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Local
News, Shows, Call to Artists, and Classes:
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Employment
Part Time - Term Position
The successful applicant must have a strong background in
office administration, excellent computer skills, experience using Microsoft
Office programs, and possess good organizational skills.
Full job description available at: www.wkarts.kics.bc.ca
Please submit letter of interest and resume to:
Application deadline:
No phone calls please. We thank all who apply
but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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ART LOVERS AWAKE AND CELEBRATE!
The 20th anniversary of the venerable
Nelson Artwalk takes place on Thursday, September 11th –
please join us! A
TICKET INFORMATION
$35.00 / person – the whole
package! (Reception, auction and concert)
$20.00 / person – CONCERT
ONLY!
Available through the Capitol Theatre Box Office at
250-352-6363, at Touchstones Nelson, Eddy Music, or at the door.
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A mixed media, group exhibit presented at the Art Gallery of
Golden in collaboration with Wildsight
The Art Gallery of Golden (AGOG) is now accepting exhibition
proposals and artists’ submissions for a
mixed media group exhibit thematically titled “Columbia Wetlands”.
First opened in February 2007, the AGOG is a public art gallery
established by Kicking Horse Culture,
aka Golden District Arts Council. Moving down the street in June
2008, to an enlarged and newly
renovated space on the main street of downtown Golden, AGOG and
the new Studio Gift Shop are
a primary outlet for the visual arts in Golden.
CALL FOR ARTISTS’ SUBMISSIONS
The Art Gallery of Golden and Wildsight are collaborating and
combining resources to create a
mixed media exhibit that artistically and thematically explores
the Columbia River Wetlands. The
exhibit will open on January 30, 2009 as part of the commemoration
of World Wetland Day on Feb. 2.
As importantly, a full colour print catalogue of the exhibit
featuring images and descriptive text will
be produced. In addition, the catalogue will be re-worked to
become an internet exhibit available
to virtual visitors from around the world.
Work chosen for the exhibit will be available for sale at the
AGOG’s usual commission of 60% to the
artist. The exhibit will remain intact for the duration. Unsold
work will be returned to the artist at the
end of the exhibit. All work in the exhibit will be featured in
the printed and online catalogue.
Because gallery space is limited, some work - with the artist’s
permission - may only be included in the
catalogue and online exhibit.
The work chosen will derive inspiration from the world-renowned
Ramsar site, the Columbia Wetlands,
one of the largest contiguous wetlands in North America. Here,
between the Rocky and Purcell
Mountain ranges, lies one of the most significant ecological
treasures in the world. We hope that the
ultimate result of the various facets of the project will inspire
and inform the exhibits’ audience and
perhaps move viewers to a greater understanding, appreciation and
stewardship of this natural
world. Please see more descriptive information on the Columbia
Wetlands in Appendix 1.
We invite submissions from artists who are practicing in a variety
of studio arts including 3D and 2D.
We also invite submissions from authors who could contribute
poetry, short works of fiction and/or
essays inspired by and related to the theme.
The Art Gallery of Golden will establish a curatorial process to
determine and mount the exhibit.
Works will be shortlisted and curatorial visits may follow.
Curatorial decisions will be announced by
mid-November, 2008.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Details available at the Golden District Arts Council
website: www.kickinghorseculture.ca/agog/
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BOOM opens at Oxygen!
Artists
and Architects respond to Growth and Development in Nelson
Exhibition
at Oxygen and Site Specific Installations Throughout Nelson
Friday
Sept 5, Opening at Oxygen
Gallery
Hours: Wed - Sat 1 - 5pm
Artist
Talks: Sept 11 and 18, 7:30pm
Audio
/ Installation tours: see: www.oxygenartcentre.org
for full schedule and site installation map.
NOTE:
Website has been updated with breaking news, schedules time corrections and a
colourful map!
BOOM FORUM Sept 11 - 14
An
eclectic mix of speakers, artists, planners, cultural workers,
social activists and architects respond to the issues of growth and
development in our small city.
see:
www.oxygenartcentre.org for full
schedule
Register
at Oxygen from Sept 5th during Gallery Hours.
NOTE:
Website has been updated with breaking news, time corrections and a colourful
map!
Volunteer Orientation Sat Sept 6th at 5pm
All
hands on deck! We are the little centre that can and does. We'll do
anything once and some things a lot. Come and find out how.
Marilyn Bowering Friday Sept 26th - Reading
Our
first Ideas Cafe of the season! A reading with award winning poet and novelist
Marilyn Bowering.
Marilyn Bowering's writing has received the Pat Lowther Award, the
Dorothy Livesay Prize and several National Magazine awards. Her work has
twice been nominated for the Governor General’s Prize. Her most recent books
are “Green” (poetry) and “What It Takes To Be Human” (novel).
Classes Start - Week of Oct 1st
see:
www.oxygenartcentre.org for full
schedule
nicola harwood
office@oxygenartcentre.org
www.oxygenartcentre.org
#3 - 320 Vernon St. Alley Entrance.
Nelson, British Columbia
Oxygen Art Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts center that
provides space and time for the work, talk and community necessary for artists.
arte es vida!
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New Season of Kaslo Concert Society
All concerts at St. Andrew's United Church, 7:30 pm
-tickets available at the door
Oct. 24,
Fri: Tim Plait/Marta Zeegers (piano/soprano)
"Jack McDowall Memorial Concert"
Dec. 5,
Fri: Duo Diorama (piano/violin)
Feb 6,
Fri: "Opera with a
twist" - Paul & Melina Moore - tenor/soprano -
Apr. 21,
Tue: MG3 Montreal Guitar Trio -
May TBA
Nelson Corazon Choir
Season
Ticket prices: Adult $60; Senior $50
Individual
concert tickets: Adult $20; Senior $18; Unaccompanied
students $5
School-age
children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron.
Contact Info: call 353-7539
or 354-5368
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Books 4 Sale
Nelson Women’s Centre
420
Mill St. Nelson
Saturday Sept 27,
10 am – 2 pm
Books
of all kinds for sale, especially books of interest to women and children. This
booksale is a fundraiser to benefit the West Kootenay Women’s Assn. Lending
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FlowFest: For Love of Water
A historic event in Nelson, BC to celebrate Water
When & Where: Friday night (September 12th) @ The
Capitol Theatre (doors@7pm for art opening & auction, show@8pm)
and Saturday night (September 13th) @ Finley's (show
starts at 9pm)
Tickets: On sale at Enchanted (356 Baker Street) -or-
The Capitol Theatre ($20/one night or $30/both). Tickets
also on sale at Common Grounds in Castlegar, Sunnyside
Naturals in Kaslo & Gaia Tree in Winlaw.
Flow Fest was born from a vision that Water is Life and that we, on the Earth
at this propitious time, have a responsibilty to ensure that all sentient
beings have the right to clean, wild water for seven generations to follow us.
So we gathered the artists and visionaries from all across our beautiful
Kootenays and beyond, and asked them to express truthfully from the richness of
their souls, what Water means to them.
