Opening today is an exciting exhibit; a collection of Nuu chah nulth baskets and keepsakes. The Community Arts Council presents Baskets and Keepsakes; Nuu Chah Nulth Basketry, from Hugh Braker’s personal collection. The exhibit is on now until June 29.
ARTIST OPEN HOUSE
The Community Arts Council is a non-profit organizations celebrating more than 50 years in the Valley, promoting local artists and art. If you are an artist, new to town or have lived here for many years, this is an opportunity to meet fellow artists and welcome new ones. The Rollin Art Centre is an art centre and a gathering place where artists can come and share ideas and form new ones. Hope to see you all there. We need to get a count, so Please RSVP by June 16 by calling the Rollin Art Centre at 250-724-3412.
SOLSTICE ARTS FEST
Help us fill the gardens and grounds at the Rollin Art Centre with artists and artisans of all kinds for the second annual Solstice Arts Festival. Be a part of this exciting weekend of art, music, theatre, and street entertainment while celebrating our maritime history. Tables are still available for all local artists to take part in Days with the Arts at the Rollin Art Centre, 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 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.
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 THE TERRACE
The Rollin Art Centre Teas on theTerrace 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
Friday, June 2- 9-10:30 p.m.- Rap and hip hop – Angelz & Demonz Tour - featuring Blak Ace + Decibel + Adequate
Sunday, June 4- 7-9 p.m.- Mini Shiatsu with The Power of Three – Holy Holistic Sundays
Tuesday, June 6- 7-9 p.m.- Concert - Doug Koyama and Maxim- Banjoman Cossette - Improvised A Capella & Bluegrass/Soul
CONCERT 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 with 12 local musicians lead by Don Bergen. Bring your blankets or grab a table. Admission is by donation ($5 minimum). Money raised will help to benefit future programs at the Rollin Art Centre.
TABLES AVAILABLE FOR MCLEAN MILL 2017 CHRISTMAS MARKET
McLean Mill Christmas market will be back again in 2017 on Nov. 24, 25 and 26. If you are interested in renting a table in the main building, stop by the Rollin Art Centre to apply todayor call 250-724-3412. Tables rent for $80.
DRAW GALLERY
Spring Into ART! group exhibit at the DRAW Gallery on now through June 30. “How are we connected to the Natural world around us as well as to the nature within us.” Visit us online & on Location at the corner of Melrose & 8th Ave in the dynamic Alberni Valley. Thurs. and Fri. 12 – 5 pm and by Appointment. Call 250-724-2056 or www.drawgallery.com.
Life Drawing Sessions - ‘Open Studio’ continues each week. Teen night (fee $6.50) welcomes all young artists every Mon.6 p.m. to 8 p.m. & Adults (fee $12.50) on Tues. & Wed. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Space is limited. Call Astrid at 724-2056 and book your spot.
Melissa Martin is the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council. Call 250-724-3412.