Lantern workshops registration forms
The registration forms for the lantern workshops are now available. Be part of the Lights of Riverfest Parade, click here to register
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Understanding Aboriginal Art
Understanding Aboriginal Arts in Canada Today: A Knowledge and Literature Review This knowledge and literature review examines a broad range of material on Aboriginal arts in Canada. Recognizing the importance of oral traditions in Aboriginal knowledge transfer, it also includes information gathered through one-on-one interviews with six senior Aboriginal artists. The following topics are covered: …
Lantern-making workshops
A family afair! or… get a group together to build a wonderful lantern as part of the Lights of the Fraser Parade for River Fest at our Arts to Go Lantern Workshops. STAR LANTERN Workshops: Family oriented Saturday September 15th, 1 to 4pm Saturday September 22nd 1 to 3pm Friday September 28th two hours before the …
Cultural Crawl 2012
August 11 & 12, 2012 marks the launch of New Westminster’s 9th Annual Cultural Crawl, with a two day city-wide Arts & Cultural experience. Meet local artists and artisans, discover our heritage, and prepare to be delighted by our unique cultural footprint. Each August arts and cultural enthusiasts travel to New West from throughout the …
Riverfest Call for Artists and Artisans
Inviting Artists and Artisans with works (in all media) that are inspired by rivers or focus on the environment. Artists and Artisans will be able to display and sell their artwork along the Westminster Quay Boardwalk or inside the Fraser River Discovery Centre. Riverfest: “Inspired by the Fraser” will be held on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, …
Heart 2 Art Project
Century House, in partnership with the City of New Westminster, is happy to announce Heart 2 Art, an inter-generational arts program that will bring youth and seniors from New Westminster together for workshops and art projects based on the theme: “Making the world a better place through Art“. Artists will be hired to develop art …
The Double Exposure Comedy Blowout
Come and be entertained by two of Canada’s funniest people – the multi-award-winning Bob Robertson and Linda Cullen! If satirical comedy is your cup of tea, mark August 17 in your calendar. Click here to read more about the comedian couple.
Book Launch
Islands Unto Ourselves by Gomathy Puri Book Launch – due to a medical emergency the book launch is postposed until the fall – we will post the date as soon as it is confirmed. Arts Council Gallery at the Centennial Lodge QueensPark, NewWestminster Guests include : Ashok Bhargava, President, Writers International Network, Distinguished Poet and …
Call to Artists for 2013/2014
The Arts Council is now inviting artists to submit applications for the 2013/2014 exhibition season. The Arts Council operates a picturesque Gallery in Queens Park, which features a wide range of visual arts by local and emerging artists in exhibitions which change monthly. The applications will also be considered for our Satellite Galleries. If you are …
Movie Passes now available
Last Monday at the Movies Season Passes for our 10th year now on sale. This past season has been a paramount year. The top attendance ever included the films Midnight in Paris, The Iron Lady, My Week With Marylin, The Artist. The pre sale of our Season Pass at the early bird price of $60 …
