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May 25, 2024
This event began 2023-09-09 and repeats every day forever
Free Admission! September 9 from 11am to 4 pm & September 10 from 10am to 4pm
In Sight Festival is the result of a unique collaboration between the Arts and Culture Colwood Society and Fort Rodd Hill NHS, Parks Canada. As partners in this endeavour, they appreciate the interconnections between the arts, culture, nature, and historical awareness in building strong community bonds. Expanding on last year's inaugural success, Arts and Culture Colwood president, Laura Davis has bravely augmented this year's cultural offerings with more diverse music and an expanded program. Thanks to Parks Canada, the park admission fees have been waived, which makes it a truly affordable event for everyone and a refreshing approach to bringing the community together.
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May 25, 2024 May 26, 2024
Fired Up! -Contemporary Works in Clay
A 40th Anniversary Celebration of Canadian Ceramic Arts
What is Fired Up? The first Fired Up! Contemporary Works in Clay was hosted by the renowned Robin Hopper and Judi Dyelle in their Metchosin garden, where they brought together 12 ceramic artists who shared a vision of more than just another pottery sale. Their purpose was to show the public the many diverse ways of working with clay by demonstration and exhibition, and to promote the understanding and appreciation of ceramics as an art form. Since that first exhibition, this annual show has become a much anticipated tradition in Metchosin, on the West Shore of Greater Victoria where Judi still runs Chosin Pottery and Gallery showcasing their work. Through the years the artists of Fired-Up! have been featured in venues both across Canada and the USA, including 25th anniversary shows at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery in Waterloo, Ont. and at the Jonathon Bancroft-Snell Gallery in London, Ont. In the last decade, they also exhibited at two NCECA Conferences, in Portland, Oregon and in Seattle, Washington.
Who is Fired Up? Fired Up! Contemporary Works in Clay consistently offers an opportunity for the public to meet some of BC's best-known ceramics artists, and to have first-hand access to their work. Since that first exhibition, this show has continued to run annually and there have been a total of 28 members of the Fired Up! group across that time. The current core group consists of British Columbian artists who continue to produce and exhibit exciting and innovative functional, decorative and sculptural work: Vin Arora, Alan Burgess, Samantha Dickie, Sandra Dolph, Peter Flannagan, Sandy Harquail, Gordon Hutchens, Cathi Jefferson, Miera Mathison, and Kinichi Shigeno. 2024 is a very important year for the Fired Up! show; as the longest running ceramic exhibition group in Canada, this spring they celebrate their 40th anniversary. In recognition of this impressive milestone, this year’s theme is “Honouring 40 Years” and will feature contemporary work from the current artists, as well as showcasing that of former group members: Louise Card, Susan Delatour, Judi Dyelle, Mary Fox, Sue Hara, Denys James, Glenys Marshall-Inman, Craig Rogers, Lauri Rolland and Dianne Searle. The retrospective will also include an “In Memoriam” tribute to some former members who are sadly no longer with us, but have left an indelible mark on the Canadian ceramics scene: Marlene Bowman, Meg Burgess, Walter Dexter, Robin Hopper, Gary Merkel, Pat Webber, and Robin Righton.
When is Fired Up 2024? The annual Fired Up! -Contemporary Works in Clay event is always a highlight of the Canadian ceramics art scene, but this year in particular is not one to be missed. For 2024, in honour of the anniversary, the group is showcasing work from all past and present members complete with artist biographies. Don’t miss this special show at the Metchosin Community Hall (4401 William Head Rd), May 25-26. It is a unique opportunity to view the work of both these former and current ceramics “influencers” who have helped put Canada on the ceramic arts map, and whose knowledge and expertise continue to be foundational to practicing ceramic artists in the field.
For more information, Please follow Fired Up! On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiredUpWorksInClay/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firedupworksinclay/ , and visit their website: https://www.firedup.ca
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May 25, 2024 01:00 AM June 08, 2024 08:00 PM
Roberta Pyx Sutherland presents
More Blessed Than We Know
at Chapel Gallery, St Matthias May 24 - June 8.
Opening reception is May 24, 6:00-9:00, Artist Talk at 7:00.
Visit the Chapel Gallery at St Matthias on Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 - 1:00 from May 24 - June 8.
https://www.artopenings.ca/pyx-at-chapel-2024.html
Visual artist Roberta Pyx Sutherland continues her investigation into the nature of reality and our place in the universe with this new series of artworks.
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May 25, 2024 07:00 AM
This event began 2023-09-01 and repeats every day forever
Meraki Art Show at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney
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May 25, 2024 06:00 PM May 26, 2024 11:00 PM
Saanich Scattered Artists Spring Art Tour
The Saanich Scattered Artists Spring Tour is taking place on May 25-26, 2024, 11 AM to 4 PM. Ten locations hosting 34 artists. Enjoy a variety of art forms including fine art, pottery, textiles, jewelry, and more. Free self-guided event! Door prizes! Live music, refreshments and more! Come peek into the studios and garden settings. For up-to-date information follow us on Instagram or Facebook page and visit our website to view the artist profiles and find the map.
https://www.instagram.com/scatteredartists/
https://www.facebook.com/scatteredartists
https://scatteredartists.ca/
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