City of New Westminster Arts + Heritage Services
The many cultural divisions based out of the Anvil Centre strive to provide unique, exciting and thought-provoking programs, performances, events and exhibitions. We hope you enjoy this month's offerings!
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What to Know Before You Go
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Cultural Services at Anvil Centre is open to limited in-person visits & programs.
Click here full details.
Our galleries are still open by appointment!
All activities at the Anvil Centre will require pre-booked appointments, pre-registration or event tickets:
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New Media Gallery, Community Art Gallery and New Westminster Museum are open by appointment:
Friday, April 2, Saturday, April 3 & Sunday, April 4.
Please note: We are closed on Monday, April 5.
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Jamie Sanford - Archivist
New Westminster Archives - 2nd floor of Anvil Centre
Jamie is originally from England and has called Burnaby home for the last twenty years. He holds a Masters in Archival Studies from UBC and a BA Hons in History from SFU. He has been archivist for over ten years. He has worked as an archivist for the City of Vancouver, the City of Richmond, The North Vancouver Culture and Recreation Commission, and Library and Archives Canada. He is a massive Whitecaps fan and misses taking his daughters to the games.
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The Spring 2021 Arts & Heritage Brochure is live on our website here and registration is open!
Sign up for a variety of wellness, heritage, arts and technology courses.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient registration or changes to Public Health Orders.
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The 2020-2021 Arts, Technology & Heritage Brochure is live on our website here and registration is open!
We'd love to hear how we can help your learning experience!
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The Abstracted View
Exhibition has been extended!
January 8 - May 7, 2021
Linda Raudonus, Geoffrey Lee, Jon Foxton, Robert Bell, Tom Mackie and Jon Koury are members of “The Colour Collective”, a group of painters within the PotteryWorks collective of artists.
The Colour Collective has been in existence for over nineteen years and these six artists have been integral participants for most of that time, using the opportunity to express themselves on canvas.
As artists overcoming disability through the practice of art, they have used the medium as a platform to integrate with their community and be recognized as contributors to it. The development of their skill is therapeutic, contributing to improved hand eye coordination and concentration but the improvement in their self- esteem is the most important benefit.
The power of the painted image is historic in our culture, so for artists on the Autism Spectrum or other disabilities to express their view through Abstraction is transformative. Each of these six artists has a unique view to offer us, an expression of their experience and communication with us.
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Art Services April Programs
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Children
Draw, Paint, Create! (5 - 8 years)
Young artists learn new techniques with a variety of 2-dimensional media including acrylic and watercolour paint, pencil, charcoal, pastels and more. Students enjoy opportunities to imagine and think creatively and while gaining new artistic skills and confidence. All supplies included. Instructor: Kat Wadel
Anvil Centre Studio 413 604.527.4640
Saturday, 9:30 – 10:30 am
April 17 – May 15
Registration Fee: $51.00 / 5 classes 91691
Draw, Paint, Create! (8-13 years)
Young artists learn new techniques with a variety of 2-dimensional media including acrylic and watercolour paint, pencil, charcoal, pastels and more. Students enjoy opportunities to imagine and think creatively and while gaining new artistic skills and confidence. All supplies included. Instructor: Kat Wadel.
Anvil Centre Studio 413 604.527.4640
Saturday, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm
April 17 – May 15
Registration Fee: $57.00 / 5 classes 91099
Theatre: Creating a Character
(8-12 years)
The play's the thing! Whether your first or hundredth time, this drama class will open your eyes to character and script work, strengthen ensemble building and help you find your confidence onstage. Instructor: Seamus Fera.
Anvil Centre Studio 417 604.527.4640
Saturday, 9:00 – 10:15 am
April 17 – May 15
Registration Fee: $57.00 / 5 classes 78377
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Ballet (7 - 12 years)
In this introductory class, young students will discover the magical world of ballet, focusing on dynamic alignment, poise and technique in order to develop full-body integration. There is also an added focus on musicality and phrasing to develop expression in performance. Instructor: Jennifer Aoki.
