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Art Exhibit Opening Reception: The Cultch Gallery May 14th

14 May

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The Cultch Gallery invites you to the opening reception of Years of Explorations by Sarah Mousseau, Trees and Their Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoats by Sherry Cooper and Love, Decay, Repair by Michelle Sirios-Silver this Wednesday, May 14th.  Sarah Mousseau will be presenting woodcut prints inspired by Japanese aesthetics. Sherry Cooper’s mixed media collages take a unique look at trees, using various media to create golden art within the negative space of the intertwining branches. Michelle Sirois-Silver completes the exhibition with large hand-woven traditional rugs that blend Eastern Canadian methods with Western Canadian style and color to address themes of history and our desperate attempts to repair decay through beautification.  The opening reception takes place in The Cultch Gallery,1895 Venables Street, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you miss the opening reception, the art exhibit will run until May 31st.

 

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Call Out To Visual Artists – The Cultch

10 Mar

CultchComoglio - finnish lake - 16inx20inThe Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, has put out a call to visual artists to submit applications to exhibit their work during their 2014/2015 gallery season. Each exhibition will run for 4 to 5 weeks between August 2014 and July 2015.   Submissions can be single or multiple artists’ proposals.

The Cultch has built a reputation over the past 40 years as one of Western Canada’s most innovative and exciting presenting venues. The mandate of The Cultch is to contribute to the enrichment of the city and community’s social and cultural life through the presentation of innovative programs of contemporary music, theatre, dance and visual arts by established and emerging artists.

The Cultch Gallery is a multi-use space and not a traditional art gallery as it also serves as the lobby for performances and is occasionally used for meetings and other small events. Due to the diverse nature of this space, submissions that include sculptures or free standing art will not be accepted.

Submission Criteria for Artists:

1.            A clear and distinct proposal/description of the exhibit you will hang

2.            An artist statement relating to your exhibit

3.            Artist bio(s)

4.            Resume/CV

5.            A complete list of the specific works to be exhibited

6.            10 to 15 slides of the work you intend to exhibit, in CD or electronic format. Image files should be in .jpeg format.  File names must include the artist name, title of artwork and size of the work when framed: (i.e. Jenn Spry – Sunny Day -18in x 30in.jpg)

Deadline for applications is Monday, April 21st, 2014.    You can mail your applications to:

Attention: Oliver McTavish-Wisden
c/o The Cultch
1895 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC
V5L 2H6
Or By EMail: gallery@thecultch.com

Photo: Artist – Dante J. Comoglio

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7th Annual Ladies First Art Show & Tour Opening Reception Hot Art Wet City February 20th

19 Feb

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Hot Art Wet City, 2206 Main Street, plays host to the 7th Annual Ladies First Art Show and Tour.  Beginning with an opening reception this Thursday, February 20th, this event features international, local, up and coming and legendary female pop artists. The show is curated by Tart Arts and after its run in Vancouver, will travel to various US and Canadian cities throughout the year.  Some of the artists included in this year’s show and where they are from are listed below:

Lisa Petrucci (Seattle)
Edith Lebeau (Montreal)
Kirsten Easthope (Denver)
Miss Meow (Vancouver)
Sara Ray (Los Angeles)
Holly Ruth Anderson (Vancouver)
Vicki M. (Vancouver)
Nicole Steen (Vancouver)
Paige Reynolds (Toronto)
Bonni Reid (Vancouver)
Emily Thomas (Toronto)
Iris Satijn (Amsterdam)
Lizzie Carr (Calgary)
Phresha Le Vandale (Vancouver)
Megan Besmirched (Chicago)
Kelly Haigh (Vancouver)
Jenn Brisson (Vancouver)
Avrell Fox (Nelson)
Emma Mount (Wimborne,UK)
Megz Majewski (Vancouver)
Redd Walitzki (Seattle)
Carol Nottingham (Victoria)

Come out Thursday and enjoy the art and music by DJ Kookie.  If you miss the opening reception which kicks off at 7:00 pm, the 7th Annual Ladies First Art Show & Tour runs until March 8th.  Hot Art Wet City is open Wednesday to Saturday 12 – 5 pm.

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Opening Night Reception of Where Secrets Wander At The Cultch January 29th

28 Jan

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The Cultch, 1895 Venables Street, invites you to the opening night reception of Where Secrets Wander this Wednesday, January 29th.  Where Secrets Wander is a collection of artwork by three artists.  Firstly, Jung A. Kwon who is a Korean born artist showcasing surreal-abstract paintings which draw from her experiences of a nomadic childhood. Another artist in the mix is Trevor Louden who will present a body of photo manipulation that mixes imagery taken from nature with psychological Rorschach tests.  The third artist, Dzee Louise, will showcase her work based on the human body and external spaces. The works of these there artists promises to provide an “intense, psychological experience”.   The opening night reception begins at 6:00 pm and runs to 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.   The exhibit runs until March 1st.

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21st Century Flea Market At Croatian Cultural Centre Sunday January 19th

14 Jan

21st Century FleaMarketMay26th21st Century Flea Market is holding a flea market this Sunday, January 19th at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive. There will be 175 vendors on hand with a variety of items including antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, jewellery, pottery, postcards, records, retro furnishings, dolls, toys and so much more.   Should you be in need of having an item appraised, they will be holding ‘drop-in appraisals’ from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on a first come first served basis.  They do ask that the items be small enough to carry, with a maximum of three items per person.  The cost for a verbal appraisal is $10 per item or $25 for 3 items, cash only.   The drop-in appraisals will be conduct by Gale Pirie, an independent accredited member of the Canadian Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group.   The market runs from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. General admission is $5 at the door. There will also be a special early-bird admission for $20 from 7:00 am – 10:00 am for those wanting a jump on things. Children under 13 are free with adult admission.

