Where is Grise Fiord? Well, it’s about as far North as you can go and still remain in Canada.
Dennis’ recent reading and performance of “Where is Grise Fiord” in Campbell River was sold out! Details and ticket sale information can be found on the poster.
All funds raised at this event go directly towards Alberni Art Rave’s 2024 Bursary. It’s awarded annually to an ADSS graduate pursuing post-secondary studies in any of the Arts.
Submissions to Art Rave’s 3rd biennial art show, “all that moves us” will open the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 10th, 2024.
To receive a link to the On-line Jotform Application form, contact us at:
Special thanks to Hardy & Cynthia Boneski for allowing us to gather Saturday on their beautiful estate on the shores of Sproat Lake. Also thanks to painter, Jan Vriesen who hosted us there.
Sunday’s weather was abit gusty later in the day, but a good gathering at Harbour Quay. We were joined by Carla and her Plein Air group, “Sketchy Friends” from the east side of the Island. All gathered for lunch at Starboard Grill. Thanks to all who attended! See you next year. If you have any ideas for locations, pls message us. * And if you have any photos from the weekend to share, please contact us. We’d love to see them!
Join the last Creative Sector Conversation Café of 2022!
Thursday December 1st
7-9pm
Steampunk Cafe & Coffee House
*free of charge, open to all*
Cogitationem means Reflections! Meet local Creatives of the Alberni Valley, get caught up on what has taken place during the last 5 creative conversations, and join the discussion on where we might want to go from here. Do you secretly or not-so-secretly engage in creative expression? Or perhaps you are a supporters of your artsy friends and colleagues? Add your voice to a guided exploration into the Alberni Valley’s creative sector as we consider:
Share what you think about Port Alberni’s potential to become a thriving creative community where arts and culture are a way of life.
Reflect and recognize, but dream big! Dream bold!
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It’ll be a variety show of Performances, Stand-up and Singing with a Dance Party to round things out.
On-going throughout the evening… Silent Auction and a collaborative watercolour art project.
Hope you can make it!
Port Alberni’s Conversation Café is going Live on Zoom!
Thurs Nov 17
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Zoom Link: www.tinyurl.com/47mvkt9d
Featuring, well YOU, of course, plus a very special guest who is a’ movin’ and a’ shakin’ in the creative sector:
***Jenny Farkas, Co-Chair of Creative Coast***
Creative Coast is a collaboration of artists and arts organizations actively forging connections and synergies with sectors such as economic development and tourism. Why? Because art touches everything: it is a fundamental component of community and individual wellness, tourism and business sector vitality, and so much more.
Join creatives and supporters of the creative kind for a conversational session exploring the ups, downs, and in-betweens of creative sector initiatives in nearby communities.
Be inspired, be ignited for your next creative venture.
Creative Coast projects: https://www.creativecoast.ca/current-projects
Tofino Arts Council: www.tofinoartscouncil.com
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What is the Conversation Cafe?
A meeting of the Alberni Valley’s creatives in a chill local setting where we give voice to key issues in the creative sector, learn about opportunities and challenges at the local level, and plot our way forward in the new realities of our changing community.
Since we are on zoom this time, we welcome newcomers from outside the valley to join the conversation and share their perspective.
***Facilitated by Theresa Kingston***
This event brought to you by Alberni Art Rave, Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot, the Community Arts Council and Theresa Kingston.
Mark Thine Calendar.
One more session left in the series: Thursday Dec 1
What do we want?
A more creative Port Alberni!
When do we want it?
Yesterday!
Join a spirited dialogue session with Port Alberni’s creative minds as we focus on the concept of Port Alberni as a Vancouver Island Arts Hub.
As always, come prepared to meet new people, share your creative know-how, and be part of the growth of our creative city.
**NEW** Event kicks off with a presentation from career artist Gordon Dick about the different visual signatures of regional art forms. What makes Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakiutl, and Coast Salish art forms different from each other? Learn to recognize those key differences and broaden your understanding of our island’s longest-running art form.
Thurs. Nov 3
7-9pm
@Ahtsik Gallery & Gordon Dick Studio
7133 Pacific Rim Higway (before Tseshaht Market)
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What is the Conversation Cafe?
A meeting of the Alberni Valley’s creatives in a chill local setting where we give voice to key issues in the creative sector, learn about opportunities and challenges at the local level, and plot our way forward in the new realities of our changing community.
***Facilitated by Theresa Kingston***
This event brought to you by Alberni Art Rave, Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot, the Community Arts Council and Theresa Kingston.
Two more sessions to go! Nov 17 & Dec 1
