MELISSA MARTIN
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Port Alberni’s Community Arts Council invites you to celebrate song with a special spring concert.
The Greater Victoria Police Chorus will present an afternoon of song on Sunday, April 14 at the ADSS Auditorium from 2-4 p.m. All funds will go towards the arts in the community.
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Grove Art Gallery when it re-opens on Jan. 30.
GROVE ART GALLERY RE-OPENS
The Grove Art Gallery will be re-opening to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 30 with a new exhibit.
“A Life’s Work” is a special showcase featuring the works of the late E.J. Miller-Towle. Explore a retrospective look at E.J. Miller-Towle’s career as a commercial artist and illustrator.
A reception with Tim Towle, husband of the late E.J. Miller-Towle, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
Embark on a journey of creativity with our open spring art exhibit at the Grove Art Gallery titled “When Colour Speaks to you – IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION.” Open to artists of all mediums, this exhibit invites you to stylize your art and ignite your imagination. The exhibit will run from March 26 to April 26.
Artists interested in showcasing their artistic prowess, are invited to submit up to three pieces for this unique exhibit. Application forms will be available at the Grove Art Gallery. The submission fee is $10 per piece.
ARTS COUNCIL SEEKS LEADERS
The Community Arts Council is actively seeking board members who are passionate about social initiatives such as diversity, inclusion, equity, accessibility and reconciliation. We welcome directors of varied backgrounds, ages and perspectives—critical thinkers, visionaries and individuals with skills in writing, volunteering, HR, finance, organization and fundraising. No arts background is necessary.
If you’re ready to contribute to charting a course towards sustainability while fulfilling our mission, contact Nancy Blair (president) at blairn@shaw.ca or Melissa Martin (arts administrator) at admincac@shawcable.com.
upcoming WORKSHOPS
Kick start the new year with creativity! Join us at the Grove Art Gallery for several exciting art workshops in 2024:
- Two-day beginner paverpol workshop with Cheryl Frehlich on Saturday, March 16 (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and Saturday, March 23 (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). Cost is $165, including most supplies.
- Basic coloured pencil workshop with Jim Sears on Saturday, Feb. 24. Cost is $75.
- Making Waves acrylic painting workshop with Susan Schaefer on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $125.
- Limited Palette acrylic painting workshop with Susan Schaefer on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $125.
Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Harbour Quay (#7-5440 Argyle St.) and writes for the Alberni Valley News. Call 250-724-3412. Email: admincac@shawcable.com.