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'The heartbeat of arts and culture in New Westminster'

The Arts Council office in Queen's Park - Click for more information

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Arts Council of New Westminster is a vibrant presence in the community.

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We encourage artistic exploration

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We infuse creative spirit in all levels of the community.

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We promote cultural education.


Office and Gallery
Queens Park
P.O. Box 16003
New Westminster, BC V3M 6W6

Phone: (604) 525-3244
Fax: (604) 525-3265
Email: info@artscouncilnewwest.org
Hours: 1 to 5pm, closed Mondays (except for December - open every day 1 to 5pm. Closed for Remembrance Day).


Arts and Culture
in New Westminster

Click to view/print the Arts Strategy

The City's Arts Strategy Taskforce has published its final report and it has been approved by Council. Click for details

Click here for more on the Arts and Culture Policy

Ten years ago a representative group participated in a Arts and Culture Planning workshop that resulted in the City's Arts and Culture Policy.
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Volunteering

Are you interested in the Arts and would like to volunteer, the Arts Council needs you!

We have many exciting opportunities for volunteers. You can apply on-line
(or if you prefer, you can print out an application form and mail or fax it to us.

 


Arts Directory

The Arts Directory is a database of who's who in the Arts in New Westminster.

If you are looking for an artist, an actor, a musician, a society or a facility, click here...

If you would like your information to be added to the Directory or to be updated, send us an e-mail.


 

 

 

The Immigrant Book Project

Join us in celebrating, as part of the BC 150 anniversary, the wonderful contributions made by immigrants to the tapestry that is British Columbia and New Westminster!

We will be publishing a colourful book telling the stories of our immigrants.

Click for details of the project

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Murder Assured?

October 26, 7pm

Murder Mystery Fundraiser - Click for details


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Peace Poetry

Click to view and print the poster

The poetry submitted to the  Backroom Theatre Club's evening of Performing Arts and Peace are on display in the Arts Council Gallery during October.

 


Inspired by Children

October 28 to November 22, 2008  
A mixed-media exhibition by artists of all ages.

Works inspired by CHILDREN that will lift the spirits of the viewers by the beauty, the humour, the unusual and the unexpected.

Deadline for submissions Oct 15

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Life Drawing Classes
with Ingeborg Raymer

Life drawing sessions with professional models, Sunday evenings at The Heritage Grill. All Artists welcome. For more information call 604-421-0810


Upcoming Arts Events

Book Launch & Opening Night
10/23/2008  6pm

All Candidates' Meeting
11/05/2008  7:30 pm

The Princess and the Pea
11/26/2008  7:30

The Art of Drum
October 16  1 PM

Literature Alive!
October 23  6:30 pm

Baroque Gems
October 23  1 PM

Arts Council - Murder Mystery Night!
October 26th  7:00 pm

Student Showcase Recital
October 30  1 PM

An Opening for Light
October 9  1 pm

Works by Marcus Bowcott
September 25 - November 8  10:30 am


Current Exhibition

Art Rental Program

September 30 - October 25

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Last Mondays at the Movies

Click to view the movie schedule(A joint project with the Massey Theatre)

The next movie will be
Monday, October 27, 7:30pm

Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day

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Did not get the Art Beat?

Click to read the latest copy of Art Beat, the Council's newsletter.

To find a back copy, click here.
 

Click to view/print current copy


Arts Advocacy News

Being an advocate for the arts in New Westminster is very important. Not sure what it is all about, be sure to read our latest email newsletter.

Click to view latest copy of Arts Advocacy News

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