Now, after six months of diligent preparation by some of the most creative
mindhearts and wisdom-keepers of our community, the 2008 Flow Fest has
arrived! This Friday night, Nelson is in for a breathtaking evening of
original dance, performance, spoken word,
theater, knowledge, comedy and music!
For those of you who have been looking forward to Grandmother Emma Shorty's
visit, we regret to announce that due to recent health issues, she's been
advised not to travel here from the Yukon. But as the great Flow would have it,
the cherished and powerful Water Activist, Eloise Charet* will
graciously be speaking to us on the Sacredness of Water.
To read some of Eloise's
amazing story or to grok the full performance lineup click here.
*Since Eloise will only be offering a taste of the wisdom she brings to
Friday night, she will be holding a knowledge circle for those wishing to go
deeper into her teachings and stories. We will be meeting at 10th Street
Campus parking lot on Sat 13th @ 8:45 for ceremony & carpool. To
reserve your place in the teepee, email flowfestival@gmail.com.
Then...on Saturday night......There will be boogie, there will be beats, there
will be soul-sweet treats all the night long. You don't wanna miss this
down-in-the-roots of love for Mama Earth night of original music and dancing
for Water. Hosted by the snappy and divine Ms Michelle Mungall,
interspersed with cameos and other treats it is Round 2 at Finley's! Tickets
for this event also on sale at Finley's.
Please visit www.flowfest.ca
for more information and then...pass it on!!!
Also, drop us a line if you're willing to volunteer - we need a few extra
hands!
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Kootenay Gallery Community Demonstration Xeriscape Garden
As
you know the Kootenay Gallery is developing a Community Demonstration Xeriscape
Garden on the grounds surrounding the gallery building. In order to inhibit
weed growth and add organic matter to the soil we will be laying cardboard down
between the plantings as sheet mulch and then a layer of leaves and grass
clippings. If anyone has either large sheets of carboard and/or leaves
and grass clippings to donate to the garden please contact the gallery.
These can be dropped off at the gallery anytime or contact us for
pick-up. We encourage everyone to come and see the progress made over the
summer!
Val
Field
Executive Director
Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science
250-365-3337
http://www.kootenaygallery.com
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The Land Conservancy of BC and the Kootenay Gallery of Art,
History and Science offer
Free Workshop on Native Plant Landscaping
WHAT: The Art of Native Plant Landscaping: From Edibles &
Medicinals to Local Xeric Species
WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 2008
TIME: 2 – 5 p.m.
WHERE: CASTLEGAR at The Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science (120
Heritage Way)
CONTACT: Emily Nilsen at 250-354-7345 or enilsen@conservancy.bc.ca or Shaun
Carrigg 250-365-3337 or info@kootenaygallery.com
The Land Conservancy of BC and The Kootenay Gallery of Art,
Science & History are inviting residents to a free workshop with
ethnobotanist Michael
Keefer. Keefer will present a slideshow on the art of native plant
landscaping, the wonderful world of edible and medicinal plants, as well as a
brief discussion on fire ecology. A short walk on the nearby Selkirk
College’s interpretive trail will allow for an up-close and personal look at
what may be found in the West Kootenay landscape. This workshop will end
with a brief dialogue on how to keep your edibles green with garden watering
techniques such as drip irrigation.
Keefer (MSc, PAg) is an ethnoecologist who specializes in
ecological restoration, revegetation and ethnobotany. He has worked extensively
with the Ktunaxa Kinbasket First Nation and helped establish Aqam Native Plant
Nursery (renamed Tipi Mountain). His business Keefer Ecological
Services provides services valuable to land development including plant
inventory, rare habitat avoidance, and reclamation.
The
workshop will be held in the East Gallery where the exhibition “No Water, No
Life” is currently featured. No Water, No Life (NWNL) is a long-term
project that combines photography, science and education to document watersheds
and provoke paradigm shifts in water conservation and consumption.
The
Land Conservancy of BC is a registered charity and land trust protecting
natural areas and cultural landmarks in B.C. For more information, please
visit: www.conservancy.bc.ca.
Contact:
Emily
Nilsen, Terrestrial
Stewardship Advisor, The Land Conservancy of BC,
250-354-7345, enilsen@conservancy.bc.ca
Val
Field
Executive Director
Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science
250-365-3337
http://www.kootenaygallery.com
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To Nelson and Area
Artists,
On behalf of the British Columbia Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
(BCASLPA) we would like to invite you to display
your artwork at our upcoming annual conference in Nelson on October 3-4th,
2008 at the Prestige Lakeside Resort.
The theme of the conference is “Inspiring the Art of Communication” and we
would love to welcome the participants to Nelson by adding community flavour
with local artistry to admire during our evening events. This opportunity
will allow you to showcase your art for a wider audience as people from BC,
Alberta and the USA will be in attendance.
Thank you for your consideration of adding
your talents to our conference.
For further details please contact Natalie
Ramsay at 250-693-8866 or email (address below) by September 15th,
2008.
With kind regards,
Natalie Ramsay, Speech-Language
Pathologist
Alys Wardlaw, Speech-Language Pathologist
Members of the BCASLPA committee
natalie.ramsay@interiorhealth.ca
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The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture is
proud to announce the Grand Opening of
Rouge - A Gallery of Local Art
2123
Columbia Avenue (next to Tails Pet Supply)
A wonderful addition to downtown
Rossland. Rouge gallery will be opening its doors to the public inviting art
lovers to come experience the exceptional talent of our local visual
artists. This space is co-operatively run by the Rossland Council for Arts
and Culture (RCAC) and several artists/directors that are happy to declare a
space dedicated to the arts. The Grand Opening will feature dozens of the
artist members latest creations, some of which will be donated for a silent
auction to raise funds for the start-up expenses of the gallery. The aim of
Rouge is not only to showcase members work but also provide a headquarters for
RCAC and introduce several other arts related events. Gallery Hours are 10
am-6pm seven days a week
Artists involved in the Grand
Opening include:
Ingrid Baker, Danielle Valade, Charlene Barnes, Martine Bedard, Louise Drescher, Stephanie Gauvin,
Heather Good, Christy
Holden, Andy Holmes,
Mary-Ann Kelly, John Lake, Lasha Mutual, Theshini
Naicker, Karla Pearce, Trisha Rasku, Jennie Bailie, Claude Stormes, Jennifer Smith, Sarah Zanussi and Nora
Fisher.
For more information on the gallery
or to get involved please visit: www.rosslandcac.com/rouge or
e-mail rosslandarts@gmail.com
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture Presents
The Joe Hill Coffee House Monthly Series
hosted by Michael Gifford
Sunday September 21st, 7PM
Rossland Miners Hall
(1867 Columbia Avenue.)
Slated for the third Sunday of every month, this all ages event
welcomes performing artists of all calibers and style to share in a coffee
house setting their art. All types of
performing talents (or non-talents) are welcome, including music, drama, dance
and spoken word (poetry, story-telling, comedy.)
A place to share your work with a friendly and captive
audience.
Entry is $3 and will help pay performers who travel from the
distant corners of the West Kootenays.
Concession run by the the Rossland High School drama club.
