The Surrey Art Gallery is pleased to present a talk with one of Canada’s foremost artists, Susan Point. Point will deliver a presentation about her past and current work. The talk takes place in conjunction with her exhibition Susan Point: Spindle Whorl, on tour from the Vancouver Art Gallery. Admission is free.
Susan Point at Surrey Art Gallery: Free Artist Talk
When: February 19, 2020 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm Where: Surrey Art Gallery (13750 88 Ave, Surrey) Admission: Free!
Susan Point is renowned as one of Canada’s leading innovators in the fields of contemporary and Indigenous art. She has pioneered the development of Coast Salish art (a field historically dominated by men) through her works in jewellery, sculpture, printmaking, public art, and more. Her artmaking celebrates the vibrancy of traditional Coast Salish culture, while situating it within the present moment.
Spindle Whorl features screenprints developed by the artist over the past four decades. Each one uses the motif of the spindle whorl—a small, round, usually wooden disk traditionally used by Coast Salish women to prepare wool that would be woven into garments and ceremonial blankets. In her art, Point beautifully adapts the whorl as a vehicle for symbolic meaning, reinventing and adorning it with animals, the forces of nature, mythological creatures, and other more abstract design elements.
For Point, the spindle whorl is not only a way of connecting with her heritage, but a means of developing visual ideas. In many instances, traditional motifs such as salmon, eagles, crescents, and moons intertwine, transform, and meld into each other, producing strikingly original imagery. Combined with the use of colour, her works present us with an entirely unprecedented body of patterns and forms. This commitment to the exploration of the whorl has inspired generations of younger Coast Salish artists, and expanded the realm of visual expression.
About the artist Susan Point is a Musqueam artist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. She grew up with her family in their home on what is known as the Musqueam Indian Reserve near the mouth of the Fraser River. In the early 1980s, Point became interested in reviving the traditions of Coast Salish art and design. She first began making art in 1981 when she took a jewellery-making course at Vancouver Community College. Her work has since helped revive Coast Salish design and brought new scholarly attention to her culture. She was the first Musqueam artist to have a solo exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Point’s public works include pieces installed at the Vancouver International Airport, Stanley Park, the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC, and the UBC Museum of Anthropology. She has been widely recognized for her work, most recently with the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement.
North America’s only feminist literary festival, Growing Room, marks its fourth year by expanding to a literary and arts festival. The cross-genre celebration will feature more than 85 nationally-renowned authors, poets, filmmakers, comedians, dancers, musicians and artists from across the country, to celebrate inclusive storytelling in all its forms during readings, discussions, workshops and parties.
Growing Room Festival
When: March 11-15, 2020 Where: Various locations throughout the city Tickets: All panels and readings are by donation. Workshops are $15. More information on registration here. Recommended donation tiers are: $12.50 (regular), $25 (generous), and $40 (includes a one-year subscription to Room Magazine).
Celebrated for spotlighting BIPOC, queer and marginalized voices throughout the festival, Growing Room continues to connect communities across identities, genre and form.
This year’s theme of worldbuilding speaks directly to this need. As Canada’s social landscape becomes more diverse, and a new generation shares stories that are both passionately political and open-hearted in the face of growing hate crimes and regionalism, Growing Room responds with a timely line-up of cross-genre events that celebrate the many ways we can proudly be ourselves through art.
The festivities kick off on March 11th with a dance party and concert featuring music from R&B, funk, and soul artists Tonye Aganaba, Chelsea D.E Johnson and Desirée Dawson; a set by one of Vancouver’s leading female DJs, DJ Denise; and hosted by Jillian Christmas and jaye simpson.
Growing Room will continue to partner with Indigenous Brilliance for a celebration of Indigenous storytelling, hosted by jaye simpson, Karmella Cen Benedito De Barros, Patricia Massy and Emily Dundas Oke. A festival favourite, Growing Room’s hands-on, creative workshops now cover topics ranging from crafting the perfect short story to an introduction to burlesque.
RunGo Dash for Dogs returns in support of BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. This guided 10K, 5K or 2K run or walk takes participants through Stanley Park, starting at the Brockton Pavilion. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser support the organization’s Guide and Service Dog programs.
RunGo Dash for Dogs
When: Sunday February 23th, 2020 Starting Location: Brockton Pavilion (1151 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver) Registration:Online here » Start Times: 10km: 9:40 am, 5km 9:50 am, 2k 10:00 am
After the run there will be a social event, with pancakes, prizes and a chance to meet puppies in training from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. Participants can take part in a “blindfold walk”, where the dogs in advanced training will guide them through an obstacle course.
Craig Slagel is the Founder of RunGo and has been supporting BC & Alberta Guide Dogs with this event for five consecutive years. In that time, Dash for Dogs has raised over $65,000 for the organization. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000.
“There are limited spots remaining in each of the participation categories,” says Craig. “However, even if you can’t attend the event, you can still sign up to run virtually and help us raise money no matter where you live.”
Guide and Service Dogs, as well as good dogs are welcome at the event. All dogs must be on leash and under control at all times for the safety of the working dogs. This is a race for people to support dogs, but you don’t need a dog to run.
Take a magical trip into the Hundred Acre Wood and discover the wonderful world of Winnie-the-Pooh! Carousel Theatre for Young People (“CTYP”) and Presentation House Theatre present the BC premiere of The House at Pooh Corner, live on Granville Island from February 28 to March 29, 2020.
The House at Pooh Corner
Where: The Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St on Granville Island) When: February 28, 2020 to March 29, 2020 Tickets: Available online now or by calling (604) 685-6217. Adults: $35; Seniors/Students: $29; Young People (Ages 3-18 years): $18.
Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are joined by their beloved Christopher Robin, embarking on a string of engaging adventures. The charm of the friendships shared in this beautiful stage adaptation of A.A. Milne’s book blends enchanting puppetry and music into a story that transports audiences right into the Hundred Acre Wood.
Tom Pickett, Advah Soudack, Victor Mariano. Photo by Tim Matheson
Featuring: Victor Mariano, Tom Pickett and Advah Soudack. Directed by Kim Selody. Adapted by Betty Knapp. Revisions by Kim Selody. The House at Pooh Corner is recommended for ages 3 to 8. Follow Carousel Theatre on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for more information and show details.
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We have Valentine’s Day and Family Day all rolled into one, along with #Van2010 Olympic anniversary events. Here is your list of things to do in Vancouver Family Day long weekend:
