Look Show --- Victoria Fine Arts Exhibition April 7th - April 28th

[Margaret C. Benmore]

The Community of Arts Council of Greater Victoria has asked us to let the club members know about their upcoming explotion of Community Art.... I don't know if SSI would be able make a Guest Appearance -- if any one is interested... contact   Bob Williams  www.cacgv.ca  for information. 

LOOK SHOW – FINE ARTS EXHIBITION

VICTORIA, BC, MARCH 15, 2012:  Vancouver Island’s Largest Art Show Confirmed for April The 13th annual Look Show, a fine arts exhibition showcasing the work of over 300 local artists, is scheduled to open Saturday, April 7,  2012 at the Bay Centre in Downtown Victoria. The Look Show is a celebration of local arts hosted by the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria. Last year over 300 visitors a day took in the exhibit featuring over 500 pieces of visual art as well as on-site art demonstrations. Again in 2012, the visual arts will be complemented by demonstrations and performances by various musicians, dancers and spoken word artists throughout the show. “The continued and generous support of the Bay Centre is much appreciated, and has been a critical factor in the success of the Look Show for a number of years. We are delighted to renew our partnership and showcase local arts. This venue offers the opportunity to make local art easily accessible.” ,  said Board President, Bob Williams. Artists participating in the show include many of the hundreds of Community Arts Council members,  and is also open to other artists in the community. New members for all art disciplines are always welcome. Details and entry forms are available on the CACGV website (www.cacgv.ca). The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria (CACGV) is a non-profit society and member-based organization dedicated to advancing local arts and culture. CACGV partners with arts, culture, community organizations and businesses, to deliver programs for all art disciplines. CACGV appreciates the ongoing support from the BC Arts Council and CRD Arts Development office. Important Show Dates: Full Show Date: Saturday, April 7th - Saturday, April 28th.  The Look Show schedule matches the Bay Centre hours of operation. Intake of artwork: Sunday, April 1, from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm at the Bay Centre location. Ceremony and Awards:  Thursday, April 12 with reception from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and awards ceremony at 7:00 pm.    For additional information contact: Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria www.cacgv.ca  Bob Williams, President 250.595.6898

[Avril Kirby]

Thanks for posting this for Elehna (and me), Margaret. Anyone interested in participating could get in touch with Elehna, too, as she may want to put something in as well and is very busy packing up and moving these days.