Interested performers or volunteers may contact Michael Gifford
at 250-362-7170 or e-mail giffmus@telus.net.
The first show has six booked acts including:
Michael Gifford, Steve Bialkowski, Garth McKinnon, Don Birtsch,
Terry and Janet Marshall, and the Golden City Fiddlers.
Expect more by show time.
Selkirk College, Canada Council for
the Arts and the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture Presents
Marilyn Bowering Reading
Friday Sept. 25th, 7:30 pm
Bowering has received many awards
for poetry including the Pat Lowther Award, the Dorothy Livesay Prize and
several National Magazine awards.
Her work has twice been
nominated for the Governor General's Prize. She was a recent Fulbright Scholar
at New York University.
Recognition for Marilyn Bowering's
fiction includes the Ethel Wilson Prize, designation of Notable Book by
the New York Times, and short-listing for the worldwide Orange
Prize.
Her most recent books are
"Green" (poetry) and "What It Takes To Be Human"
(novel). More Info? 1.888.953.1133 or www.selkirk.ca
FREE EVENT
Rouge Gallery, Rossland
2123 Columbia Avenue
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Storytelling with Will Hornyak: Public Performance & Workshop
Will Hornyak has worked as a full-time professional storyteller for 15
years. He teaches storytelling and oral tradition at Marylhurst
University in Portland, Oregon, and performs throughout the United States. The
Oregonian newspaper has called him: "Storyteller par excellence...
boundless imagination, endless wit and an ability to take children and adults
into an amazing imaginary world."
On Mon., Sept. 22, 6-9 pm, Will Hornyak will be performing "The
Legend of Swallowing Monster and Other Tales from the Edge of the World."
From Chinese fables and Native American myths to Russian fairytales and
outrageous tall tales, storyteller Will Hornyak weaves together a wide variety
of oral traditions and memorable characters in this energetic performance. A
former news reporter in Latin America, Hornyak combines a passion for the
rhythm and music of the spoken word with engaging physical theatre. Admission
by donation (suggested $10).
On Wed., Sept. 24, join Will for his workshop "The Storyteller's
Toolbox." The craft of storytelling is a valuable tool for communicators
of all kinds-teachers, therapists, business professionals and ministers to name
a few.
Whether you're interested in performing stories for children and adults, using
storytelling in professional presentations, developing family stories or simply
improving public speaking skills, this highly experiential workshop will
provide valuable tools and techniques. Learn to find and develop stories for
telling, develop one's own style and voice, gain confidence as a performer,
tell participation stories, identify and understand story genres (myth, fable,
fairytale and legend) and discover new applications for
storytelling in communication. Register at Selkirk College, Silver King Campus,
Nelson.
new Nelson: Public
1 class: Sept. 24, Wed. 6-9 pm
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STUART McLEAN
&
The Vinyl Cafe, Live on Stage!
STUART McLEAN is one of Canada's most
beloved storytellers and a best-selling author.
His hit CBC radio show "THE VINYL CAFE" premiered in
1994, and each week over 750,000 listeners tune in for an eclectic musical
journey and to hear about the trials and tribulations of Dave (the owner of the
world’s smallest record store…where the motto is “We May Not be Big But We are
Small:), his wife Morley and his children Stephanie and Sam.
The Vinyl Cafe concerts have become a tradition for
many Canadians. This year’s tour will feature two brand new stories about Dave
and his family as well as music by The Vinyl Cafe Orchestra and up-and-coming
Canadian musicians, Dala & Danny Michel!
WED. OCT. 1 @ 7:30PM
CHARLES BAILEY THEATRE, TRAIL
TO ORDER TICKETS:
IN PERSON: CHARLES BAILEY THEATRE
CHARGE BY PHONE: 250.368.9669
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NELSON LAKEFEST 2009
Many of
you may remember Nelson International Streetfest - a 3 day arts and culture
extravaganza which attracted more then 10,000 people to our fair city.
Our goal
is to re-establish Nelson as an arts and culture mecca by producing
"Nelson Lakefest 2009", an annual 2 day celebration to be held at
Rotary Lakeside Park, commencing on the 3rd weekend of August, 2009.
As of July
14 we have the support of the
You can
add your support by filling out our ONLINE POLL @ http://www.spiritofthekootenays.ca/
Thanx in
advance.
JP
"Raven" Gregoire
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Kimberley International Music and Dance Festival
August
30-September 1 Kimberley Curling Rink and Rotary Park
BC 150 Community
Signature Event – a Family Celebration of cultural diversity of our community
and Province - Music, Dance, Rib-Cook Off and Vendor Village!
250-427-4893 www.kimberley.ca
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Touchstones Nelson News
John Cooper Retrospective: golden years
August 2nd to September 28th, 2008
Raffle for Original John Cooper Painting!
Sunday, October 5th, 2pm.
You may remember seeing John Cooper in our artist-in-tent
series this summer. While under the tent, he created an original painting
of the Nelson Courthouse. John Cooper has graciously donated this work
and you have a chance to own it!
Touchstones Nelson will be selling tickets to enter a
draw to win this original John Cooper painting!
Tickets $10 each or three for $25.
On sale at Touchstones Nelson.
Tanya Pixie Johnson: Lines in Blood and
Milk
September 6th to November 9th.
The Startled Sky, Tanya
Pixie Johnson, 2008. Acrylic on Board.
Lines in Blood and Milk is an exhibition of new work by
Slocan Valley based artist Tanya Pixie Johnson. Tanya’s paintings are a tracing
of bloodlines, a personal unravelling of ancestry and "raison
d’être”. They are a deep exploration of experiences, visions and
teachings received while participating in traditional and medicine ceremonies
of certain indigenous people of the Americas and South Africa. A series
of drawings will also be displayed that the artist calls
"riverspines". They explore reflection, the above and below
relationship and the skin between the worlds. These ideas are juxtaposed
with notions of information traveling through the spine and along nerve
passageways. This work brings together years of searching. From a
look to Eastern ways, a yoga practice, a rich dreamtime, study of the mystics
to an immersion in ceremonial practices held by entheogenic
practitioners. Having grown up in Kenya and South Africa, Tanya Pixie's
exposure to Sangoma ways and her relationship with the landscape and people,
has shaped her perception of ancestry and caretaking of ancestral spirits.
Touchstones Nelson Sale – Used building
materials and equipment
Saturday, September 13th. 9 am to 2 pm.
Touchstones Nelson is holding a sale of building
materials and equipment salvaged from the renovation of the former City Hall
into Touchstones Nelson and from other building projects.
The sale will be held at 402 Anderson St., the former
museum at the corner of Nelson Avenue and Anderson Street, across from Hume
School.
The archives will be closed on this day due to the sale.
A list of items to be sold will be posted on the
Touchstones Nelson website, www.touchstonesnelson.ca, in early September.
Please, no phone calls! Please note: NO museum artifacts will be
sold! None!
Concert Series at Touchstones Nelson
Thursdays Sept. 18th, Oct. 16th and
Nov. 20th. 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Touchstones is pleased to announce a musical concert
series! Join us on the third Thursday of each month this fall for a
gallery concert performance by local musicians.
