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NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL N O R T H S H O R E A R T S N E W S is published live times a year and is mailed to all members of the Arts Councils. Circulation 1800. The deadline for submissions for the February/ March issue is January 15th, although earlier submissions would be gratefully appreciated by the editor. Please address all correspondence to: NEWSLETTER, WVCAC 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver.B.C. V 7 M 3 G 9 Editor: Pat Carswell Layout / Design: Marius I. Soska, W V C A C Volunteer writer for this issue: Andrea W i n terboltom, Illene Pevec, M . I . Soska Contributing photographer: Agnes Soska LETTERS TO THE NORTH SHORE ARTS NEWS We would like to hear from you on any thoughts you have about the Arts, particularly on the North Shore. Opinions about the new N S Arts Commission, Heritage concerns, studio space problems and this newsletter are just some of the subjects we would like to hear about. W e w i l l print your short letters. Y o u r participation w i l l make this a more lively Forum for Arts i n formation. Opinions expressed by signed articles appearing in N S A N are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of either of the North Shore Arts Councils. W e are keeping a file o f line drawings for future issues. W e would like your input. These drawings w i l l be non-returnable so P M T is acceptable. Recognition w i l l be given. Use w i l l be at discretion o f editorial staff. NVCAC AND T.tie20lh Annual Meeting of the North Vancou\ c r Community Arts C o u n c i l , held Tuesday, Scplcmber 18, 1990. in the Gallery of Presentation House, re-elected Donna Oseen as President. The meeting was also a celebration of the accomplishments of the Arts C o u n c i l during those 20 years. Founding member of the Arts C o u n c i l , Anne Macdonald, was presented with the A n nual A w a r d of Merit for her work in pioneering joint programs with other organizations, and for her work in creating Presentation House and saving the old church which is now Anne Macdonald H a l l . The C o u n c i l also assisted the "Save St.Paul's Indian Church Society," organized the Waterfront Park Sculpture "cathedral," ran the Picture Loan program for 18 years, and has hung A r t in Public Places. Prograins such as the Arts Access T V Show, Newsletter and ReVOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEWSLETTER A N D ARTS PROMiOTION OFFICE COMMITTEE Both the West V a n and North V a n Arts Councils need your enthusiastic participation to make our communications with our communities lively! D o you like to write articles'? W o u l d you like to sell ad space in our newsletter, this very one you are reading now? C a l l us and we w i l l welcome you with j o y ! W e are also establishing a committee with the Arts C o m m i s s i o n to represent all of the North Shore to discuss the creation of an Arts Information and Promotion Office. In order to have a dialogue we need some people to do the talking. Join us in creating the future, your future! Please call either Arts C o u n c i l office 988-6844 or 9221110 today to offer your talents to improve our communications. source Data Base have been developed to assist and promote artists and their work. Carolyn Lair, Cultural Development Officer of the North Shore Arts Commission, the keynote speaker, talked about " A r t and the Livable City," illustrated with slides. This left everyone enthused over the potential for Art in Public Places oti ilic North Shore. 1 lotted to the Board for the year were: A l VVelxr, Jacqueline Eddy, Ed Barnes, Cathy Manin, Roger Shaw, Richard Strachan, Valerie Thoem, Patrick Bruskiewich, Christine England, Chris Proctor, Jack M c C o r m a c k . K a d i Rae-Madrus and Barbara Shields. C o m m u n i t y Liaison Appointments were: North Shore Chamber M u s i c Society - Matthew Young Lions Gate North - Joseph Cantafio North Vancouver C i t y - John Braithwaite North Shore Arts C o m m i s s i o n - Judy Dennis Capilano College - David W o o l l e y Honorary Life Members; Henry Elder and Anne Macdonald Contact: E l l a Parkinson - 988-6844 '91 E N T E R T A I N M E N T B O O K S now available at NVCAC. These wonderful books open up new areas for dining, sports events, theatres, clothing, music, hotels, etc. for half the price. You save and it is a great fund raiser for the Arts Council. ir. T w e n t y years a g o A n n e M a c d o n a l d fores a w the needs o f the A r t s C o m m u n i t y i n N o r t h V a n c o u v e r a n d set about to m a k e the i n s t i g a t o r o f P r e s e n t a t i o n H o u s e and the A n n e M a c d o n a l d H a l l . 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