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Welcome to the Cowichan Valley Arts Billboard!The Cowichan Valley Arts Billboard contains information about the activities of Cowichan Valley artists and arts groups.Post your summer events information on the Cowichan Valley Arts Billboard now! The web is a place where event advertising is best left to germinate. If you've got a concert, festival, art show, or outdoorsy engagement happening between now and early September, now is the time to request a billboard post. Welcome practitioners of different forms of art, patrons, and critics!
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Tuesday, August 3rd at Waterwheel Park |
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Cowichan Valley Artists at Sooke Harbour House |
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Thursday Night Jazz in Cowichan Bay |
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 Visit the Cowichan Bay Pub website by clicking here. |
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Ablaze MetalArt & Design |
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July 21 - Oct 27At the Comox Recreation Centre in the Display Case. Check out their distinctive Art. July 31, Aug 1, 2 Ablaze MetalArt will be showing their unique works of art at Nautical Days at the Marine Park in Comox. August 18 - 30 Pearl Ellis Gallery Presents "Magnificent Metal" by Sandra & Walter Moses of Ablaze MetalArt & Design Gallery located at: 1729 Comox Ave, Comox BC (at back of building) Hours 1 – 4 pm daily Visit the Ablaze MetalArt & Design website by clicking here. |
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Final Exit at CVAC |
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Themes of life, death and dying - reflecting the arts council’s dire financial condition — are explored in the current Final Exit show downtown. Pieces span installations, paintings, collages, sculpture and more. Barbara Sobon’s existential installation work piece Dissolving Into Blue Sky offers her views about the great beyond and living life to the fullest now. THE SHOW HAS BEEN EXTENDED to WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4th For more information visit www.cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca |
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Mark Olson Castings |
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Sooke Fine Arts Show July 24 - August 2 |
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Call for Entry! Cowichan Exhibition 2010 |
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This is an exciting year for the Cowichan Exhibition, they will be at a fabulous new home for the fall fair in September. They have moved to the corner of Mays Rd. and the Island Highway, north of Duncan. They have new barns and a beautiful new multi-purpose hall for the exhibits. The Exhibition will be held September 10th to 12th. We are calling on artists of all ages to think about entering the Fine Arts Division. There are many categories; watercolours, pastels, acrylic, prints, calligraphy, computer art, etc. There is also a Theme category, "Hats Off"', as in Hats Off to the Exhibition for their new home. Please consider participating in this community event that showcases the Cowichan Valley's arts, crafts, hobbies, agriculture and much more. The deadline for entries isn't until Sept. 4th so you have lots of time to work on a picture. For info call the Cowichan Exhibition office at 250-748-0822, or Donna Cameron, Fine Arts Chair, email dcameron@seaside.net, or watch this space for further details. For more information visit the Cowichan Exhibition online at www.cowex.ca |
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Coast Salish Teachings meet Arts Therapies |
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 This year, the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) in patnership with the BC School of Art Therapy (BCSAT) will hold its annual professional development conference in Duncan, BC August 12 to 14, 2010. Working with the premise that the roots of arts in healing derive from indigenous practices, the conference offers a wealth of scholarly presentations and hands on workshops from Coast Salish, National (Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta) and International Presenters (Japan, Israel, Russia and the Ukraine). The conference is open to all professionals and to all interested in the area of arts in healing. Register before July 15 to benefit from savings and a good chance of being assigned to your first choice workshops. Go to www.arttherapyworks.com/cata/conference2010.htm or www.catainfo.ca and follow the links. |
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You are Invited! |
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 artwork by Carla Stein at the Roaerie Studio Come out and visit Carla Stein at the Roaerie Studio Booth at the Art Faire at Woodgrove Centre in North Nanaimo. Dates are June 30th, July 21 & 28th, August 4th & 11th, 2010. Inkjet prints, tote bags, giclees, notebooks, greetings cards and originals will be available for purchase. Questions about my artwork, want to know how to hang an original, or want to order a larger giclee image? Let's talk! For more information about Carla Stein visit the Roaerie Studio online at the Roaerie Studio. |
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A New Art Tour! |
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 Celebrating the launch of the new Cowichan Valley Artisans Guide map and website, these 13 artisans are throwing open their studio doors year-round to encourage more visitors and to introduce to the region a unique professional artistic voice that will help establish the Cowichan Valley as a truly amazing destination. A beautiful brochure with map and website - www.CowichanValleyArtisans.com - will guide you into their world of wonders. It is the only regional self-guided tour that includes culinary stops along the way. A drive through the Cowichan Region is always an adventure on beautiful country roads with unexpected views of nature. The self-guided tour takes visitors behind the scenery to experience the lifestyle of artisans who desire to create community around food and art. The following participating artisans will remain open throughout the year:
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Dance Instructors Wanted |
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At Imagine that! Artisans' Designs! in Duncan |