Anvil Centre Theatre 604.527.4640
Tuesday, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
April 13 – May 11
Registration Fee: $41.00/ 5 classes 78381
Creative Movement (7-10 years)
Young movers have fun exploring creative movement and dance concepts, while developing coordination, rhythm, spatial awareness and cooperation. This program will stimulate both mind and body as students explore their own creativity through imaginative play and movement. Instructor: Jennifer Aoki .
Anvil Centre Theatre 604.527.4640
Tuesday, 5:15 – 6:15 pm
April 13 – May 11
Registration Fee: $41.00/ 5 classes 78382
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New Westminster Museum & Archives
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Egg Hunt in the Museum (All Ages)
We've hidden eggs throughout our Museum! See how many you can find and while you're here, take a journey from 10,000 years ago through today and learn about the land, people, and development of the place we call New Westminster. Stay warm, dry, and safe while you explore and discuss the gallery and the Museum’s collection with your household. Everyone who visits the museum will receive a special goodie bag donated by Social Hope Forum. (Note: This is a continuation of the same activity that we offered for Spring Break.)
New Westminster Museum at Anvil Centre
Friday, April 2-Sunday, April 4, 9:50am-4:50pm
Book for free online:
https://booking.nwmuseumarchives.ca/
Culinary Heritage: Shahi Paneer (All Ages)
Join Harveer Kaur Sall from Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar as she explores Punjabi heritage through food. Shahi Paneer was originally prepared for Indian Royalty and the star of this very popular dish is the delicious, rich and creamy sauce that embraces the soft Indian cheese. Punjabi Cuisine originates from the northern part of India and heavily influenced by the agriculture and farming lifestyle.
Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, April 8, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
April 8
Registration Required: Free
Course ID# 78098 https://bit.ly/3sQVmqA
Facebook Event
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Sharing is Caring: Responding to Covid-19 in New West (All Ages)
In association with the feature exhibition, Air Hugs, the New Westminster Museum and Archives invites you to join an evening of sharing your photos and memories of Covid-19 in New Westminster. Participants are encouraged to submit their shared stories and photographs as part of the Museum’s Covid-19 Historical Documentation Project.
Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, April 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Registration Fee: Free
Course ID# 77710 https://bit.ly/39ORJc9
Facebook Event
Indigenous Film Series: Beyond Human Power (All Ages)
In collaboration with New Westminster Public Library, join a conversation with filmmaker Gordon Loverin as he discusses his documentary Beyond Human Power. Gordon explores the history of the potlatch ban in BC and the new generations of Indigenous youth connecting to their culture by reclaiming traditional dance. Gordon is a multi-media storyteller from the Tlingit and Tahltan First Nations and deeply connected to his culture.
You can watch the documentary in advance via CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/media/absolutely-canadian/season-19/episode-40/38e815a-011b08d89f5
Register by phone 604.527.4666
or e-mail: AskUs@nwpl.ca
Virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, April 27, 6-7pm
Registration Required: Free
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New Media Gallery + Learning Lab offers unique, public and professional programming. We're staying virtual for the coming months. We develop Summer Camps, Art + Technology Workshops for Kids and Adults, Artist + Curatorial Talks, Exhibition Tours and Events. We also have a strong curriculum-based program for Schools & Universities. Kids to Adults; Beginner to Professional / Tuesdays - Saturdays.
newmediagallery.ca @NWnmg @NewMediaGallerySTEAM education@newmediagallery.ca
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Wearables: Sound + Emotion
This is the final class in our Wearables series. Our expert professional instructor introduces art and design concepts that go into wearable technology. In this series, we’ll focus on building soft circuits and embedding sensor technology into garments to make reactive/interactive fashion apparel, robotics and interactive projects. We will explore sensors that detect sound and emotion. will also teach coding using Arduino and Processing software. For anyone interested in the creative possibilities of wearable technologies. Requirements: Purchase of a Lilypad (Arduino) wearable kit. Classes will be held over Zoom.
