Art Matters Collective Gallery
Well Gwynne and friends did it!
Art Matters Society opened the art centre — gallery & artist collective — August 1, at 5417 Argyle Street. They have a gallery, store, workshop area and a small stage for performance art. They also have a 540 sq foot back space that overlooks the harbour and will be used for gatherings and good weather workshops. They have an event coming up that they would really like to promote: Summer Feast-6:30-9:30 PM Sat August 27th at the centre. $6 for non members and $5 for members of the Art Matters Society collective. Food and a chance to meet the collective and see this exciting new space. Artists on the gallery wall right now inlcude Jillian Mayne, Ann McIvor, Robert Gunn, Kristen Hunt, Rachel Rose, Jen Fisher-Bradley, Joan New and Tehani Burnett.
As well, they have workshops starting in September. Saturday drop in art classes for kids Sept 10, 17 and 24th, 11 AM-12:30 PM.September 10th we are also having a garage sale of unique and artistic stuff. 8 AM-noon. On September 17th they are performing The Curse of the Pharaoh’s Tomb at 7 PM -$5 for non members, $4 for members.
Other workshops that start in September: writing classes for adults, colour your own tarot, tole painting, button art and painting classes. To become a member and show your art at the centre and to receive discounts for all events and workshops you can take out a $25 membership. Community support members pay $20 and receive discounts.
250-723-7883 for info or call the art centre at 778-421-1220
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