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JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHERS DAY!
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
To purchase tickets, go to Tourism Langley, which is located in the Langley Events Centre OR you can purchase online, at www.welshchoir.info
Music of the Nations will move you
On Saturday, May 15 the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir will take to the Christian Life Assembly stage along with the chamber choirs of Langley Fine Arts School and Walnut Grove Secondary School.
Called Music of the Nations, the concert will move beyond the VWMC’s Welsh origins to include music from around the world. It will also support education, arts and culture by raising funds and awareness for Langley’s International Festival, the Langley Arts Council, and Langley Fine Art School’s Project Kenya.
Great music and great causes all in one entertaining package!
The backdrop for the Music of the Nations concert is the influence of music throughout human evolution...READ MORE
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Present to August 22, 2010
EXHIBIT - Interwoven: N’laka’pamux Basketry and Basket Makers
Langley Centennial Museum
A display of traditional and contemporary First Nations baskets and the stories of their makers from throughout the Fraser Canyon. On exhibit from May 15 to August 22, 2010.
July 1 to August 1 - Weekends
Fort Langley Artists Group Exhibition: Artists Choice
Fort Langley CN Station and Heritage Site
The Neighbourhood Art Studios
WORKSHOPS & CAMPS
July & August 2010:
PORTRAITURE : ACRYLICS, OILS & AIRBRUSH –With Mark Pytlos
The Neighbourhood Art Studios – 20059 92A AVENUE
Simple steps to great portraits with the added touch of the airbrush. This workshop will enlighten beginners as well as the advanced artists.
Evenings and daytime workshops now accepting regististrations: 604 455-0344
The Art of Daniel Tibbits – Acrylics and Oils
The Neighbourhood Art Studios – 20059 92A AVENUE 604 455-0344
Acrylics and Oils at their best. Daniel takes your mind into a new direction.
Registrations for his evening workshops are now being accepted. 604 455-0344
The Neighbourhood Art Studios also has SUMMER CAMPS
REGISTRATION OPENS NOW!
EARLY BIRDS Registering before May 15th SAVE $15.00
To find out more - CALL 604 455-0344
EVERY TUESDAY 7 PM TO 10 PM
LIFE DRAWING
The Neighbourhood Art Studios – 20059 92A AVENUE 604 455-0344
Call ahead to book a place Drop-in $15.00 Lesson $35.00 Workshop $235.00
July 16, 17 & 18, 2010
BC Renaissance Festival
Location: M&M Connemaras Farm, 24680 80th Ave., Langley, B.C.
Website: http://www.bcrenfest.com/
Email: info@bcrenfest.com
Admission: Adults $15, Children/Seniors $10
Art in the Country - Summer Art Classes
26864-16th Avenue, Aldergrove
Susan Gorris is offering summer art classes this year on her farm for gr. July 19, 20, 23. If you like the combination of animals in art, or know of students who might enjoy a three-day session with animals and clay-making or painting, now
July 19-23 ~ 9am-3pm ~ 1/$29.75 or 5/$148.75 ~ ages 7-12
Artist’s Delight Daycamp
Langley Centenial Museum
July 23 - 25
Aldergrove Fair Days and Parade
South Aldergrove Park. Info: www.aldergrovefairdays.com
July 23 from 7 to 9 pm.
The Kimono Series Exhibition Opening
The Fort Gallery is pleased to invite you to the opening of Kristin Krimmel's show, The Kimono Series runs from July 21st to August 8.
July 23rd 6pm
Swingin' in the Park,
Douglas Park - (Douglas Crescent and 206th Street in Langley)
Our summer series of outdoor dancing, has begun and continues most Friday nights, 6pm until sundown throughout July and August.
Unique to Swingin' in the Park is the community aspect - most people come to simply enjoy the music and dancing and they look forward to it every Friday, arriving with blankets and chairs. We hear so many stories of people who come back each year - like John and Bubbles, a couple in their 90's who like to take a spin or two on the dance floor. Like so many others, they delight in listening to Jazz and watching people dance the night away. It's a great way to start your weekend.
July 27-29
Art in the Country - Summer Art Classes - 26864-16th Avenue, Aldergrove
Susan Gorris is offering summer art classes this year on her farm for senior students/adults. If you like the combination of animals in art or know of students who might enjoy a three-day session with animals and clay-making or painting, now is the time to register! Info:
604-856-0634
July 31–- August 2
Brigade Days
Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada
Come and see our biggest weekend of the year!
