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BC's 5th Annual Cultural Crawl
August 4 to August 31, 2006
British Columbia
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Plan an "art-ful" adventure! The 2006 Arts & Cultural Guide to British Columbia is launching their fifth annual Cultural Crawl, a month-long celebration of BC's arts, culture and heritage, which starts on the BC Day long weekend in August.
"The Cultural Crawl is a month-long celebration of the arts and culture in BC, hosted by the artists and business owners in a specific region", explains Trudy Van Dop, publisher of the Arts & Cultural Guide to BC. This event continues to be dedicated to encouraging the celebration of local Arts, Culture & Heritage.
For a complete listing of participants, and ideas on how to explore the province during August, a month of arts & cultural adventures, visit www.art-bc.com. Click on your community of choice and print off the list of attractions in that area. Or browse through the printed guide for ideas on the best places to visit.
The Arts & Cultural Guide to British Columbia is a full-colour, 96-page guide of over 200 art galleries, museums, studios, gardens, heritage and cultural sites in the province of BC. Listings include colour photos, a short description and complete contact information including phone numbers and web site addresses.
The Arts & Cultural Guide is available for free at any BCAA Office, Visitor Information Centre, aboard BC Ferries, at numerous hotels throughout the province and from our participants.
Contact Information:
James Bay Art Walk
September 23 and 24, 2006
Victoria, BC
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Twenty-three artists at 15 locations in beautiful James Bay, the community where Emily Carr lived and painted, will hold an ArtWalk studio tour including Emily's home, on September 23 and 24 from 11:00 to 4:00. There will be sculpture, textiles, etchings, wood carvings, photography, and many, many, stunning paintings on display and for sale.
Maps will be posted in James Bay businesses and the local Saturday community market at Superior and Menzies. The map will also be featured in the centre spread of the September issue of the James Bay Beacon community newspaper. People will be asked to watch for "the walking palette".
For more information please check our website at: http://ca.geocities.com/jb_artwalk/index.html
Free admission.
Contact Information:
Angela Lee McIntyre
Tel: (250) 388-4378
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Marion Edworthy
Tel: (250) 381-8455
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Open House at the Black Cat Forge
October 5 to 18, 2006
Metchosin, BC
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Hours 12:00 to 4:00 throughout the Capital Arts Festival and by appointment
Come and visit Nancy's modern Blacksmith Shop!
Whimsical Outdoor Sculptures and funky Indoor art, beautiful Mermaids and her wonderful Bubble Wands. Nancy is accepting commissions for 2007. Come on out to visit sunny Metchosin!
Parking is limited so if you can please park on the street and walk up the driveway. There is some parking in front of the workshop, and more at the top of the driveway. Watch for the signs.
Visit her website at: www.nancytheblacksmith.com
Free admission.
Contact Information:
Nancy the Blacksmith (Nancy Powell)
1020 Liberty Drive
Victoria, BC V9C 4H9
(This is actually in Metchosin)
Tel: (250) 478-4725
Email: bcforge@telus.net
Web: www.nancytheblacksmith.com
STINKING FISH STUDIO TOUR
November 25 and 26, 2006
Hours: 10am to 4pm
Metchosin and East Sooke, BC
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Take a self-guided art tour in Metchosin and East Sooke where 24 artists in 16 disciplines offer an array of the best in fine art and fine craft. Come explore one of the richest "art trails" on the island – meet the artists, see their work and take some home with you! Metchosin and East Sooke are located in a beautiful coastal area of Vancouver Island just west of Victoria, BC.
Admission is free. Artworks are for sale.
click here for PDF tour map
Contact Information:
Chiarina Loggia
Tel: 250) 474-2916
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Judi Dyelle
Tel: (250) 474-2676
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