MELISSA MARTIN
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS
Calling all artists! There is a new open art exhibit coming to the Grove Art Gallery.
“When colour speaks to you – IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION” is the theme and title of our spring art exhibit at the Grove Art Gallery. This exhibit is open to all artists, in any medium. It begins March 26 and runs until April 26.
Application forms will be available at the Grove Art Gallery (#7-5440 Argyle Street, Harbour Quay) when it re-opens on Jan. 30. Artists are allowed to submit up to three pieces. The fee is $10 per submission.
CELEBRATE SONG
The Community Arts Council will be holding a special spring concert, with guests the Greater Victoria Police Chorus. Join us for an afternoon of song and help raise funds for the arts in our community.
This concert will take place Sunday, April 14 at the ADSS Auditorium from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $30 and will be available at the Grove Art Gallery, located at the Harbour Quay.
CAC SEEKING LEADERS
The Community Arts Council is seeking board members and directors of varied ages and persuasions, critical thinkers and visionaries. We need skilled writers, people with volunteering, HR,and finance knowledge, organizational and fundraising experience and folks with good connections around town. An arts background is not necessary. Executive positions will become available.
If you’d like to roll up your sleeves for a year or two, you can help us chart a course to becoming self-sustaining while fulfilling our mission to support and promote the arts and artists in the Alberni Valley. For more information, please contact Nancy Blair, president, at blairn@shaw.ca or Melissa Martin, arts administrator, at admincac@shawcable.com.
NEXT ART EXHIBIT
The Grove Art Gallery will be re-opening on Tuesday, Jan. 30 with a special art exhibit featuring the works of the late E.J. Miller-Towle.
“A Life’s Work” is a retro look at E.J. Miller-Towle as a commercial artist and illustrator. Join us for refreshments and meet Tim Towle, husband of the late E.J. Miller-Towle, on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m.
WORKSHOPS
Start out the new year, creatively! Join us at the Grove Art Gallery for a few exciting art workshops that are currently being planned. Register today by calling 250-724-3412.
- 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.