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Heritage HERITAGE REPORT by Jack McCormack, Chairman, NSHC Heritage, like June, is bustin' out all over. The three North Shore municipalities have produced Heritage Inventories of Heritage structures, sites and natural resources. Of course, diey didn't save die St. Alice Hotel, Hollybum Manor or Caulfield House. But die hew and cry engendered by the loss of diese structures togedier widi die Inventories has greatly enhanced interest in Heritage Conservation. The strengdiening of die existing Provincial Conservation Act and the enactment of enabling legislation wUl provide the necessary incentives to save much of what we have left. You can help by studying the Inventories available at Public Libraries and Municipal Halls. Better still, join T H E NORTH SHORE HERITAGE COMMPTTEE (988-6844). Heritage Week in West Vancouver wound up on a beautiful sunny, blustery Feb. 25di widi die dedication of die old Ferry Building at Ambleside Landing. This is W.V.'s only designated Heritage Building. Aid. Reynolds of the Heritage Advisory Committee introduced Mayor Lanskail who gave a brief history of die project. Special guest Mary Collins MP represented the Federal Government. Jack Watts representing Heritage B . C . , and members of the West Vancouver Museum and Historical Society were introduced. Music from the early 1900's was provided by die Nortii Shore Wind Trio, Gene Ramsbottom (Principal clarinet VSO) conductor. A delightful wind-up to Heritage Week. "The Story of A Community", the Nordi Vancouver School District #44 exhibit shown at Park Royal and Capilano Mall, a nostalgic walk through the past, cuhninating with an exciting preview of die fiihire, was a huge success. Congratulations to all involved. Reminder: Conference of die Heritage Society of B.C. in Kelovraa, May 25 - 29. Wliy join an Arts Council? If you wish to support emerging artists, encourage die development of die arts in all media, stimulate a concern for die quality of life, and have a central source for information on the Arts and Cultural activities in the community, then you should become a member of an Arts Council. By showcasing emerging and semiprofessional artists. Art Councils provide the core of audiences, the base of survival for the professionals. Amateur artists by far represent the bulk of the artistic population. This is where everyone starts, whether it is a serious young dancer with visions of being a prima ballerina or a retired senior citizen who discovers a latent talent and enjoyment in die flute. The important motive at this level is exposure and participation in the medium, no matter how serious the intent. The arts should not become relegated to the status of a spectator sport. Participation is vital as it enhances understanding of a medium. By participation, artistic and aesthetic skills are developed and these skills are involved in the judgements we make about the style of our daily living, our clothing, speech, music, interior decorating, architecture and environment. The two North Shore Arts Councils support emerging artists by grants, arranging shows, by raising money for scholarships, publicizing productions, sponsoring workshops and classes, assisting widi marketing and encouraging Arts in Education. They are accessible to everyone and know their community. They are also dedicated and hard working citizens who organize committees to assist Heritage concerns and problems such as die north end of Lions Gate Bridge. Our joint newsletter keeps the community informed of events and opportunities for bodi citizens and artists. Our funding is extremely limited. Most of the office work is done by gready overworked and unerpaid part-time staff and volunteers, which makes continuity difficult. Your membership is very important as it assists us financially and gives us grass root support for our plans and activities. Ella Parkinson, Executive Director, NVCAC Youth Art Works The Nordi Shore Youdi Art Works Society came together in the summer of 1988 and is currendy working on facility and curriculum development. They are getting set to open a multi-purpose YOUTH ARTS CENTRE for die community. Thirty-five young people attended a meeting in March to discuss the concerns of developing artists from all diree North Shore municipalities. Many described the community as ' 'uncreative, isolating, and over commercialized". Results from a recent survey in high schools and at Capilano College pointed to the Lynnmour/Park and TUford area as being a desirable location for the Centre. Martin Sakich, the Facility Development Co-ordinator described the desirable space as "light-industrialzoned warehouse with office space. It is the only affordable option". The Centre wiU offer sessions on painting, silk-screening, performance art, audio art, experimental film, photography and more. For more information contact Irwin Oostindie, Chairperson, 987-6879 or AUison Barr, 926-3644. 11