V i s u a l a r t s O t h e r s Oil works by Russian and Eastern European artists May Gala Gallery 67 Lonsdale Ave. 604-985-1059 From traditional realistic landscapes to abstract paintings, including works by V. Popov (See page 21.) K. Kundyshev and G.Rashkov May-June Gala Gallery Symbolic and surrealistic works Annual Group Retrospective to May 9 The Ferry Building Gallery Ambleside Landing 604-925-7266 Bateman's World to May 11 Artists for Kids 810 West 21st St. 604-903-3797 www.artistsforkids.com This show features 47 original works by painter and printmaker Robert Bateman, on loan from private collections. (See page 23.) Chance Encounters to May 5 The Gallery 589 Artisan Lane Bowen Island 604-947-2454 Photocollages by Carol Robb Islanders Eye May 10-June 2 The Gallery Bowen Island Artists Workshop. Marble and Stone Sculptures May 23-June 16 Seymour Art Gallery Three-dimensional pieces by Sharron Perkins, Richard Marmion and Santos Mignosa. Opening reception May 28 Design for Living: 'Click' June 19-July 14 Seymour Art Gallery Photographic works by members of the gallery. Opening reception June 25 Jack Biggin-Pound June 22-23, 10 a.m-4pm North Shore Neighbourhood House A commemorative show of the highly realistic work of the late painter. On 23 June one of Biggin-Pound's paintings will be raffled off. Work by Neighbourhood House's art program participants will also be on display. A+ (North Vancouver Secondary School Graduate Exhibition) to May 25 CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Avenue 604-988-6844 Juried artworks in various media The Game May 30-June 6 CityScape Community Art Space A group exhibition of works in various media that relate to sport. Dear Mr. Ripley to May 19 Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Avenue 604-986-1351 Treasures from the Ripley's Believe It or Not Archives Art in the Garden May 25-26 Once again it's time to explore the unique experience of looking at paintings and sculptures against the backdrop of some of the North Shore's most lovinglytended gardens. This year there are 16 gardens and 32 artists. There will also be live music at each location. Maps are available at the North Vancouver Arts Council, Garden Works, and the North Shore News. Blanche H o w a r d May 16 The Silk Purse 1570 Argyle Avenue 604-925-7291 The popular local author reads from her work in the latest evening of a regular series. AgAware BC's AgriArt 2002 All British Columbians are invited to enter their best artwork in AgAware's third annual agricul- Writing for the Soul June 1, 9am-4pm Christie House 267 West Queens Road This one-day workshop aims to help writers find their own voices, using various techniques to get the words flowing. For information and registration call 604988-6844. Celebrating the Divine Mother May 11 The Silk Purse 1570 Argyle Avenue In celebration of Mother's Day storyteller Abegael Fisher-Lang presents a short mythic journey for women based on the story of of Demeter and Persephone. Preregistration necessary; call 604925-7292. Sea to Sky Heritage Fair May 4, 12.00 to 4pm 209 West 4th St. North Vancouver Museum 604-987-5618 tural art contest. Twelve winners is also an overall prize of $250. will get prizes of $100, and there There is no age limit and anbody groups: junior (12 and younger), open (over 20). Entries will be The North Vancouver Museum, in Vancouver Museum and the BC partnership with the West can enter, but there are three age intermediate (20 and under), and used for a calendar if there are Museum of Mining, hosts selected history projects completed by stu- dents on the North Shore. Entries are drawn from the work of fifwho have held their own classawarded in various categories. Wood art teen grade five and six classes enough works of sufficient merit. AgAware suggests entrants go to a farm to find inspiration. There is a list of open farms on the AgAware BC web site, room heritage fairs. Prizes will be www.agaware.bc.ca. For more information call 604-293-1918. A North Shore resident wants to tree in his back yard. Rather than Art Rental Exchange cut it up for firewood he would May 9-11,12.00 - 4pm cut down a large Japanese cherry Opening reception May 12, 2pm Travels in Colour to May 19 Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave. 604-924-1378 CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Avenue Calling all art renters bring one work back and take exchange for a piece of finished art. If you are interested, e-mail like to offer it to a wood artist, in lavahide@shaw.ca, with the word May 31. "Tree" in the subject line, before Acrylic paintings and playful Clive Tucker times, call 604-988-6844. one out. If you can't make these ceramics by Dennis Badgely and May | June 13