Metamorphosis means a major change in the appearance or character of someone or something.
Interpreting the concept of metamorphosis was the challenge sent out to Sunshine Coast Artists for the next exhibit at the Arts Centre in Sechelt. Thirty-eight submissions have been selected from more than 100 entries.
On display will be a range of work including: drawing, painting, photography, digital media, mixed media, etchings, metal sculpture, mixed media sculpture and collage. The exhibit runs from Aug. 6 to 31 with an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m.
The exhibit was scheduled to coincide with the jam packed art week of Aug. 13 to 17 featuring the Hackett Park Arts and Crafts Fair, the Festival of the Written Arts, The Rainforest Circus and the Power of Paint, to name but a few of the 12 different arts events happening that week. For more information call 604-885-5412 or check out the website at www.scartscouncil.com.
Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Long weekend music
Music in the Landing presents a special long weekend program for Aug 1 to 4.
This Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. the Gibsons Farmers Market features Axel Loitz on guitar with vocals. Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the gazebo on the Gibsons wharf, Sostenuto, the duo of Anna Lumiere and Serena Eades, perform playing accordion, piano and violin.
Saturday morning, start the day at 11 a.m. with recently graduated young musicians Maya Broeke on violin joined by guitarist Aren Ludlow.
Saturday evening at 7 p.m. in Winegarden Waterfront Park, bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy internationally renowned composer and guitarist Itamar Erez, direct from Israel.
At 8 p.m. hear local jazz musicians returned to the Coast from Montreal, Graham Ord, sax, flute, percussion, and Anna Lumiere, piano.
On Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Billy Hillpicker Band will liven up the Sun Dial Stage with their vocal harmonies, guitars, banjos, violin and a whole lot of fun from Teryl Mullock, Murray Wilson, John Lepore and Gord Beynon.
To celebrate B.C. Day on Monday there’s a special treat in Winegarden Park from 1 to 2:30 p.m. After a successful performance at the Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival, singer/songwriter Katherine Penfold will be joined by Jodi Proznick on acoustic bass and Miles Black on piano and guitar. It’s all free and for your enjoyment.
Concert series
This Saturday, Aug. 2, the Sechelt Summer Series continues with stride piano, jazz standards and original singer/songwriters.
Jazzy Verna Chan opens at 12:30 p.m., vocalist and songwriter Charlotte Wrinch at 7 p.m. and beloved, popular keyboard player Berni G performs at 8 p.m. The music is on the library lawn stage. Bring a chair and enjoy local talent in the free concert series presented by the District of Sechelt. Check out the Facebook page for videos and photos.
Harmony Arts
The annual Harmony Arts Festival takes place again this year in Ambleside, West Vancouver starting Aug. 1, and once again Coast artist Brian Romer will be on hand to demonstrate his technique.
He’s part of the showcase exhibition at the Ferry Building Gallery with an opening reception from 6 to 7 p.m. He’ll do a free demo on Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. on Ambleside Beach.
Writing workshop
John Lussier will host a house concert in Halfmoon Bay with Martyn Joseph from Wales, returning to the Coast.
On Aug. 9 and 10 he will play two house concerts, but the 9th is already sold out. This time around, he is also going to lead a workshop for writers — all writers, not just songwriters — and those interested in writing. Why I Write is offered on Aug. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. in Halfmoon Bay for $22.
Participants can contact John Lussier at 604-740-9944 or [email protected] for more information or to reserve.
Crawl deadline
The Coast Cultural Alliance presents the fifth annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl from Langdale to Lund Oct. 17 to 19. The deadline to apply is next Saturday, Aug. 9.
New this year, studios and galleries will be open all three days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Selected studios can also hold receptions or be open Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
To learn more about the Crawl or for artists interested in participating as a venue, see www.sunshine
coastartcrawl.com.
Ballet
Kathleen Holmes has been holding a few intense ballet sessions on the Coast for those who like to sweat a bit during summer.
The next ballet class is taking place on Aug. 11 to 15. If you can’t make the whole week, drop-ins are available. Email her at [email protected] or phone 604-740-9951.
Concert aftermath
Shendra Hanney who organized the recent visit by virtuoso pianist and composer Peter Arnstein writes that his concert on July 20 had an interesting aftermath. A 13-year-old student who is hooked on composition enjoyed an inspirational hour with the pianist and was invited to a private house concert where he experienced the full impact of Arnstein’s talent. Hanney believes that this kind of contact is life-changing for students and important for future musicianship.
Keep me posted
Send your notice of arts events by Tuesday at 5 p.m. to [email protected] or phone 604-886-4692.
