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July 23, 2020In this issue of artsNews:
- Presenting the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
- North Shore Culture Days gaining momentum
- Culture Cram at North Van District Libraries
- Blueridge International Chamber Music Festival growing up
- Vancouver Biennale Pavilion on the waterfront
- Seymour Art Gallery exhibition artist goes National
Let us know if you have a story to tell about arts, culture and/or creative activities, ideas or experiences that you've come across here on the North Shore. We'll do our best to include something in an upcoming artsNews. Contact for details.
Check the ON! events calendar and find out about all of the arts and cultural activities happening this summer on the North Shore.
Cheers,
The NVRC cultural services team,
Barb McLean, John Rice & Lori PhillipsARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
June 10, 2020Included in this month's artsNews:
- Artists Among Us Sing
- 2014 Grants Approved
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Getting Set for Culture Days - North Shore Jazz Fest
- Putting Public Art on the Map
Check the ON! events calendar and find out about all of the arts and cultural activities happening here on the North Shore.
The NVRC Arts team,
Barb, John & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
May 13, 2021Included in this month's eNews:
- Robert More, Artist Among Us
- A Meeting You Can't Miss
- 15th Annual Art in the Garden Tour
- Public Art Swims Upstream
- Smith Gallery Exposed
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North Shore 's Culture Days
Check the ON! events calendar and find out about all of the arts and cultural activities happening here on the North Shore.
The Arts Office team,
Barb, John & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
April 14, 2021Included 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 & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
March 19, 2021Creative community highlights this month include:
- Brazilian artists on the waterfront
- Scrap-happy public art
- A spine 'ting'ling offer from Lions Gate Sinfonia
- District libraries celebrate the big 5-0
- Traffic box artist of the month
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 & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
February 19, 2021This month's creative community highlights:
- North Shore Culture Days makes Canada's 'Top 10' list
- DNV staffer Deirdre Rogers is Artist Among Us
- Guest writer Karen Moola tells us about Culture Babes
- Pigs and art at the Smith Gallery
- Cascadia's special arts programs
- Traffic box artist of the month
- Next Generation board development workshop
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 & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
January 16, 2021Happy 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 
December 05, 2020
With the festive season now upon us, the wide range of arts and cultural events happening here on the North Shore is guaranteed to make spirits bright! In this holiday issue we ask our Mayors to divulge their favourite holiday tunes. We applaud our local MLA's for their support and 'focus' on the arts! There's news on a young 'traffic box' artist, 2014 grants info, and gift ideas that will ease holiday shopping stress and support local artists at the same time.
Tis' the season to be jolly and we at the Arts Office extend our very best wishes to all for a joyful holiday season and inspiring New Year!
The Arts Office Team
Ian, Barb, Lori and John Holiday Hours: The Arts Office will be closed Tuesday December 24th and will re-open on Monday January 6, 2014.
November 07, 2020We'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 & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
October 10, 2020A 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 & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
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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.
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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, LauraARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
August 15, 2020Blame it on the sunshine! The popularity of outdoor concerts, festivals, craft fairs and community celebrations has taken us to a whole new level here on the North Shore as our record-breaking summer of great weather continues.
Plus, momentum continues to build for North Shore Culture Days happening September 27, 28 & 29 in North and West Vancouver. With over 40 intriguing and free activities already registered, it will be a great opportunity for everyone to get 'up close and personal' with art and artists, and to catch a sneak peak of a whole bunch of creative places and spaces in our community. Read on for details on how you can participate.
Check out the ON! events calendar for a full line up of arts and cultural events happening all summer long. Enjoy!
The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, John, Lori & LauraARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
July 18, 2020North Shore parks, waterfront, villages and town centres are all alive with the sweet sounds of summer, and the creative juices are flowing for North Shore Culture Days. We take a sneak peak at some of the activities currently in development, and in this month's Artist Among Us series you'll meet acclaimed author kc dyer. kc has joined the team as North Shore Culture Days 'ninja writer' and will use her secret literary weapons to help share the excitement in the lead up to the September celebrations.
There's geocaching and family headdress making workshops to talk about too. One thing's for sure - there's never a dull moment in this creative community!
Check out the ON! events calendar for a full line up of arts and cultural events happening all summer long.
The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, John, Lori & LauraARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
June 14, 2020June 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 & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
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.
