It is with great delight that we are able to announce that we were selected for a donation by Porte Realty Ltd.

The Port Group of Companies is committed to their community. Each year they set aside a portion of their earnings for charitable causes. These funds are used to match charitable contributions made by their staff members and then are donated to the charities decided by their staff. There are four broad categories the arts, housing, healthcare and community needs. This year this community minded company and their employees choice The Community Arts Council of Richmond in the arts category.

We are extremely grateful for this generous donations. During this time of transition for us it is heartwarming to know that there are companies like Porte Realty willing to make a difference. The funds will be set aside and used to help produce an exciting exhibtion once we have restructured our operations. Once again thank you to Porte Realty

We are happy to report that the following people were the lucky winners in our most recent raffle. The names were drawn a day later than scheduled to allow for the last minute return of ticket stubs.

Mike Smithe – Geode
Mike Rossiter - Wood Box
Janet Church - Wood Bowl
Sylvia Downton – Painting
Lucille Webster - Painted glasses & Trivet
Teresa Sweaney - Blue slab plate
Oscar Sy - Basket of Party supplies
We want to thank everyone who purchased tickets or participated in any way.
As well, once again we want to thank the donors of these wonderful prizes:

Geode – Nature’s Expression
Wood Box and Bowl – Julius Bekei
Painting and Painted Champagne glasses and trivet – Lee Beaudry
Blue Slab Plate – Rona Hatherall
Basket of Party Supplies – The Arts Connection

The money raised will go towards our ongoing support of local artists and artisans.

We are pleased to present the 2nAnnual "Unique Art Show" now titled

ART FROM THE HEART



We expect to have at least 50 different works of art in this exciting exhibition, and encourage everyone to make a point of stopping by to view it. This work will also be available for sale with the proceeds going directly to the artists.

The difficulties that these artists face on a daily basis make this work a joy to see! In addition, this is the only exhibition where they can both show and sell their work in a main stream gallery setting. This leads to an increase in self worth, hope and abilities, in turn encouraging them to continue to develop their artistic skills.

Some of the paintings take a year to complete, while other participants may exhibit more than one piece. This year they will also present some of their crafts which were also created in the Avenue workshop, thereby expanding their work and exposure and giving the public more to view and purchase.

The official opening reception will take place on Sunday May 30th between 1 – 4, where there will be an opportunity to speak with the artists in attendance and have refreshments.

Last year we were fortunate to have Mayor Malcolm Brodie, MLA’S John Yap and Linda Reid and city of Richmond councilor Bill Nulty attend the opening, which for many of the participants was a big highlight and helped to create a sense of inclusion.

We urge everyone to view and support this unique, free exhibition which will be held daily 10 - 5 from May 26 – June 27 from 10 – 5 at the ARTISANS’ GALLERIA, 3651 Moncton St. in the heart of Steveston Village, Richmond.

The children attending the Arts Connection’s Renaissance Academy Kindergarten and Paddington Station Pre-Kindergarten can all feel very proud!

They created over 80 pieces of art, selling them Sunday March 7th, at a reception and sale at the Artisans’ Galleria in Steveston. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the ongoing relief effort for the children in Haiti.

Thanks must also go to the Community Arts Council of Richmond who donated their Artistans’ Galleria and staff to host this gallery show, reception and sale. Hats off also to Alexa and Ben Falk and Bianca Hayashi who stepped in to look after the refreshment table and serve coffee, punch and cookies to those who attended.

This was a wonderful way for these little ones to express their empathy and concern for others in the world, and their teachers did a wonderful job of assisting them with this project.

Remaining art will stay on display and be for sale at the Artisans’ Galleria until March 14th, so if you were not able to attend on Sunday, you have another chance to support these children and this worthwhile cause!

We will partner with the Arts Connection’s Renaissance Academy kindergarten and Paddington Station pre-kindergarten in producing a short exhibition called “KIDS HELPING KIDS”
The children attending these classes wanted to do something to help the children in Haiti suffering following the earthquake disaster. They have created works of art that will be sold and all proceeds will be sent to the relief effort for Haitian children.
The work will be on display at the Artisans’ Galleria in historic Steveston Village beginning March 1st and will be available for purchase on March 7th at a reception between 12:30 – 4:00.
This is a wonderful way for these little ones to express their empathy and concern for others in the world. Please show your interest, support and appreciation by taking the time to view these unique works of art and their very first official gallery show and sale.

