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Arts symposium set for February 2 To the ancient Greeks the w o r d " s y m p o s i u m " meant a drinking party, a sort of p h i l o s o p h e r s ' thrash at w h i c h ideas f l o w e d as freely as the w i n e . North Vancouver's fifth a n n u a l C o m m u n i t y Arts S y m p o s i u m o n February 2 e m p h a s i z e s the ideas rather t h a n the booze, but w i l l be just as enjoyable. The keynote of the day is practicality. A m o n g the events p l a n n e d are sessions g i v i n g a behind-the-scenes v i e w of public arts projects a n d h o w t o increase the chances of having a piece accepted. There are meetings about screenwriting, music therapy, life d r a w i n g , feature-story w r i t i n g , an insider's experiences in the music industry, a n d more. There's also a writer's contest, w i t h the w i n n i n g entry p u b lished in Arts Alive. A t the s a m e time, the third a n n u a l North Vancouver A r t Fully Exposed, a public arts market, w i l l be underway. This gives established a n d e m e r g i n g North Vancouver artists, performers, a n d writers a chance t o s h o w their w o r k , make contacts, a n d also make sales. Selection of participants is by peer jury a n d the deadline for a p p l i c a tion is January 2 1 . Registration for the day of w o r k s h o p s , speakers, breakfast, and lunch is $ 1 5 for North Vancouver City a n d District residents a n d $25 for non-residents. The registration deadline is January 3 0 . For m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t Art Fully Exposed or the s y m p o s i u m call M a r y A n n , Lori, or Joy a t 604-980-3559 or e-mail nsarts@telus.net. A symposiast in full cry. Painting by Janis Blyth January 5 - February 10 T O U R I N G H O M E F R O M A W A Y Apply now for the Judy Dennis Emerging Artist Fund ... The Judy Dennis Emerging Artist Training Fund is m a n a g e d a n d administered by the North Shore C o m m u n i t y Foundation a n d grants are m a d e a n n u a l l y f r o m its investment income. A p p l i c a t i o n s for grants must be received by A p r i l 1. Eligible applications w i l l be assessed by a c o m m i t t e e f r o m the Arts & Culture C o m m i s s i o n of North Vancouver a n d by the Grants C o m m i t t e e of the F o u n d a t i o n . The successful a p p l i c a n t s ) w i l l be notified by June 3 0 . It s h o u l d be u n d e r s t o o d that the JIN-ME YOON Guest-curated by Annette Hurtig. On Saturday, January 5, at 2 pm at PHG: an informal talk with Jin-me Yoon and the curator, followed by a reception. F e b r u a r y 1 6 - M a r c h 31 M O V I N G I D E A S A CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL grant is limited t o less t h a n $ 1 , 0 0 0 . This f u n d w a s established in 1994 w i t h a $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 legacy from the Judy Dennis Estate. Dennis h a d a special interest in e m e r g i n g artists. She w a s a driving force in the d e v e l o p m e n t of the Arts & Culture C o m m i s s i o n a n d w a s its first chairperson. The f u n d is open t o DIALOGUE WITH INDIA organized by Hoopoe Curatorial: F R O M G O D D E S S T O PIN-UP Icons o f Femininity in Indian C a l e n d a r A r t SECULAR PRACTICE R e c e n t A r t F r o m India b y P u s h p a m a l a N. On Sunday, February 17, at 2 pm at PHG: an opening reception and a talk by exhibition curator Peter White. P H G offers t w o exhibitions a n y u o n e w h o w i s h e s t o contribute. Grants are intended to assist e m e r g i n g North Shore artists in the d e v e l o p m e n t of specific skills in their chosen field. A p p l i c a n t s must h a v e c o m p l e t e d basic t r a i n i n g a n d intend t o pursue a career in t h e arts. The grants must be used for a specific training project (e.g. a t t e n d i n g a course, master classes or w o r k i n g w i t h a mentor.) A p p l i c a n t s must reside in the City or District of N o r t h Vancouver, W e s t Vancouver, B o w e n Island or Lions Bay. If you are interested in a p p l y i n g , please call 604-988-7115 or w r i t e a short introductory note a d d r e s s e d t o Sheila Gilmour, Grants C o m m i t t e e , North Shore C o m m u n i t y Foundation, 6 0 0 W e s t Queens R o a d , North Vancouver, B.C., V 7 N 2 L 3 . Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V 7 M 3G9 Tel 604-986-1351 www.presentationhousegall.com Funding provided by The Canada Council for the Arts, the British Columbia Arts Council, the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver. 4 January | February