Squamish arts
Squamish: SAC questions arts centre proposal, Location and length of use leads arts council to debate arts incubator’s merit
The Squamish Oceanfront Development Corporation (SODC) has just received $231,250 in provincial contributions to transform a former groundwater processing plant into an arts centre. But as the SODC board awaits public comment before approving much-needed matching funds, the Squamish Arts Council’s opinion (SAC) may become a barrier. SAC president Krisztina Egyed questioned the logic of [...]
Crawl through culture in August, Squamish one of 70 communities on annual BC Cultural Crawl
Squamish may have the words Recreation Capital of Canada written on a sign welcoming visitors to town, but it could just as well say Cultural Capital of Canada for all the musicians, artists and artisans that call the area home. During the entire month of August, Squamish shows off that vibrant and unique arts and [...]
Squamish set to go LIVE
The Sea to Sky region has seen its share of failed music festivals over the past few years: Pemberton Festival, Music in the Mountains and the Whistler Music Festival are just a few of the one-hit wonders that have rolled in and out of town recently. But now, there’s a new company interested in bringing [...]
Squamish: Artists converge to spread creativity
Five artists sharing a new downtown loft studio are attempting to capture the hearts and minds of residents with a variety of programs, initiatives and endeavours. Local artist Stan Matwychuk is taking the lead in organizing initiatives, which would include life drawing classes, art history lessons, summer markets, mural festivals and outdoor film screenings. “It’s [...]
Squamish: Actor lands first place in North Shore theatre competition
Between Shift Theatre continued their commitment of bringing top quality theatre to the corridor while winning prestigious awards against much bigger companies with top honours at the Theatre BC’s North Shore Zone Festival of Plays Friday (May 7). The theatre troupe performed the drama Independence at the regional competition last weekend, and if sales are [...]
Squamish: Blue Barn arts centre could be ready for summer: Residents asked for input on design before plan can move forward
The Squamish arts community is one step closer to having an arts space to call its own, and now it’s up to locals to determine what it will look like. Residents packed the Squamish Arts Council (SAC) building on Cleveland Avenue Monday (March 29) to discuss the 15,000 sq. ft. Blue Barn, a component of [...]
