May 2013
Theme: From the SEA Opening: May 4Art Intake: May 1 & 2Hanging: May 3
Art Take Out: May 28 &nsp; 29
Many people believe that all LIFE began in the sea. Its a sanctuary, a source of inspiration and substanance. Its a playground for recreation, a tool for meditation, and holds a world of magical life and lore.
Artists are challenged to incorporate THEIR interpretations.
Any works of art that reference the sea in any way may be highlighted this month. Of course, the logical technical highlight of this show will be water media, so embrace water colours, acrylics, tempera, ink paintings as well as sculptures!
June 2013
Student Art - June 1 - 16
Opening Night: Saturday, June 1, 2013
7 pm at the Ladysmtih Waterfront Gallery
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Art Intake: May 28 & 29, 2013
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Guest Artist: Bruce Whittington - Bayview Framing
For the third year, the Ladysmith Arts Council is pleased to showcase works of art students from young children to seniors. The cornerstone of the show will be art works from the students graduating from the arts program at VIU. Due to the collective and inventive nature of student art you will enjoy the show with its fresh outlook on art.
TRAVELLING "Best of the Cowichan Valley"
ART SHOW - June 18 - 30
7 pm at the Ladysmtih Waterfront Gallery
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The Waterfront Gallery plays host to this traveling juried show that consists of 25+ collection from the 43rd annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show
July
Dysfunctional Art Mixed Media
According to definition, functional art fulfils a practical purpose, so that begs the question: how to make art that fulfils an impractical purpose. Dictionary.com indicates: “Modern theories of mental dysfunction led to the elimination of witches from our serious ontology.” Are we truly wiser now? Mixed (up) Media techniques are highlighted with this theme, choose any, choose all; unusual combinations will be greatly admired.
August
Craft Show (Juried) 3-D
This show was chosen by Crafts Council of BC in honour of their 40th anniversary in 2012. The show will be juried by judges recommended by the CCBC. The show will be open to all categories of Fine Craft.
September
Ravens, crows, gull Encaustic
Always popular symbols, harbingers of many myths, the carrion birds seem to hold a powerful fascination for artists resulting in their images being are explored in many different mediums. As well, this month, Encaustic painting techniques, using oil colour and beeswax will be highlighted.
October
Multi Media Show (Juried)
Back due to it’s appeal, this is the seventh juried Fall Multi Media Show that the LAG has sponsored. Three distinct categories are judged: 2-dimensional works, 3-dimensional works, and photo/digital. The prizes are substantial, the judges are professional, the competition is enervating and the results, always surprising. See you there.
November
Size Does Matter Oils (Trad.& WM)
This topic, like the others, is open to individual interpretation, but, for those students of art history, exploring the effects of the size of the art work on the viewer is the main topic in this show. Oil painting is showcased, both traditional oils and the newer water-soluble oils.
December
Xmas Gift Show
Our traditional Christmas Gift Store project begun, many years ago, when the gallery first opened in 2006. This show of smartly-priced artworks is designed to make giving original art works affordable.
Although volunteering at the gallery is not required there are benefits to volunteering at the gallery. The gallery is a volunteer run gallery and if you live locally offering even a bit of your time to sit at the gallery or offering your expertise will contribute greatly to our community gallery.