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IMAGINE THAT! features the folkloric painted whimsy of EVA TRINCZEK
in our large gallery window for the month of July 2010and Wood work with a culinary flair...bowls, salad servers and cutting boards by ANDRE ST CYR of Cobble Hill. Imagine that! is a co-operative of mostly local artists who do superb quality work and should be praised for their ingenuity in the face of economic adversity... Come and see the display for the month of JULY at 251 Craig Street in CITY SQUARE, DUNCAN Open 10-5 6 days a week and occasionally on Sunday...so call ahead on Sundays. Phone: 1-250-748-6776 For more information visit www.imaginethatartisans.com |
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Manuel Erickson publishes steam train stories |
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"Through the Window of a Train: A Canadian Railway Anthology" contains stories and poems by thirty authors who love trains and what they stand for. Borealis Press of Ottawa produced a high-quality, soft-cover book that feels good to hold. Each story is unique and fills niches in our knowledge of the history of the railway in Canada. Starting with Ed Griffin's "Whose Railroad Is It?" (about the Last Spike) and ending with Manuel Erickson's "Engine No. 2141," the book easily holds the interest of readers, fulfilling our deep-seated fascination with trains and their significant contribution to Canada and to British Columbia. "If you've ever been curious about the lives of people on board a moving train, or wanted to take a nostalgic trip back to the steam era, then this book is for you." For more information and to purchase the book visit The Borealis Book Publishers website. |
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Mary Fox Pottery - Potters' Discussion Group |
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Mary Fox Pottery - Potters Discussion Group Hello fellow potters, the next Discussion Group meeting will be on Sunday, August the 8th from 1 pm onward at my pottery in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. Everyone is welcome, beginners to professionals, and there is no charge. The idea is for a free flow of discussion covering whatever areas people may be having problems with. I personally like to help with problems around finding your style and the creative process but am happy to help in other areas too if I can. Mary Fox Pottery is located at 321 Third Ave. Ladysmith 250-245-3778, maryfox@shaw.ca An email or phone call to let me know you are planning on attending is welcome but not a requirement. Looking forward, Mary Fox |
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Qualicum Beach Artisan Market |
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This summer, Qualicum Beach is hosting an Artisan Market Friday evenings from 5pm-9pm, beginning July 2nd thru to September 3rd. Space rental is $20 per Friday evening.If you're a LOCAL Vancouver Island artisan and are interested in promoting your creations Friday evenings in Qualicum Beach, please give Jean a call at 250-954-8904 and leave a message. Definitely looking for locally crafted/designed items (no resellers please). Thanks, and feel free to spread the word to other Vancouver Island artists!! |
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Denbaya West African Intensive |
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Denbaya West African Intensive - the BEST of West Africa here on Canada's West Coast! MoonDance Dynamic Arts School 
Experience hands-on instruction by world renowned Guinean master dancers, drummers, and balafonists, including:
Join us for a DYNAMIC 4-day intensive including beginner & advanced workshops in West African drumming, dance, balafon and more! Live performances by instructors; an interactive doundounba (dance party); and a forum on contemporary African issues. Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake. Tel/Fax: (250) 743-5846 MoonDanceArts@yahoo.ca PO Box 439, Shawnigan Lake, BC V0R 2W0 Visit www.moondancearts.ca/denbaya |
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Shawnigan Lake Arts & Multicultural Street Festival |
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Shawnigan Lake Arts & Multicultural (SLAM) Street FestivalA partnership project between the Cowichan Intercultural Society, Welcome BC, and MoonDance Dynamic Arts School. September 18, 2010 A vibrant street festival celebrating community and multiculturalism. Lots of interesting events and hands-on activities. Everyone is invited to participate in creating the festival, get involved! SLAMStreetFest@gmail.com Visit www.slamstreetfest.blogspot.com/ |
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Neil Fatin, photographer |
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 "Lost Warrior", by Neil Fatin Neil exhibits his work at various locations throughout Vancouver Island. For information regarding other exhibiting locations please see his website at www.neilfatinphotoart.com |
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David Trabajo, Metal Artist |
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 Visit David's website at cafemochica.shawwebspace.ca. |
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Cowichan Lake Recreation |
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Stained Glass Kaleidoscope Workshop Teens & Adults Saturday,August 21, 2010. 9am to 4pm Honeymoon Bay Hall – dining room, 10022 South Shore Road, Honeymoon Bay, BC Now that you know how to cut Stained Glass the next step is to create your own glass Kaleidoscope. Make unique decorative wheels using jewels, nuggets, beads, costume jewelry and scraps of glass. Students will learn how to assemble a wheel and axle, to use decorative solder and 3-D assembly techniques. All tools supplied. At First class fee of $20.00 due to cover cost of glass and axles. Bring to class: Scissors, black permanent pointed tipped felt marker – to trace patterns on to glass, cloth rag, wisk (brush) to sweep work area clean of glass shards, plastic goggles if you’re not wearing glasses. Contact: clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register Summer Vacation Musical Theatre Camp 6-9 yrs. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. July 6,7,8, 13,14, & 15th 2010 or July 20, 21, 22,27,28,29th 2010 10-15 yrs. Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays July 5,7,8,12,14,15th 2010 or July 19,21,22,26,28,29th 2010. 