Local Arts

Calling all Elephant and Piggie fans – and their parents.

Province hands out more than $2 million in funding through the Amplify BC Live Music Fund

Documentary remembers the life and legacy of January Lapuz, who was killed in her New Westminster home in 2012

ON NOW To Sunday, Jan. 27 Arts Council of New Westminster Permanent Collection, a curated exhibition of still lifes and landscapes at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m.

Van Dop Gallery is paying tribute to Valentine’s Day with a visit by jewelry artist Joanna Lovett. Lovett will be on hand to meet visitors and show her collection on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Writers, start your laptops … it’s contest time again. The Royal City Literary Arts Society has opened its Write On! contest for 2019. Submissions will be accepted up until April 1.

After a relatively quiet January as we all recovered from the holiday season, things in New Westminster are firing up with a busy list of things to do. The Record has you covered when it comes to upcoming events.

Music lovers in New West have two Music at Queens concerts to enjoy in February. The music series at Queens Avenue United Church continues on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. with the West Coast Symphony Orchestra.

Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba brings its internationally acclaimed performance to New Westminster for a one-night-only presentation on March 8

Have a great artistic idea but lack the resources to make it happen? New Westminster artists who want to showcase their work internationally have a chance to apply for grants.