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arts Convergence 2002 Fibre art enthusiasts and artisans from around the world converge on Vancouver for the biennial Handweavers Guild of America conference (see story page 18). Local world-class fibre artists are showcased throughout the North Shore. Woven Passages July 18-Sept. 14 CityScape Community Art Space An exciting show featuring contemporary and historical works by female First Nations textile artists. Shorelines July 16 - Aug. 1 Ferry Building Gallery 604.925.7266 An exhibition of fibre works inspired by West Coast shorelines. Artist talk July 16 @ 11 am. Finnish Artworks ^Xytve July Woven Treasure: The Coverlets of Norway July 31 - Oct. 31 West Vancouver Museum and Archives 604.925.7297 Hand-woven coverlets explore the themes of culture, heritage, textile art and women's history. Ene-Liis Semper: Four Works To July 21 604.986.1351 Presentation House Gallery Thursday Nights @ 7:30pm 604.925.7292 Silk Purse Gallery Jazzy July This is the first North American acclaimed Estonian artist Ene-Liis video and performance art. Four on the Floor Semper. Semper's work blends screening of video work by July 2 - Aug. 6 604.904.0907 Bel Art Gallery July 11 Catfish Willie and His July 18, Alita Dupray July 25 Dee Daniels Swing Band July 4 Steve Maddock Come early to get a good seat! Stunning textile creations by daughter Anna-Riitta are on disCome Rain or Come Shine July 17 -Aug. 31 Seymour Art Gallery 604.924.1378 The traditional North West Coast woven cedar bark cape inspires this exhibition of art-to-wear, wall mounted fibre creations and sculpted dolls. Call for info on demos of indigo dyeing (July 21), cedar bark weaving (July 28), doll making (Aug. 11) and beading (Aug. 18). Edgemont Village. play at this hidden gem in Finnish artists Riitta-Liisa and her July 2 -14 The Gallery @ Artisan Square, Bowen Island 604.947.2454 Fine crafted furniture exhibition with local artisans Richard Best, Nick Purcell, Marcus Sabathil and Jason Schubert. July - Aug. Concerts in the Cove July 20 - Aug. 2 Damask Weaving artists from Denmark, Norway and from Europe and North America. Sweden, as well as many others Summer Concert Series Evenings in Edgemont Contemporary damask art by Silk Purse Gallery Musical groups from Celtic to Country play to the backdrop of the setting sun. 604.987.PLAY Panorama Park This show of contemporary damask and tablecloths made from cotton, flax, wool and silk. Surfacing July 25-Aug. 10 Capilano College Studio Art Gallery A display of works by students of the textile arts program show the innovation of emerging artisans. art includes exquisite quilts, scarves July - Aug. The Village comes alive with music groups playing everything from Cajun to Swing. 604.987.PLAY Edgemont & Highland Blvd. 12 July | August