September 18th – Alan Reinhart, Classical
Guitar
October 16th – Studio Cantilena, Gregorian
Chanting
November 20th – To be Announced
Concerts start promptly at 6:30 pm. The concert
series is a by donation event (suggested donation: $5).
Heritage Home Tour
Sunday, September 28th. 10am to 3pm.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Nelson’s first home
tour! That’s right—Nelson’s first “heritage” home tour was held in the
winter of 1908 in the Uphill neighbourhood (tickets were $1!). Also added
this year will be a tea hosted by St. Saviour’s Anglican Church (separate ticket).
Join Touchstones, our sponsors and the Nelson and District Arts Council in a
community event that underscores the beauty and uniqueness of Nelson’s oldest
neighbourhood.
Tickets available at Touchstones starting September 10th
Members—$12 Non-Members-$15
All proceeds support the activities of the Nelson and
District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society.
Quick Draw: An Evening of art, strategy,
guesswork and fun!
Saturday, October 4th. 6:30 to 10pm.
Back by popular demand, Touchstones is hosting its second
annual Quick Draw! Tickets are $ 50 each and get you through
the doors and a spot in the draw for an original drawing by a well
known area artist. Enjoy the gourmet grazing, jive to
live music and participate in the silent auction. Take the
Artifact/Artifiction Quiz: curious and remarkable items will be drawn from
our collection and displayed in the museum exhibit, along with clever
descriptions that may or may not be true.
Tickets on sale now at Touchstones.
Touchstones Nelson welcomes visitor questions and
feedback. For further information on our hours, exhibitions, program offerings
or artists, please call 250-352-9813 or visit our website www.touchstonesnelson.ca.
Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History
p.250.352.9813
Open Tues-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Open Late Thursdays - until 8pm
Closed Monday
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Sunday
Cinema – Fall/Winter 2008 at the Royal Theatre, Trail, 4PM
All screenings on Sunday,
except Up the Yangtze which screens Thanksgiving Monday
Prices – Up the Yangtze -
$5.00 special
All others - $7.00 or $50
for seasons pass
October
13
UP THE YANGTZE
The construction of Three
Gorges Dam is used as a springboard to better understanding the social
hierarchies and changing times China. Constructed as a symbol of modern
progress in China, the Three Gorges Dam has forced millions of common people
out of their ancestral homes, and will soon swallow up numerous nearby towns
and villages. In order to truly understand how this affects the local
residents, the film focuses on telling the stories of Chen No Yu and Yu Shui,
who hire on to work on the luxury cruise ship that carries western tourists up
and down the river.
LANGUAGE: English
Oct.
19
BRIDESHEAD REVISITED
Lower-class Charles Ryder, an
aspiring artist meets aristocrat Sebastian Flyte as he begins his studies at
Oxford in the 1920s. The two embark on a close, intense friendship that is
further complicated by the introduction of Sebastian's beautiful sister Julia
and his overbearing, extremely religious mother, Lady Marchmain. BRIDESHEAD
REVISITED follows Charles from the carefree '20s through the beginning of World
War II, focusing on his complicated relationship with the upper-class family
and their estate, Brideshead.
LANGUAGE: English
OCT.
26
THE VISITOR
Arriving in New York for a
conference, Walter, a lonely widower and college professor is surprised
to discover that a young couple has moved into his seldom-used apartment in the
city. Tarek and Zainab have fallen victims to an elaborate real-estate scam,
and as a result they no longer have a place to call home. Walter reluctantly
allows the couple to remain in his apartment. They become friends and
when Tarek is arrested threatened with deportation after police learn that he
is an undocumented citizen Walter's passion for life is unexpectedly awakened.
LANGUAGE: English
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P.A.T.H (Promoting Alternative Therapeutic Healing) Expo
September 27 &
28 Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre
Speakers * Lectures
* Exhibits * Readings * Workshops * Psychic Showcase * Crystal Singing Bowls.
$6 Daily - $10 Weekend
www.pathexpo.net
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CRANBROOK
& DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL EVENTS
VISUAL
ARTS
ARTRAGEOUS GALLERY - 32a - 11th Ave S., Cranbrook. On-going Exhibits by
local artists.
GLASS MENAGERIE GALLERY - located adjacent to Artrageous Gallery at 32A – 11
Ave S. Featuring a variety of on-going one and two-person exhibits
ARTRAGEOUS GALLERY Flower Power August 26th -
September 20th
Watch for the “Twice Loved Art Exhibit & Facilities
Fundraiser” and the “Members Christmas Exhibit & Sale”
Menagerie Invitation to Display - This is an invitation to Kootenay
artists and artisans to show their work at the new Artrageous Gallery location.
Cranbrook Critique Club - meets on the 3rd Tues of each month, 7pm at CDAC
office, For additional information, please contact: Bill McColl at 426-3399
LITERARY
ARTS
ON TOPIC
Starting in September On Topic Talks and On
Topic Artist Sessions
On Topic Talks - Join us once a month for a Sunday afternoon
lecture/presentation on various arts, culture and heritage topics. Details and
dates TBA
On Topic Artist Sessions - Join us for 2 Wednesday evenings a month for drop
in sessions with a mini demo/talk preamble. Details and dates TBA
Presented by the
4th SPEAK YOUR HEART OUT Poetry night October TBA @ Kootenay Roasting Co.
903B Baker St . Interested poets contact 250-426-4223 Everyone Welcome!
Cranbrook Writer’s Group meets at 7 pm on the 4th Monday of the every month.
The next upcoming meeting will be held at Mt. Baker Senior Secondary School
(gym entrance). Info: 426-4223
WORKSHOPS
FOR 2008
Garden Spirit Workshop with Rita Wilschut. Oct 26, 9-4
Sume' Painting Workshop with Tony Austin. TBA
Beginner Precious Metal Clay Workshop with Trezlie Brooks
TBA
More in the works!
PLUS: CDAC needs your input!!! If you have any ideas for
instructors or there is some artistic field that you would love take part
in or instruct, please contact us.
PERFORMING
ARTS
Village Sessions ‘ Open Mic’ – Everybody is invited to the
“open mic” session of acoustic music at the Village Bakery. Musicians wanting
to play can get on the list by contacting Rod Wilson at 427-7151 or by emailing
parahaki@cyberlink.bc.ca . or by just showing up. There is no cover charge
courtesy of The Village Baker” and the Cranbrook and District Arts Council.
Watch this website for news of the first sessions of the fall.
Above A Whisper Concert Series – dates and performers TBA
Above A Whisper Newsletter - To receive the latest in updates regarding the
local music scene, contact Rod Wilson at parahaki@cyberlink.bc.ca Are
you a musician, performer or organizer with an upcoming event ? Send any
information to Rod Wilson at parahaki@cyberlink.bc.ca
for inclusion in this newsletter.
RENTALS – Display boards for rent. 4’x 4’ display
area on 2’ legs. CDAC office 250-426-4223 info@theartscouncil.ca
Location:
32A 11th
Avenue South M-F 11-5, Sat 11-3
Opposite
the Cranbrook RCMP office.
