A Burnaby artist’s work is front and centre at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Vancouver.
Roxsane K. Tiernan’s work is on display in Nature’s Garden, with work in mixed media and chigiri-e, a Japanese art form featuring torn paper collage.
Tiernan is well-known in the local art community and has also taught in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Mexico.
“Wherever she travels she soaks up local colour, customs and cultural influences,” says a write-up about her show. “These cross-cultural experiences blend with her lively imagination, creativity and the love of the outdoors to provide and endless variety of subjects for her art.”
Her show is on until March 30. The garden is at 578 Carrall St. in Vancouver, and the art exhibition is included with admission. See www.vancouverchinesegarden.com.
REMEMBERING BLOSSOM DEARIE
Have you heard of Blossom Dearie?
The American jazz singer with the girlish voice had a career that spanned the 1950s through to the early 2000s – and now her work is being remembered in a concert in Burnaby.
Local jazz performer Sarah Kennedy is offering up a Blossom Dearie Classics concert at The Sanctuary in Brentwood on Sunday, March 27.
Kennedy will be joined by pianist Daniel Reynolds and bassist Michael Rush for the 7:30 p.m. concert.
Tickets are $20 at the door and include a glass of wine (or alternative) at intermission.
The Sanctuary in Brentwood is a community arts centre at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave. Check out www.thesanctuaryinbrentwood.com for more, or see www.sarahkennedymusic.com.
ARTS COUNCIL SEEKS DIRECTORS
Would you like to help promote the arts in Burnaby?
The Burnaby Arts Council is looking for new directors to join its board. The arts council is looking for people with a knowledge of and passion for the arts, with related skill sets to help its work – such as corporate sponsorship, fundraising and business development.
The arts council, which was first established in 1967, is the umbrella group for Burnaby’s arts and cultural community.
Anyone interested can send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] – follow up by email with any questions. The deadline to apply is March 31.
SAVE THE DATE
Art lovers, be sure to note April 16 on your calendars.
That’s the opening day for the Harmony: Discord: Dessication exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, featuring the work of Ann Tarnowski.
An opening reception will be held Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 4 p.m., and the exhibition is underway until May 7. Keep an eye on www.burnabyartscouncil.org for more details.
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