With dozens of costumed re-enactors demonstrating heritage activities as they camp on the site, and fun family games, everyone will have a great time. Don’t miss the exciting canoe arrival on Monday and watch history come alive before your eyes! Information : 604-513-4777
23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, BC
fort.langley@pc.gc.ca www.pc.gc.ca/fortl
Sunday, August 08, 2010 - $80
ART FARM – PRESENTED BY THE FORT GALLERY
Hosted at the home of Susan Faulk – 2208 232 St.
Info: Susan Falk 604-534-4730
A day to plant seeds of friendship, nourish creativity and harvest new skills.
The Fort Gallery will host a day of workshops and fun at the country home of one of their members. The day will run from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with a great selection of hands-on workshops and demos from experienced artists and teachers. There will also be life drawing sessions and an art show. Adults at any level of art making practice are welcome.
Come and share skills and ideas or spend your day painting in a beautiful landscape with ponds and horses.
Calls and Submissions:
Entry deadline August 16th
You’ve Gotta Have Friends is sponsoring, in association with Arts Alive 2010, a special community arts contest: “Expressions of Belonging, Connecting the Dots in Community” Submissions will be shown at Arts Alive at the You’ve Gotta Have Friends office and the 12 winning entries will be included in a 2011 Calendar using the12 winning entries chosen by a panel of judges. For more information: 604 533-6546, yghf@telus.net
Langley International Festival
Willoughby Park
Langley Artists Studio Tour CALL FOR ARTISTS
Tour Dates: September 18,19 & 25, 26, 2010.
Building on the success of last year’s tour, we are again showcasing artists’ studios in Langley! Participating artists will open their studios to visitors who will follow a guide-map. All the artists need to do is welcome them during tour hours (10am-5pm both weekends). Opportunities will be available to share studio space. The fee is $100 per studio or $50 per artist sharing a studio. A jurying process will take place to ensure quality. Put your studio on the map!
Entry deadline is June 30th, 2010. For information and registration forms visit www.langleyartstudiotour.ca or call Vivian at 604-856-4433. This year’s tour is presented in collaboration with the Langley Arts Council.
Artisan Fairs: Saturday, June 26th and Aug. 28th
Township7 Vineyards & Winery 604 532 1766
It is that time of year again where we are starting to plan our Artisan Fairs, being held on Saturday, June 26th and Aug. 28th of this year. The events will run from 11:00 am - 5 p.m. We will a Charity BBQ and live music in two locations. ( I am still looking for a charity that would like to host our first event, if you know a group please have them contact me asap)
If you have participated in previous years with us, had a great time and found them to be of benefit to your business we would love to hear from you about joining us again this year for one event or both. We also ask you to email and send or print this off and pass it on to other vendors that you happen to run in to at Farmers Markets etc. The booth area will be on a first come first serve basis. you pick if you have a preference or I pick for you, as we only have a limited space and do not want to double up on our like minded vendors/artists
There is no fee to participate in this event; We only ask that you would donate a raffle prize that is worth no less than $25.00 to the event... We would like a full description of the prize and your business name before June 20th for the June event and before Aug. 20th for the Aug. event.
For more information: www.township7.com To register: gail@township7.com please advise me if you are requesting one or both events. When you respond please tell us a quick “one line” about your craft or business.
Have a Langley arts and culture or history, event, exhibition, or program? Have arts and culture related news or other information? ITS EASY TO Add your arts information! Email website@langleyartscouncil.com OR log-in to www.langleyartscouncil.com and add your info to our calendar.
CALLS AND SUBMISSIONS:
Langley Artists Studio Tour CALL FOR ARTISTS
Tour Dates: September 18,19 & 25, 26, 2010.
Building on the success of last year’s tour, we are again showcasing artists’ studios in Langley! Participating artists will open their studios to visitors who will follow a guide-map. All the artists need to do is welcome them during tour hours (10am-5pm both weekends). Opportunities will be available to share studio space. The fee is $100 per studio or $50 per artist sharing a studio. A jurying process will take place to ensure quality. Put your studio on the map!
Entry deadline is June 30th, 2010. For information and registration forms visit www.langleyartstudiotour.ca or call Vivian at 604-856-4433.