"A CHILD'S VISION OF THE OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY" exhibition is now on display.

You can now view these wonderfully artistic T-shirts on our "Wall of Flame" in the Artisans' Galleria" and in our specially designed window display. There are over 70 T-Shirts on display featuring each child's unique vision of this once in a lifetime event.

The exhibition will run until the 24th of February and following their removal from display the children will be able to come and pick them up to wear, save or cherish. We want to thank Canadian Heritage for their grant and assistance in allowing us to produce this major project as well as the many volunteers who gave of their valuable time to help make this happen. Of course, this would not be happening were it not for the children themselves, and their families, who also gave of their time to create the shirts.

The Artisans' Galleria is located in historic Steveston at 3651 Moncton St. and is open 10 - 5 daily. Just look for the bright red window with shirts in it, and while you are visiting the exhibition be sure and take time to see all the fabulous items created by artist members. The quality is high and the prices are reasonable and every time you make a purchase you are helping to support both the Community Arts Council of Richmond but also the artist or artisan who created the piece. We thank you for your patronage and remembering to shop with us every time you need to purchase a special gift.

We are pleased to announce that we have received a grant from CANADIAN HERITAGE to create a special project in relation to the Olympic Torch Relay.

Our project will involve children in grades 4 and 5 that either attend a Richmond elementary school or who are residents of Richmond but attend school outside of the district.

This is a very exciting project which will involve 100 children. Please check back soon for more details.

The Community Arts Council of Richmond is looking for 100 grade 4 and 5 students to participate in a special project for the Olympic Torch Relay. This project is open to elementary school children in grades four and five that are either attending a Richmond elementary school or Richmond residents attending school outside the district and is limited to 100 students.

We will be asking these participants to paint THEIR vision and design of the Olympic Torch Relay on a T-shirt. Once the designs have been painted and cured, they will be professionally displayed in our Artisans” Galleria in a special exhibition which will run January 23 – February 23, 2010, and will be open for viewing, at no charge, to the participants, their family, friends and the general public.

The t-shirts will be theirs to keep following the exhibition. Participants must be available to paint the shirts during a 1 1/2 period on Sunday January 10th. 2010 and must comply with the rules and regulations as set out by CANADIAN HERITAGE and Vanoc. These will be revealed once the applicant has been accepted.

The event registration entry form is available for pick up at our Artisan’s Galleria, 3651 Moncton St. in the village of Steveston BC or here on our website www.richmondartscouncil.org, to locate the entry form and further information. Once completed, mail the entry from to CACR, #130- 3651 Moncton St. Richmond BC V7E 3A5

This project is the result of a grant received from Canadian Heritage under the Olympic Torch Relay Initiative for the 2010 Winter Games – Special Projects component and as such is subject to guidelines set out by Canadian Heritage and Vanoc.

The successful applicants will be notified by email.

klasses for kids

The Arts Connection in Steveston Village has generously offered us the space and materials to be able to hold these classes. The Friday evening classes will take place at their location at 12191 First Ave in Steveston Village and Saturday morning classes will be at their music school in Minato Village at No. 1 road and Steveston Hwy.

We begin with Pizza & Picasso for kids, on alternate Friday evenings for 2 age groups, 5 –7 yr. begins Sept 25 and 8 – 10 years, starts Oct 2. Each class is for six weeks and lasts two hours and will start at 6 and end at 8.

A win win situation, because parents get a couple hours for some alone or away from the kids time, and the children get pizza, pop and a chance to explore their creativity.

Everything is included in this 6 weeks course, materials, food, and artistic and creative environment and professional art instructors. While they will be exploring some of the masters, this will also be a fun class with a variety of projects.

Next, The Art of Drawing and Painting for 11 years old and up on Saturday mornings from 10 – noon. Here they will be guided by a variety of talented Richmond Artists. Drawing and Painting doesn’t just have to be on canvas or paper. How about painting on a rock, or wood as well as more conventional methods and mediums. The week following the end of the class they will have their work displayed in a professional gallery setting on December 12th, complete with an opening reception where friends, family and the public can view their work and enjoy refreshments!

The Gallery show will be held at our Artisans’ Galleria in Steveston Village. So don’t wait, space is limited to allow lots of attention for each child.

you can download a registration form from this site or call 604-241-0141 to register.

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