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to Feb 9th. This is a showcase of new life sized photographs of Gibson’s historical graffiti scene. Each canvas is an explosion of abstract colours from decades old graffiti; images that have come and gone. Their layered remains, exhumed, become the captured focus of our show. Eve Smart Gallery - Stanley Mishkin, oils:  is an unheralded look at development. Opening reception: Saturday January 18, 2pm-4pm

Maurice Spira is a provocateur, and his works are unapologetic criticisms of totalitarianism, conformity and corporate capitalism. Perhaps this is why the work is so compelling – their politics, humour and subjects are rarely found in contemporary art today. His work raises important questions about how past atrocities connect to the present and how art can be a language and tool to draw connections between them. Show ends March 8th

Nina and her family have lived in Powell River since 1978, and she has been working with textiles as an art form since the early 1980’s. She has explored many styles and media in quilts and has worked tirelessly in the community to elevate quilts above hobby status to a respected textile art form. In this series she explores the use of scraps and colour. Our modern textile industries make a profoundly negative impact on our environment with the enormous…

Presented monthly in our intimate waterfront theater, with professional sound and lights Coffee, tea, delicious desserts available Featuring: Anna Lumiere (voice, piano); Noah Ord + Anna (vocals+instrumentals); Raven (Jay Burnham, bass; Lorenzo); Shine (Duo - piano + vocals)

'Blind Contour Homage' (oils) by Marlene Lowden, 'Veil' (sculpture) by Lucja Barker and 'What Lies Beneath' (pastels) by Louise Valentine. Exhibition closes Sunday March 8.

Textiles, fibres and handspun yarns from Yvonne Stowell and Marilynn Wiebe. Open January thru March: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm or by appointment: 604.780.2834 or markofthehand.yvonne@gmail.com.

Exhibitions: 'Blind Contour Homage' (oils) by Marlene Lowden, 'Veil' (sculpture) by Lucja Barker and 'What Lies Beneath' (pastels) by Louise Valentine. Opening reception: Saturday Feb 15, 2pm-4pm

to March 24th. Nina has been working with textiles as an art form since the early 1980’s. She has explored many styles and media in quilts and has worked tirelessly in the community to elevate quilts above hobby status to a respected textile art form. In this series she explores the use of scraps and colour. Our modern textile industries make a profoundly negative impact on our environment with the enormous amounts of pollution created when flushing chemicals and dyes…

to February 29th. Since its inception, the Public Market has provided a rotating showcase of featured artists. This retrospective exhibit will feature returning works by Anna Green, Cate Baldwin, Charmaine Baytun, Bodhi Drope, Judy Scott-Wood, Karen Webb, Kevin McEvoy, Ines Tancre, Gail Hunt, Joan Baker, Julia Dodge, Andrea Pratt, Justin Zacharias, and Sandy Kay.

Opening Reception: Sunday, February 9, 2-4 Meet the Artist: Sunday, February 16, 2-4 Maurice Spira is a provocateur, and his works are unapologetic criticisms of totalitarianism, conformity and corporate capitalism. Perhaps this is why the work is so compelling – their politics, humour and subjects are rarely found in contemporary art today. His work raises important questions about how past atrocities connect to the present and how art can be a language and tool to draw connections between them.

to March 7th. Luke has collaborated with over 100 different artists to date, including collaborations with Qavavau Manumie from Cape Dorset, Nunavut. Luke exhibits internationally and works as a freelance illustrator, designer, painter, animator, and muralist. Check for opening hours.