May 14, 2021Lots 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 & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
April 16, 2021Rain or shine, April is a busy month filled with lots of creative activities happening both indoors and out! Highlights include the North Shore Writers Festival and the North Shore Art Crawl. Visit the ON! calendar for event details and find out what else is happening in your 'hood' in the coming weeks.
In this month's Artist Among Us column, you'll find out what DNV staffer Geoff Hill loves to dive into after hours! And, there's an update on North Shore Culture Days and an invitation to an INFO+IDEAS session for North and West Vancouver individual artists, groups and businesses interested in getting involved in the Culture Days celebrations this September.
Please remember to like us, follow us, and share the Arts Office eNews. And, if you have a creative story to tell, let us know and we'll do our best to include it in an upcoming issue!
The Arts Office team
Ian, Barb, John & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
March 21, 2021From the top of Cypress Mountain to bustling town centres and distinctive neighbourhoods - the North Shore is brimming with springtime arts and cultural activities! In this month's newsletter we profile Artist Among Us Louise Ranger, NV Chamber of Commerce 'mover and shaker' by day and aspiring artist after hours. There's music on the mountain; biodiverse public art; an update on Culture Plan 2013-2023: Creative Spirit North Vancouver; North Shore Culture Days; and suggested 'play dates' for upcoming theatre productions.
Talk is fine, but experiencing the arts is even better. Visit the ON! event calendar to find out what's happening in your neighbourhood.
The Arts Office team
Ian, Barb, John & LoriARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
February 21, 2021In our February eNews, we want to share the creative spirit and innovative thinking that has been infusing the development of a new cultural plan over the past year. The public is invited to a Community Info~Input Session on February 28th to learn more about the process and provide feedback on Culture Plan 2013-2023: Creative Spirit North Vancouver.
In our Artists Among Us series we shine the spotlight on a recent recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal. Plus, we celebrate the unveiling of The Salmon People, a beautiful new mural created at last year's North Shore Culture Days. Read on for these and other stories about what's happening in our creative north shore community!
Do you have a creative story to share? Contact Barb McLean at for opportunities to 'tell all' in the Arts Office monthly eNews!
The Arts Office team,
Ian, Barb, Lori and JohnARTS I CULTURE I NORTH VANCOUVER
January 23, 2021In this first Arts Office eNews issue of the year, we have musical news to share: a profile in our Artists Among Us series on local musician Ken Kirschner; the new Lions Gate Youth Orchestra takes the stage; and, we remember a fine North Shore chorister. Plus, there's a sneak peek into the recently completed Windows on Lynnmour public art project, and an update on the North Vancouver Cultural Plan.
We hope that your 2013 is off to a great start and that the year ahead is filled with many new and exciting creative activities. If you're looking for inspiration, check out the ON! calendar to find out about all of the arts, culture and heritage events happening right here on Vancouver's North Shore!
The Arts Office Team
Ian, Barb, Lori & John 
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In this final Arts Office eNews issue of the year, we shine the Artists Among Us spotlight on two extraordinary volunteers who have devoted lots of time and energy to North Vancouver's public art program. In addition; grants announcements, an update on the cultural planning process, and regional workshop news are all included in this issue.
Tis' the season to be jolly and we at the Arts Office extend to all of you our best wishes for a joyful holiday season and inspiring New Year!
The Arts Office Team
Ian, Barb, Lori and John Holiday Hours: The Arts Office will be closed Friday December 21st and will re-open on Wednesday January 2, 2013.
November 19, 2020Tis' the season to let the creative spirit move you!
In this month's eNews we want to help fuel your holiday spirit by letting you know about the wide array of special concerts, plays, exhibitions and artisan fairs that are happening throughout the holiday season right here on the North Shore.
We shine the Artists Among Us spotlight on a talented urban designer who works by day in the offices at the City and District of North Vancouver. Plus, we share news of a couple of upcoming shows, each of which fills a special niche in the local performing arts scene.
With creative, crafty and sustainable gift giving being all the rage, we've included some ideas for your holiday shopping list. Consider giving the gift of a live show or concert, a one-of-kind craft, or an original piece of art. You'll be buying local and supporting North Shore artists in the process!
Just think of the ON! event calendar as your holiday shopping concierge this season! Facebook and Twitter too. Please LIKE us and FOLLOW us and we'll make sure that everyone on your list gets the creative treatment!
