The On Edge readings series at Emily Carr has announced their lineup for this spring, with the first event January 22. On Edge presents free public readings by a range of Canadian writers.
Write a haiku about Vancouver's now ubiquitous spring cherry blossoms and you might be published on a bus shelter, or even on a tombstone, apparently.
| Sun - Oct 05 -- Sun - Jan 11 |
Marianne Nicolson: The House of the Ghosts Using high-powered lighting, Marianne Nicolson, a member of the Dzawada'enuxw Tribe of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, will project the vision of a Northwest Coast ceremonial house front and totem poles onto the Georgia Street facade of the Vancouver Art Gallery from dusk to dawn every night. Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street. www.vanartgallery.bc.ca |
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| Sun - Oct 05 -- Sun - Jan 11 |
Wack! Art and the Feminist Revolution The first comprehensive, international survey of a remarkable body of work that emerged from the dynamic relationship between art and feminism between 1965 and 1980, a time in which a majority of feminist activism and art-making occurred across the globe. The exhibition brings together the work of 120 artists to examine the international foundations and impact of feminism on art. Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street. www.vanartgallery.bc.ca |
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| Fri - Oct 17 -- Fri - Jan 23 |
See Them Everywhere New paintings by local artist, Won Seok Lim in a solo exhibition titled, "See Them Everywhere" at Art Beatus, in the Nelson Square Office Tower at 108-808 Nelson Street. www.artbeatus.com |
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| Mon - Dec 01 -- Sat - Jan 31 |
Smith & Jones A collaboration by two friends on a show of mixed media paintings and monotype prints inspired by nature, at Aurum-Argentum Goldsmiths, an eclectic studio gallery where three artisans create fine jewellery and objets d'art. The studio also features paintings by local artists. 1351 Railspur Alley, Granville Island. 604-692-2522. www.aurum-argentum.com |
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| Mon - Dec 01 -- Sun - Feb 15 |
Un-natural History of Stanley Park An exhibition in English and Chinese celebrating the 120th birthday of Vancouver's oldest and largest park. 1100 Chestnut Street. More info at www.vanmuseum.bc.ca |
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| Mon - Jan 05 8:00 PM |
Vancouver Poetry Slam Poetry-slam with guest performers. Takes place at Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Drive. Admission $5/3. More info at vancouverpoetryhouse.com |