Wordless Wednesday: Minis

Paintings by Vicki Allesia

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Late Night Shopping?

Ahoy there!
Late night shopping fans - there is no Arts Centre's gallery opening reception this month so you'll have to hang on until September for after-hours browsing.

hand dyed yarns by Dalia Levy

go quackers with Del Holbrook

The next reception will be September 18th for a metalwork exhibition. Receptions usually open at 6pm and run until 8pm, with talks by arts centre staff and artists, plus a cash bar, refreshments, art galore and a chance to network with the city arts crowd.

twiggy lobes from Urszula Petrykowska

But, shopping fans! Don't despair! We have extended hours coming up for the Grand Opening for the new expansion project on Saturday, September 6th. (You can find out a little more about the Appleyard project here). We open at 10:30am that morning, after the ribbon cutting and just in time for all the other festivities going on.

What can I encourage you to buy on this day? How about making sure you have some fantastic hostess or guest gifts to last you till the end of the holidays? We have beautiful ceramics to tuck away into a suitcase, dainty jewelry, local art and fine textiles that are also easy to pack.

Staycation? No worries. Drop a few hints and send your house guests out to see us ... let us know if you'd like them to "see" something special on your wishlist ;)

Wordless Wednesday: Sweet Somethings

Necklaces by Sandra Ho

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Wordless Wednesday: Sweetness and Light

Pottery candleholder, by Myrta Hayes

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City Hall Featured Artist: Elizabeth Wallace

This month, the display case at City Hall (you know - just up the stairs opposite the reception desk, on your way to the council offices) is filled with amazing colour. Blackberry Artist, Elizabeth Wallace has her amazing watercolour work and more on display until the end of August.

If you're only familiar at most with her cards and magnets at the giftshop, you really should head over to City Hall pronto to check out larger paintings and more subjects. You will be thrilled to see the rich colours and vibrant flowers coming to life in front of your eyes. You'll also be thrilled to see her work without the distracting reflections of the bright display lights, as in the photos above!

As usual, all work is for sale through the gift shop. Please phone 604.931.2008 ext.102 to arrange your purchase.

August's Featured Artist: Cathy Rycroft

Cathy Rycroft is a local artist who has been painting for over 23 years. She specializes in horses and horse racing in all mediums, and has been featured twice on Tom Wolski's TV show "Sport of Kings."

Print detail, original painting by Cathy Rycroft

She regularly paints commission works of horses, dogs, and people. A variety of Cathy's work can be found year round in the Blackberry Gift Shop.

Print detail, original painting by Cathy Rycroft

 Her newest creation is painting on cut stone from around the world and she was invited to the Calgary Stampede as an Artisan for her unique paintings on stone in 2006 and 2007, selling pieces across the globe at both shows.



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Wordless Wednesday: Blossom Time

Hand-painted silk scarf, by Jane Ostenstad

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