Ph/Fax:
250-426-4223 info@theartscouncil.ca
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Chocolate Jazz
September
27 Castlegar Community Complex
Dinner,
Entertainment & Dance – Library Fundraiser “Presented by the Friends of the
Castlegar Library”. 7:00-11:30 pm
Helen
Moore 250-365-8249
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The Revelstoke Railway Museum, in association with GW
Travel Limited and Canadian Pacific, is delighted to offer its
Annual fund-raiser excursion aboard the
EMPRESS, CPR 2816
For 2008, we are offering your choice of either an
excursion from Golden to Revelstoke on September 30th, or an excursion from
Revelstoke to Golden on October 6th.
Tickets are $150 per person, or two tickets for $250, for
either excursion. Your ticket price includes:
One-way
passage aboard the Empress, either Golden to Revelstoke or Revelstoke to
Golden.
Chartered
bus transportation for your return to Golden or Revelstoke.
A Gourmet
Boxed Meal and Beverage.
Coffee,
muffins, and/or light snack.
A tour of
the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
Itinerary:
Westbound
~ Golden to Revelstoke: September 30, 2008
The
EMPRESS (Rockies Rail Experience) arrives in Golden at 11:00 and departs for
Revelstoke at 13:00. Revelstoke arrival is scheduled for 16:00.
For those passengers departing
directly from Golden and needing transportation back to Golden after the
Excursion, your bus will depart the Museum at 17:00. Please confirm “return to
Golden” when you book your ticket(s).
Eastbound ~ Revelstoke to Golden: October 6,
2008
The
EMPRESS (Rockies Rail Experience) arrives in Revelstoke at 13:15 and departs
for Golden at 14:30. Golden arrival is scheduled for 17:45.
Board
bus for return to Revelstoke by 18:30. Arrival in Revelstoke estimated at no
later than 20:30.
ALL TIMES GIVEN ARE IN PACIFIC TIME (PT)
To reserve tickets, please call (250) 837-6060 or email railway@telus.net
Major credit cards and personal cheques accepted.
Excursion is recommended for Adults. No pets allowed.
The Revelstoke Railway Museum’s excursions aboard the
EMPRESS are a discreet portion of GW Travel Limited Rockies Rail Experience. To
find out more about the Rockies Rail Experience, please visit the GW Travel
Limited website at: http://www.gwtravel.co.uk/tours/Canada/rr_v_v.htm
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COMNG ATTRACTIONS
Charles Bailey Theatre, Trail
Here is a list of the shows that are coming to the
Charles Bailey Theatre in the near future. For details, contact the box
office – 368-9669. Those shows that are part of the annual Performance Series
are denoted TSPA presents:
Sept
28 TSPA
presents Symphony of the Kootenays – Cornucopia Horns of Plenty
Seasons Ticket - $95 R /$85 Sr.-Student / $200 Family
Individual
$27 R $22 Sr./Student
Oct.
1
Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe
Regular
$42. & Senior / Student $27
Oct.
3
The Magic Of Ireland (Riverdance type performance)
Regular $34.50 / Senior & Student $30.50
Oct.
14 Tina – A
Rock and Roll Journey Tribute by Luisa Marshall
Regular $ 35.00 / Student $25.00
Oct.
21 TSPA
presents Menaka Thakkar Dance Company’s Geet Govinda
Seasons Ticket - $95 R /$85 Sr.-Student / $200 Family
Individual
$27 R $22 Sr./Student
Oct.
26 The
Wilkinsons – All seats $34.00
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Karla Pearce Studio
713 107 St
Castlegar BC V1N 3H1 250-365-2032 art@karlapearce.com
The
Karla Pearce Studio is offering a large selection of painting and drawing
classes and after school tutoring for youth, all starting this fall. The Studio
will also be hosting a Student Art Show and a Christmas show and sale.
If
you have any questions regarding any of the classes or would like to register
please Karla Pearce by phone or e-mail.
Karla
Pearce, 250-365-2032 or art@karlapearce.com
INTRODUCTION TO COLOR AND LIGHT (Watercolor
and Acrylic) Level 1
This is an introductory painting class for the student that is
interested in exploring acrylic or watercolor paints. No previous painting
experience is necessary. The first half of the class will focus on
discovering colour theory and application techniques. The students will learn
how to see color and will gain a new understanding of optical effects
and spatial differences simply with the use of color. The second half of
the class will focus on applying that knowledge and the student will create a
finished painting of their choice. This class is open to all levels of students
from beginner to advanced. Students must bring their own supplies to class.
Date,
time: Saturday Sept 20, Oct 11, 9:30-12:30 Also… Sunday, Sept 21- Oct 12,
9:30-12:30, Also… Nov 9- Dec 7, 1:30- 4:30
Place:
Karla Pearce Studio, 713, 107 St Castlegar
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
Cost $98
PAINTING CONTRAST AND VISUAL DRAMA (Watercolor
and Acrylic) Level 2
Learn how to see and apply value and contrast effectively in a
painting. Utilizing elements of colour theory, West Kootenay artist Karla
Pearce will demonstrate how to achieve visual drama through the use of
contrast, neutrals and pure colour. The first half of the class will focus on
perceiving light, shadows and learning to see colour in terms of value, the
second half the students will create a finished painting of their choice. This
class is open to all levels of students from beginner to advanced.
Date,
time: Saturday, Oct 4 - 25 2008, 1:30 - 4:30, Also…Saturday, Oct 18 –
Nov 8, 9:30- 12:30 Also…Sunday, Oct 19 - Nov 9, 9:30-12:30,
Place:
Karla Pearce Studio, 713, 107 St Castlegar
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
Cost $98
PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS (Watercolour and Acrylic) Level 3
Artists have been intrigued with the use of photographic reference
since its invention. In fact its oldest and simplest form Camera
Obscura was an aid used almost exclusively by artists. The invention of the
digital camera has brought about a renaissance in the use of photographic
reference. Painting from Photographs is for the student that is interested in translating
photographic reference into a painting. Students will learn
to examine their photographs with a trained eye for elements of
composition, shape and form. Any image can be used, ranging from
landscape, floral, architectural, portraiture or even abstract. Students will
learn how to mix and create a full range of colors that will give them the
tools to not only reproduce an image but to infuse it with their own
creativity. This class is open to all levels of
students from beginner to advanced. Students are encouraged to bring their own
photographs to class.
Date,
time: Sunday Nov 6-Dec 7, 9:30 – 12:30 Also… Saturday, Nov 16 - Dec 7,
9:30-12:30,
Place:
Karla Pearce Studio, 713, 107 St Castlegar
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
Cost $98
GESTURE DRAWING
This class is for the student that has little or no drawing
experience and the desire to learn how to capture what they see in a short
period of time. A different still life will be set up each week and the
students will complete several studies. The gesture drawing technique will be
taught focusing on mass, line, spatial elements, value and perspective. A model
will be brought in for one class and the students will have the opportunity to
try their hand at figure drawing as well.
