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South Surrey Rec. & Arts Centre
14601 - 20th Avenue
Surrey, BC V4A 9P5
604-536-8333

 

 Arts Update, September 2018: 

"Don't give up. It's really important to trust your impulses as an artist no matter what anybody else says.. 
~Judy Chicago

Planters created by the kids in our Pottery Explorations summer camp.

Notice To Potters

Autumn is here and the studio and adult classes are back in full swing. Thanks for your cooperation during the crazy summer months.
Tuesdays: 1pm-5pm
Thursdays: 9am-1pm
Fridays: 4pm-8pm
Saturdays 1pm-5pm 


Contribute a bowl and get your tickets to our Soup Bowl Fundraiser!
More info here
We are also doing a fundraising campaign to get a pugmill for the studio: www.gofundme.com/saspugmill
Please donate if you can.

Call to Potters:
http://www.semiahmooarts.com/10x10-mug-wall/
 

Drop-In Life Drawing: Fall Schedule

Fridays, 10am-12:30pm
 
Sept 7
Sept 14
Sept 21
Sept 28
Oct 5
Oct 12
Oct 19
NO LIFE DRAWING Oct 26
Nov 2
Nov 9
Nov 16
Nov 23
Nov 30
Dec 7
Dec 14
 
Drop in tickets are available at the Art Office now. More info here.

Recent News




Winner!
People's Choice 
Paint the Town 2018:

Carla Maskall
sponsored by
The Plein Air Society

 

Flotsam
Solo Show by Jen Hough

"Flotsam" raises awareness of environmental issues that affect us directly.
At White Rock Community Centre until Sept. 28
 


New staff member!
Introducing Brandy McLean, our new Administrative Assistant. Brandy is full of energy and is excited to meet all our members.
 


Community Yarn Bomb Project
Many volunteers have been sorting through all the donations or yarn and granny squares.
They are creating a wonderful installation on the grounds of South Surrey Rec. & Arts Centre on Sept 30

Current Exhibitions

SUSAN
Drawings & Paintings | Sept 10-Oct 17

Semiahmoo Arts Society presents new works by Susan J. Falk
Opening Reception:
Sept 15, 1-3pm
Turnbull Gallery
South Surrey Rec. & Arts Centre
14601-20 Ave

Dance performance by: Tribal Fusion
*Due to the many programs facilitated in this gallery it does not have set hours. Please call before you visit. 604-536-8333


Daphne Tate

On display in our Lobby Showcase until September 30. Daphne is an active Board Member of Semiahmoo Arts Society and Semiahmoo Potters.
Gary Fox

On display in our front window until Sept. 30

Gary is an active member of Semiahmoo Arts Society and exhibits his work all over BC.
 
Art Rental

On display in our Corridor Galleria until October 17

Featuring a variety of local artists in various mediums. All works are available for purchase, rent or rent-to-own.

"Seeking Out Light" by Eileen Fong
 

Our Upcoming Events

SUSAN
Drawings & Paintings | Sept 10-Oct 17

Semiahmoo Arts Society presents new works by Susan J. Falk
Opening Reception:
Sept 15, 1-3pm
Turnbull Gallery
South Surrey Rec. & Arts Centre
14601-20 Ave

Dance performance by: Tribal Fusion
2019 Semiahmoo Arts Calendar Launch

Meet the wonderful artists, sponsors, and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make our beautiful 2019 calendar! 
Order your 2019 Calendars - they make a great holiday gift for your family, friends, and clients!
All sales go to support Semiahmoo Arts' programs. 


Sept. 22, 1-4pm
Turnbull Gallery
South Surrey Rec. & Arts Centre
14601-20 Ave


*sneak peek at June by Ben Nuttal-Smith
 
Get Reel Film Series: Hearts Beat Loud

Semiahmoo Arts presents this film on September 26, 7pm at White Rock Community Centre as part of the Get Reel Film Series program

Sept. 26, 7pm, White Rock Community Centre

GET TICKETS
Soup Bowl Fundraiser!

Oct 13, 6:30pm
Turnbull Gallery
South Surrey Rec. & Arts Centre


Tickets are $20
Click here to get yours.
Click here to view our Go Fund Me page.

ENCORE! Photo Exhibit | Oct 25 - Nov 22

Will feature photographic work by the award-winning photographers of Double Exposure 2018 in our Corridor Galleria.
Featuring:
Linda Bickerton-Ross
Jen Hough
John Keselyak Jr.
Manfred Krauss
Janet Kvammen

Fall Art Classes

More info on our Fall Art Classes: (click the icons)

Create art with your friends.
Be led through a project from start to finish by one of our instructors.
Appropriate for ages 4yrs and up!

MORE INFO

 

Artist Calls

CALLING YOUTH ARTISTS!
All artists under the age of 18 are invited to submit a minimum of one artwork and a maximum of three artworks.  This exhibition provides a platform for youth on the Semiahmoo Peninsula to express themselves creatively. Any medium or theme is accepted.

DEADLINE: September 24 – 1:00 PM
click here to register

Semiahmoo Arts Society will be occupying the Pop-Up-Town gallery in White Rock. We would like to invite all our members to contribute 2-d work in the form of 10×10 canvas and 3-d work in the form of drinking mugs.

If you are not a member you can sign up here and participate in this exhibit.

DEADLINE: October 26
click here to register

Vendor Call – 4th Annual Holiday Market
All crafters and artisans are welcome to participate in our 4th annual Holiday Market in the contemporary Turnbull Gallery in South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre.  *only 5 spots left

DEADLINE: until filled
click here to register

Calling all writers and visual artists from nine years to 9,000 years of age. 
The Orangutan Project in Langley is hosting its first writing and art competition. 
If you;  Love this planet, have a passion for the environment and  all its unique and fascinating creatures, care about the impact of human activity on earth - we want to hear from you.
 
Our competition opens on October 1, 2018 and closes on January 31, 2019. 
Winners will be announced on March 1, 2019.  A formal celebration of winners and presentation of prizes will be held in July 2019. 
 
To find out more about The Orangutan Project and for contest guidelines please contact; Angela.zimmerling@orangutans.ca or Nikko.konyk@orangutans.ca

The City of White Rock seeks proposals from artists’ teams to occupy and utilize an empty retail space in uptown White Rock - 15140 North Bluff Road (Central Plaza). The intent is to utilize retail space for artists to work (artist in residence), to sell work, to rehearse or to produce creative projects.

DEADLINE: October 12, 2018 – 4:00pm
click here to apply

In the Community

PACA Celebrates Culture Days

Sunday, September 30
11am-2pm
White Rock Community Centre 

A fun opportunity to learn about arts and culture in your community! Presented by the Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance, as part of the nationwide Culture Days, this event features arts and culture information booths, Live painting, dance and musical performances.

What is PACA?

Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance (PACA) is a group of dedicated arts and culture professionals and non-professionals who work toward bringing the artists and art groups together for a stronger creative community in White Rock/South Surrey.
Find us on facebook, join the conversation!  

Next meeting is at 1pm Wednesday, October 10 at The Drama Class: .101-15240 Thrift Ave, White Rock.

View more arts and culture events on our event listing page: 


Thanks for reading!

Signing off,
Melanie

 
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