Jack's work consists of a range of paintings, from the very small to the very large; the subject matter ranges from abstract textural constructions to very poetic and mysterious still life paintings. His practice also consists of seemingly random placement of work, objects and ephemera in his studio and around the school. Perhaps you have encountered a Jack piece and not even realized it.

Exhibition continues to Sunday, April 7 at 5pm.

This spring we are offering a range of drawing, painting, sculpture and photography courses. The courses are all six-weeks long for the low rate of $225 per course. We have plenty of courses for beginners as well as courses for artists with some experience.

The Spring semester with its shorter courses is a great way to try out an art course without having to make the full commitment of a regular 12-week course. All these courses can be applied for credit to a Certificate of Diploma program.

Check out a NEW COURSE OFFERING: 
Drawing as Sculpture

 

Transporter closes this Sat, April 6 with the launch of a special edition of the catalogue and an interview between artists Charles Campbell and  

Megan Dickie at 3pm. 

 

See review of exhibition:
Focus Magazine

page 38  

Open Space, 510 Fort St 

  

 

 

 

Philippe Metaireau was born on the French Riviera. He studied drawing, painting and perspective at the Ecole d'Arts et d' Architecture de Marseille, where he got his Masters in Architectural design. He is internationally renowned for his numerous paintings and  murals, which can be found in private homes and hotels in France, Switzerland, England, Canada, Bali, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

 

His last major creation is an imaginary aerial view of Paris painted around the original staircase of the Eiffel Tower in a house designed by the architect Michael Graves in Geneva. 

 

Dales Gallery, 537 Fisgard 

Cat Thom has just completed the one-year Independent Studio Program and this exhibition will showcase the results of her time at VISA.

Cat lives down the street from VISA where she keeps a yard full of chickens, ducks, plants and insects which have slowly made their way into her dreamlike paintings and collages. She is also an incorrigible collector of stuff, and incorporates a wide range of 'junk' into her work from old book covers and scrap metal to dry leaves and gadgetry.

 

Cat's style of working with whatever material comes to hand in a variety of techniques is similar to the way many people work in their own backyards, gathering soil from their compost piles and mending holes with scrap wood. Tales from the Backyard explores both a creatively sustainable way of working and an often-overlooked window into the natural world.

 

Exhibition continues until April 29

As some of you know we have had a great line-up of artist talks over the last few years including Etienne Zack, Landon MacKenzie, Whiting Tennis, Ben Reeves, Jenifer Paparado and many more.

These talks are sponsored in part by the BC Arts Council and it would very great if you would be willing to write a short testimonial in support of the talks as we are applying for a grant for the 2013-2014 season.

If you have attended some of our talks and had a meaningful or enjoyable experience, I would be most appreciative if you could send me a two or three sentences by Wed, April 10. 

As always your support is much appreciated. Send comments to: Wendy Welch

 

Tara Nicholson has been accepted into the Kuenstlerhaus Dortmund Artist Residency (only one person is accepted per year)

Jeremy Herndl has been recently awarded project assistance grants from the BC Arts Council AND the Canada Arts Council.

Congratulations Tara and Jeremy!