Events & News
IN THE GALLERY
THE'OP'NEUS'TY
The Rollin Art Centre Gallery, located on the corner of 8th Ave. and Argyle Street is currently showing the works of local photographers Claudia Herron and Reyna Waller. Their show runs from Friday, August 20 to Wednesday, September 15, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to the Gallery! Wheelchair accessible.
ROLLIN'S GIFT SHOP
ITEMS IN THE GIFT SHOP
Watercolour paintings by Mae LeBlanc, Cynthia Bonesky, Julia Gyori, Miriam Manuel, Pauline Wolanski, Darlene Zimmerman, Karen Poirier; Pastels by Julia Gyori; Acrylics by Pamela Turner and Gale Cyr; Oils by Miriam Manuel and Murray Claughton; Encaustic Wax Art by Dorothy Murphy; Photography by Penny Marshall, Mike Stini, David Shankie, Rina Parmar, Norman Silverstone; Matted Prints-Watercolour by Carol Schulz and Matted Photography by Carl Sexsmith, Ron Brandner, Bob Walker, Rita Willoughby; Paper Tole Shadow Boxes and Cards by Frida Bell.
First Nations Art - Carvings by Cecil Dawson and Russell Tate; Jewellery by Jan E. Green, Baskets by Frances Edgar and Jan E. Green; Bone & Bead Pendants by Moy Sutherland; Cedar Roses by Stanley Lucas.
Jewellery - Beaded by Connie Milne, Donna Gallagher; Glass by Nathan Kjernisted, Alex Simmons; Wood by Tavi Kristjan
Wood Turned Bowls, Boxes, Containers by Ivan Blais, Gerry Gagnon, George Treleaven, David Morton; Glass Sushi Sets by Alex Simmons; Arbutus Wood - knives, spoons, key chains & Pendants; Video's McLean Mill and Alberni Pacific Railway; CD's by Winklepickers, Gerry Barnum, Dave Baker, Julian Growcott, Miles Black; Glass - sand blasted champagneand wine glasses by Charlene Deederly; glass plates by Jim & Lori Wilson; Glass candle platters & cheese trays by Carol Swann, Iron Work by Mike Lyle;Stone Sculpture by John McInnis, Glen Henderson;Stain Glass by Patti Dance; Wildlife Painted Rocks by Shelley Penner; Fabric Bears by Linda Currey; Emily Carr Posters & Cards; Soaps & Lotions by Dodie Kyllonen, Barb & Roy Holder, Tanis McCurdy; Pottery by Maria Jones, Elspeth Watson, Norma DeLange, Julie Rutter, Yolande Fournier, Marita Fiebiger, Mickey Smeele and Carol Mahannah; Raku by Barb Gaetz, Maggie Shaw; Assorted Books, Art Cards and PhotoCards.
The gift shop is open Tues to Sat from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All Arts Council members receive 10% off their purchases.
ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley exists to enhance the quality of life in our community by promoting the arts.
This is accomplished through:
- Arts Education and Information
- Provision & support of quality programming, services and events in all facets of the arts
- Participation in the preservation, planning and development of cultural facilities and institutions.
- Contributing to the development of cultural policies at the local, regional, provincial and national levels.
In our Fine Art Gallery we promote local artists by presenting exhibitions of their work for 3-4 week periods. As a member you are invited to all Meet & Greet the Artists.
Our Gift Shop features original art, cards, prints, wood products, fibre arts, jewellery, pottery, books, bath and beauty items, glass art, stone sculpture and more.. All items are unique and crafted by our valley and area artists. You will receive 10% discount on purchases from the gallery and gift shop (tickets excluded).
We will keep you updated on upcoming theatre, concert and other events of interest by phone or email.
Membership Fees are $15 adult, $10 senior (65+), $20 family, $25 small business, $50 corporate or $30 group payable yearly. For more information on membership, drop in to the Rollin Art Centre, 3061-8th Ave. in Port Alberni, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm.
WANTED
When returning your bottles and cans to the 4th Ave. recycling depot, donate your refund to the Rollin Art Centre by asking the staff at the recycling depot to credit the Rollin Art Centre. Also, do you have Canadian Tire money that you could donate to the Rollin Art Centre? Drop off the money to the Rollin Art Centre, Tues. to Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
These donations help the Rollin Art Centre immensely.
GARDENERS WANTED
Do you love to garden? Can you spare a couple of hours a month?
Join the volunteer gardeners at the Rollin Art Centre public gardens and enjoy being part of the team that oversee the lovely gardens.
For more information, please call Gareth at 250-724-3412.
GARDEN WEDDINGS
Are you looking for the perfect setting for a garden wedding? Check the Rollin Art Centre gardens. They offer many fantastic settings for your photographs, the gazebo for your vows and an easy access to the gardens. Drop in and stroll around the gardens then go into the centre and book your special day.
Rollin Art Centre Gardens are located on the corner of 8th and Argyle Street and are open Tues. to Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TICKETS AT ROLLIN ART CENTRE
Kallisto - Capitol Theatre - October 22
Ken Lavigne Christmas Concert - Capitol Theatre - November 26
Infinitus - Capitol Theatre - January 29, 2011
The Streels - Capitol Theatre - March 11, 2011