This year’s tour is presented in collaboration with the Langley Arts Council.
Open Call For New Members
THE FORT GALLERY is a community based, nonprofit, artist collective that encourages and supports individual development and exploration in contemporary art. THE FORT GALLERY features artists who are exploring their personal edge in order to discover their full potential and dialogue with community. Members support the creative process in one another and work together to determine the exploration and direction of the gallery, organizing exhibitions and events that maintain a viable local venue for contemporary arts.
The Abbotsford Arts Council is looking for performers for their first annual Arts & Heritage Unity Festival, August 28th & 29th, 2010. We are currently accepting vendor/participant applications for the following categories. Artisans/Artists – (Paintings, Jewelry, Pottery, Ceramics, Handmade Goods, etc), Singers/Musicians, Dancers/Performers, Actors, Storytellers, Heritage Demonstrations, Arts Demonstrations, Heritage or Art Display
Food Vendors. Please contact Meaghan Van Dyk at 604-852-9358, or abbotsfordartscouncil@telus.net for application packages and more information.
2011 Call for Entries
Solo, Partnered or Grouped Exhibitions
Calling All Artists interested in Exhibiting in 2011
The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association invites artists to submit prints or CD’s of recent work, in any medium, for consideration in the 2011 Exhibition year. An exhibition must comprise 20 or more pieces of work. They may be by a solo artist or partnered or from a group. Subject to approval of an application, Exhibition space will be allocated in one of the venues we utilize.
Deadline for completed entry forms with CD’s or prints of recent work is July 30th, 2010. All submissions will be adjudicated by a committee. Artists will be informed of the jury’s decision before October 10th, 2010
All work must be original and the artist’s own creation “Copying is considered plagiarism”
To download the Application Form, visit the CVAA website at www.chilliwackvisualartists.ca and look under 2011 Call for Entries – Application Form For more detailed information please contact Marilyn Goodridge – (604) 824-0563
Headstone Preservation Project
Be a part of a unique and rewarding project; join us in preserving headstones in the historic Murrayville Cemetery.
The cemetery is located at 21405 - 44 Avenue, just south of the historic Five Corners intersection on 216 Street. During July and August, museum staff and volunteers work at the cemetery on Wednesday and Saturday 10:00am – 12:00pm. For information on training sessions and a list of supplies, contact the Langley Centennial Museum at 604.888.3922 or info@langleymuseum.org.a public exhibition.
Artisan Fairs: Aug. 28th
Township7 Vineyards & Winery
604 532 1766
It is that time of year again where we are starting to plan our Artisan Fairs, being held on Saturday, June 26th and Aug. 28th of this year. The events will run from 11:00 am - 5 p.m. We will a Charity BBQ and live music in two locations. ( I am still looking for a charity that would like to host our first event, if you know a group please have them contact me asap)
If you have participated in previous years with us, had a great time and found them to be of benefit to your business we would love to hear from you about joining us again this year for one event or both. We also ask you to email and send or print this off and pass it on to other vendors that you happen to run in to at Farmers Markets etc.
For more information: www.township7.com To register: gail@township7.com please advise me if you are requesting one or both events.
The booth area will be on a first come first serve basis. you pick if you have a preference or I pick for you, as we only have a limited space and do not want to double up on our like minded vendors/artists.
When you respond please tell us a quick “one line” about your craft or business.
There is no fee to participate in this event; We only ask that you would donate a raffle prize that is worth no less than $25.00 to the event... We would like a full description of the prize and your business name before June 20th for the June event and before Aug. 20th for the Aug. event.
BUSINESSES SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN LANGLEY:
April EGGstraviganza!
All canvas transfers, framed prints,mirrors, and home decor items are on sale. Pick an Easter egg from our basket at see what you can save! Anywhere from 20 % to 70% off.
Featured Artists:
Lori McPhee
Jenn Williamson
All in stock prints are 75 % off or free with custom framing. Valid only at: Langley Urban Art + Custom Framing 140–19888 Langley Bypass, Langley
Have a Langley arts and culture or history, event, exhibition, or program? Have arts and culture related news or other information? ITS EASY TO Add your arts information! Email website@langleyartscouncil.com OR log-in to www.langleyartscouncil.com and add your info to our calendar.