Should you wish to have a coffee and/or lunch before or after your shop, consider Commercial Street Café for something close by. It’s a great little hidden gem tucked away a few blocks down the street from the Croatian Cultural Centre. Open Sunday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and located at 3599 Commercial Street, at East 20th Avenue. Of course, going North up the Drive after the market, you have a whole host of great coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants to choose from.

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Art Garage Sale At Hot Art Wet City Saturday November 30th

28 Nov

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Would you like an opportunity to purchase local art for under $100?  If so, this Saturday is your chance. Hot Art Wet City is hosting an Art Garage Sale, 2206 Main Street (at 6th Avenue) with the works of 13 local artists including:

Andrea Hooge
Howard Penning
Charlene Vickers
Char Hoyt
Katie Wilson
Karin Vengshoel
Viktor Barkar
Shary Contrary
Cherry Thompson
Sean Karemaker
Mark Illing
Jackie Dives
Asian Dick

There is an opportunity to preview the work that will be for sale November 28th to November 30th  from Noon – 5 pm. The actual Garage Sale gets under way at 7:00 p.m. on November 30th. No early birds. Cash only. All work is under $100.

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3 Days, 431 Artists, 84 Buildings … This Is The Eastside Culture Crawl

13 Nov

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The Eastside Culture Crawl is a 3 day arts extravaganza that officially kicks off this Friday. Over 400 artists in and around the heart of East Vancouver open their studios to the public.  The Crawl comprises some 84 buildings from Main Street to Victoria Drive and First Avenue to Powell Street.  The mediums vary and include painters, jewelers, sculptors, textile artists, furniture makers,  weavers, potters, printmakers, wood carvers and photographers.  There is no set schedule for this event, you go where your mood and interests take you. To help guide you, the Eastside Culture Crawl has a great rundown of all the artists on their website including maps to help you find your way.   If you wish to get a head start, there are 105 artists participating in a Preview Show on Thursday, November 14th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm.  Check the Eastside Culture Crawl’s website for the participating artists. The Crawl continues on Friday from 5:00 p.m.  – 10:00 p.m. and on both Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  

If you wish to mix things up and do some side trips in and around the East Vancouver, there are so many wonderful stops on the way. Vancouver Urban Winery for a bit of wine tasting. Or you could make a stop at the new  Odd Society Spirits to give their East Van Vodka or Creme de Cassis a try. Then there is les amis du fromage, if you wish to do a little cheese taste testing.  While there this  weekend, take in the new Vista d’Oro’s Pop Up Shoppe starting November 16th featuring some delicious and creative preserves. Or if find yourself on Commercial Drive and craving something sweet, make a stop at the Licorice Parlour and try one of their 65 flavours. There will, of course, be many local restaurants and coffee shops at the ready to help you recharge your batteries before, during or after the Crawl.

See you on the Crawl. 

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The Cultch Gallery Presents The Annual Eastside Culture Crawl Preview: The Drawing Show November 6th

5 Nov

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The Cultch Gallery, 1895 Venables Street, invites you to a preview of the Eastside Culture Crawl this Wednesday, November 6th .  The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual three day visual arts festival that showcases artistic talent from Vancouver’s Eastside.  During the 3 day event starting November 15th artists open up their studios to the public. You will find sculptors, potters, painters, photographers, printmakers, glass blowers, furniture markers, jewelers and more.  The Cultch Gallery will be exhibiting a selection of drawings from local artists, both rising and established artists, which work has been curated by the Eastside Culture Crawl.  A reception will take place at The Cultch showcasing the works of local illustrators. Reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs to 8:00 pm . Everyone is welcome to attend.  If you miss the opening reception, the exhibit will run till December 14, 2013.

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Children’s Hour Coming To Havana Theatre Sept. 19 – 28th

17 Sep

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Ghost Light Projects presents a provocative drama beginning this Thursday, September 19th at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive. Children’s Hour, originally written in 1934, was banned in five cities for its themes but found a home on Broadway.  Even though the topic of homosexuality was not permitted on Broadway at the time, audiences flocked to the show. The play examines the relationship between truth, power, and sexuality in a way that transcends the setting of the play. With school yard bullying, class privilege, and accusations of same sex desire providing the basis of this piece.

The journey of the Children’s Hour begins with a boarding school for girls run by Martha and Karen who have worked tirelessly and sacrificed to make their dream into a reality. Their vision is of an environment that fosters young women’s scholastic and personal development, readying them to enter a complex and changing world. However, a series of events leads one of the children to tell a vicious lie about the head mistresses. This act affected each of the characters in ways that will forever change them.

Directed by Randie Parliament and Greg Bishop, the production features a great line up of Vancouver talent.  Tickets range from $15 to $35 and can be purchased online through Brown Paper Tickets or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. Shows take place in the evenings at 8:00 p.m. with matinees on Saturday, September 21st and 28th at 2:00 p.m.

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Magpie’s Nest Community Art Space Fundraiser – Friday Sept. 13th

9 Sep

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This Friday, September 13th,  the Magpie’s Nest Community Art Space presents The Shining Bits of Meaning Art Sale.  You are invited to an evening of art, music and refreshments. This event is a fundraiser with proceeds going towards the opening of a community art studio in East Vancouver.   Baaad Anna’s Yarn Store, 2667 East Hastings Street, is hosting the event which gets under way at 7:00 p.m.   Everyone is welcome to attend. To learn more about the great work these ladies are doing, you can view their Indiegogo campaign running for just 5 more days.

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