Date,
time: Monday Sept 29 – Oct 20, 9:30-2:30
Place:
Karla Pearce Studio, 713, 107 St Castlegar
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
Cost $98
THE ROUGE GALLERY WORKSHOPS
A
day long workshop will be held every last Friday of the month at the New Rouge
Gallery in Rossland. Workshops will include a drawing/painting demo from Karla
Pearce demonstrating the day’s lesson. Different topics will be covered each
lesson such as drawing, color theory, contrast painting, gesture painting and
expressionism.
Date,
time: Friday Sept 26, Oct 30, Nov 28, 9:30- 3:30
Place:
The Rouge Gallery in Rossland
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
Cost $45 per class
AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING (Ages 8 – 18)
This
class is for the gifted child that would like to pursue independent art studies
in a professional environment. Students will receive drawing and painting
instruction as well as encouragement to develop and finish their own projects.
Students seeking professional help developing a portfolio for academic art
studies are also welcome. Students taking the school bus can be picked up at
the Blueberry bus stop. This class has limited enrollment to ensure a high
level of student / teacher interaction.
Date,
time and place: Wednesdays, Sept 24 - Dec 17, 2008, 3:00- 5:30,
Karla
Pearce Studio, 713, 107 St Castlegar
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
Cost $98/ per month
STUDENT ART SHOW
The Karla Pearce Studio Student Art Show will host a collection of
student’s works, past and present. The show will be celebrated with an opening
reception where all students and the public are invited to attend a pot luck
reception. An art raffle will also be held where a lucky winner will receive an
original Karla Pearce painting.
Date,
time and place: Nov 1 - Dec 6, 2008, Karla Pearce Studio, 713,
107 St Castlegar
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE
The
Karla Pearce Studio will host its first Christmas show and sale. This is a must
stop shopping experience for original art and art supplies. There will be
paintings, prints, jewelry, ceramics, art supplies and more.
Date,
time and place: Dec 13 -14, 11:00 - 3:00pm only, Karla Pearce
Studio, 713, 107 St Castlegar
Contact:
250-365-2032 creativeedge@karlapearce.com
ART SUPPLIES
The
Karla Pearce Studio also has a collection of art supplies for the art student
or professional. The studio carries a large selection of acrylic, watercolours,
brushes, pencils, paper and more. For more info call 250-365-2032.
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Kootenay Gallery Monday Night at the Movies
will
be starting this September with another great line up of eight films from
the Toronto International Film festival. Once again, gallery
members are offered a real price reduction for
buying series tickets for the whole season and non-members get a deal too
on series tickets rather than singles. As Monday Night at the Movies is a
gallery fundraiser, we hope to reach an even larger audience than in
previous years, so it's a good idea to get your series tickets early - and
think about them as a good gift idea too, when you have a special friend or
relative with a celebration in the offing. Our loyal fans know what terrific
movies we present and know to make sure of their tickets by buying early.
Prices
for Gallery members -$48 for eight movies; non-members $64; singles $9
each. These can be purchased at the Kootenay Gallery, the Castlegar Library and
at the door on the evening of the performance.
The
first movie to be shown on September 29th, at 7pm at Kootenay Centre Cinemas
is "Up the Yangtze," a visually stunning documentary about the
people living alongside China's Yangtze River and the impact of the Three
Gorges Dam Project on them. This , incidentally, ties in neatly with the
current exhibits at the Gallery - No Water No Life and Remembering
Renata - and with our current interest in China and its
politics.
Other
movies in the line up include The Stone Angel, Young at Heart and The
Duchess.
Val
Field
Executive Director
Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science
250-365-3337
http://www.kootenaygallery.com
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where we are
conversations for change, West
Kootenays
We warmly invite you to participate in the following community
conversation in Castlegar on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008:
Getting communities accessible: the rural experience
Castlegar - Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Sandman Inn, 440 Columbia Street - in the Kootenay Room
Community accessibility isn’t a courtesy, it’s a necessity. What
is the situation in your community? Come participate in an interactive
discussion on accessibility with a pre-event activity that asks you to take a
mini-audit of your community. Objectives of the session include connecting with
one another on accessibility issues, building community, and opening our minds
to think creatively about accessibility options.
The event is free and lunch will be served. Please register with SPARC
BC.
For more details and to register, visit: www.sparc.bc.ca/conversations-for-change. Please
register by September 18th, 2008.
Contact Karen Lai, Project Coordinator (604.718.7749) for
troubleshooting or questions that are not answered on the website.
You may also be interested in another conversation happening in Nelson
on Friday, October 3rd, 2008:
Municipality Votes: Social Sustainability and Local Government
Nelson - Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 1:30 - 4:00 pm
BC residents will go to the polls on Saturday,
November 15, 2008 to elect municipal councils, regional district boards, and
other local government decision makers. This pre-election forum is
intended to highlight the important role that local governments play in
supporting the development of social sustainability within their communities.
We will discuss how to ensure that social issues are included in debates and
discussion, support involvement by organizations and develop strategies for
addressing specific issues (such transportation, child care, and housing)
before and after the election.
The forum is sponsored jointly by the SPAN Nelson (Nelson
Social Planning Action Network) and SPARC BC (Social Planning and Research
Council). Join us after the forum from 4:00 to 6:00 for a reception where you
can learn more about the work of our organizations.
*SPAN NELSON WILL BE TAKING REGISTRATION FOR MUNICIPALITY VOTES. PLEASE
REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR EACH EVENT.
Contact Michelle at SPAN to register via Phone: 250.551.1104 or Email: ncoh@nelsoncares.ca
Karen Lai
Project Coordinator, Research & Consulting Services
SPARC BC (Social Planning and Research Council of BC)
Phone: 604-718-7749
"SPARC
BC works with communities to build a just and healthy society for all."
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Provincial, National & International Call
to Artists, Workshops, News and Contests:
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Executive Director COULD IT BE YOU?
DOXA Documentary Film Festival, western Canada’s preeminent
documentary film festival, is
looking for a dynamic and visionary individual with a keen eye for
detail to provide leadership for
the organization.
DOXA has built a solid reputation for bringing outstanding films,
providing educational
workshops and hosting provocative panels in Vancouver year after
year. Our ideal Executive
Director will thrive in a diverse, professional, but far from
corporate, environment. They are
flexible with creative leadership skills, able to roll with the
punches and… love documentary
films! Is this you?
Write us and tell us why you think you could lead DOXA to the next
chapter, or two or three.
Email your response to info@doxafestival.ca with JOB POSTING in
the subject line.
For more information check out our website - doxafestival.ca
Closing:
September 15, 2008
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CALL FOR
ARTISTS!
The Artist
Project Toronto • March 5
– 8, 2009
The Artist
Project Toronto is
seeking applications from independent fine artists for its second annual juried
exhibition and sale. This four day art fair will feature over 125 of the best
emerging and established artists and collectives. Set against the spectacular
backdrop of the historic Liberty Grand, The Artist Project Toronto is an excellent
opportunity to connect with gallerists, collectors and first-time art buyers.
Visit www.theartistprojecttoronto.com to
find more information and to download an application.
