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The (CACR) Community Arts Council of Richmond has been a pivotal force in the advancement of arts and culture in Richmond, B.C. since its formation as a non-profit organization in 1970. We have been servicing our members and the community at large for over thirty years... More...

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While you can still find us at http://www.richmondartscouncil.com we have changed our primary domain name to http://www.richmondartscouncil.org. See the site news area of our site for More.. .

We are pleased to announce that our ARTISANS GALLERIA...

At a pre-opening ceremony in late March, the ribbon was cut by City of Richmond Councilor Sue Halsey-Brandt, who declared a bright new future for The Community Arts Council of Richmond... More...

Featured Artists for July 2008:

Artists works featured here is available at the Artisans Galleria located in historic Steveston in the southwest corner of Richmond, British Columbia. More items can be viewed online, we suggest a walk through the galleria.


Marilyn Baker
Artisan
Marilyn was born and raised in Manitoba. She graduated with a B.Sc. from the University of Manitoba, and worked in the Information Technology field in several provinces in Canada. She has called Richmond home since 1991. After retirement in 1996, Marilyn became interested in decoupage. She is self-taught and developed her own techniques for designing, applying the cutouts and finishing the surface of the pieces. The finish is built up through many applications of three types of varnish. While her goal is to make attractive " table art" for the home, she also wants her work to be functional and useful over a long period of time, and she wants it to be fun. This gave her the idea of making coasters that fit together like a puzzle to solve. She also creates pots, serving trays and napkin rings using the same decoupage techniques. At present, Marilyn divides her time between her decoupage craft and free-lance writing

Each month up to 5 CACR artist members may be chosen at random to be featured on the area above. A completed bio and digital images are required in order to be considered. CACR Members should check their listing in our Member directory area.

Events for July 2008:


Art Show:
Indian Summer Art Show
Begins: July 01, 2008	Ends: August 04, 2008
DONT MISS THE 3RD ANNUAL INDIAN SUMMER ART SHOW AUGUST 19 to SEPTEMBER 30 2008 Held at ARTISANS GALLERIA Judging by the entries received, this years show is promising to be the best yet! The selection and quality of work, in a variety of mediums, is superb. The jury process will take place in the next 2 weeks and once completed, this page will be updated. So mark the dates on your calendar as well as August 23rd. On that date everyone is invited to come by, view the show, enjoy refreshments and meet some of the artists between 2 and 5 P.M. For those of you who have not yet visited our new location this will be a wonderful chance to view other works of art as well in our great new location. Of course items will be available for sale so come prepared to find something you cant live without. Check back here later this month to learn more!
Location: Artisans' Galleria
Art Show:
Indian Summer Art Show - call for Artists
Begins: July 02, 2008	Ends: July 21, 2008
Artists from around B.C. are invited to enter up to 3 submissions of original 2D visual artwork (not previously shown in Richmond) in all media. Applications can be picked up from the Artisans Galleria located at #130-3651 Moncton St. Richmond or telephone 604-241-2790 or download it here from our website. End date for submissions is Monday, July 21, 2008
Location: Artisans Galleria in Steveston

Events listed above are for the current month, if no events appear, check our events calendar area for more.

Gift Shop:

The Artisans Galleria gift shop a venue of the CACR, has a variety of items available, take a peek at some of the items available in the what we sell area of the site. If your looking for something unique or one of a kind, you might want to look in person at the many unique one of a kind items available. Created by our local artists.

Our valued members come from all walks of life whether individuals, families, community organizations or businesses, they all share the same goal of being advocates for the arts and artists, recognizing the value of arts by their various contributions.