Bonesky’s acrylic work popular at Rollin

Days with the Arst, Community Arts Council AGM and more on the Alberni arts scene.

Artist Cynthia Bonesky is the next exhibitor at the Rollin Art Centre. She will be showcasing her amazing talent in acrylic paintings.

Much of Bonesky’s exhibit, which runs March 10–April 1, will feature portraits as well as her love of travel.

Join us in the gallery for refreshments and an opportunity to meet Bonesky at her artist reception, Saturday, March 12 from 1–3 p.m.

Tour gets new twist

Days with the Arts are back, however with a twist. This year the community arts council is starting a co-operative arts festival and we are inviting all artists who are interested in taking part.

If you are interesting in being involved at this year’s Days with the Arts during the Solstice Arts festival in June, please contact the Rollin Art Centre.

We are looking for all artists/artisans who may be interested in having a table/display/demos set up on the grounds, June 17-19. Showcase all your work, have demos and spend the weekend creating in a beautiful setting.

CAC AGM

The Community Arts Council will hold its annual general meeting, Thursday March 3 at 7 p.m., in the AV Museum. Along with discussing our year in review, elections of board members will take place. If you are interested in joining this board of directors please join us.

The evening will also feature guest speaker Kerry Mason and her presentation, “Appraising Emily Carr: a case study in art appraisals”.

Mason, an art historian, will explain the interesting world of appraising art with an illustrated lecture.

Get seen at Rollin

The Rollin Art Centre is  accepting applications from all visual artists and artist groups to exhibit their work in our Fine Arts Gallery during the 2017 calendar year. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your own art exhibit or group exhibit.

Application forms are available at the Rollin Art Centre.  Deadline is April 30. Declutter: donate!

Book donations to the community arts council’s annual book sale not only help to de-clutter your house but the Rollin Art Centre benefits tremendously.

Books can be dropped off at Rollin Art Centre, in the big wooden box under the stairs inside. The book sale takes place May 13–14 at Echo Centre.

Naden Band

Alberni District Secondary School Theatre sponsored by the ADSS music department, presents The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy Pacific Fleet Dixie at the theatre on Tuesday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Drawing at DRAW

Life Drawing Sessions—‘Open Studio’ continues each week at DRAW Gallery, 4529 Melrose St. (at Eighth Avenue).  Featuring live model figure drawing, artists gather together to paint, sketch or sculpt from different live models. Teen Night . welcomes all young artists every Monday from 6–8 p.m. Adults meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6–8 p.m.

The fee  is teens $6.00 and adults $12.50. Participants can also pre-register for five sessions for $60. Call Astrid at 724-2056 and book your spot.

Melissa Martin is Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council. Call 250-724-3412.

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