Arts & Cultural Events - May 2023
Join us for the ARTist pARTy this Saturday, 6 - 8 pm at the Hearth Gallery. Meet the Artist, Vancouver-based Corina Hanson.
To RE-examine
“With this series I have pushed through boundaries, re-examined my truth and
affirmed the need to live in the moments, however fleeting, of beauty and light.”
Read the Undercurrent article HERE
Join the Bowen Island Community Choir as they present pieces ranging from toe-tapping thrillers to dreamy choral journeys, featuring special guests:
Bill Runge, Buff Allen, Laurie Beesting, Peter Clarke
This is a program not to be missed.
Concerts are at 2 pm and 7:30 pm on May 13 at Cates Hill Chapel. Advance tickets available at the pharmacy (adults $25, seniors and youth $15).
Community Centre Project
The Community Centre will have a Performing Arts Auditorium with 160 retractable seats. These seats will host our community for years to come at theatrical performances, all kinds of concerts, movies, cultural events, conference lectures, graduations, town halls, and the list goes on. As part of the capital fundraising campaign, you now have an opportunity to sponsor a seat for $2500. This includes an engraved nameplate with your name or dedication to someone else. https://www.ourislandplace.com/donate
Learn more HERE
Events on Bowen Island:
Shari Ulrich ‘Trust Me Series”
Get your tickets early!
WORKSHOPS
*All supplies will be provided including a small gel plate, brayer, paints, paper, etc. Jen will be bringing lots of stencils, textural stuff and masks, as well as samples of her art with gel plate prints.
Learn more and register here:
GALLERIES
These six artists of Catching Stars Gallery are featured in the Mothers in May collection.
Victoria Murray - Paper & Posie Jewellery designs
Alys Williams - Fine Arts Photography
Debra Stringfellow - Jewellery
Kathleen Ainscough - Mixed Media Paintings and Limited Edition PrintsMary Rose Drescher - Oil Painting
Jilly Watson - Paintings & Prints
Learn more HERE
Celebrate Mothers near and far with gifts as unique and special as she is!
Bowen Island!!!! Our first annual Meadowbrook May-long Makers Market is arriving fast! It has filled up with wonderful vendors who are excited to share with you all their hard work & passions at the first of hopefully many markets to come ! Follow HERE
Visit KathleenAinscough.com
Celebrating the 2023 Community Award Recipient - Simon Winadzi James
Congratulations to Simon Winadzi James, for his 2023 Community Award from BC Achievement! We are proud of you! Learn more HERE
Simon Daniel James, also known as Winadzi, is an internationally renowned artist living on Bowen Island, who works across many mediums. A member of the Kwakwaka’wakw nation, Simon began carving cedar at the age of 15 and trained under the guidance of his father. Simon has worked on numerous community engagement and public art projects across Canada, the USA and Japan. His impact on local communities and students is immeasurable as he uses his creativity and compassion to inspire and nurture young learners.
The 2023 Community Award recipients will be recognized in a formal presentation ceremony held in Victoria, BC, on May 10 in the presence of the Honourable Janet Austin, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. The ceremony will be live-streamed on BC Achievement website:
OFF THE ROCK
25th Anniversary Celebration & Benefit - Artists for Conservation Nature & Art Cruise
July 23-30, 2023
“Alaska Nature & Art Cruise with Artists for Conservation
Join Artists for Conservation on its 25th anniversary, for an unforgettable journey in one of the world's most naturally stunning locations with an international community of wildlife and nature artists. With a special on-board program of receptions, art demos, presentations and fundraising activities, the trip offers a unique forum to share the importance of conserving wildlife and wild places, with a focus on impacts of climate change. These AFC activities are included no additional charge as a value-add bonus to booking as part of this group. The 7-night cruise with Celebrity Cruises will depart from and return to Vancouver, BC. The event is open to members and public alike. Book early for preferred pricing and rooms! For pricing and details, visit www.ArtistsForConservation.org/Alaska2023.”
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