• Water & The Human Condition •
For 2008 we decided to narrow our focus to a specific topic, and asked artists to address issues involved with Water and the Human Condition. The world’s response to the impending scarcity of this precious resource will have major economic and social consequences for the human community. Mayworks is pleased to provide a vehicle for artists and other socially conscious workers to raise public awareness about an issue of critical common concern. The result we feel is a provocative exhibit which makes a varied and challenging contribution to a public debate of great consequence.
This year’s exhibit highlights the work of 17 BC artists. Their excellent works cover a wide range of media, in both two and three dimensions, and includes audio sculpture and video presentations.
= Marci Katz, joint organizer & co-curator.
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In conjunction with Mayworks:
Adele Campbell: Weapons of Mess Destruction
A photography exhibition in the Nemeth Gallery.
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Work: Evolution and Revolution
In the Arrowsmith Gallery, an international Mail Art Show, curated by Ed Varney.
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Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at
The Oceanside Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street in Parksville.
Monday April 28th
WORKERS' MOURNING DAY
Parksville Community Park
Ceremonies begin at 5:00 pm at the park bandstand.
Thursday May 1st
ANNUAL BEAN DINNER
Cumberland Free Masons' Hall, opposite the Museum.
Doors open 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:30; Tickets: $8
Cumberland Museum & Archives hosts this event in honour of International Workers Day.
Friday May 2nd
MAYWORKS ARTS EXHIBITION
Opening Reception 7:30 -9:30 pm, Free Admission
Music by The Kyla Campbell Trio.
Water and the Human Condition • In the Oceanside Gallery, an invitational, multi-media exhibition featuring work by 17 BC artists. Participating Artists: Barbara Bickel, Laurie Broadhurst, Rod Corraini, Anita Friesen, Jeff Hartbower, Patrick Hughes, Martha Jablonski-Jones, Bonnie Laird, Virginia Moon, Lynn Orriss, Vicky Paradice, Donna Polos, Dale Roberts, Amy Rubin, Peter Stoddart, Ed Varney and Groupo des Artistes.
Work: Evolution and Revolution • In the Arrowsmith Gallery, an international Mail Art exhibition on the theme of work, curated by Ed Varney.
Weapons of Mess Destruction • In the Nemeth Gallery, photographs by Adele Campbell.
FREE FILM NIGHTS • Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 pm
In the Arrowsmith Gallery
Featuring a "healthy snack" concession and free trade coffee.
May 7th: Smoke From His Fire by Kim Recalma-Clutesi;
May 14th: The Cats of Mirikitani by Linda Hattendorf;
May 21st: Flow (for the Love of Water) by Irena Salina.
Friday May 9th, 8:00 pm
THE BALLAD OF JIM PANE
Ballenas School, 135 N. Pym Road, Parksville; Tickets: $15
A one-man musical theatre performance starring Zach Stevenson.
Saturday May 17th
EMPTY BOWL SOUP KITCHEN
Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Street, Parksville
Tickets: $15; 1st Sitting: 4:00-5:00 pm; 2nd Sitting: 5:00-6:00 pm
Silent Auction; Music by Goofus Marimba Band. Hosted by the Arrowsmith Potters' Guild; proceeds to the Parksville Food Bank.
Saturday May 24th
PUPPET WORKSHOP
OCAC Classroom, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Free Admission
Make puppets to represent a family member at work. For kids age 12 yrs. and under pre-registration required - call the OCAC office at 248.8185. Bring a bag lunch.
Sunday May 25th
An Afternoon with GEORGE SAWCHUK
372 Bates, Ship's Point, Fanny Bay (maps at OCAC office)
2:00 -6:00 pm, Free Admission
Explore George's backwoods scupture garden; a joint event with Comox Valley Mayworks. Music by Gordon Carter. Food and entertainment on site throughout the afternoon.
Saturday May 31st
POETRY SLAM
Arrowsmith Gallery, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Free Admission
A new event for creative teens. Bring a bag lunch. Participants must pre-register - call the OCAC office at 248.8185.
All images of original art work on this site copyright © 2005-2008 by the respective artists.
