A multitude of work from the Wednesday Painters is on display at the Rollin Art Centre. The show has been held over until Feb. 7, 2015.

A multitude of work from the Wednesday Painters is on display at the Rollin Art Centre. The show has been held over until Feb. 7, 2015.

Arts around: Wednesday Painters held over until Feb. 7

Wednesday Painters, McLean Mill Market, DRAW Gallery sketches and more on the Alberni arts scene this week.

We are fortunate at the Rollin Art Centre to have the current art exhibit, “Present Images”, by the Wednesday Painters, held over until Feb. 7, 2015.

This spectacular display, of 14 painters,  will be extended into the new year.

The AV Wednesday Painters meet every Wednesday at Char’s landing to hone their skills, learn new ones and gather with friends.

Stop by today for a chance to own one of these terrific pieces of art.

Rollin extends holiday hours

The Rollin Art Centre will be open until 8 p.m. every Friday during the month of December to give you the opportunity to stroll the magical gardens, and experience the festive lights. Stop in the Rollin Art Centre’s gift shop and explore the hundreds of great gift ideas, of one-of-a-kind pieces, for all your holiday shopping.

From cards to jewellery, prints and sculptures, the Rollin Art Centre has it all at great prices; you’ll also be helping to support local artists.

Mill Market continues

The final McLean Mill Christmas Market and Light-Up takes place this weekend. Fri. Dec. 12th from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. (train runs at 5:30 p.m.), Sat. Dec. 13th from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (train runs 12:30 & 5:30 p.m.), and Sun. Dec. 14th from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., (train runs at 12:30 p.m.).

Tickets are on sale for the train at the museum.

Sketch at DRAW gallery

Living proof, Sketches from Life, essential sketches of gesture, figures, clothing, expression, body language and more are happening at DRAW Gallery through Dec. 20.

Meet & Greet the artists and models, Fri. Dec 12, 6-8pm

This month’s featured artists, Colleen Clancy, Cynthia Bonesky, Christopher Finlayson, Lily Finlayson, Jillian Mayne, Graham McDonald, Ann McIvor and Tamas Zalatnai are the explorer spirits of our 2014 Life Drawing workshop.

With more than 30 years of combined experience in portrait drawing, these artists are allowing their work-in-progress to be viewed unaltered.

Visit us online and on location at the corner of Melrose and Eighth Avenue Call 250-724-2056 or www.drawgallery.com.

 

Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council.

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