Event
Details Location: The
Liberty Grand, 25 British Columbia Rd., Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON Dates:
March 5-8, 2009
Deadline
for application is September 19, 2008
About Us: The Artist Project Toronto is produced by MMPI,
one of the largest trade show producers in the world credited with Art
Chicago, The Artist Project Chicago, Volta and The Armory
Show. MMPI Canada is also responsible for Toronto's One of a Kind
Shows, Interior Design Show, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, and The
Toronto International Art Fair: a family of events that produce the most
innovative trade and consumer shows in the country. Contact: The Artist
Project Toronto Kim Selman kim@mmpicanada.com 10 Alcorn Ave. Suite 100 Toronto,
Ontario M4V 3A9 tel 416-960-4527 fax 416-512-3841
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Oct 15 is the
looming deadline for Canadian Heritage funds under Capacity Building and the Canadian
Arts and Heritage Sustainability program..both are for arts and
heritage..both funding streams will end in 2010
Web: www.pch.gc.ca/progs/pcapc-cahsp/02_e.cfm
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BC 150 Events
Calendar
The British
Columbia Arts Council is encouraging the arts and cultural community to
participate in and contribute to, the celebration of 150 years of British
Columbia. By special arrangement with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture
and the Arts, all Arts Council clients will be considered eligible affiliates
for the BC150 Events Calendar.
The BC150
Events Calendar is a great way for communities and organizations to advertise
their events. When you register your special event with BC150, B.C.
residents and visitors will be able to search these events by community, date
and event type. Adding an event to the calendar is simple - visit the Event
Affiliation page at www.bc150.gov.bc.ca and click the
"Affiliate through BC150" button, and follow the steps.
Becoming an affiliate can significantly enhance your
market outreach at no cost to your organization. The BC150 Events Calendar is
one of the two most
frequently visited websites in government.
Please take the time to register your festival,
performances or exhibitions and become part of the celebration.
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International Physical Theatre Laboratory
under
the direction of Sergei Ostrenko (Russia)
November 1 - 7, 2008
Ystad, Sweden
To apply for participation, candidates
should send a CV (resume) and a brief letter of motivation to lab@iugte.com stating the
title, dates and place of the event. The Lab will take place in Ystad, a
historical Swedish town situated at the southern point of Sweden on the Baltic Sea.
During the Lab accommodation and meals are provided for participants.
http://www.iugte.com/projects/performers.physicality.php
Applications Being Accepted for 2009 Philadelphia Buyers Market
of American Craft
Wholesale tradeshow for
craft artists takes place in February & August
Baltimore, Md. (
July 28, 2008) -- Applications
for the 2009 Buyers Market of American Craft are now available. Show dates for 2009 are February 13-16 (Jewelry
Preview on February 12) and August 1-3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in
Philadelphia.
The biannual Philadelphia
Buyers Market of American Craft is the largest wholesale-only tradeshow of work
made by hand in the United States and Canada. It attracts thousands of retail
gift shops, museum stores and galleries that sell fine handcrafted jewelry,
glass art, furniture, ceramics, art made from recycled goods and more.
"In light of
a number of factors surrounding the February 2009 show, we are encouraging
prospective exhibitors to submit applications as close to the first review date
as possible,” says Show Director Christine Kloostra. “We anticipate filling
more quickly than usual as a result of the date change of the Baltimore show, a
reduction of space in the exhibit hall due to construction, and the
introduction of the new two-year February contract.”
Applications are reviewed on
a rolling basis throughout the year, with a first review on September 1, 2008.
To request an application via mail, call 410-889-2933. Applications can also be
downloaded from www.americancraft.com and will be accepted via www.zapplication.org
beginning August 15, 2008.
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Petition:
Canada Supports the Arts
You
can view/sign this petition at: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/1591149
ThePetitionSite.com
provides tools and empowers individuals to make a difference and effect
positive change through online activism. Get connected with the causes you care
about, take action to make the world a better place, and start your own
petition at http://www.ThePetitionSite.com!
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myartspace.com, the premier online venue for the contemporary art world is now
offering a series of art scholarships to its community members for both undergraduate and
graduate students. Membership to myartspace is free as is the entry into the
scholarship competition. myartspace allows users to combine images, video,
music and audio narration to build a comprehensive and rich experience with
their work. Users are allowed unlimited upload of images, videos and
music to the site.
$16,000
Worth of Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships
-
$5000 Cash Scholarship for first prize, undergraduate competition
-
$5000 Cash Scholarship for first prize, graduate competition
-
$2000 Cash Scholarship for second prize, undergraduate and graduate
competitions
-
$1000 Cash Scholarship for third prize, undergraduate and graduate competitions
The
deadline for registration and online submission of work is November 21, 2008.
You must upload your JPEGS/videos into a myartspace online gallery. Up to 20
images can be submitted for consideration.
To
qualify, you must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate art program by
November, 2008.
For
additional rules and guidelines, or to join myartspace, go to:
http://www.myartspace.com/scholarships
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CCA BULLETIN - CCA’s 2008
Federal Election Action Plan
Just
the Facts
The
Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper visited the Governor General
yesterday and asked her to dissolve Parliament which will trigger a general
federal election to be held October 14, 2008.
During
this campaign, the Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) will be providing
information to its members and the cultural sector on the positions of the
federal parties regarding arts and culture in Canada. The CCA will operate
under the Federal Election Rules of Engagement (see
below) approved by the CCA Board of Governors. These rules reinforce the
non-partisan character of the information and other services that the CCA will
provide during the campaign.
The
CCA is sending today a list
of questions on cultural policy to the 5 major political parties. Answers
to those questions will be published on our Website without any editing as soon
as they are received. The CCA will also post political parties’ political
platforms and will publish without edits or comments all appropriate excerpts
presenting the position of the parties on the issues affecting the arts and
culture sector. Other developments that may occur on the campaign trail will be
monitored and reported.
More
specifically, the CCA will be providing the following services during the
electoral campaign;
- An
overview of the status of various legislative and policy initiatives upon
the dissolution of Parliament. The overview will highlight the major
events and accomplishments of the 39th Parliament. This
overview will be sent to all CCA members and all bulletin subscribers and
be posted on CCA’s special 2008 Federal Election webpage.
- Doorstep
kits with short backgrounders on key issues affecting the interests of
artists, creators and arts and culture professionals, including :
- proposed revisions to the
Copyright Act ( Bill C-61);
- proposed changes to film
and video certification process ( Bill C-!0);
- policies needed to support
the creative economy;
- federal funding of the arts
and culture sector;
- promoting Canadian culture
on the international stage;
- the role of civil society
in the public policy process,
- taxation rules for small
and rural charities;
- broadcasting and
telecommunications policies in the second millennium;
- a list of questions for
local candidates touching on key issues facing the arts and culture sector;
- balanced commentary on
issues that emerge during the election campaign of importance to the arts and
culture sector;
- links to the websites of
other arts and culture organizations that will provide balanced, non-partisan
information pertinent to the election campaign;
- a review of the most
important press articles related to cultural issues in the electoral campaign.
Finally, in the post-election period, the CCA will
provide information on the new Cabinet, the Speech from the Throne and other
analyses regarding the prospective federal policy agenda concerning arts and
culture.
