Artist Kristjana Gunnars will be giving two art talks at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery this Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. and again July 22.
Many will remember her previous art lectures at the gallery that were so knowledgeable on the subject of art history. This time the subject is slightly different: on July 15 she will talk about preparing your art career and on July 22 she talks about launching and maintaining your career, including such topics as finding and working with a gallery.
To register, call 604-886-0531 or email gpag@dccnet.com. Tickets for $25 for two talks or $15 for one will be at the door or at the gallery.
Reading
This Saturday, July 12, drop in to the Landing Gallery in Gibsons for a poetry reading of Pablo Neruda’s Heights of Machu Picchu by Jacqueline Hoekstra and an archaeology talk by Catherine Evans, Tours of Exploration, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Benefit concert
This Sunday, July 13, all are invited to Pender Harbour for an entertaining and moving afternoon of sea stories and songs with noted sailor, singer and author Dan Rubin. Rubin performs across North America and internationally and has released seven albums of original music. His show starts at 2 p.m. at the School of Music.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, available at John Henry’s Store in Garden Bay, EarthFair Books in Madeira Park, the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives in Gibsons, or by reservation at www.penderharbourheritage.ca for pick up at the door.
The concert is a benefit for the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society.
Elder show
Several Coast artists are part of a group show at the Nanaimo Art Gallery titled Existential Elders. Donna Balma, Anna Banana and Ursula Medley explore how wisdom comes with age. The show is on until Aug. 9.
Renovation Blues
The Renovation Blues Band plays the Roberts Creek Hall next Saturday, July 19. Doors open at 8:30 for the 9 p.m. show. Tickets are $20 at Strait Music in Sechelt, Gaia’s in Gibsons and MELOmania in Roberts Creek.
This Vancouver Island band is dedicated to presenting high-energy live blues music with conviction. An exciting live act, RBB brings together various upbeat blues styles to get you moving to the groove.
Got art?
Please send notice of your arts or entertainment event to jandegrass@dccnet.com or by phone at 604-886-4692. My deadline is Tuesday by 5 p.m. for the following Friday’s paper. Art Beat covers events one day to one week ahead, space permitting.
