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Artrageous Art Gallery!
Tues-Fri 11am-5pm
#104
- 135, 10 Ave. S.
Cranbrook, BC
Canada
ph: 250-426-4223
fax: 250-426-4223
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Cranbrook & District Arts Council
News & Events
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Non-CDAC News: Area Galleries, Art Info, Call for Entries, Exhibits & Performances, Grants, Awards, Scholarships, Miscellaneous, Local Supplies & On-Line Services
CRANBROOK & DISTRICT ARTS COUNCIL
Arts Council Hours and "New" Address
Tues-Fri 11-5 Sat 11-3
#104 -135, 10 th Ave S. (corner of 10 Ave & 2 nd St S.)
Across from Rotary Park
GRANTS
• ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE GRANT APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
• CKCA and CBT announce 2012/13 programs
• Columbia Basin – Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts, Culture and Heritage Program of Columbia Basin Trust (CBT).
• For 2012/13, funding has increased by $55,000, to $706,000. This will help CKCA better meet demand in sought-after programs like minor capital for arts and heritage facilities, support for touring and major project funding.
“We’re very happy CBT has increased the funding made available to arts, heritage and culture through our programs,” said Jacquie Hamilton, CKCA Chair. “The works of these organizations and individuals touch upon the lives of people throughout the Basin, and CKCA appreciates the opportunity to provide support.”
Funding is available for: individual and group projects * minor capital projects;
• touring; * arts and heritage mentoring/master classes; * organizational development; * major projects; * artists in education; * major exhibits; * major heritage capital projects; * heritage projects.
“This is support for our neighbours, our museums, our local theatre troupes—for the many ways arts, culture and heritage weave through our lives,” said Gary Ockenden, CBT Director of Community Engagement. “We’re proud CBT can strengthen this sector in order to benefit the whole community.”
Find out more and get the application form by visiting www.basinculture.com , contacting your local community arts council (programs 1 & 2) or phoning CKCA at 250.505.5505 or 1.877.505.7355.
Applications must be received by March 9 or March 23, 2012, depending on the program .
CBT delivers economic, social and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin . To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.
The CDAC is pleased to offer the following workshops in partnership with Leisure Services, City of Cranbrook for Winter 2012
Mixed Media ages 8 - 14
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to be adventurous!
Exciting mixed media will be explored to create 2-3 dimensional pictures
with a variety of textures such as fabric, paper and screening.
This program is ARTrageously fun!
Children under 8 welcome but must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Instructor: Colleen Routley
Friday - Non Instructional Day – 1:00 – 4:00 pm
February 3, 2012 & February 17, 2012
Prenatal Classes - The Art of Giving Birth
Saturdays Feb. 11 th ,18 th , 25 th , and March 3 all from 2-4pm. Plus Feb.10 th from 1-5.
These informational and transformational classes will help you navigate
through pregnancy and birth, connected to your inner resources and possibilities.
An artistic and interactive course where the partner is strongly encouraged to participate…
The topics are:
* Bonding with your baby and giving him the best possible environment
* Understanding the stages of labor and birth
* Proven pain coping practices
* Create and protect a birth space that will help you open in labor
* The wise and compassionate use of drugs
* Special class for partners
* Multi-sensory creative activities
* Postpartum and newborn care
Cost : $140
Facilitator: Maria-Christina Warmenbol, Childbirth Educator & Doula
To Register contact CDAC @ 250-426-4223 Address: 135 – 10 th Ave. S. #104 T-F 11-3
CDAC needs your input!!!
Ideas for instructors or an artistic field that you would love instruction in,
please let us have the information.
CDAC is there to serve its members and without your input we cannot plan for the future!
ARTRAGEOUS GALLERY
Drop in to Bad Art Night in downtown Cranbrook 's new art space, starting Friday, February 10 th .
Sessions the 2 nd & 4 th Friday of every month, 6:30pm to 9…
Give your inner critic the night off and create art just for the fun of it:
No judgment, no expectations and lots of bold moves.
We'll be making bad art—so join us and do your worst.
Kids and their parents are welcome .
It starts at the Cranbrook and District Arts Council at 6:30 and goes until 9.
That’s February 10 th at the arts council’s NEW location... 135 – 10 th Avenue S. #104
Bring supplies if you like, but we’ll have lots on hand for a small drop-in fee.
Call 250-489-0474 for details.
Pottery Drop-in
Every Wednesday 6:30pm – 9:00pm
A place to drop in and work on hand built clay with other pottery enthusiasts.
Cost: CDAC membership plus $2 drop-in fee
Beginners welcome, lessons available for additional fee, if required.
Some supplies can be purchased on site.
Most people find pottery to be an enjoyable and relaxing activity.
Facilitator: Colleen Routley 250-420-1099 after 12 Noon,
If any member(s) would like to organize a
Painting Support Group Drop-in
For the purpose of getting together with other artists
to paint and provide learning support and constructive critiquing.
Please contact Pauline at the CDAC office 250-426-4223 to discuss timeslot and other logistics.
Cranbrook Writers' Group Drop-in
Actively seeking new members
Join us the 4 th Monday of every month 7pm to 9-ish.
For more information, contact Dorothy McKay at 250-426-0744
Or respond to this email.
CDAC office: 135 - 10 th Ave. S. #104 (opposite end of block from the post office)
Designed for writers of all skill levels working in any genre.
