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Edgemont Senior Living Inc., in partnership with the District of North Vancouver, invites expressions of interest from artists or artist teams to design and integrate site specific art at this soon-to-be constructed seniors' supportive living residence located at a prominent intersection one block from the heart of Edgemont Village.

Mayors Face the Music!
Shipbuilder's Square, Lower Lonsdale
Friday September 26, 5pm

Mayors from all three north shore municipalities will be centrestage at the final Friday Night Market of the season to help kick off North Shore Culture Days.  They will be joined by NVRC commissioner Lynn Jest, and special musical guests; drummer Clayton Hill (Trooper), guitarist John Burton (Doug and the Slugs), singer Rose McNeil, and the talented students from Fairfield Music.  

The event starts at 5:00pm sharp and is scheduled to end at 5:40pm.  Each of the Mayors will speak briefly about our creative north shore community.  We hope that you can join us for this free, fun-filled, public event. 

PLUS - Look for the special North Shore Culture Days insert in the North Shore News this Wednesday, September 24th.

For more information about North Shore Culture Days, event listings and downloadable brochure, visit artsoffice.ca/news/ns_cdays

Please RSVP:

Barb McLean, North Shore Culture Days Coordinator
604 982-3894

REMINDER! Staburn Property Group is seeking an artist or a team of artists to create artwork associated with the development of a new mixed-use complex location in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood of North Vancouver. It is intended that the artwork will be an iconic piece which will help bring attention and sense of place to the Mews.  Submission deadline is August 22, 2014, 2pm.

The City of North Vancouver in partnership with Squamish Nation, is seeking Expressions of Interest from Squamish Nation Artists to create and install contemporary Coast Salish public artworks along a new section of the North Shore Spirit Trail between Mosquito Creek Marina and Bewicke Avenue.  Submission deadline is September 5, 2014.

Anthem Properties is seeking an artist or a team of artists to create artwork associated with the development of Maplewood Townhomes, a new residential complex located at 433 Seymour River Place in North Vancouver. This Call has been prepared to solicit responses from artists experienced with budgeting, fabrication and working with design teams.  Submission deadline is July 24, 2014.

NEW: Site Map added (see below)**.  This summer, the City of North Vancouver will be commencing a streetscape renovation, and transit and pedestrian facilities upgrade project on Lonsdale Avenue between Esplanade and Third Street. This is a call for Expressions of Interest from the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, seeking an artist or artist team to integrate site specific public art on the Lonsdale Avenue median. The deadline for submissions is 4pm, Friday June 13, 2014.

North Shore Culture Days returns September 26, 27, 28, so get ready to get creative!  Culture Days is an opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and 'artistic persuasions' to explore and participate in a variety of free, hands-on, interactive and behind-the-scenes activities.  North Shore arts, culture and heritage groups, libraries, community rec centres, galleries, and creative community organizations that host North Shore Culture Days activities can take advantage of the FREE North Shore News promotion coordinated by the Arts Office.  Building on the success of the 2013 North Shore Culture Days celebrations where we ranked in the Top #10 of Culture Days communitiies across Canada, we're keen to raise even more public awareness and participation for 2014. Read on to find out how you can get involved.....

DEADLINE CORRECTION: Due to an error on the Call document, the confirmed deadline for this Call is Monday May 5, 2014.

The District of North Vancouver has identified an opportunity for public art to be considered and integrated into a concept design for the new Keith Road Bridge spanning Lynn Creek.  The municipality is seeking a professional artist able to design one-of-a-kind elements that can be creatively incorporated into the required bridge components such as railings, lighting, sidewalks and retaining walls. The scope of this call is limited to creating the final design packaage in consultation with a project design team, with a main contractor being responsible for its fabrication and installation.

The Arts Office is accepting Expressions of Interest from professional artists or artist teams to integrate site specific public artworks as part of a new Community Recreation Centre project at 851 West Queens Road in North Vancouver. There are four public art opportunities associated with this Call. Artists may apply to be considered for one, two, three, or all four projects outlined in this package. The submission deadline is Friday May 16, 2014.

Included in this month's eNews:

• Artist Among Us Ian Steward celebrates the art of restoration
• Streetscapes of Edgemont Village unveiled at Capilano Branch Library
• North Shore Neighbourhood House lightens up
• North Shore Art Crawl bigger and better
• Street level nature art
• North Shore Culture Days redux

Check the ON! calendar and find out about all of the arts and cultural activities happening here on the North Shore. 

The Arts Office team,
Barb, John & Lori

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This is a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the City of North Vancouver Public Art Program, seeking an artist or artist team to create and install site specific Public Art as part of the 2014 Chief Mathias Joe Park renewal project. Submission deadline is Monday March 24, 2014, 4pm.

Happy New Year!

