Fraser Valley arts
Langley: Artists collaborate on new visitor centre map
Langley artists Deborah Strong of Cat and Mouse Designs and Vivian Harder of Thunderfoot Studios were commissioned by Tourism Langley to create an artistic introduction to Langley in the new visitor centre, located at Langley Events Centre. The map was a joint effort by the two artists, and the project was the first time they [...]
Abbotsford: Hall’s walls perfect for local art, City, schools, Reach bring culture to streets
It’s only fitting that Abbotsford Parks, Recreation and Culture is showing local artists at its new digs at City Hall. When the department moved this year to the third floor, department head Mark Taylor approached Suzanne Greening, the executive director of The Reach gallery, about installing art in the common areas. Greening checked out the [...]
Chilliwack: Newest members of cultural centre team announced More on the way before the fall
While final paint coats are meticulously applied, 10 new staff members have moved into the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, ready to make reality the community’s arts and culture vision, which began a decade ago. The will be led by executive director Michael Cade who brings extensive experience in theatre production and management to his role. Both [...]
Mission: ‘We had the world here’
The Mission Folk Music Festival appears to be weathering the storm. Last year a lightning storm threatened the safety of the performers and audience, and all of Saturday’s performances were cancelled. It cost the festival $35,000 because of the loss of gate receipts. The show’s producer Francis Xavier Edwards and the festival board are also [...]
Chilliwack: New artists keep Art on the Farm fresh
Artists display colourful works, musicians fill the air with gentle sounds, and actors bring vibrant stories to life by the pond. That’s only a fraction of the fun to be had at Art on the Farm, Aug. 14 in the Columbia Valley. Nearly a thousand people streamed onto the farm last year, says organizer Minda [...]
Harrison:Festivals deserve support
We love the Harrison Festival of the Arts. Love, in the strongest sense of the word. All the arts and culture gathered in one small spot feeds our minds and souls, and kicks off the summer in grand style. It also is a major boost to the local economy, undoubtedly. But its funding is dwindling [...]
Chilliwack: Cultural Centre still has a ways to go
Anticipation for the new arts facility to be up and running is starting to grow. The glass doors of the new Chilliwack Cultural Centre were thrown open to the media this week for a tour of the $22-million facility on Corbould Street. “This is a truly spectacular building,” said Michael Cade, executive director of the [...]
Harrison Fest has it all
Come experience the music, dance, literary and visual arts of the world at the 32nd annual Harrison Festival of the Arts, from July 10 to 18 with an opening night concert Friday, July 9. This year’s music will include international performers like guitar guru David Lindley, roots/swing-king Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Spanish flamenco-rockers [...]
Hope: Artists rally in support of Trails Crossing
The first Trails Crossing Friendship Centre Aboriginal Day celebration in Memorial Park was a chance for First Nations artists to showcase their talents locally. The fledging Friendship Centre, headed by Bonnie Millward and a board of directors, hopes to provide services to aboriginal and the Metis communities through support, referrals and cultural revival. Despite a [...]
