Pots 'n Paint

This is a brand new, free to the public, juried event for 2013 held in partnership with the talented members of the Richmond Potters Club and the Richmond Artist Guild and promises to be a fantastic event. The theme of the work is pottery/ceramic etc. and there will be displays of various types of pottery together with artists work which will feature some component of pottery in the painting.

It will be held at the newly renovated Cultural Centre's performance Hall from June 15 - June 23rd, with an opening reception slated for the evening of the 14th of June.

This will be the first time that all three groups have come together to offer the public an opportunity to view this collaboration, and at no charge to the public. Funding is provided by the Province of B.C. and the City of Richmond for which we are very thankful.

Last Updated on Monday, 07 January 2013 11:31

IMMERSED IN THE ARTS

Opening doors for Children through Creativity & Collaboration

Leaders & educators are discovering that exposing children to the ARTS improves their intellectual growth. Using ART as a tool has been found to heal, calm & awaken hidden creativity & imagination.

Unfortunately this experience is not always available, especially to those attending schools in less affluent areas. A unique, "out of the box", one of kind program has been created through strong partnerships in the area of arts & Education to deal with this issue.

We, the Community Arts Council of Richmond, a registered charity, the Arts Connection, a 20-year arts center with a brand new amazing facility and the principals and teachers from, Richmond based Westwind, and Admiral Seymour, from the DTES, Elementary schools have joined forces to make a difference. By raising funds, applying for grants & donating time and energy. This "Reach 2 Teach" program began on February 22, 2013!

It brings together students from Westwind's leadership program to mentor and support the students from Admiral Seymour as they enter the Arts Connection together & explore a hands-on ART experience. During their 2 "field trips" each group is exposed to all art disciplines, both visual and performing, are encouraged, praised and introduced to a different type
of "school".

Excerpts and photos from the students can be found by going here:
http://www.theartsconnection.org/immersed-in-the-arts-blog-series/ This unprecedented program deserves your donations and attention. We are planning to continue this amazing project through this semester and beginning again in the fall semester. However, even with the great support we have received from donors, grants and fundraising, it is an expensive
undertaking but one that will benefit everyone connected for years to come.

For information on how you can help us help these students please use the contact us page on this website or
call the Arts Connection at 604-241-0141!

Last Updated on Monday, 15 April 2013 11:44