Roz Marshall print launch and presentation

The Roz Marshall print launch and presentation was well attended on October 20, 2011. Roz Marshall was in attendance and enthralled us all with a presentation of her works, past and present. If you are interested in her new print 'Wild Roses and Rambutans' please call our office

Kindergarten Parent Information Night

Over 400 parents were welcomed to the annual Kindergarten Information Night at the Lucas Centre Gym on October 19th. Mavis Eldridge of Artists for Kids hosted a booth providing information on the programs we offer.

Teacher Workshop Series

The Teacher Workshop Series started this week with a focus on drawing. Participants explored the theme of leaves using a variety of tools and processes.

Roz Marshall print launch and presentation

We are releasing an exciting new Roz Marshall print this week. Drop by and see it or visit our website for more details.

After School Art Class

Please note that the day of the week for the Clay Creations class at Braemar Elementary is Tuesdays not Wednesday as shown in the brochure.

Camp is over for another year...

Summer Paradise for Young Artists Now in its 18th year, the Artists for Kids' Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Art continues to inspire young artists to reach beyond their comfort zones and explore new mediums and new ideas. The energy and enthusiasm reached all time highs with renowned artist George Littlechild (pictured above) inspiring the junior camp artists, and Marcus Bowcott and Judson Beaumont mentoring the senior art students. Here's what some of the young artists had to say... When asked what he liked best about summer art camp, 8-year old Jonathan thought for a moment and replied, "Isn't it obvious, the art!" This years camps were filled to capacity attracting students from as far away as Ontario, Mexico and Korea.  The quality of work that these young people produce each year under the guidance of our artists and our team of outstanding art teachers is always awe inspiring. As one secondary student who has attended this summer camp for several years casually commented, "That's what I like about art camp, it never ceases to amaze me." Amaze us, it did and as students began to depart at the end of their five day Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Art experience, all you could hear around you is one student after another saying "See you next year."

Smith Foundation Annual Luncheon

Artist Gordon Smith and CBC anchor and event MC Gloria Macarenko have a chat.

Photograph by: Cindy Goodman, North Shore News

Representatives of the Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists hosted their annual luncheon at Capilano Golf and Country Club June 5.  Art lovers, artists and educators gathered to raise funds for the Artists For Kids Trust.  During the luncheon, a 2012 Fiat 500 was auctioned off, as were paintings, sculptures and other fine art pieces.

Info: www.smithfoundation.ca.

Selected works from the Gordon and Marion Smith Collection are currently on display at the West Vancouver Museum (until August 27th).  Examples of artists featured include Robert Bateman, Fred Herzog, Jeff Wall, Bill Reid, Jack Shadbolt and Mike Wakefield.

Info: westvancouvermuseum.ca.