They may be best known in the community as teachers – but they’re artists above all, and their work is soon to be shared for all to see.
Teachers’ Lounge is a new group exhibition at the Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space. It’s been underway since June 7, but an opening reception is set for Thursday, June 16 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The exhibition features work by Anvil Centre faculty: Wendy Anderson, Riette Gordon, Saskia Jetten, Colette Lisoway and Melissa Thorpe.
“The exhibition explores the variety of methods, approaches and concepts the artists in our faculty apply in their own personal art practices,” a press release says.
Curious? Stop by the Community Art Space at 777 Columbia St., or call 604-527-4640 for more information. The exhibition runs until July 29.
CATCH MUSIC BY THE RIVER
Have you had the pleasure of catching any of the Music by the River buskers yet?
The Arts Council of New Westminster and River Market are presenting the weekend busking series, running most Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m. at the market.
This weekend, it's Bruce Andrews on June 11 with classic rock and campfire tunes, and on Sunday, June 12, it's Jonathan Zylberberg with classical guitar.
Next weekend, you can catch the acoustic instrumental duo Cranky Molluscs on Saturday, June 18. On Sunday, it’s Chris and Justin O’Connor with some Maritime-flavoured country, folk and classic rock.
Next weekend (Saturday, June 25) you can catch 20-year-old North Van singer-songwriter Jelayna Murdoch.
RING MASTERS PERFORM
If you’ve ever had a hankering to run away and join the circus, here’s a good place to start.
The Vancouver Circus School’s Ring Masters program – which offers high-level coaching for skilled students – is offering up a showcase called It’s About Time, running Saturday, June 25 at the Anvil Centre Theatre.
There are two shows, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets for the afternoon show are $20 for ages 12 and under or $40 for adults; for the evening show, it’s $25 and $45.
You can buy tickets through www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
PHOTOGRAPHY WANTED
Do you love photography? The Fraser River Discovery Centre is looking for photos for its annual photo exhibition *click* photos of the fraser, which will open Sept. 22. This year’s theme is “time,” and photographers of all ages – both amateur and professional – are invited to submit images for consideration.
“Photographers are encouraged to be creative with their interpretation of the ‘time’ theme,” says exhibit coordinator Kathleen Bertrand in a press release. “Think of seasons, times of day, historical time periods, play time, family time. We want photographers to have fun with this.”
You have until Aug. 15 to submit entries, so be sure to take the camera down to the river and get shooting!
Check out www.tinyurl.com/FraserClickInfo for all the details.
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