I was unable to attend the most recent opening at Visual Space Gallery on Dunbar street in Vancouver. But long-time friend and clay enthusiast Jan Kidnie lives near the gallery and made time to pop in to see the show. She sent me these photos and has given me permission to share them here. The link to the gallery has photos of the show and…
On July 28th PoMoArts held a reception for the opening of three shows. As it turns out all three feature work that is mainly ceramic. Suzy Birstein's 'When I have Wings to Fly' takes up the main gallery. As well as paintings and sculptures which all feature inspirational women, the exhibit has an extensive online component. This link gives you a far better and more…
John Chalke I found Willock & Sax on our first evening in Banff, but I didn't manage to visit the gallery until after we'd checked out of the Bow View Inn on our last morning. The owner Susan Sax-Willock very kindly allowed me to take photos of pots all around the gallery and it is clear that specifically Western Canadian pots are featured. What a…
There was a real in-person opening for the current three shows at PoMoArts on Thursday May12th. It was such a treat to experience meeting the artists, see their work and re-connect with art-lovers here. This will just be a brief overview of the shows, with the suggestion that there is still time to check them out until June 9th. 'Paperscapes' artists: Olga Campbell, Ellen Pelto,…
Last Friday members of TriCity Potters gathered for our monthly meeting in the Appleyard Room at PoMoArts (Port Moody Arts Centre). It was chaired this month by executive member Owen Lee. We briefly discussed future activities and speakers, and invited members to think about a title or theme for our scheduled members' show in PoMoArts Gallery next February. Our presenter for this evening was executive…