Join us in the gallery from June 1 to 29 for an exciting exhibit. The Community Arts Council is proud to present, Baskets and Keepsakes; Nuu Chah Nulth Basketry, a personal collection from Hugh Braker. You won’t want to miss this exhibit, featuring many beautiful examples of baskets and trinkets.
OPEN HOUSE
Invitation to all local artists: please join us at the Rollin Art Centre, outside terrace, for an afternoon to celebrate art. Meet other local artists, share ideas and bring any current artwork you would like to share. No formal speeches, just an afternoon of gathering on Sunday, June 25 from 1-4 p.m. Hope to see you all there. Please RSVP by June 16 by calling the Rollin Art Centre at 250-724-3412.
SOLSTICE ARTS FESTIVAL
The Solstice Arts Festival brings four Alberni Valley festivals together under one umbrella for a weekend of art, music, theatre and street entertainment. Tables are still available for all local artists to take part in Days with the Arts at the Rollin Art Centre from June 16 and 17. Table rentals are $60 for this free two-day arts festival. Lots of activities are being planned, from live music to family art activities in the garden . Live performances at The Capitol Theatre, Art Matters Art Centre and Port Day taking place at the new Tyee Landing, with shuttles running from the Rollin Art Centre down to Tyee Landing. Tables are limited.
SUMMER ART PROGRAMS
If you are looking for something fun and creative for your children this summer, then stop by the Rollin Art Centre to register your child, ages seven to 12, for a summer of fun, friendship and art. Camps run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (for ages seven-nine) and 1 to 3:30 p.m. (ages 10-12), and features a new theme each week.
First camp begins July 4 and is titled “Super Hero’s Unite.”
Call today for more information and to register, as space is limited. Check out the full summer line up on our Facebook page, Weekly camps cost $50.
TEAS ON THETERRACE
The Rollin Art Centre Teas on the Terrace will once again be back with right teas this summer. Join us in the garden for another wonderful new musical line-up along with Harvest Thyme Fine Foods serving a light lunch/High Tea at two of the eight teas while serving strawberry shortcake for the remaining six teas. Tickets are $17 for (high tea) which includes a light lunch, or $12 for our Low Tea that includes strawberry shortcake. Tickets sell out quickly. Musical Line up: July 6 (low tea)- 14-year-old Morgan Schoen – acoustic pop and alternative artist. July 13 (low tea) -Dennis Olsen – classical guitar, blues, rock and country. July 20 (low tea) Bluegrass Fever – crowd-pleasing bluegrass bands. July 27 (high tea) – Old Time Fiddlers – influenced from traditional Canadian, folk, country, bluegrass, Celtic and old world music. Aug. 3 (low tea)- Dennis Olsen – Aug.10 (low tea) -Crimson Sky- bluegrass tunes, Irish ballads, old civil war tunes and contemporary songs. Aug. 17 (high tea) Folk Song Circle. Aug. 24 (low tea) Paul Kurcz.
CHAR’S LANDING – CONCERTS
Thursday, May 25 from 7-9 p.m.- AVWoF! Spoken Word Open Mic – Featuring Port Alberni’s Own Stephen Novik
Friday, May 26 from 8-10:30 p.m.- Dance – Port Alberni’s own Timeless – Golden oldies and country
Sunday, May 28 from 5:30 p.m. to late- Art Rave Social – Collaborate art project
Wednesday, May 31 from 6:30-10 p.m.- Open Mic – Own the stage and rock the stage – Amateur musician evening
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
Join us for an afternoon of music on Sunday, July 9 from 1-5 p.m. The Rollin Art Centre will be holding a musical afternoon in the gardens at the Rollin Art Centre. twelve local musicians lead by Don Bergen are set to perform for an afternoon of music and food. Bring your blankets or grab a table. Chili and smokies will be available. Admission is by donation ($5 minimum). Money raised will help to benefit future programs at the Rollin Art Centre, as this is a fundraiser.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
McLean Mill Christmas market will be back again in 2017 on Nov. 24, 25 and 26th. If you are interested in renting a table in the main building, stop by the Rollin Art Centre to apply today. Details for the train times and activities are still being planned. For more information or to register for this magical event, stop by the Rollin Art Centre for your application, or call 250-724-3412. Tables rent for $80.
Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council.