2014 is here and the North Shore arts scene is busy as ever!  In this month's Artists Among Us column, we meet a multi-talented staffer at Maplewood Farm.  There's 'hot' AIR to share at the SAG; music and fashion take centre stage at Centennial Theatre; more community arts workshops; and, we unveil North Vancouver's one-of-a-kind 2014 Public Art calendar.

If you're looking for something creative to kick start your new year, check the ON! calendar to find out about arts, culture and heritage events happening right here on Vancouver's North Shore!

The Arts Office Team
Barb, Lori & John

We're all about recognition this month! In Artists Among Us, we recognize a North Van City staffer who advocates for art as a vehicle for change. We recognize a number of award-winning individuals from our music and heritage sectors. And, our public art collection gets lots of recognition sitting at top spot on North Shore Tourism's attractions list. 

Plus, there's news about an upcoming Audience Development workshop, and more success stories from North Shore Culture Days.  Check the ON! calendar and find out about all of the arts and cultural activities happening here on the North Shore.  Each and every one of them is so worthy of recognition!

The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, John & Lori

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The North Vancouver Public Art Advisory Committee (NVPAAC) is currently accepting applications for volunteer service on the 2014 Committee. 

The NVPAAC is a volunteer body of nine members chosen for their background, knowledge and expertise in the area of public art, architecture, art, urban design, art history or residential development. NVPAAC members are appointed for a two-year term and are required to attend one monthly meeting.  In addition, members may occasionally be asked to serve on a time-limited, project-specific, public art selection panel.

Current Openings:

1. Artistic Community Member - an artist that resides, or has a work studio in the City of North Vancouver
2. Community Member - community member with a passion for the arts residing in the City of North Vancouver
3. Member-at-Large - community member with relevant experience residing in the District of North Vancouver
4. Developer - a developer with an interest in North Vancouver

Application Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2020

Committee Terms of Reference

2014 NVPAAC Application Form

For more information, please contact:

Lori Phillips, Public Art Coordinator
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T:  604-982-3893

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A little stormy weather wasn't enough to dampen the spirits of local art lovers during North Shore Culture Days last month.  In this issue we include event highlights, plus, we invite you to share your North Shore Culture Days experiences.  If you have a story to tell, please email details to and we'll include it in an upcoming issue of the Arts Office eNews. 

Also in this month's eNews: we profile a North Vancouver resident who goes to a very different place after hours; there's news on the FANS 17th Annual Tribute to the Arts; and, we welcome a new face to the North Shore visual arts community.  Plus, there's information on Metro Vancouver's upcoming professional development series that is geared towards community arts and cultural groups. 

A new season of creative activity has begun - check the ON! calendar to find out what's coming up. Or, please connect with us on social media and we'll share the .

The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, John & Lori

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It's official! The City and District of North Vancouver have made proclamations in honour of North Shore Culture Days happening September 27, 28 & 29, 2013.   Culture Days is a national movement to raise the awareness, accessibility and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.  Here on the North Shore, we're thrilled to be playing our part in this nation-wide celebration, and even more excited about the 60+ events that will be happening right here in our own backyard!

Mayors from North Vancouver District and City, local musicians, and other special guests will be on hand to help kick things off on Thursday September 26, 5pm at Shipbuilder's Square in Lower Lonsdale in conjunction with the popular Thursday Night Market. Mark your calendars - everyone's invited!

Read on for highlights in this month's eNews and then check out the full list of North Shore Culture Days events at artsoffice.ca.  Plus, look for the special North Shore Culture Days Map & Guide in the September 25th issue of the North Shore News.

FREE, family-friendly events for creative adventure seekers of all ages, North Shore Culture Days is a great way to experience the local art scene, try something new, or unleash your inner artist!

The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, John, Lori, Laura

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The Arts Office administers a wide range of community, arts and cultural grant programs on behalf of the City and District of North Vancouver. This investment focuses on local, not-for-profit arts groups and community agencies; recognizes creative sector activity as a cornerstone of a vital, energetic community; and supports the rich diversity of cultural life on the North Shore. Project Grants support an eclectic and exciting range of arts activities, community celebrations, festivals and other projects that reflect the spirit, creativity and diversity of the community.

If your North Shore Culture Days event is already registered on the Culture Days website (culturedays.ca), you're also included in the event listings at North Shore Culture Days.  Plus, your listing will appear in the North Shore News 'special 4-page section' in the September 25th issue. This free listing will include the basic information for your event.  And, if you're looking for a little extra attention, you can increase the amount of descriptive copy in the listing and include your group's logo for just $95.

The deadline to have your North Shore Culture Days event included in the free or enhanced listings in the North Shore News is Monday September 9, 2013.

How to register your North Shore Culture Days activity:

• Go to www.culturedays.ca - Present an Activity.
• Fill in the event info: don't worry if you don't have all of the details confirmed, you can always go back and update the listing.
• In the event description box, include the following to ensure that people connect with our local celebrations: Participating in North Shore Culture Days.
• Don't forget to upload a great photo of your event, participating artist(s), or organization.
• Confirm your participation by September 9, 2013. Email the Arts Office .
• Interested in the North Shore News $95 enhanced listing offer? Email the Arts Office [email protected]

For more information about North Shore Culture Days - the benefits of participating and related promotional opportunities - visit North Shore Culture Days.

