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November 2019
Guided Painting Class
We have an incredible guest artist on tour from the group of instructors at Island Paint Night to host a fabulous art class! They specialize in teaching paintings of beautiful West Coast scenes. This session is called "Misty Mount Baker". When you sign-up for one of our events, you will be provided with all of the equipment needed to create the art-piece of the night.
Find out more »Fibres Plus Sale
Fri 4-7pm; Sat 10am-4pm. There will be juried fibre art items for sale including Fibreshed items from the Sunshine Coast, guest artists, demonstrations of spinning and weaving and more! Door prizes
Find out more »Laboratorio AGM
Join fellow members to receive an update on past and future activities.
Find out more »Collage Collage Collage
Young People’s workshop offering lessons from a senior artist on the process and technique of creating collage. Participants will explore the use of materials in different shapes, colours, and textures to create art and express themselves in new ways. Created for young people ages 8-13 to engage them with art in a day-long workshop on their pro-d day. Maximum 16 participants. $50 Members $75 Non-members
Find out more »PR – PRCAC AGM & Exponential Art for Humanity Reception
6pm: We will start this evening celebrating the recipients of the 2019 Fall Arts and Culture Grants in the Gallery. 6:30pm: We will commence the Annual General Meeting of the Powell River Council for Arts and Culture in the Studio. 7pm: Join us for the Opening Reception of Exponential Art for Humanity ~ Members Exhibition in the Gallery.
Find out more »Professional Development for Artists: Putting Together A Proposal
This final workshop will bring together the documentation and writing explored in the previous sessions, with an eye to putting together a complete proposal. We will focus on putting together a proposal for an exhibition, but the ideas explored can also be applied to grant and other applications. You will be asked to bring in draft statement and documentation, so that we can work with real examples from the participants. $15 members / $25 non members Maximum 20 participants.
Find out more »PR – Artique’s Winter Art Salon
Annual Winter Art Salon. Come and enjoy live music, refreshments and beautiful art. You can also look forward to viewing the work of guest artists joining us for the evening including Meghan Dulcie Dill, Wendy Brown, Scott MacMillan and Rick Cepella.
Find out more »Dancing Tree Gallery Open House
Join gallery artists for conversation and refreshments. The gallery features created on-site pottery by Darlene Calwell and local original art.
Find out more »PR – Gallery Open House @ Dancing Tree
Most of our gallery artists will be there chat with you about their work. Darlene Calwell! Deborah Dumka! Bente Hansen! Meghan Hildebrand! Kerensa Haynes! Laura Kew! Helena Pedersen! Rochelle Nehring!
Find out more »Art Exhibit – Karen Webb
The show is a solo exhibit of works by Sunshine Coast resident, Karen Bruce Webb. The subjects of the paintings, acrylic and multi media on canvas, are taken from her love of the coast life style she embraces daily, from the beach, to the ocean, to the farm acreage she lives on. The show runs until November 30th. There is an assortment of originals and prints for viewing.
Find out more »LearnAlong with Fibreshed
Enjoy demonstrations and discussion with Fibreshed's fibre producers and artisans. FREE.
Find out more »Studio Christmas Sale – Pottery by Pam
Pam Horner invites you to her Studio Christmas Sale from 10 am-5 pm. The studio is located at 532 Woodland Ave in Granthams Landing and will be filled with handcrafted gifts for that special person on your list. For more information, call 604-886-1214 or visit www.potterybypam.ca.
Find out more »Harbour Gallery’s Christmas Sale
Nov 16, 23, 30 & Dec 1st. Great discounts on a wide variety of artwork.
Find out more »December 2019
PR – Folia Art Exhibition by Clare Mervyn
First Art Show for Clare Mervyn. Opening Reception Sat Nov 30, 7-10pm with music, refresments, meriment. Additional viewing: Sunday 11am-2pm.
Find out more »Pilgrimage Places in India – Meet the Artist
Meet the artist: Hiroshi Shimazaki
Find out more »Pilgrimage: A Life-enriching Subject of Academic and Artistic Endeavour
Talk by Dr Hiroshi Shimazaki
Find out more »Sunshine Coast Spinners and Weavers
1st Monday each month. Doors at 11:30, library open until 12:25. Different program each month. Meetings end at around 3:00; bring your lunch, and something to knit.
Find out more »Pennylane Shen: How it Sounds: Writing for the Practical Artist
Writing about one’s practice is a difficult feat for even the most seasoned artist. Translating the complex ideas in one’s work onto the written page is a daunting task that requires practice and research. This seminar focuses on the many facet of art writing, using several examples, tips and industry standards for emerging and mid-career artists. Topics include: artists statements, CVs and covering letters, press releases, formal and informal voice. https://www.dazedandconfucius.com
Find out more »PR – Opening Reception: 2020 Vision Group Show
Presenting interpretations of what the year 2020 may have in store for us. Have a nibble, and as a special treat, assisting us in our view to the future ... card readings. Show runs to Feb 4th.
Find out more »Power of Paint Exhibition: Nine Equal Artists
Small but snappy, with a variety of styles we put together this collection of artwork in the hope to entice and warm your sensibilities through to the winter solstice. Show runs to January 2nd The artists are: Morley Baker, Josefa Fritz Barham, Todd Clark, Greta Guzek, Carol LaFave, Kim LaFave, Ian MacLeod, Cindy Riach, Nadina Tandy
Find out more »Pilgrimage Places in India
'Pilgrimage Places in India': watercolours by Hiroshi Shimazaki. Pilgrimage is a global phenomenon over time and space but perhaps India is the country where the tradition is most deeply rooted and widely practiced. Based on field sketches by a geographer/artist recorded during 16 visits spanning half a century, this watercolour exhibition offers an outsider’s impression of pilgrimage places in India. Opening reception Saturday November 9: 2pm-4pm. Show is extended to Dec 15th.
Find out more »Young Peoples Art Show: The Banner Project and Young Artists Awards Exhibition
November 27 - Dec 14 at the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre This art exhibition brings together young people from the Banner Project and the Young Artists Awards to showcase young peoples art on the Sunshine Coast. Support these artists and spend enjoyable time in the world of young people. For more information about the Banner Project and Young Artists Awards, go to https://sunshinecoastartscouncil.com/banner-project-2/ and https://sunshinecoastartscouncil.com/young-artists-awards-…/
Find out more »Opening Reception for Power Of Paint: Nine Equal Artists
Small but snappy, with a variety of styles we put together this collection of artwork in the hope to entice and warm your sensibilities through to the winter solstice. Show runs to January 2nd The artists are: Morley Baker, Josefa Fritz Barham, Todd Clark, Greta Guzek, Carol LaFave, Kim LaFave, Ian MacLeod, Cindy Riach, Nadina Tandy
Find out more »Opportunity: Yucatan Art Tour
With Ursula Medley, Peter Gynd, Vanessa Golenia and Jean Medley. Imagine waking up in a beautifully restored 19th century sugar plantation hacienda deep in the heart of the Yucatan. This small group all inclusive tour will take you there. 2 nights in Valladolid, 7 nights at a restored sugar plantation hacienda with its own private cenote, accommodation, meals, painting classes & private painting consultation, writing & story telling coaching, morning fitness, Mayan cooking class, chocolate making class, visit Mayan ruins, visit…
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