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28th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl November 14-17, 2024

21 Oct

The 28th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns November 14 – 17, 2024. This 4 day visual arts festival features over 500 artists located in some 55 buildings around Vancouver’s Eastside.  The event is an amazing opportunity to check out the amazing creative talent in this City. 

The Eastside Culture Crawl features a wide variety of artists including painters, furniture makers, jewellers, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers and many more mediums. We encourage to take the opportunity to visit artists in their working studios. The Crawl, as it is affectionately known, is a great opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their work and creative process. If you are looking to be inspired, this is event to attend.  

The Eastside Culture Crawl runs from November 14 – 17, 2024. November 14th and 15th runs from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and November 16th and 17th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Eastside Culture Crawl covers a wide geographical area on the Eastside of the City.  We find the Crawl Map to be a great resource in narrowing down artists and locations you may be interested in visiting.   The Eastside Culture Crawl is a free event and open to all ages.  For more information visit, the Eastside Culture Crawl.

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Eastside Culture Crawl Happens November 16-19, 2023

1 Nov

The Eastside Culture Crawl is back November 16 – 19, 2023. This 4 day visual arts festival now in its 27th year is an amazing opportunity to check out the work of over 500 local artists. As the name indicates, most of the studios are on Vancouver’s Eastside in bounded by Columbia Street, First Ave and Victoria Drive.

The Eastside Culture Crawl features a wide variety of artists including painters, furniture makers, jewellers, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers and many more mediums. We invite you to take the opportunity to visit artists in their working studios. Not only is it a great opportunity to meet local artists, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about each craft.  Artists are generally available to discuss their work and creative process, but keep in the mind the weekend of the crawl is the busiest. If you wish to have a chat with an artist, maybe try one of the evenings they are open on November 16th and 17th.  

The Eastside Culture Crawl runs from November 16-19 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and November 18 and 19 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Eastside Culture Crawl covers a wide geographical area.  We find the Crawl Map to be a great resource in narrowing down artists we are interested in visiting. Although sometimes we narrow down an area of East Van we wish to scout around in and combine with a great spot for coffee or lunch.  Either way, it’s a great way to get to know your City and maybe light your own creative spark.     This is a free event and open to all ages.  For more information visit, the Eastside Culture Crawl.

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The Bridal Swap Is Happening At The Croatian Cultural Centre Sunday April 2, 2017

15 Mar

BridalSwapAre you planning a wedding this year or maybe next year?  If so, we have something for you. Weddings as many know are a fairly large expenditure, even if you are doing it on a budget.  That is why we love the concept of The Bridal Swap happening April 2nd at the Croatian Cultural Centre. If you are unfamiliar with this unique concept, it brings together past brides, brides to be, decorators, wedding planners and craft artisans all under one roof.  For brides to be, you have the opportunity to purchase gently used items from past brides and, of course, past brides have the opportunity to sell items from their weddings which could include the ‘dress’ and wedding décor including centerpieces, candles, linens, glassware and vases to name but a few items on hand. So instead of buying all new, it’s a great opportunity to re-use and repurpose items which we are big fans of.  The Bridal Swap will also have on hand an array of artisans offering handmade items or services for your wedding day including photographers, jewellery, cakes, wedding favours, flowers, invitations and the list goes on.  Bridal Swap takes place on Sunday, April 2nd from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Tickets are available through Eventbrite and you have two options $25 for early admission at 10:30 a.m. for first choice on items, or $15 for admission after 11:30 a.m. Now if you are a Past Bride and wish to sell some items, you are in luck, there are a few spots left. Tables are $50 and organizers are offering our followers $5 off with the discount code ILIVEINEASTVAN17.

 

 

 

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Opening Night Reception: Urban Landscapes At The Cultch December 18th

17 Dec

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You are invited to the opening reception of a new exhibit at The Cultch Gallery this Wednesday, December 18th.   The Cultch Gallery, 1895 Venables Street, presents Urban Landscapes an exhibition of urban spaces and artifacts by Vanessa Lam, Valerie Arntzen, John Russell and Sharon Petty.  John Russell is a self taught photographer whose body of work is built on photographs of abandoned couches reclaimed by nature, creating untold tales of their history in the minds of viewers. Vanessa Lam’s contributions are mixed media paintings/collages. Taking inspiration from the texture and colour of city artifacts and incorporating unusual objects into the work, Vanessa paints a unique, abstract view of the city. Valerie Arntzen Lam has been a photographer and assemblage artist for over 20 years.  Sharon Petty is a trained photographer from York University and Langara College. Valerie and Sharon work together to present a series of photographs that examine urban landscapes shaped by the people who travel them. Their combined photographs depict the expressions of communities upon the spaces they live in. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening reception this Wednesday, December 18th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you miss the opening reception, you can visit the gallery from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and Saturdays from Noon – 4:00 p.m. The exhibit runs until January 23, 2014.

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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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