The Arts Council and Thistledown Press invite you to join Eileen Kernaghan as she launches her latest young adult novel Sophie, in Shadow Saturday, May 10, 1:30 – 4pm in our Gallery Chaired by Valerie B-Taylor, President, New West Writers Sophie, in Shadow, set in 1914 India under the Raj, is Eileen Kernaghan’s ninth historical fantasy. …
The Invisible Woman April 28th at 7:30 Massey Theatre Directed by Ralph Fiennes with actors: Ralph Fiennes, Felicity Jones, Kristin Scott Thomas, Tom Hollander Based on Claire Tomalin’s nonfiction book The Invisible Woman: The Story of Nelly Ternan and Charles Dickens Nelly (Felicity Jones) is haunted by the past. At 18, she met Charles Dickens …
The Arts Council contributed to the Douglas College Foundation—this was a great opportunity as all donations were being matched. So the Arts Council donation of $8,000 designated for our Scholarship funds became $16,000. Each year the Arts Council scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a career in the Arts at Douglas College.
Twenty Feet from Stardom March 31 7:30pm at the Massey Theatre (tickets $9 at the door) The oscar nominated Movie Twenty Feet from Stardom was on Official Selection of the Sundance Film Festival and shines the spotlight on the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the lat 20th century. Twenty Minutes …
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Note: The schedule has changed since we put this post up (no matter how carefully we try and plan…) We showed our first movie of the new season last night. It was “Before Midnight” – an interesting movie that requires some reflection afterwards. Many of you asked what is coming next. So this is what …
Good news, our Monday movies are starting again. This month it is Before Midnight – read the review…. We will announce the other movies as the titles are confirmed.
Our exhibitions are juried. We are pleased to announce the Selection Committee for 2014: Rick Carswell Keith Rice-Jones Angie Au Hemphill Greg Freedman Visit the Exhibition section of the website for more information about the exhibition process and the selection committee.
The Gallery is closed for January and necessary clean up. However, the Office is open, please phone to make an appointment. We are working on bringing you an exciting exhibit in February featuring poet laureate Candice James and paintings by Don Portelance. Each painting has an associated poem by Candice. Monday Movies for January, February and March …
A Treasure Room is where you discover treasures! And we have treasures a plenty. For example, come and discover a collection of wonderful pottery by Pottery Works – a collective of artists who are overcoming disabilities through their art. Half the fun is browsing and discovering treasures – the other half of the fun is finding that unique gift for someone special! …
It’s true, there are not many days left! If you are looking for a gift, remember it is the idea that counts – and we have many unique ideas! You can choose from scarves, jewellery, books, and so much more. So why don’t you come in and browse? [nggallery id=7]
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