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Lively City: Deer Lake Gallery plans a Luminescence 2

Its first incarnation attracted record-breaking crowds to the Deer Lake Gallery in March – can the sequel do the same? The Burnaby Arts Council is calling for submissions for Luminescence 2, a planned group exhibition of works exploring light.
Luminescence, Deer Lake Gallery
Teena Martin with her work in the original Luminescence show at Deer Lake Gallery. The gallery is now calling for submissions for a Luminescence 2 in 2017.

Its first incarnation attracted record-breaking crowds to the Deer Lake Gallery in March – can the sequel do the same?

The Burnaby Arts Council is calling for submissions for Luminescence 2, a planned group exhibition of works exploring light. Two- and three-dimensional art is welcome.

The first group Luminescence exhibition in March drew unprecedented levels of attendance and media attention to the gallery, as the light-themed artwork and, in particular, an “infinity room” created by artist Ron Simmer, attracted upwards of 1,000 people to the show’s opening night.

Luminescence 2 is one of two themed group shows planned for Deer Lake Gallery next year. Also upcoming is a show of work by contemporary First Nations artists, also in two and three dimensions.

The gallery is also seeking submissions for solo and group exhibitions in 2017.

The arts council’s September newsletter notes that both professional and emerging artists are encouraged to make submissions.

The submission deadline for all shows is Sept. 30. Artists can find all the details to apply at www.burnabyartscouncil.org or email info@burnabyartscouncil.org for information.

 

LIVE JAZZ AT THE 'BOLT

Music fans, be sure to mark Saturday, Sept. 24 on your calendars.

The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is kicking off its new season with a Live at the ’Bolt night featuring tenor saxophonist Grant Stewart. He’s joined by bassist Paul Sikivie, drummer Phil Stewart and singer Jaclyn Guillou, along with guitarist Bill Coon and saxophonist Cory Weeds.

You can enjoy light bites and cocktails along with the jazz music.

It’s all set to start at 8 p.m., and tickets are $18.

Check out www.shadboltcentre.com for more information.

 

CONGRATS TO PAINT-OFF WINNERS

Here’s a belated salute to the artists who captured prizes at the Burnaby Arts Council’s first-ever Park’s Edge Paint-Off.

Fifteen artists were given a 24-by-36-inch canvas and had two hours to create their own work of art, with prizes awarded based on crowd votes.

Congratulations to Bill Higginson, who captured first place. Kristina Kolosova took second and Corey Hardeman took third place.

Congrats to all – and here’s hoping there’ll be another paint-off soon!

 

CANADA KOREA LITERARY FESTIVAL

Literary lovers, here’s one for you.

The 2016 Canada Korea Literary Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts’ Studio Theatre.

The event, hosted by the Korean Writers’ Association of Canada, features a Robert Burns poetry recital with singing and dancing.

It’s bilingual, in English and Korean, and admission is free.

Call 604-435-7913, email kwac2009@gmail.com or see kwaoc.blogspot.ca.

 

GOOD ART OR BAD ART?

Is there such a thing as bad art? What makes art bad or good?

If you like to ponder such questions, then you’ll enjoy an artist’s talk coming up at Deer Lake Gallery, featuring artist Corey Hardeman. Hardeman will look at “good” versus “bad” art and whether it really is in the eye of the beholder.

The talk is set for Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. as part of Culture Days.

The gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. While you’re there, you can check out Diffusion, a new exhibition featuring the work of Hardeman, Carolyn Kramer and Sean O’Flynn. See www.burnabyartscouncil.org.

 

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