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Eco Art

On the Road with Willy Blizzard

November 29, 2012 by CACV Admin

Willy Blizzard performs at the November Eco-Arts Salon. Photograph by Eryne Donahue 2012.

I’m very happy to have seen so many people attend this month´s event with our guest Willy Blizzard. A Local indie-roots folk band that has been following their musical passion since ´54. I was immediately struck by how open and down to earth they are. My impression was confirmed during their opening words where they clarified they weren’t very sure what Eco-Arts was and they didn’t really think …

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September Salon: Land Art Between the 60s and beyond

October 15, 2012 by CACV Admin

On September 26th Pierre Leichner, informed by his own experience as an earth artist and as an exceptionally well-read art aficionado, continued our education on the history of land art. Although land art is an ancient art form, as evidenced by the Nazca geoglyphs of c. 500 AD, it came back into style in the mid 20th century when the Western landscape was dramatically changed by modern warfare …

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Debridement: Turning Beach Debris into Art

August 24, 2012 by CACV Admin

On August 22nd, the Community Arts Council of Vancouver hosted its first public presentation and consultation on making art from beach debris. This discussion-oriented Eco-Arts Salon was one of a series of such meetings that will occur over the next couple years, in order to conceptualize, organize, build and enjoy an art piece made from materials collected on the shores of Vancouver. The project …

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Become a member of the Eco-Arts Team

August 17, 2012 by CACV Admin

The successful Eco-Arts team is now looking for new members who help to plan, host and coordinate our Salons and other environmental art projects. The Environmental Arts Initiative is a volunteer run program that brings community together through a combined interest in the arts & culture and our environment. Members of the Eco-Arts committee meet every 4th Wednesday between 5:30-6:30pm at …

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July Eco Art Salon packed for John K. Grande

July 30, 2012 by CACV Admin

On July 26th, environmental art guru John K. Grande shared his experiences of the field’s superstars with more than twenty enthusiastic audience members at CACV’s monthly Eco-Arts Salon. CACV and guests were honored to be able to share an evening with the internationally known writer and art critic while he was in Vancouver as the curator of an exhibition at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens. The …

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Eco-Arts Salons: Call for Artists

July 10, 2012 by CACV Admin

Calling all Community-engaged Environmental Artists! We are currently booking the Eco Arts Salons for October, 2012 to June 2013. These monthly evening presentations showcase your work to the public with opportunities for feedback, networking and community participation. The objective of these salons is to create a space for stimulating dialogue around questions such as “What does it mean to …

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