Ages 18+
Saturdays, Apr 7 + Apr 14
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Course ID 77572 https://bit.ly/2Ndjvaw
Virtual - Zoom
Registration Fee: $31.50 (2 Sessions)
Kit: $63
Instructor: Mark Nazemi
REGISTER : 604.515.3834
Face Paint with Spark AR
Social media has become a large part of everyone’s life. Learn its creative possibilities and how to use it responsibly through Augmented Reality using Spark AR. You will create digital masks that enhance and alter reality, add layers to it and play make-believe using 3D modeling and animation. Masks play a special role in cultures across the world. Let's have a look at them, get inspired, create our own and share it on Instagram.
Requirements: A computer and a smartphone/tablet. Download Spark AR before the class on a computer. https://sparkar.facebook.com/ar-studio/download
Ages 16+
Saturdays, Apr 10 + 17
11:30am - 12:00pm
Course ID 66317 https://bit.ly/2NcT9FA
Virtual - Zoom
Registration Fee: $20 (2 classes)
Instructor: Sara Korzec
REGISTER : 604.515.3834
Clickable Interactive Art - Intro to UX
In this workshop you will learn the basics of User Experience design and create an interactive artwork you can view on a computer or mobile device . We will explore how time based and experiential artwork can be used to ask questions, present ideas or just be silly and fun. Participants will learn how to lay out visual elements using the Figma platform, how to create simple animations and create clickable interactions. These are all ideas we can explore together during this workshop.
For this class, you will need: a computer. You can create a free account and download Figma before the class. https://www.figma.com/pricing/
Ages 16+
Saturdays, Apr 10 + 17
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Course ID 77592 https://bit.ly/2Z13mYx
Fee: $20 (2 classes)
Instructor: Sara Korzec
REGISTER : 604.515.3834
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Create Electronic Music: Beginners
This class is created for kids who are new to creating music. Spring is the air and music as well! Music comes in many forms and in this progressive music class, kids will learn the science of sound and how to make amazing compositions on the computer. We will be using the Sonic Pi software to create sounds.
Ages 6 - 9
Saturdays, Apr 10, 17 + 24, May 1
2:30pm - 4:00pm (Beginners: Ages 7-9)
57871 https://bit.ly/2OpFKuD
Virtual - Zoom + Video
Fee: $25 (4 classes)
Instructor: Alanna Ho
TO REGISTER : 604.515.3834
Create Electronic Music: Composers
This class is wonderful for kids who play an instrument or have experience making music. Spring is the air and music as well! Music comes in many forms and in this progressive music class, kids will learn the science of sound and how to make amazing compositions on the computer. We will be using the Sonic Pi software to create sounds.
Ages 8 - 14
Saturdays, Apr 10, 17 + 24, May 1
4:30pm - 6:00pm ( Composers Ages 8-14)
Course ID 57875 https://bit.ly/2NgEV6Y
Virtual - Zoom + Video
Fee: $25 (4 classes)
Instructor: Alanna Ho
TO REGISTER : 604.515.3834
What is Home? 3D Modeling Basics
What is your idea of Home? Is it a house or something more? Our instructor has a background in architecture, art and technology. This class is more than just 3D modelling - it is a search for how to create meaning in art and design. We’ll discuss how human shelter has evolved over centuries and explore how you define HOME. We’ll create simple digital sketches that will be translated into a 3D model. Students will be introduced to the 3D modeling program Sketchup and learn its basics. Requirements: Personal Computer and mouse. Classes will be held over Zoom.