10am – 1:00pm : Upper Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC Program Information: Experience the theatre at its best, costumes, make-up, sets & lights! Learn how to control your voice, movement on stage, microphone technique, confidence and interaction with a wide range of actors. Individuals will learn to develop their talents and may discover a new others, singing, dancing, acting, comic, instruments etc. don’t worry if you are shy: this is the perfect opportunity to break free without the pressure, lots of fun!!! Fun, fun, fun! Contact: clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register FOR THE JOY OF SINGING - (Choir Style) Wednesdays July 7-28,2010 2:00-3:30pm Upper Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC Have fun with light movement, singing with a group and interaction. Anything goes stick to the melody or add light harmony lines to some great classics as well as Broadway hits!!! Suggestions are welcome! All levels of ability welcome. Lots of singing, lots of smiling and loads of fun!! Contact clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register. Little Music Stylez 3-6 yrs. Mondays July 5-26, 2010. 3:00-3:30pm Upper Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC These little people will learn to express themselves through instruments, song, & rhythm. Lots of fun & interaction with other parents & children. Contact clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register. Pop Star Stylez (KidZ) 7-10 yrs. Mondays July 5 – 26, 2010. 3:30-5pm Upper Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC Groups will learn microphone technique, performance skills and will use their own creativity to design a great pop group (name, choreography etc.). Contact clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register Pop Star Stylez (Youth) 11-15 yrs. Wednesdays July 7 – 28, 2010 3:30-5pm Upper Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, BC Groups will learn to use their voices, breathing, & microphone technique, performance skills. Individuals will learn how to prepare, and perform in public in groups as well as on their own. Contact clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register Mask Making Workshop 10 yrs.+. Saturday July 10, 2010 10-12 noon Mesachie Lake Hall, 9315 South Shore Road, Mesachie Lake, BC Get creative. Part of being in the circus is creating a character through acting and by having a great costume. Join me for paper mache mask making to create your circus persona. Contact clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register. Hula Hoop Workshop 10 yrs.+ Saturday July 24, 2010 10am -12 noon Mesachie Lake Hall, 9315 South Shore Road, Mesachie Lake, BC Make and colour design your own hula hoop. People have been hula hooping for thousands of years and it has been part of the circus arts for some time now. Learn some new tricks so you can run away with the circus too! Contact clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register Poi Workshop 10 yrs.+. Saturday July 17, 010 10am -12 noon Mesachie Lake Hall, 9315 South Shore Road, Mesachie Lake, BC Start off the workshop by making your own set of sock poi. Then learn some of the art of object manipulation called poi. Originally used by the Maori people of New Zealand for strength and agility, it is now known internationally as a dance form. The class is for anyone who hasn't done poi before or for people with some experience. Contact clsa@cvrd.bc.ca or phone 250-749-6742 to register |
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Tammie Hunter, Cowichan Valley artist |
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  artwork by Tammie Hunter |
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Printmakers Only Group (POG) |
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The Printmakers Only Group (POG) will be displaying their work at the Station Street Gallery through 2010 (1 - 139 Station Street, Duncan). The POG WALL display/sale items will rotate each month, and feature work on a catchy theme. Framed and/or shrink wrapped, original, hand pulled etchings, linocuts, monotypes and collographs by local printmakers. This month: Three Colours |
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Space available at Four Ways Art Centre |
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Islands Folk Festival |
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The Islands Folk Festival is held at beautiful Providence Farm near Duncan on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. 2010 marks our 26th Anniversary Folk Festival. For more than a quarter century we have combined the spirit of music and community. Thousands of musicians have graced our stages. We are proud of our heritage and look forward to many more years of success. By your tickets now! Tickets from April 1st to July 1st, $75 per adult. HST in effect after July 1st. Buy before this date to avoid this extra charge. Tickets after July 1st and at the Gate will be $100 per Adult Pass Call today. 250-748-3975 Visa and MasterCard accepted. Turn up your speakers and click play. We hope you enjoy this video. Artists wishing to perform at our Festival should visit our web site for more details at www.folkfest.bc.ca. |
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Cowichan Folk Guild |
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Media Contact: Robert McCourty, Artistic Director (250) 748-3975 islandff@telus.net
Click on the guitar to visit the Cowichan Folk Guild website
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Warmland Calligraphers |
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Julie Nygaard |
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Learn more about Julie Nygaard, an outstanding contributor to the Cowichan Valley arts scene, at: By Brush and Pen
"Reality leaves alot to the imagination" - John Lennon |
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New! Margitta's Art Gallery |
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Margitta's Art Gallery is located in the courtyard at Whippletree Junction, just south of Duncan, BC.Margitta looks forward to your visit! Open 11 - 4pm daily |
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Tzouhalem Spinners & Weavers Guild |
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Sharing ideas and enthusiasm since 1973 Online at tswguild.wordpress.com |
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New! CICV Radio 98.7 FM - The Lake |
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A new community radio station in the Cowichan Valley!