Tell
Me More
Federal
Election ‘Rules of Engagement’
(Approved by CCA Board of Governors: October 20, 2006)
- The CCA is a non-partisan
organization and this reality must be constantly reinforced through all
CCA information, communications, and other materials that may be developed
during the period of a federal election.
- The CCA will provide as a service
to its members information to the arts and culture sector about the issues
of concern and about the platforms of the federal parties.
- The CCA will not endorse any
candidate or political party based on their electoral platform; the
decision to cast a ballot is the right and duty of every Canadian citizen,
who will form their judgment on an individual basis.
- The CCA will attempt to explore in
depth the positions of each federal party as they affect the interest of
the Canadian arts and culture sector, arts supporters, and audiences. In
order to do so, the CCA will send identical questions to federal parties
and will seek answers that go beyond platitudes.
- The CCA will offer any political
party an opportunity to rebut analyses and such rebuttals will be made
available to our members and to the sector through bulletins and postings
on the CCA web-site.
- The CCA will circulate information
from each federal party without amendments or editing.
- In all other respects, the CCA
will respect a balance of information to its membership, making available
appropriate information from all federal political parties as it is made
available.
What Can I Do?
You can help the CCA provide a more complete
service to its members and stakeholders in the following manner:
· If you would like the CCA
to include a link to the election materials or activities that your
organization is preparing for the election please send the link to Helen.bobat@ccarts.ca
· If you hear of anything of
particular interest to the arts and culture sector coming from all candidates’
debates or from speeches by candidates from all political parties, please send
that information to Helen as well.
· And needless to say, voting
is both a privilege and a responsibility of living in a democratic society.
Please do what you can to persuade everyone you know to ensure that they vote
in this important election.
Helen Bobat
Communications
Canadian Conference of the Arts / Conférence canadienne des arts
804 – 130, rue Albert Street
Ottawa Ontario K1P 5G4
Tel: (613) 238-3561 ext. 14 / poste 14
Fax / Télécopieur: (613) 238-4849
helen.bobat@ccarts.ca | www.ccarts.ca
The Canadian Conference of the Arts (CCA) is
the national forum for the arts and cultural community in Canada. It provides
research, analysis and consultations on public policies affecting the arts and
the Canadian cultural institutions and industries. The CCA fosters informed
public debate on policy issues and seeks to advance the cultural rights of
Canadians
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BC Touring Council News
more info and resources
available at www.bctouring.org
ArtsOnTour - is a comprehensive web
artist and agency directory. It is a member benefit of the BC Touring Council for
artist and agents. Registration for the 2009 directory begins November 1st.
Full details about ArtsOnTour can be found at www.artsontour.com.
Now in its 33rd
year, Pacific
Contact is the BC Touring Council's annual trade show and
booking conference for performing arts touring in British Columbia. Pacific
Contact includes 30 showcases, contact room (trade show area), workshops and
networking opportunities for artists and arts presenters. http://www.bctouring.org/pacific-contact/index.html
If you want to know more or what to expect, go to the archived 2008
and other Pacific Contact conference highlights also on the BCTC website.The
preliminary schedule for Pacific Contact 2009 will be posted to the website in
October.
Venue
& Presenter Website Listings - are also a benefit of membership with the BC
Touring Council. When renewing membership this fall be sure to update your
contact and venue description information with us. See listings and
descriptions at the following links
http://www.bctouring.org/presenter-listings/index.html
http://www.bctouring.org/venue-listings/index.html
2010
Legacies Now - Innovations Deadline - Monday September 29, 2008. The Innovations program
provides funding for B.C. arts, culture and heritage organizations, alone or in
partnership, to create new opportunities for communities to engage in arts and
cultural activity for a sustained period of time. Projects must be outside of
the normal course of the organization’s operations and of the activities
already available in a community. It is anticipated that projects will have an
on-going component. Funding is available in two categories: Creative Ventures
and Engaging Communities. Please note that each category has a separate
application form. Examples of previously funded projects can be found on our
website at www.2010LegaciesNow.com.
Resources - External Funding Opportunities
database is
available. This database lists different types of funding and funders available
to individual artists and arts organizations in B.C. and can help you find
other potential funding for your project. The database is at the following web
link: http://www.2010legaciesnow.com/152/.
VANOC’s
Artist Registry:
VANOC has created an Artist Registry that will give them the opportunity to
stay informed and in touch with diverse artists from across Canada and abroad.
Individual artists can submit their information to VANOC’s Artist Registry in
order to be included in a centralized database that members and affiliates of
VANOC can reference when programming events. For more information click on the
following link: http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/CultureEducation/CulturalOlympiad/ArtistRegistry/Guidelines.
For further information please contact our British
Columbia/Yukon toll free number at 1-800-663-5812.
Joanna Maratta, Executive Director
BC Touring Council
PO Box 547
Nelson, BC V1L 5R3
T. 250-352-0021 F. 250-352-0027
www.bctouring.org
Pacific Contact 2008 - March 28 - 30, 2008
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MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES COURTESY OF MUSIC
BC
FACTOR -
Deadline: September 30th - Dom. & Intl Showcase. Deadline:
October 31- DBA-Sound Recording | Business Development | Dom. & Intl
Tour | Songwriter/Seminar Support | Video Program | Emerging Artist
Program | Collective Initiatives
MITAP
- Music Industry Travel Assistance Program
Deadlines: September 26, 2008 / February 13th,
2009.
Canada Council for the Arts
Deadline: Ongoing / Click
here for more info
World Vision Artist Associate Program
SCHMUSIC PARTY IN KELOWNA!
Friday
September 19th, 2008
6-9pm @ The
Habitat - 248 Leon Ave
Free! Tell
your friends!
Pre-Register
to attend by emailing: info@musicbc.org
2008 BC Interior Music Awards presented by Tree Brewing
September 30th, 2008
Kelowna Community Theatre
7:30pm - Doors at 6pm
Nominations closing 12am September 8th, 2008
www.bcima.org
Much more music information, resources and opportunities available
through Music BC.
Info? Membership? Contact Music BC at info@musicbc.org
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HR Council for the Voluntary and Non Profit Sector
HR
Council releases findings from Canada-wide surveys of non-profit employers and
employees
The HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-profit Sector (HR Council) is
currently conducting a comprehensive Labour Force Study that will shape
strategies to attract, develop and retain appropriately qualified people to
work in the voluntary and non-profit sector. Recently the HR Council released
the Study's second report, presenting findings from its Canada-wide surveys of
non-profit employers and employees.
Conducted on behalf of the HR Council by Ipsos Reid, the parallel surveys
provide an overall national picture of paid employment in the sector. The
Survey of Employers provides empirical evidence about the characteristics of
organizations, their recruitment and retention practices and challenges, as
well as their skills needs. The Survey of Employees provides new statistical
information about the demographic characteristics of the people who work in the
sector, what they find satisfying and dissatisfying about their jobs, and their
plans and expectations for the future.
Download the Executive Summary (PDF)
Download the Full Report (PDF)
Learn more about the Labour Force Study
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Krista Patterson
West Kootenay Regional Arts Council