Alberni Art Rave

Sincere thanks to the ‘all that move us’ Jury for taking on the difficult task of reviewing the work from the over 80 artists who applied.

The result is an interesting and diverse collection of media and creative expression!

The show is being held in the beautiful gallery space of the AV Museum, 4255 Wallace, Port Alberni, B.C.

Currently, Museum hours are:

Tuesday10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wednesday10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Thursday10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Saturday10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed Sunday & Monday

Photo from Emergence Art Show 2022 taken by Ali Penko

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:

artravebiennialatmu@gmail.com

or browse to the form itself here..

Submission Guidelines 2024 – all that moves us

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!

Inviting Artists of All Skills & Mediums for a FREE weekend of Plein Air Painting!

For detailed information or to register your interest,  please contact us at: alberni.artrave@gmail.com

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:

• Who is in our community actively making art?
• What local supports are enabling local creative culture?
• What could elevate our local arts/creative sector?
• What is needed to help Port Alberni become an arts hub?

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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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.

1. What exciting creative projects are ‘on the go’, and what can we learn from them?
2. What are the founding pieces for successful creative projects and programs?
3. Where did the resources and funding come from?

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