"Radio by our community For our community" |
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Private Vocal Lessons in the Cowichan Valley |
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| PRIVATE VOCAL LESSONS with CARI Classical technique, mixed with years of training and teaching with different styles, Alexander technique, body awareness, breath management, healthy voice, extended range, confidence in personal sound... 30 min, 45 min, 60 min weekly lessons available Cari Burdett BMUS, MMUS CONTACT LILA MUSIC CENTRE TO REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES joythroughmusic@shaw.ca |
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Linda Yurgensen at Wheatgrass Cafe |
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Cowichan Valley artist Linda Yurgensen is exhibiting a collection of oil and pastel paintings at the newly opened Wheatgrass Cafe on Queens Street in Duncan (at the site of the old Duncan Squash and Racket Club). This emerging artist will be showing new paintings here on a monthly basis. Come by and check out the art and the great food! Learn more about Linda Yurgensen at cobblehillstudio.blogspot.com |
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Red Door Studios Art Classes |
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Drop in Drawing (on going) every tuesday For more information on scheduled classes or to register: email simonepadur@hotmail.com or phone at 250 748 7066. |
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Life Sculpting Course |
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Life Sculpting Course with Emily Morgan Ongoing to next session Saturday mornings (10AM - 1PM)
$225... plus cost of supplies Enroll now (250) 415-2257 or sculptem@hotmail.com Emily Morgan Studio, Cowichan Bay |
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An invitation from Jane Wolters |
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 "Queen Margaret" oil painting by Jane Wolters |
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I've been learning
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Sue Coleman |
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Sue Coleman has earned international recognition for her distinctive watercolor paintings. Especially popular have been her 'Interpretive' Northwest Coast Indian images, which have been reproduced and sold to collector's worldwide. Sue's years of research have culminated in a book entitled "An Artist's Vision". Many of her native interpretive paintings, accompanied by legends and history, are displayed therein. Turn up your speakers and click play to hear a great soundtrack and watch an impressive video representing the artwork of Sue Coleman. |
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Visit Sue Coleman online at www.suecoleman.ca |
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Colleen Freeman of Creative Clay |
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Colleen Freeman of Creative Clay has had a lifestyle change. Now living in a teeny tiny cabin-on-wheels, the messy clay is packed away. What's new is work made of Super Sculpy! Work is modestly priced between $20 and $30. Colleen works from a photograph and custom orders are welcome. Contact her by email at colleenfreeman@shaw.ca or phone 250 710-7470. For more information visit www.creativeclay.ca |
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Harold Alfred |
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On Station Street in downtown Duncan in the heart of the Cowichan Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island, there is a an outdoor area where one is invited to stop and rest a moment. There you will find a totem pole by Harold Alfred, Kwakwaka'wakw Native American Artist. Turn up your speakers and click play to hear a great soundtrack and watch an impressive video representing the artwork of Harold Alfred. |
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Learn a lot more about Harold Alfred by visiting his website at www.haroldalfred.com |
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Barry Strasbourg-Thompson, bfa |
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"Congratulations on the publication of the Cowichan Valley Arts Billboard. Your addition to the Canadian Art publication arena is a valued addition as is any media on Canadian Art. I believe there is much more room for art media on the Cowichan Valley Art scene. We have such a wide variety and level of work as well as so many events happening that we need to continue to grow and expand art publications and venues. We wish you every success and are pleased to offer you our support. Please enter our email address to your subscription list and add a link from your publication to our studio at www.strasbourgthompsonstudio.com." ~ Barry Strasbourg-Thompson, bfa |
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