Ages 16+
Saturdays, April 24 - May 1
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Course ID 59358 https://bit.ly/3mTVAcY
Virtual - Zoom
Registration Fee: $35
Instructor: Sara Korzec
TO REGISTER : 604.515.3834
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CURATORIAL TALKS - UNIVERSITY + SECONDARY SCHOOLS
New Media Gallery curators offer Virtual University: virtual talks + tours for Universities and Colleges. We discuss contemporary art, technology and ideas from a New Media Gallery perspective, offering insights into past and current exhibitions and artists. We explore and consider common themes in contemporary art. With advance notice we can respond to aspects of your course.
Virtual Session 1-2 Hours + Q&A.
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 4:00pm
$70 (MirNs Exhibition Tour + Talk is FREE)
contact@newmediagallery.ca
https://newmediagallery.ca/programs/virtual-university-college-k-12-sessions/
VIRTUAL SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Our Learning Lab offers multi-media art classes, virtual exhibition tours and creative workshops for K-12 schools. Our Program Coordinator will be happy to walk you through our school programs and how we can help. We explore some pretty amazing themes in art, art history, technology, science and engineering...and through a world of arts and imagination! We are experienced in delivering the new curriculum. Ask for our School Brochure!
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00pm
Video Module Workshop + Zoom Lesson - $40
education@newmediagallery.ca
https://newmediagallery.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CultureSchoolBrochure2020.pdf
ARTalk
New Media Gallery will bring an international artist into your classroom through ZOOM, for a mind-blowing chat with your senior students. Artists will talk about what it was like to be a student, what motivates them to become an award-winning artist, and how they learn and develop complex technologies to create art. This session has been described by students as a life-changing experience. Ask for our School Brochure!
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00pm
education@newmediagallery.ca
https://newmediagallery.ca/programs/virtual-artistalk/
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All our feature exhibitions are located on the 3rd floor of the Anvil Centre.
Strict Social Distancing is in effect - masks are required.
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NEW WESTMINSTER MUSEUM
The New Westminster Museum tells the city's story from its earliest days through a long-term exhibition and through temporary exhibitions focused on different topics and themes.
Current Exhibitions
The Heat Is On: Keeping Warm Then, Keeping Cool Now
Feature Gallery at the New Westminster Museum
“Keeping warm was something you worked at in the old days,” as local historian Evelyn Benson put it.
From chopping wood, avoiding the fleas in sawdust burners, and waiting for ice deliveries, to the new challenges climate change brings, New West’s history past and present spotlights forgotten everyday necessities.
Extended to Sunday May 2, 2021.
See the exhibit page for more info.
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Air Hugs
Gallery 7 at the New Westminster Museum
New West Together During Covid-19
A new exhibition on the community's resilience during the pandemic.
Opening March 2021
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MirNs
March 6 - May 30
Mario Klingemann, Random International, Kim Yong Hun Shin Seung Back, Daniel Rozin, Klaus Obermaeir / Stefano D’Allesio & Martina Menegon, Louis Phillipe Rondeau
Nine, international artists & artist-collectives bring us some amazing interactive, technology-based artworks that explore mirrors, mirroring and portraiture in our changing world of technology. The MirNs exhibition explores how machines ‘see’, reflect and interpret us and how we in turn interpret the actions and behaviour of these machines. There's some mind-blowing technology here, and it's fun! An interactive portrait exhibition for all ages.
For More Information: http://newmediagallery.ca/
Wed - Sun - 10:00am - 5:00pm
BOOKING REQUIRED: https://newmediagallery.youcanbook.me (Masks and Social Distancing in Effect)
Stay tuned for a series of Curatorial, Technology and Artist Talks related to this exhibition.
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The Community Art Gallery is open 7 days a week, 10 am to 5 pm,
Thursdays 10 am to 8 pm.
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New Media Gallery Exhibition reopening March 6
Wednesday - Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Strict Social Distancing in Effect - 6 visitor maximum
BOOKING REQUIRED : https://newmediagallery.youcanbook.me
contact@newmediagallery.ca newmediagallery.ca. 604.515.3834
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