Need more information, ideas or support? Give us a call!

Barb McLean or Laura Morrison, The Arts Office
604 980-3559

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North Shore Culture Days takes place September 27, 28 & 29 in creative places and spaces from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay.  It's an opportunity for the North Shore community to participate in the creative process, gain insights into different artistic practices, discover new places, and experience the exciting 'behind the scenes' world of arts and culture. 

Hosting an event?  If you register your North Shore Culture Days activity now, you can take advantage of FREE local and national media promotional opportunities.

North Shore News - Be included in the North Shore Culture Days 4-page spread in the September 25th issue of the North Shore News. To participate, activities must be registered  at www.culturedays.ca.

Globe & Mail Newspaper - Register your North Shore Culture Days now and your activity may be featured in a Culture Days ad in The Globe & Mail during the lead up to the big weekend this September! *See rules and regulations for more details.

Everyone is encouraged to get involved – whether you're a professional or amateur cultural creator (artist, artisan, educator, animateur, historian, curator, choreographer, culinary artist, designer, to name a few), municipality, library, tourist attraction, restaurant or cafe – you can play a part in North Shore Culture Days.

Check out the Call for Participants here!

It's easy to register too....

Shore Projects Ltd. is pleased to invite Artist and/or Artist Teams to submit design proposals for the creation of three different public art works that will be included in The Shore, a new residential development located at 720 West 2nd Street in the City of North Vancouver, between Marine Drive, Fell Avenue, and East 2nd Street Connector and Bewicke Avenue.

The City of North Vancouver’s vision for the redevelopment of its former City Works Yard site is to develop the area into a gateway precinct of interrelated, livable, neighbourly residential and mixed use developments, highly accessible to the public and with community amenities that include a park and trail system for Mosquito Creek.

There are three (3) separate public art calls for design proposals for The Shore, each with a different conceptual framework, theme, and budget. The Public Art Projects are entitled: Crossing, Arrival and Reflection.

General Information Meeting - Interested artists are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about The Shore's Public Art Project.

DATE: Tuesday July 9, 2020
TIME:  10am
LOCATION:  Adera, Tower II, Suite 1165, Bentall Room
555 Burrard Street,Vancouver

RSVP:  Kari Huhtala, Public Art Consultant,

June is here and we have lots of creative north shore news to share! There's a spectacular new community public art mural to boast about; info on an inspiring artist-led walk in the forest; and, our monthly update on North Shore Culture Days includes a Call for Participation! We shine the Artists Among Us spotlight on a talented Box Office Assistant at CapU's NSCU Theatre; and we help spread the news about the North Shore Celtic Ensemble's special concert in Shipbuilder's Square happening later this month.

Do you have a North Shore arts-related story to tell? Email details to and we'll do our best to include it in an upcoming issue of the Arts Office eNews.

The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, John & Lori

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   ON! events calendar.  Looking for some summer fun? For a full line up of events, check out ON! North Shore artists, arts, culture and heritage groups are invited to submit event information for free.

Lots happening during the merry month of May! There's a North Shore Culture Days update, and news that a North Vancouver artist has been selected to represent BC at the first ever National Culture Days Congress! In addition, there's grants news, community outreach stories, promotional opportunities, and more!

Please feel free to LIKE us, FOLLOW us, and to SHARE any of the stories you read in this months' eNews. And remember, if you or your organization have a creative story to tell, let us know and we'll do our best to include it in an upcoming issue of the Arts Office eNews!

The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, John & Lori

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North Shore Culture Days returns September 27, 28, 29, 2013 and we're laying plans for another year of celebrations stretching from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay. The Arts Office invites you to learn more, get inspired, and get involved.

INFO+IDEAS Session
Monday April 29, 2021
2:00-4:00pm
Lynn Valley Library Community Room
1177 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver

North Shore Culture Days is part of the annual three-day national celebration where artists, arts and cultural groups, businesses and creative organizations come together and invite their local communities to participate in free interactive and "behind the scenes" activities to discover their creative spirit and passion.  In addition to tapping into the community's creative spirit, North Shore Culture Days has the potential to:

• Build audiences and find new supporters for your organization;
• Attract new customers, clients, participants;
• Promote the North Shore as hot bed of creative activity!

Culture Plan 2013-2023: Creative Spirit North Vancouver is the working title for a new Cultural Plan that will inform and guide the delivery of arts and cultural services for North Vancouver over the next 10+ years. The Arts Office has invited the public, members of the arts and cultural community and creative industries to an Info~Input Session to learn more and provide input on the draft Cultural Plan.

While there will be an opportunity for Mayor and Council to review the draft Plan before it is finalized, you are welcome to join in the community conversation.