Welcome to The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley
3061-8th Ave Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2K5
250-724-3412
FOR THE WEEK OF May 14, 2012
WHAT'S NEW
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ROLLIN ART EXHIBIT
WILD! is the latest art exhibit showing at the Rollin Art Centre. Don’t miss this opportunity to view this incredible collection of photographs capturing life on the West Coast. Jacqueline Windh is both a local photographer and author who moved to Port Alberni from Tofino a few years ago. Some of her photographs include wolves, bears, seals, dolphins and beautiful landscapes of the surrounding areas. This exhibit runs from May 11 to June 9th. The Gallery is located at the corner of 8th and Argyle, free admission and wheelchair accessible.
BOOK SALE THANKS
The Community Arts Council would like to give a huge thank you to all the many volunteers who helped make this years’ event so successful. To the community of Port Alberni, thank you for continuing to support the Rollin Art Centre and the Community Arts Council. Without the support of our community and all our volunteers this event would not have been so prosperous. See you next year!
SENIOR’S WEEK
Seniors welcome at The Rollin Art Centre during “Senior Week”, June 5-8. Drop in to Rollin Art Centre, at the corner of 8th and Argyle St. and receive 10% off everything in our gift shop. Tour our beautiful gardens in all its colourful glory and don’t miss our current photography exhibit in the gallery.
CENTENNIAL FASHION SHOW
Come join us on the Terrace for an enjoyable Centennial Fashion show. Saturday June 9th at 1 p.m., The Rollin Art Centre will be having a Centennial Fashion Show with a Tea Reception to following. This event is a fundraiser for the RAC to provide funding for children’s Art Programs. The fashion show will take place outside on the terrace with fashions designed and created by the Centennial Costume Committee, with musical guests, Phi’s Harmonics. Tickets are $10 each, seating is limited. Tickets are available at the Rollin Art Centre.
2012 BANNER PROJECT
Last week to register, deadline is May 18, for the Arrowsmith Rotary Club Banner Program. Don’t miss this opportunity to help splash some colour in our community. Children, adults and schools can partake in this great community event. There is a $10 registration fee, to cover the cost of supplies. Forms can be picked up at the Rollin Art Centre Tuesday – Saturday 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Event planned for May 24-27 at the Kinsmen Community Centre.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ROLLIN ART CENTRE
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Portal Players presents, Greater Tuna, , May 24, 25 & 26, June 1 & 2, Tickets, $15 adults, $13 seniors/students.
Portal Players presents, Greater Tuna, , May 24, 25 & 26, June 1 & 2, Tickets, $15 adults, $13 seniors/students. 2.Rollin Art Centre’s 1912 Centennial Fashion Show, Saturday June 9 at 1 p.m., Tickets $10 each.
Rollin Art Centre’s 1912 Centennial Fashion Show, Saturday June 9 at 1 p.m., Tickets $10 each.3.Heather Keizur, Saturday June 30th, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $22 each
Heather Keizur, Saturday June 30th, 7:30 p.m., Tickets $22 each4.Alberni Valley Centennial Garden Tour, Sunday June 24th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets, $15 adults, $12 seniors.
Alberni Valley Centennial Garden Tour, Sunday June 24th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets, $15 adults, $12 seniors.CENTENNIAL GARDEN TOUR
The Community Arts Council presents their Alberni Valley Self-Guided Garden Tour on Sunday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the selection of ten gardens in the Valley, including three at Sproat Lake. Watch for artists in some of the gardens. Tickets $15 adults, $12 senior are available at the Rollin Art Centre, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Rollin Art Centre is looking for helpers in the Gift Shop and Gardens. If you are interested in volunteering some time, please see Melissa at the gallery.
WANTED
Two post-secondary students for summer children’s art programs
Start – June 4, 2012
End – August 25, 2012
Rate - $10.25/hr
Resume to Rollin Art Centre, Tues. to Sat., 11 am – 4 pm
Or email: admincac@shawcable.com
Deadline: May 28, 2011
Melissa Martin is the Arts Administrator for the Community Arts Council, the home of the Rollin Art Centre. The Gallery is located at the corner of 8th and Argyle Street and is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free and Wheelchair accessible.
The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley acknowledges the financial support of Arts BC, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Arts Council and the City of Port Alberni.