The Arts Office Team
Ian, Barb, Lori and John 
October 18, 2020Our North Shore community has an abundance of diverse cultural and creative resources. This fall we've celebrated our first-ever North Shore Culture Days, added new works to our Public Art collection, and revelled in the opening of the beautiful new Gordon Smith Gallery for Canadian Art. Our monthly Artists Among Us column returns and is now open to community members to participate in.
The work on a new Culture Plan for North Vancouver continues with a view to laying out a clear direction and ensuring there is support for arts and culture over the next decade.
Our October eNews provides more details. Read on...or better still, get out and experience the arts first hand. Check the ON! events calendar for activities in your neighbourhood.
Cheers!
The Arts Office - Ian, Barb, Lori, John and..... Laura (our wonderful intern from the Arts & Entertainment Management Program at CapU)
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Culture Days is just three weeks away and the North Shore is 'stepping up, big time' for this cross-country celebration of arts and culture. On September 28, 29 and 30, arts, culture and heritage groups, libraries and community centres in North and West Vancouver will open their doors and invite the public to partake in a wide range of free, hands-on events and creative opportunities.
July 19, 2020With its spectacular mountain backdrop, bustling town centres and waterfront stages, the North Shore has something to offer everyone this summer. Community concerts, outdoor painting programs, yarn bombing, public art walking tours, and so much more. In our Artists Among Us series we meet a City of North Vancouver staffer who loves to sing. And, don't forget North Shore Culture Days happening in September. Artists, culture and heritage groups, libraries and community centres are invited to participate in a special promotional initiative that will include a 4-page spread in the North Shore News. Read on for details.
Happy summer from the Arts Office team - Ian, Barb, Lori and John
June 20, 2020Summer has (finally!) arrived on Vancouver's North Shore, and with summer comes a great line up of music, markets, festivals and community celebrations. This month we shine our Artists Among Us spotlight on a talented District of North Vancouver staffer. Plus, there's lots of spectacular new Public Art for us to boast about, and our monthly update on North Shore Culture Days includes a Call for Participants!
Looking for some summer fun? For a full line up of events, check out the ON! arts calendar today!
The Arts Office team - Barb, John, Lori, Ian
May 23, 2021Welcome to our Spring Issue! This month's eNews includes; a fond farewell, the 'fab four' in Artists Among Us, grants opportunities and news, a Culture Days update, and the return of one of the North Shore's favourite springtime pastimes, Art in the Garden. Time to get out and smell the roses!
The Arts Office team - Ian, Barb, John & Lori
March 20, 2021On Vancouver's North Shore, creative work is always in process. Here at the Arts Office, we're immersed in the creation of a new Cultural Plan for North Vancouver and gearing up for next month's World Café event.
In this month's Artists Among Us series we meet more talented staff members at the City and District of North Vancouver. And in the creative community, the wheels are turning as we lay plans for a North Shore-wide Culture Days celebration this Fall.
Read on!
Barb, John, Lori and Ian
The Arts Office
December 12, 2020The holiday season is filled with an abundance of creative activities to share with friends and family. Whether it's a holiday sing-a-long, one of the zany pantomimes appearing on local stages, or the sweet sounds of neighbourhood buskers, there are many ways to get in the spirit!
In this year end issue of Arts Office eNews, we discover a couple of talented municipal musicians in our continuing Artists Among Us series, learn of a special Christmas Fairy Tale, introduce the Lynn Valley Village Busking Program, and share award winning news from the Arts Office.
Tis' the season to be jolly and we hope that your holidays are just that! So, from all of us here at the Arts Office we extend to you our best wishes for a joyful holiday season and inspiring New Year!
Barb, Lori, John and Ian
October 12, 2020Municipal talent is out of the office and onto the street! Now in its second month, the Artists Among Us series profiles talented individuals from different departments in North Vancouver's City, District and bi-municipal agencies. Find out how the arts can provide inspiration both in the workplace and after hours!
In other news, there's lots happening on the North Shore this month. The FANS distinguished artist awards, an Artists for Conservation special event on 'The Peak', art openings and chamber music in 'the Cove', and so much more. Read on to learn more or find full details in the on! event calendar.
Enjoy,
The Arts Office team - Ian, Barb, John and Lori
Reminder: Amateur, aspiring or fully evolved artists of all persuasions are invited to share their passion in an upcoming Artists Among Us column. If you're a municipal employee, please contact at the Arts Office for details on how to get involved.
- June 14, 2020In this issue: 1. Welcome 2. on! Events Calendar 3. Hot Summer Festivals 4. Public Art in Process