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I o n a B e i k s , EDITOR W h y is there a picture of a s n o w b o a r d e r on t h e cover o f an Arts Magazine? Because it represents w h a t many of t h e stories in this issue are a b o u t - looking for, and f i n d i n g art in n o n - t r a d i t i o n a l , unconventional places a n d expressions. Sure, I can easily argue t h a t a fine sweet sculpted carve on a clear blue waist-deep p o w d e r day is a beautiful t h i n g . The track left upon the m o u n t a i n can be inspiring, challenging, r e w a r d i n g - a w o r k of art, by an artist. I could w a x metaphorically a b o u t h o w " a r t is everywhere." But in t h e pages t h a t f o l l o w , you w i l l f i n d t h a t art really is everyw h e r e - and in some of t h e m o s t unexpected places w i t h unexpected results. In Art That Makes Tracks on page 10, Cindy The mountains are such an integral part of life o n the North Shore - w h a t could be more natural and exciting for those w h o love the sporting lifestyle t o have a " n a t u r a l " venue for their art or art collection? Face it, t r a d i t i o n a l venues like galleries are often inaccessible t o y o u n g artists. But a s n o w board? A skateboard? Imagine the possibilities - let alone t h e f u n ! comes alive for students recreating Or, imagine the fun in learning science t h r o u g h dance, language arts t h r o u g h storytelling or m a t h t h r o u g h music. Recognizing there are multiple ways of learning, Learning I'm not saying " o u t w i t h the o l d . " Trust me, I value, respect and treasure, treasures f r o m t h e past t h a t continue to sparkle anew. That's w h y this year, like every other, you'll f i n d me o n Xmas Eve, w i t h my family, w a t c h ing Dickens' A Christmas A r t is unlocking the p o t e n t i a l of many students w h o are o t h e r w i s e hard t o reach. Students and teachers are discovering n e w ways of learning w h i l e exploring things t h a t challenge and interest t h e m . Science class I w i s h you a j o y f u l , gentle and kind holiday ( w i t h maybe a hint of u n c o n v e n t i o n a l i t y ! ) n e w eyes - a g a i n . Carol (black and w h i t e of course.) A n d I'll be seeing it w i t h Through The Arts, page 15, is an innovative p r o g r a m w h e r e teachers and practicing artists f o r m partnerships to teach required curriculum t h r o u g h an art f o r m in North Shore classrooms. snowflake patterns w i t h their bodies. History is easy to remember w h e n it forms t h e lyrics for a rap song. Hughes points out t h a t a s n o w b o a r d can be just like a blank canvas, giving artists a n e w avenue for expression. Instead of h a n g i n g a w o r k of art o n t h e w a l l above your mantle, it's h a n g i n g f r o m your f o o t . O N NORTH FREE KIDS CRAFTS SHORE Christmas Capilano Mall and Lewiscraft are pleased to offer free kids crafts. Join us at Lewiscraft and create something special for 1 - 4pm on December 1st, 8th, and 15th. from Saturday, November 25th, Capilano Mall 9 3 5 M A R I N E DRIVE NORTH V A N C O U V E R FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL 9 8 0 - 8 5 6 1 November | December 2