Open Call for Artists 2023 ~ B.C. Culture Days “The Exquisite Corpse Project” Curated by ~ Pattiann Withapea
- Jul 20, 2023 to Jul 27, 2023
- Location: See Below
- Description: Open Call for Artists2023 ~ B.C. Culture Days“The Exquisite Corpse Project”Curated by ~ Pattiann Withapea45 Artists ~ 15 teams of 3 Artists ~ “Blind” Collaboration. ~ Canvas size is 12” x 36” in a portrait orientation so that each Artist has a 12” x 12” workspace.The first, “Exquisite Corpse,” was a surrealist art game initiated in Paris in 1925, in which a collection of images were collaboratively created. Each artist adds to a composition in sequence, only seeing a 1” strip of the previous artist’s work. The results are unique and full of visual surprises.All contributing Artists will be assigned a group number 1 🟢 2 🔵 3🟡#1 is the top segment of the canvas, #2 is the middle segment, and #3 is the bottom segment. The artwork in the top segment should be representative of a ‘head’, the middle segment of a ‘torso’ and the bottom segment of ‘legs and feet’. Keep in mind that this does not mean it must be in a human form. It could be a head of lettuce, a Buddha belly, and balleri
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Past Events (286)
Sheryl Sawchuk
- Jul 18, 2023 to Jul 31, 2023
- Location: Bayside Restaurant
- Description:
Sheryl Sawchuk Artist Statement
I love to paint! Since I was a child who could barely hold a crayon until today I have never lost the fascination and enjoyment of using colours and lines to represent the people and things in the world around me.I moved to Vancouver Island in 2003 and leapt into the challenge of becoming a full time artist, for subject matter I simply look around, living on Vancouver Island there is almost always something beautiful to see at every turn. It doesn’t matter if I’m on the beach, hiking in the woods, or in my garden, I like to examine things up close so I can explore the details and really appreciate the intricacies that I see.
I hope that when people view my art they can sense and share in the amazement and appreciation that I have for
the subject that I am so happy to experience and paint!MORE DETAILS HERE
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FLUX AND FELINE KAT CEARNS
- Jul 18, 2023 to Jul 31, 2023
- Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
- Description:
Kat Cearns is an emerging artist and illustrator based in Coombs here on Vancouver Island. Her practice is ever-growing and evolving, driven by daily inspiration and a fundamental need to create. She works in a wide range of mediums including ink, watercolour, acrylic, block printing, oil, encaustic, and more. Art has always been a way for Kat to communicate with people. As a shy individual, expressing her inner self through an art practice has been a wonderful and fulfilling way to open up to new relationships and connections. Her subjects are often animals, both in natural states and settings, as well as whimsical and fantastical scenarios. Kat aims to depict and express her feelings of awe and gratitude for the minute, often overlooked moments in life that, when added up, make every day beautiful.
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Beach Day - Qualicum Beach
- Jul 16, 2023 from 3:00am to 3:00pm PDT
- Location: Qualicum Beach Waterfront
- Description:
Qualicum Beach will be hosting Beach Day for its 10th year on the beautiful waterfront! A full day of free activities has something for everyone - July 16, from
11 am to 3 pm.
Activities include beach seining, beach games, touch tanks & marine displays, skydiving exhibitions, kite building, dunk tank, giant bubbles, sandcastle building, parachute games, mini putting, facepainting, and more!
Stage entertainment includes opening ceremony by Chief Michael Recalma, Qualicum Beach & Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band, Belly Laughs Dancers, Ian Johnstone (family entertainer), and Dave Hart (guitarist).
A free shuttle runs from 10:30 am to 3 pm, from Berwick Retirement Community to the beachfront.
Find out more at www.qualicumbeach.com/beach-day
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JOHNNY INAPPROPRIATE
- Jul 15, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm PDT
- Location: Parksville Outdoor Theatre in Parksville Community Park, Parksville, British Columbia
- Description:
JOHNNY INAPPROPRIATE
Saturday, JULY 15th, 2023 at 2pm
Join us Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at the beautiful new Parksville Outdoor Theatre in Parksville Community Park, Parksville, British Columbia for a rocking band - Johnny Inappropriate.
Johnny Inappropriate is a high energy Dance/Rock cover Band! They began in the summer of 2004, quickly becoming one of Vancouver Island’s premier cover bands. Johnny Inappropriate is known for their sharp look, high energy, and musical diversity. These key ingredients have been wowing crowds all over Vancouver Island and the lower mainland.
Garnering rave reviews everywhere they go, there is never a dull moment with Johnny. They will keep you guessing and keep you dancing all night long!!!
Once you purchase your ticket online, the purchaser can either pick up your tickets at the McMillan Arts Centre Box Office, or you can present your receipt on site for redemption. (Original Purchaser must show ID for redemption).
Tickets cannot be delivered.
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Vancouver Island Symphony’s popular Summer Pop Up Concert Series
- Jul 15, 2023 to Aug 12, 2023
- Location: Various Locations See FULL DETAILS below
- Description:
Yellow Point • Cedar by the Sea • Nanaimo • Parksville • Comox
Expect the unexpected with the return of the Vancouver Island Symphony’s popular Summer Pop Up Concert Series featuring 3 VIS Ensembles performing exciting, entertaining and enchanting live concerts. These 3 concerts take place in beautiful garden settings from Yellowpoint to the Comox Valley.