Exercises, constructive critiques, suggestions and sharing of information
about contests, venues and the writing life.
This is a fun and supportive group. New members are welcome.
Art Reference Library
Library books are now available for members use.
Simply drop by the office and inquire at the office.
If you have books on your discipline that you no longer use, please consider passing them our way –
charitable receipt available.
Singing For Fun Drop-in
” Rocky Mountain Melo-dears”
Every Tuesday Night 7 – 8 :30pm
Are you a hobby singer, a shower singer
or a singer of any type
who would like to take part in a just-for-fun singing group?
If interested, please respond to this email or phone Pauline at 250-426-4223
CDAC office: 135 - 10 th Ave. S. #104 (opposite end of block from the post office)
FREE for CDAC Members - $2 drop-in fee for non-members
Sessions: Every Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8 …
Contact 250-426-4223.
Above A Whisper Newsletter
To receive the latest in updates regarding the local music scene,
contact Rod Wilson at parahaki@xplornet.com
Are you a musician, performer or organizer with an upcoming event?
Send any information to Rod Wilson at parahaki@xplornet.com for inclusion in this newsletter.
Twice Loved Art Auction Fundraiser
Do you have you works of art hanging around your closets rather than on your walls
and on display: once loved pieces that no longer suit your taste or space?
Are you needlessly storing quality pieces that are just too good to discard?
The Cranbrook & District Arts council is looking for just such pieces for our Twice Loved Art Auction.
Not only will your gently loved art generate revenues for a worthy cause,
but it will be appreciated by someone new and also be environmentally friendly.
Any donations of any original, numbered or limited edition works of art that are in gallery condition
would be greatly appreciated. Charitable Receipts issued.
However, if you find an item stored away after the above date, please call.
Contact Pauline 250-426-4223 for more info.
RENTALS:
Easel & Plinth RentalCould your organization use easels or plinths for an upcoming event. The CDAC has a small number of easels and plinths for short term rentals. Very reasonable rates, contact the Cranbrook & 426-4223.Banners over Baker Street Rental
Have you seen the event banner that hangs across Baker St., by the Clock Towerand wondered how to get your banner on display. Check out this effective way to advertise your event. Any organization promoting a non-profit event is invited to reserve a spot now. Spots still available for 2009 include, two-weeks in February, as well as timeslots in March, May and June. For rates and banner specifications, contact the Cranbrook & District Arts Council 426-4223.
ARTS ON FIRE
Help us turn the firehall into an arts centre!
We would like the firehall designated as a community arts facility.
CDAC Representatives made a presentation to city council on March 31 st .
Copies of the presentation are available for viewing at the arts council office.
CRANBROOK CULTURAL PLAN FOR
ARTS AND HERITAGETo view, please click on the following link:
http://www.cranbrook.ca/index.php?option=com_rubberdoc&view=doc&id=120&format=raw
CONGRATULATIONS CDAC!!!
KOOTENAY BUSINESS
BEST OF BUSINESS
ART GALLERY - EAST KOOTENAYS
Silver 2011
Thank you to all of our members and
the public who voted for CDAC!
Library Volunteer
If you have a little spare time (T-F 11-5) and would be willing to catalogue and enter the data
re books in CDAC's library, your assistance would be most appreciated.
Contact: Pauline 250-426-4223
Facebook Volunteer
Are you knowledgeable in the ways of Facebook?
The CDAC now has a facebook profile but we need a volunteer to update the profile
And keep the CDAC actively participating.
Want to help, want more info, contact Pauline at 250-426-4223
Backup Poster Volunteers Needed
Poster delivery in and around the Cranbrook area.
A route list would be provided.
Reliable, deadline oriented and access to a vehicle: some driving involved.
Friendly, personable and enjoys a bit of weekly walking.
Approximately 4 hours per week, one or two weeks per month.
Volunteer hours semi-firm, some flexibility within a few days
but attention to event deadlines required.
Call Pauline at 250-426-4223
Serving it Right Volunteer
If you have your Serving It Right certification and would be willing to volunteer on an
occasional basis at Artrageous Gallery exhibit receptions, please let us know.
Receptions generally take place once a month on Thursday evenings.
Time period for which SIR volunteer is required is from 6:45 - 8:30pm.
Duties include picking up the license prior to the event
and pouring and serving of wine during the event.
Call Pauline at 250-426-4223
CDAC would like to express appreciation to our sponsors:Platinum SponsorsCity of Cranbrook Province of BC RDEK RBC Foundation Academy of Learning BC Arts CouncilInvestors Group Financial Services Tamarack Centre Heritage Inn Shamrock Desktop PublishingSilver SponsorsCranbrook Golf ClubCranbrook Photo & Studio – Art SuppliesTom & Meredith MelnickBronze SponsorsCranbrook Vision Care Staples Business Depot Bedroom Furniture Galleries Panago PizzaOpus Framing & Art Supplies Louise Selby Dr. Jeffrey Williams Inc. University Women’s Club Interior SportsTrends N’ Treasures Gift & Flower Shoppe McDonald’s Restaurant Dr. Richard Bednarczyk New-Pro Fitness GymSkip Fennessy Blue Sky Realty Bridge Interiors Top Crop Garden Farm & Pet Falkin’s InsuranceParson’s Wildlife Studio