legacy. The show runs until 24 May.
Review by Gregg Simpson, Director of BIAC

For more information on the artist, clear here to visit Bill Hoope's website.
 

 Tonight! Thursday, May 21
 
 
 
 Saturday, May 23
 
Tir-na-nOg Theatre School presents the 21st Annual Festival of Plays, running from May 23 - July 5, presenting six plays featuring the work of the young people of Bowen Island. The first play, A Treasure Quest, is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's, The Hobbit. It runs on Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. It will be performed by students in grades 4 & 5.Limited tickets are available at the door. Performances held at 585 Rivendell Drive, Bowen Island. Contact Jack & Julie Headley for more information @ 604.947.9507 or email: tirnanog@telus.net.
 
 
 
 
This Saturday, May 23 for two shows only -- the Bowen Island Community Choir and guests take the stage at Cates Hill. Our beloved Choir is set to produce a totally unique musical experience. Accompanied by the fabulous, Juno award winning drummer Buff Allen; our local bass player Brian Hoover; our very own (we'll never let her go..) Sheilagh Sparks and director, Ms. Jazz herself, Ellen MacIntosh, the choir will present A Little Jazz Mass by contemporary British composer Bob Chilcott.The Little Jazz Mass embraces a variety of jazz styles in the course of five movements. The Kyrie grooves, the Gloria swings, the Sanctus sits right back, the Benedicts hums along and the Agnes Dei draws its inspiration from the Blues.

Along with the short and snazzy Jazz Mass, the choir will present a further selection of boppy tunes and the company of Lynn William’s Ladies Madrigals and The Artisan Squires will also grace the program. There will be something for everyone in the program. From the finger popping Pink Panther to the romantic Someone To Watch Over Me, most music lovers appetites will be satiated.

Tickets are $15 for adults,$10 for students and seniors and $5 for children. Children under five are free. Tickets can be purchased at Cates Pharmacy or at the door. Two concerts will be presented at Cates Hill Chapel. The first at 2:00 p.m. and the second at 7:30 p.m. Please come and celebrate Spring with the Bowen Island Community Choir. We guarantee to put a song in your heart and we suspect once it is there, it will linger for a good, long time.
 
 Sunday, May 24
 
 
BIMA presents Annie Lou -- a four piece bluegrass/folk band on May 24 at the Gallery @ Artisan Square.
 
When Yukon songwriters Kim Barlow and Anne Louise Genest discovered a shared joy in the string band sounds and story songs of Southern old time music, they joined their considerable musical forces (Barlow on clawhammer banjo/vocals and Genest on guitar/vocals) to form Annie Lou.

Old time music is based in a variety of dance, vocal, and songwriting and traditions. Annie Lou is faithful to these, with stringband instrumentation, rich vocal harmonies, and original songwriting that is fresh and new, yet firmly rooted in the old. Solid musical chops, rich vocal harmonies, and beautifully crafted songs reflect the solitude and grit of their northern home, and draw a straight line to the sounds of other times and places.
 
Tickets available at the door. Check out Annie Lou at Myspace.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Coming Soon
 
Corbin Keep returns to Bowen for a solo concert featuring - cello and voice - at the Gallery @ Artisan Square on Saturday, May 30!

Since moving from Bowen Island to Gabriola in July, Corbin has released his CD of improvisations (Bad to the Bow) culled from years of monthly Wildcello Newsletters which feature the popular 'Improv of the Month'. The release was just in time for his feature recently at the Cellobration festival in Spokane, Washington. With loads of new material and another new CD in the making (Bowin' to be Wild due to be released summer '09) Corbin is anxious to entertain a in this intimate setting on beloved Bowen Island. Don't miss your chance to catch the Wild Cellist Saturday May 30th 8:00pm. Tix $15! Corbin will also be performing his infamous "Cello Portraits" for the opening of Sharon Norman's showing at the gallery Sunday, May 31 from 1:00-5:00pm.
 
 
 
 
 
 

BI Film Society Presents Dim Sum Funeral on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Collins Hall. DIM SUM FUNERAL, USA, 2008, 94 minutes
 
From director Anna Chi comes an introspective story about self-discovery and understanding framed around a seven day Chinese funeral. After the domineering and manipulative matriarch of a squabbling brood dies, her wish to have a traditional Chinese funeral is carried out, drawing her four distrustful, competitive and angry children to the family home for the event. When they come together, they inadvertently reach a new understanding after years of distance. A touching and evocative cultural exhibit that will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered how they ended up with the family they have.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Off the Rock
 
 
  

The Gallery @ Artisan Square is open

Fridays - Sunday:  Noon - 4 p.m.
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.
 
