Oct 20th Conversation Cafe: Deep Space, New Life

The conversation continues! Join us Thursday October 20th from 7-9pm at Steampunk Cafe and choose from a full-course menu of brand spankin’ new activities designed to build upon the themes and ideas explored during our previous sessions.

  • What does an engaged, active and healthy creative sector look like to you?
  • How would our community be transformed if artists had free reign?

We are digging deeper this time – so bring your metaphorical shovels and prepare for a close encounter with what your mind…mines

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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.

Stay tuned for announcements about 3 more sessions! Nov 3, Nov 17, Dec 1 

 

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October 6th: A Creative Sector Panel Discussion

A panel of local creative entrepreneurs tell all! The good, the bad and the ugly about starting and sustaining and arts-based business in the Alberni Valley. What does success look like? What lessons can be learned? How can we as a community support those who choose a creative path?

Thursday October 6th from 7-9pm at The Argyle Room, 5022 Argyle Street

Meet the panelists:

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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.

Stay tuned for announcements about 4 more sessions! 

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The Conversation Café is Back!

Meet the Alberni Valley’s creatives in a chill local setting where we give voice to key issues in the creative sector, share opportunities and challenges, and plot our way forward in the new realities of our changing community.

***Facilitated by Theresa Kingston***

Announcing 6 NEW Creative Sector Events!

Thurs Sept 22 – THE OUTER LIMITS…OF THE ARTSCAPE
7-9pm @ Steampunk Café

The arts are a powerful force that can shape, define and redefine our community in new and profound ways. What does that look like in Port Alberni? What could it look like? And how can we get there? Join the open, no holds barred, deep-dive conversation.

Thurs Oct 6 – THE CAREER ARTIST. FACT OR FICTION?
7-9pm @ Venue TBA

A panel of local career artists tell all! The good, the bad and the ugly about starting and sustaining an arts-based business in the AV. What does does success look like? What lessons can be learned? How can we support those who choose a creative path?

+4 MORE SESSIONS!

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Next Gen Arts

There’s a fresh creative force in our community – what happens when that energy is harnessed in one space? 

Wednesday August 31st  |  7:00-9:00pm
AV Museum, Echo Centre, 4255 Wallace Street

Next Gen Arts is a gathering of the Alberni Valley’s Artists, Creatives, Dreamers (and their supporters!) for a short-burst evening of music, food, and unexpected activities. Facilitator Theresa Kingston is taking us on a moon walk designed to open minds and voices about the trajectory of the local arts scene. Open to all ages, open to all arts disciplines, open to the curious and imaginative. It’s Arts 2.0 – The Next Generation!

  • Live music by BRIAN BENTLEY
  • Local refreshments
  • Unexpected activities
  • UPDATE 08.24.2022: Unexpected door prizes!

The evening takes place at the Alberni Valley Museum during the  Emergence art exhibit and is free of charge. This artistic star-gazing event is brought to you by the Community Arts Council, Alberni Art Rave and Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot.

 

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Am I allowed to wear that? Wed. May 18, 7pm Echo Center

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A Life in Art. Elspeth Watson June 4, 2-4pm Echo Center

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2022 AGM Results..

A shoutout…. Art Rave refuses to die!

Not only was Art Rave’s Annual General Meeting held on Apr. 22 and a new board elected (with places for any of you who want to volunteer), but there a suite of Spring events are planned with more to come.
These events, some in partnership with others, have the promise of being lots of fun and attracting new members.

2022 Art Rave Board:

  • Colleen Clancy: Chair,
  • Robert Gunn: Treasurer,
  • Jillian Mayne: Secretary.
  • Board members at large: Theresa Kingston, Laurie Blakley, Sue Thomas, (Beate Grennamen to be confirmed)

On-going events include:

  • May 5th – opening reception of the Museum Art Show. Show runs unitl Sept. 13th.
  • May 18th – Jolleen Dick: Cultural Appreciation and Appropriation
  • June 4th – Elspeth Watson A Lifetime in Art

Dates & details pending…
-In conjunction with RCN Media, launch of Winter Darbey’s new book.
-A free art making event.

Also, pending discussions on:
Arts Council’s Art Battle
Fall Social/Performance Evening?Membership Drive?Fundraiser at Char’s (using Grant’s coupon for venue)

Art Rave was approached by the Heritage Canada Day Committee asking Art Rave to participate. We have a pre-Covid grant in hand for that purpose rolled over from 2020.
A s the site is City property and unceded territory, the decision was made to contact the City requesting their confirmation that a conversation had taken place with the Hupachsath & Tseshaaht Nations.

Art Rave keeps Reconciliation in mind, so with flags still flying at half mast & ongoing forensic investigations at the residential school, a consultation about Canada Day ‘celebration’ is necessary prior to our participation.

*As of May 2nd, Art Rave has not received a confirmation of any consultation re: Canada Day celebration from the City.

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS PAY YOUR DUES $10.
Art Rave
C/o 5115 Gordon Ave
Port Alberni
V9Y 6T5

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Sad News of Wesley Bloxham’s Passing

Wesley Bloxham, Art Rave co-founder and friend, passed away on June 4th, 2020, in Port Alberni.
Wes made a home here and was the creator and owner of Islands Gallery, on Argyle St.
Wes welcomed everyone into this remarkable space, which became a hang out for artists and the like, a distillery, of a kind, where the mash up of ideas, energies, dreams, resulted in a potent elixir some might call love.
‘Prenez moi comme je suis’ … ‘take me as I am’ speaks of Wes and his philosophy on life. In his acceptance of others, especially ‘the othered’, it’s how he chose to live his life, and how we will remember him.  As his Art Rave cohorts, we continue to strive to live up to the standards Wes set for all of us.
Join us in sending out thoughts of love and care to Wes’ family and loved ones.

Safe passage dear friend
love,
Colleen and the motley Art Rave crew

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Luminary Work , Parties, and Funding

Luminary Work Party – Le Poisson needs a new lighting system and some installation will require repairs to outer skin. A repair work party at Char’s Landing is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, October 20th @ 2PM.

– Sunday, Oct. 20th is also Film Fest day at the Landmark. Perhaps those of us planning to attend could bring some food or order in and walk over for 5PM showing.

 
Art Rave Halloween/Day of the Dead Party – Get your costumes ready for Friday, Nov. 1st. Location: Scout Hall at 4th & Montrose at 7PM 

– A Work party at Scout Hall is planned before that date to help organize the space for the party. Date & details will be shared at later date.

Art Rave Christmas Party/Fundraiser at Char’s Landing – Plans are under-way & preliminary dates for booking are Dec. 20th or 21st.
– We are waiting for date confirmation from Char and will keep you posted.
* Art Rave’s Community Investment Grant Application deadline is Nov 1. The funds received will be used for Art Rave’s 2020 Canada Day activities. 
– We would love to hear your creative ideas for on-site activities. A detailed list of Canada Day activities and related budget are required for the grant application.
  Please emails your ideas for innovative & creative all ages fun.
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Annual General Meeting Monday Jan. 7 2019

AGM on Monday, January 7th, 2019 at 7PM
3876 Keeha Drive, Port Alberni
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