New show focuses on talent

A photography exhibit, a McLean Mill market and more on the Alberni arts scene.

A swimmer’s leap frames the new murals along the wall of Echo Pool last week. Artists applied to the Rollin Art Centre last year to design one of the aluminum composite murals, which were officially unveiled Sept. 9 when the pool re-opened following its annual summer maintenance closure.

A swimmer’s leap frames the new murals along the wall of Echo Pool last week. Artists applied to the Rollin Art Centre last year to design one of the aluminum composite murals, which were officially unveiled Sept. 9 when the pool re-opened following its annual summer maintenance closure.

The Rollin Art Centre will feature the work of 10 photographers from the Alberni Valley Photo Club, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22.

This group show will have a broad range of local photographs, by this talented group of photographers, amateur and professional. Join us in the gallery, Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1–3 p.m., for refreshments and to meet all the photographers who are showcasing their talents and beautiful photographs.

The show runs until Oct. 17.

Tables for rent at Mill Market

This year’s McLean Mill Christmas market will be back again over two weekends, Nov. 27, 28 and 29 and Dec. 5–6. For anyone interested in renting a table, for one weekend or two, there is still room.

For more info or to register, stop by the Rollin Art Centre for your application, or call 250-724-3412. One weekend is $80 and both weekends is $150 to book space.

Rollin grateful for donation

A new cedar swing in the Rollin Art Centre garden is much appreciated by both staff and the public alike. Jim Lawson and his students from SD70 and VAST donated the new swing, which replaces an old swing.

Stop by the gardens to take a swing on this beautiful new addition to the gardens, where many generations of family photos have been taken.

Lawson and his students stepped in and took on this project, to teach his students the fine craft of wood working while giving back to the community. We are extremely appreciative for this incredible gift.

The Rollin Art Gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street and is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wheelchair accessible, admission is by donation. Call 250-724-3412.

 

Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, at the Rollin Art Centre.

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