Arts Update, June 2018:
"Art is not a luxury for any advanced civilization; it is a necessity, without which creative intelligence will wither and die.”
~Camille Paglia
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"Imagine a Landscape" by Pepe Hidalgo, Local Abstractions, Turnbull Gallery
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Hello Semiahmoo Arts Society Members,
The above quote really resonated for me. I am so grateful to live in a community that values community arts - not all communities are so lucky. Many Arts Councils are but a P.O Box - leaving folks with no easy way to connect. Semiahmoo Arts is very fortunate to be in amongst the community here at the South Surrey Rec. & Arts Centre. We help encourage folks to appreciate and practice art.
We are also excited for the future of community arts. This summer we will provide Art Camps to over 400 children and we are confident 1 or 2 of them will stay artists as adults.
Many thanks to our volunteers, Wendy Christy, Pat Higinbotham, Eva K, Heather-jane Robertson, Barbara Cooper, Nina Igonin, Bruna Sbranchella, Carole Milne, Lesley Tannen, Sandy Cave, Daphne Tate, Cindy Sandboe, Brandy McLean, Robin McLean, Etsuko Fujita, Susan Falk, Linda Detlor, Melissa Gollan, Babara Carter, Laurel Tien, Sara Nadeau, and Shawna Godler whose hard work over the past several weeks has helped our organization immensely.
Enjoy then sun,
Melanie Watts; Operations Coordinator
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PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO POTTERY DROP-IN:
Fridays - 4pm-9pm
Saturdays - 1pm-5pm
Summer studio hours: in effect July 3-August 27.
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LIFE DRAWING WILL BE ON HIATUS BETWEEN JUNE 29-AUGUST 24
Last life drawing date for the summer is June 22, we will resume this program on August 31.
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Members of our partner group, Surrey Youth Theatre Company as the cast of Alice in Wonderland at Art: In the Garden.
See more photos from the event on Instagram: @semiahmooarts
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Art Adoption continues with a silent auction in the Turnbull Gallery!
Bidding closes on June 30; all money goes towards Semiahmoo Arts Society’s programs.
Due to the many creative activities in this space the gallery does not have set hours. Please call in advance for viewing 604-536-8333. Click here for more info.
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Local Abstractions:
A nonrepresentational Community Art Show
On display in the Turnbull and Corridor Galleries until July 19*
Artist Reception June 21, 7pm
Why Myself is not Someone Else by Leonarda Ognjenovic
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Pottery by Dorothy Tsang
On display in the Lobby display until June 30. Dorothy is a member of Semiahmoo Arts Society and Semiahmoo Potters Society.
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Mix; Art Collective
On display in the front Window display until June 30.
Fracture #2 by Veronica Davies
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THE WEEKS AHEAD :
Here is a look at what we have going on over the next few weeks:
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The Family Show
White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave.
For this exhibition, we encouraged artists to utiliize a work of art created by a member of their family as the basis for a reproduction or a new inspired work.
Opening Reception: June 28, 5:30pm
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Paint the Town 2018
July 21
3 Way You Can Get Involved:
1. Register as a Artist. click here
2. Register your business or residence to be a painting location. click here
3. Volunteer. email us!
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Jen Hough; Flotsam
White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave.
Jen Hough is a self taught photographer exploring through imagery the garbage epidemic in the Pacific Ocean, including the impact of the Japanese Pacific Tsunami, and how it effects our coast.
Opening Reception: August 16, 5:30pm
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What is Raku? (楽焼 raku-yaki)
A type of Japanese pottery traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies, most often in the form of chawan tea bowls. This summer we are offering many Raku workshops for all levels.
1-day Raku Pottery Firing Workshops: $50, 10am-4pm
July 28, Aug 25, and Sept 8
Raku Alternative Firing Methods (with Jesse Rasmussen): $75, 10am-4pm
June 23
Horsehair Raku Pottery Firing Workshop (with Tony Wilson): $75, 10am-4pm
July 14
2-day Raku Pottery Making & Firing Workshop: $75, 10am-2pm
August 4 & 11
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More info on Summer Art Classes: (click the icons)
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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
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