May Activities at The ACT Arts Centre

MAY ACTIVITIES AT THE ACT

There is still plenty to see and do all month long at The ACT, including free music, skills training, and creativity.

Tickets are now on sale for the Art Gallery’s annual fundraiser, TeaGarden , which takes place on Sunday, May 27 from 1:30 – 3:30. Enjoy tea and very special treats in the gallery while guest speaker, Dr John Reynolds, offers a fascinating talk on local wild birds. Purchase tickets without delay as there is very limited seating for this popular event, now in its sixth year.

What’s new and special in the art gallery this month - Everyday Special , the juried spring exhibition by our very own Garibaldi Art Club ! Show continues until June 2.

Happy May!

CRE8 Youth Arts Day

Monday, May 7, 2018, 2:30pm - 6pm

Limited enrollment! Secure your spot now!

CRE8 is an exclusive annual event held at the ACT Arts Centre. Youth aged 13-18 join our professional panel of industry artists in limited edition workshops of their choosing.

2018 Youth Talent Night

Monday, May 7, 2018 at 7pm

This fun-filled BC Youth Week event is a great way to celebrate all the amazing talent our community has to offer!

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ART GALLERY & GALLERY SHOP

Everyday Special

Garibaldi Art Club

Exhibition: April 28 - June 2

The Garibaldi Art Club Spring show always stirs up feelings of pride and anticipation in our community.

We’re delighted to welcome them back for their juried spring show!

What is the meaning of Everyday Special ?

It’s a celebration of things that we encounter as part of our every day routines; perhaps a view, an object, or a seasonal flourish like emerging crocuses. The act of capturing these subjects lends an appreciation of the simple things that give us pleasure, no matter how simple or prosaic.

Image:

Sunflowers • Kerrie Stafford • Oil on canvas • 10 x 8”

Gallery Shop

Our new Gallery Shop exhibition features the work of artist Tiffany Huynh . Reflecting the relationship between humans, animals and our landscape, Tiffany is clearly drawn to the delicate and mysterious in these beautifully rendered scenes.

Tiffany recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from UBC. Her art prints, cards and paintings are available for purchase at the Gallery Shop.

LOBBY NIGHTS

Enjoy free evenings of music, creativity and exchange of ideas presented by our community partners.

Holy Wow Poets - Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 pm
Songstage with Ivan Boudreau - Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 pm
Spin in with the Whonnock Weavers - Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00 pm
Speaking of Art & History with the Maple Ridge Historical Society - Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm
Golden Ears Writers - Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00 pm
Celtic Jam with Nigel Tucker - Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00 pm
SFU Philosophers' Café - Thursday, May 24th at 7:00 pm

ARTS PROGRAMS

artBAR: Drink & Drum with Boris Sichon

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 7pm

Sooth your mind, body and soul through music and drumming in this hands-on group session. Boris will take you to the rhythmic world and let you experiment with various techniques in drumming.

All Art evenings are led by professional artists and include supplies or instruments and a complimentary glass of wine! Our bar is open for the duration of these evening events.