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LAST UPDATE: June 7th 2008

Our online calendar is regularly updated as our programs and events are scheduled. As a result it is more current than the calendar that is included with our bi-monthly newsletter. In case of any discrepancies between this calendar and the newsletter calendar, this calendar should be considered as the corrected version.

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EXHIBITIONS 2008

January 7th - 30th | Opening reception Saturday, January 12th at 7:30 pm
Marci KatzSuspended Rumination
Recent assemblage from the fringes of Deep bay ; in the Oceanside Gallery.
Website:  www.eastsidegroup-vi.com
Joe RosenblattThe Lunatic Muse
In addition to showing his paintings, this Governor General's Award-winning poet and painter will read from his recently released book The Lunatic Muse; exhibition in the Nemeth Gallery, reading in the Arrowsmith Gallery.
Website:  www.eastsidegroup-vi.com
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Show by this local art group begins a new season with new artists; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

February 4th - 25th | Opening reception Friday, February 1st at 7:30 pm
Jim MuirOn The Verge
Paintings based on the artist's response to contemporary issues of crisis, change and adaptation; in the Oceanside Gallery.
Ed VarneyTravel Thru Time & Space
Selections from the artist's extensive collection of his own collages, incorporating materials from other artists in his practice of Mail Art; in the Nemeth Gallery.
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Show by this local art group continues; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

March 1st - 29th | Opening reception Friday, March 7th at 7:30 pm
Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA)Annual Members' Exhibition
Recent work in a variety of media by the local Arrowsmith chapter of this nation artists' group; in the Arrowsmith Gallery.
Rusty JoerinBrant: The Talkative Sea Goose Interpreted
A collection of photographs taken of the annual Brant visitation during the last several years; in the Nemeth Gallery.
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Show by this local art group continues; this month in the Oceanside Gallery.

April 1st - 29th | Opening reception Friday, April 4th at 7:30 pm
Bill ThomsonRecent Works
Strange, timely and often humorous assemblage and mixed media from this Lower Mainland artist; in the Oceanside Gallery.
Rusty JoerinBrant: The Talkative Sea Goose Interpreted
Exhibition continues through April in the Nemeth Gallery.
Arrowsmith Artists' GroupMembers' Exhibition
Show by this local art group continues; back in their home in the Arrowsmith Gallery.

May 1st - 30th | Opening reception Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 pm
Mayworks 20084th Annual Festival of Labour & the Arts
This year's festival returns with more art, music and community events. See full event schedule on the Main Page.

June 3rd - 24th | Opening reception Saturday, June 7th at 2:00 pm
The Artists' Garden4th Annual Artisans' Exhibition & Sale
Art and decor for and about the garden; in the Oceanside and Arrowsmith galleries.

July 2nd - 31st | Opening reception Saturday, July 5th at 2:00 pm
Beauties of Oceanside3rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Art highlighting the particular attractions of nature and life in the Oceanside/Central Island area; in the Oceanside gallery.
Decosmos Artists' GroupAnnual Members' Exhibition
Recent work in a wide range of media; in the Arrowsmith gallery.

August 5th - 30th | Opening reception Saturday, August 9th at 2:00 pm
Small in Nature12th Annual Miniature Art Exhibition
The only regularly scheduled international art exhibition in the Central Island area, featuring small work from around the world; in the Oceanside gallery.
Small WorldMiniature Photograhy Exhibition
Held in conjunction with the Miniature Show, pictures of the small things the daily eye might miss; in the Nemeth gallery.

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EVENTS - SPRING 2008

Decosmos Monthly Meeting
3rd Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:30 pm | New Members Welcome
Held every month in the OCAC classroom, excepting June, July and August. Each meeting's business is followed by refreshments and then a presentation or demo by a guest artist.
Contact Decosmos: Website | Email
Next Scheduled Meeting:  September 18th

FCA Bi-Monthly Meeting
1st or 2nd Thursdays, 10am - 1pm | New Members Welcome
The Arrowsmith chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Meetings often include demos, presentations or talks by invited artists.
Contact FCA: Website | Email
Next Scheduled Meeting:  TBA

Decosmos Painters' GroupOpen Studio
Tuesdays, 1 - 4pm | Fee: $30 for 12 weeks or $4 drop-in.
Decosmos members hold a weekly meeting and painting session in the OCAC classroom. Those attending share the rental fee. No sessions June, July and August.
Contact Decosmos: Website | Email

Student RecitalsDuring School Months
Saturday Afternoons
Local music instructors host these student performances in the Arrowsmith Gallery. The recitals often feature guest musicians from the central island area. Schedule subject to change without notice, so call or email the OCAC to confirm.
Arts Council:  Email  |  Ph: 250.248.8185
Next Scheduled Recital:  TBA in September

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