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Now artists, members and visitors can view past OCAC exhibitions. After each show, a condensed record of that exhibition will remain available online. The archives start from January 2007. For more complete information, past newsletters in PDF format are available for download through the links at the top of each year's section.

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EXHIBITIONS 2007

Newsletters 2007 (PDF): Jan/Feb | Mar/Apr | May/June | Jul/Aug | Sept/Oct | Nov/Dec

January 3rd - 30th | Opening reception Friday, January 5th at 7:30 pm
George SawchukRough Hewn
Sculpture about work, history and political issues by this internationally-acclaimed artist; a mix of older and recent works; in the Oceanside Gallery.
Statement  |  Poster  |  Images:   1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  Website: www.georgesawchuk.com
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
A continuing show organized by a local artists' group featuring a wide variety of media; works exhibited are changed every month; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

February 1st - 28th | Opening reception Friday, February 2nd at 7:30 pm
Wayne CameronYes'd, Mush or Bug
Recent paintings, collage and digital prints; in the Oceanside Gallery.
View Poster  |  Images:  1  |  2  |  Website: www.labrocket.com
Penny MarshallNature As I See It
Photography by a favorite local artist; in the Nemeth Gallery.
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Show by this local art group continues; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

March 1st - 31st | Opening reception Friday, March 2nd at 7:30 pm
Federation of Canadian ArtistsFCA Spring Juried Show
Annual exhibition of contemporary art in a variety of media; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.
View Poster  |  Website: www.artists.ca
Oceanside Photography ClubMembers' Exhibition
Photography exhibition of recent work; in the Nemeth Gallery.
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Continues for this month only in the Oceanside Gallery.

March 14th - 18th | Opening reception Wednesday, March 14th at 7:30 pm
OCAC Festival of ArtAnnual Juried Art Show
A four day exhibition featuring jury prizes, a silent auction and demos by local artists and artisans. At the Parksville Community Centre, 132 East Jensen.
View Poster

April 3rd - 29th | Opening reception Friday, April 6th at 7:30 pm
Marion-Lea JamiesonRunning Man
Recent sculpture and mixed media work; in the Oceanside Gallery.
Statement  |  View Poster  |  Images:  1  |  2  |  3
Oceanside Photography ClubMembers' Exhibition
Photography exhibition of recent work; in the Nemeth Gallery.
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Show by this local art group continues; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

May 1st - 31st | Opening reception Tuesday, May 1st at 7:30 pm
MayworksFestival of Labour & The Arts
Annual event featuring art, film and community events focused on issues related to work and working people; events scheduled throughout the OCAC building for the entire month.
View Poster |  Website: Mayworks

June 2nd – 30th | Opening reception Friday, June 1st 7:30 pm
The Artists' Garden
Our 3rd annual exhibition showcasing art for and about the garden; in the Oceanside and Arrowsmith Galleries.
View Poster  |  Images:  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5

July 3rd – 30th | Opening reception - Saturday, July 7th 2:00 pm
Small In Nature
The 11th Annual International Miniature Art Show, featuring works representing all the continents but Antarctica (maybe next year...); in the Oceanside Gallery.
View Poster  |  Images:   1  |  2  |  3  |  4
It's A Small World
A photography exhibition of tiny pictures about tiny things, held in conjunction with the Miniature Art Show; in the Nemeth Gallery.
Decosmos Artist’s GroupAnnual Members’ Exhibition
In the Arrowsmith Gallery.
Images:  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  Website: Decosmos

August 2nd – 31st | Opening reception - Friday, August 3rd 7:30 pm
From New York to Parksville: An Exhibition of Handwoven Tapestry
Fiber arts exhibition with regional artists and artisans from the Tapestry Study Group, created under the auspices of New York artisans Archie Brennan and Susan Martin Maffei; in the Oceanside Gallery.
View Poster  |  Images:  1  |  2  |  3  |  4
The Beauties of Oceanside
Juried exhibition featuring art in a range of media reflecting the natural and cultural scenery of our area; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.
Award Winners  |  Images:  1  |  2  |  3

September 5th - 20th | Opening Reception - Friday, September 7th, 7:30 pm
CVAA Round-Up
A presentation of "round works" by twelve lower mainland artists, The Central Visual Artists’ Association (CVAA). This group, which has been meeting since 1977, has a varied and interesting history. Its members are: Jeannie Karins, Peter Small, Herbert Morse, Jane Wolsak, Henri Robideau, Bill Thomson, Barbara Seamon, Jas. W. Felter, Donna Hagerman, Anna Banana and Ed Varney.
Show curated by Ed Varney, in the Oceanside Gallery.
View Poster  |  Images:  1  |  CVAA: About the Artists

Rick MarotzA Life in Photography
In an exhibition of photographs collected over a life time, Rick Marotz presents the culmination of years of his work. In the Arrowsmith Gallery.
Images:  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  About the Artist: Awards

October 3rd - 30th | Opening Reception - Friday, October 5th, 7:30 pm
1 x 1 x 100OCAC Fundraising Show
Up to 30 well-known local artists are invited to participate. Each is given a 1 ft. by 1 ft. canvas and invited to produce a piece for sale for $100. The proceeds of these sales will be divided evenly between the artists and the OCAC; in the Oceanside Gallery.
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Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
A group of 12 local artists will present their work – different styles and mediums. Work is rotated monthly; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.
Images:  1  |  2  |  3
Ed NemethEd Nemeth in Black and White
A collection of photographs taken by Ed Nemeth during his life time. They show the extent of his interests from scenery to old cars. In (where else?) the Nemeth Gallery.

November 2nd - 30th | Opening Reception - Friday, November 2nd, 7:30 pm
We Are AssembledThe 11th Annual Assemblage Show
Since 1997, the OCAC's regular showcase for art made from junk. The exhibition is juried this year due to the popularity of the medium for local artists; in the Oceanside Gallery.
View Poster  |  Images:  1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Continues in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

December 1st - 20th | Opening Reception - Saturday, December 1st, 2:30 pm
Winter WonderlandAnnual Artisans’ Christmas Exhibition & Sale
This popular seasonal show, featuring seasonally-themed work by local artists and artisans, returns for its third consecutive year; in the Oceanside Gallery and OCAC Classroom.
View Poster
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Continues in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

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