FULL DETAILS HERE
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101 Days of Live Patio Music at the QBC
- Jul 14, 2023 at 3:00pm to Sep 4, 2023 at 5:00pm PDT
- Location: Qualicum Beach Cafe 2690 Island Highway W Qualicum Beach, British Columbia 250-752-8146
- Description:
Support Local! Support Live Music! Spend those beautiful, sunny summer days on the Qualicum Beach Cafe patio with some of Vancouver Island's best musicians to serenade you!
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Uptown Market - Qualicum Beach
- Jul 13, 2023 at 5:00pm to Aug 31, 2023 at 9:00pm PDT
- Location: Qualicum Beach - Second Avenue West, from Memorial Avenue to Primrose Street.
- Description:
Each Thursday night in July and August the Uptown Market will be taking place from 6pm to 9 pm on Second Avenue West, from Memorial Avenue to Primrose Street.
Each Thursday, starting July 6 and ending August 31
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Parksville Beach Festival
- Jul 13, 2023 to Aug 13, 2023
- Location: Parksville BC
- Description:
Parksville Beach Festival
For more details click HERE
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The Play that Goes Wrong
- Jul 12, 2023 to Jul 30, 2023
- Location: Village Theatre 110 W 2nd AveQualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S8Canada
- Description:
The Play that Goes Wrong
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Sunday, July 30, 2023By Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Directed by Gary Brown
The smash hit farce! On the opening night of "Murder at Haversham Manor'", things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show – an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences. Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award-winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.
More Details HERE
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Creative Kids Summer 2023
- Jul 11, 2023 to Aug 17, 2023
- Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
- Description:
Sign Up HERE
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Creative Kids Summer 2023 Classes
- Jul 11, 2023 to Aug 17, 2023
- Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
- Description:
Join us for a summer of fun in our Community Art Garden!
We have nine new classes for Creative Kids ages 8-12. Our instructors Shania Frampton and Alex Carr will be here to lead the way!Classes run Tuesdays through Thursdays from July 11- 27 and repeat from August 1 – 17.
Choose between am (10-12) and pm (1-3) classes so you can hit the beach before or after your class.For details and registration information on these fun and new class offerings click HERE
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Plein Air
- Jul 9, 2023 to Aug 6, 2023
- Location: See Information Below
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Artisan Market - Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden
- Jul 7, 2023 to Jul 9, 2023
- Location: 2525 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
- Description:
2023 - Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden
Address: 2525 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
THREE DAYS ONLY:
July 7th Noon - 6pm
July 8th 10am- 4pm
July 9th 10am- 4pm
Entrance fee $10 per person - children 12 years and under of age are free.
Hope to see you there!
13th annual Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden!
Partial proceeds of the entrance fee going to the Nanoose Community Services, helping our school, families and seniors in our community.
Held on a 10 acre family farm BumbleBees Farm & Garden.
www.bumblebeesfarm.ca/art-in-the-garden
Come and enjoy and walk the gardens, listen to live music, enjoy some food and visit all the wonderful talented Vancouver Island artisans!
FREE parking AND shuttle bus from NBES school and community Centre - avoid the traffic and busy roads. The shuttle brings you right into the Art in the Garden property leaving every 20min. - Created by: Events OCAC
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Call for Artists - Artist Exhibition
- Jul 5, 2023 to Jul 15, 2023
- Location: Lighthouse Community Centre, Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island
- Description:
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Artist Talks at the MAC - Transitions
- Jul 2, 2023 to Jul 29, 2023
- Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
- Description:
For details dates and times of these talks click HERE
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TRANSITIONS: National Mosaics Conference 2023
- Jul 1, 2023 to Aug 27, 2023
- Location: McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street PO Box 1662 Parksville, BC, V9P 2H5
- Description:
TRANSITIONS: National Mosaics Conference 2023: We are so thrilled to be hosting this National Mosaics Conference at the MAC this summer! We will be welcoming Mosaic artists from across Canada, who will be hosting a wonderful series of Artist Talks, Workshops & Classes AND a community mosaics project, for all of our summer visitors to participate in! Bring your summer visitors and come and be a part of this exciting, innovative, educational, juried exhibition.
Running July 1- August 27, 2023. Opening Celebrations: July 1st, 1-3pm. Check out the MOSAICS Artist Talks and Classes and be a part of the wonderful activities this summer at the MAC!
More details HERE
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Sing Again community choir at The MAC #2
- Jun 22, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm PDT
- Location: McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
- Description:
Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!
You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June; email me if you'd like to join late):
1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)
2) Thursdays at 3pm at the
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Sing Again community choir
- Jun 19, 2023 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm PDT
- Location: Parksville Community Park
- Description:
Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!
You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June):
1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)
2) Thursdays at 3pm at the McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC).
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Sing Again community choir at The MAC
- Jun 15, 2023 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm PDT
- Location: McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
- Description:
Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!
You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June):
1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)
2) Thursdays at 3pm at the McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC).
Invest
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- Categories: Music
- Tags: #singing #choir #harmony