Art on the Rock

 

Call for Submissions
 
The Gallery @ Artisan Square seeks submissions
 
The Gallery Commitee of BIAC is now accepting visual art proposals for 2010.

The proposals must include:

•    Covering letter, including theme of exhibition
•    Curriculum Vitae:  biographical information,        education history, exhibition history, etc.
•    CD or photographs (not more than 20) with title, date, size, medium of each work
•    Three finished pieces of artwork representative of your current body of work
•    Price structure of the works of art or expectations of prices

Drop off proposals on Sunday June 28 between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m and pick up proposals on Tuesday June 30, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information, contact Ann Ramsay, Gallery Curator/Coordinator at 604.947.2454, or email gallery@biac.ca.
 
Short Fiction Writing Contest Announced
 
Write on Bowen!
is sponsoring a writing contest for adults and youth. Submit an unpublished work of fiction, maximum 1000 words, that contains the phrase “The ferry was late again” by June 22 and be eligible to win some great prizes (and publication in the Undercurrent!).
 
Contest Rules
Please read the following contest rules carefully. The Write on Bowen Contest Committee can only consider submissions that follow the contest rules.
1.    Ensure your entry includes the phrase “The ferry was late again” anywhere in the text.
2.    Submit your entry by the deadline of Monday, June 22, 2009. Submissions received after that date will not be considered.
3.    Limit your entry to a maximum of 1000 words.
4.    Submissions must be double-spaced.
5.    Include a title page that contains the following information:
     a.    Title of the submission
     b.    Your Name
     c.    Your Age (if a Youth)
     d.    Your email address
     e.    Your phone number
6.    Do NOT include your name on any page of the submission except the title page. Submissions that include a name in the header or footer of the submission text will not be adjudicated.
7.    Number all pages in the bottom right corner of every page.
8.    If possible, submit your story electronically via email:
a.    Name the file with your name; for example, Mary Smith_Fiction_Contest
b.    Email the file to admin@biac.ca with the subject line: Write on Bowen Fiction Contest
9.    If you are unable to submit your story electronically, mail it to Box 211, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0 or drop it off at the Gallery @ Artisan Square.
10.    Submissions will not be returned.
 
Prizes
 
Adult Category
 
First Prize:
•    Write on Bowen 2009 Festival Pass includes admission to four workshops and opening night plus a Blue Pencil Editing session with one of the Festival editors.
•    Reading at the Festival Gala on Saturday evening at the Gallery @ Artisan Square
•    Inclusion on the BIAC Web site and in the Undercurrent.
   
Second Prize:
•    Admission to the Write on Bowen 2009 workshop of your choice.
•    Inclusion on the BIAC Web site and in the Undercurrent
 
Youth Category (Under 18)
   
First Prize:
•    $75 gift certificate from Phoenix Books
Reading at the Festival Gala on Saturday evening at the Gallery @ Artisan Square
•    Inclusion on the BIAC Web site and in the Undercurrent.
   
Second Prize:
•    $25 gift certificate from Phoenix Books
•    Inclusion on the BIAC Web site and in the Undercurrent.


Islands Trust Call For Visitor Poster Art
 
The Islands Trust is seeking submissions of art from resident island artists which will be used to create posters with conservation messages for visitors to the Islands Trust Area.
 
For a complete copy of the Call to Artists (i.e. project description, eligibility requirements, selection process and criteria, timeline, application requirements and application form) go to the Islands Trust web site  after April 30. Completed artist submissions must be received by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.
 
 Artful Pursuits
 
Non-instructional Life Drawing Class on Bowen Island volunteer-facilitated by Ian Kennard
(almost) every second Monday in the Multipurpose room at BICS
 
2 classes left!  June 8, June 22, 7:30-9:30pm
 
This 2 hour life drawing class is non-instructional, which allows for artistic freedom of expression in a self-directed setting with a small class-size. Please bring your own drawing board/materials. Optional: from 9:30-10pm artists are invited to stay to peer-critique/ get feedback on work.
 
Artist Drop-in fee $25 per class or a pro-rated registration fee now available $80 for the last 4 classes.
 
May 25 and June 22 -a professional male nude lifedrawing model is coming over from Vancouver and on  May 4 & June 8 female swimsuit clad lifedrawing model will be attending the class.
 
Please contact Bowen Island Community School at 604.947.9337.
 
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. Contact Jacqueline at admin@biac.ca with your information.
 
Bowen Island Arts Council
589 Artisan Square, Box 211, Bowen Island, BC  V0N 1G0
(604) 947-2454

E-mail: admin@biac.ca
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