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stories, their rich experience and their courage in facing the disease. Through the exhibit I hope to bring some of that richness to the community, to let family, friends and other seniors k n o w that their peers dementia have something with to M a y - J u n e E v e n t s Wood, Metal & Light April 2 4 - M a y 18,2003 CityScape C o m m u n i t y Art Space A c o n t e m p o r a r y e x h i b i t i o n t h a t is i n s p i r e d b y t h e e l e m e n t s . A r n t A r n t z e n , Sibeal Foyle, a n d Peter P i e r o b o n use their distinctive m e d i u m s to d e m o n s t r a t e remarkable, creative interpretations. beautiful contribute to all our lives." Art in t h e G a r d e n This exhibit was first s h o w n at the Open May 24th and 25th, 2003 E x p l o r e t h e N o r t h S h o r e in a free, self-directed t o u r that c e l e b r a t e s m u s i c i a n s , artists a n d g a r d e n e r s in a c o l l a b o r a t i v e feast o f t h e senses! House of the Alzheimer Society of BC, where visitors were cheered to view w h a t these seniors had accomplished. In May, it traveled to the Harbor-UCLA where Medical staff Centre and in the Nature and Humanity May 22-June 15,2003 CityScape C o m m u n i t y Art Space This t h e m a t i c e x h i b i t i o n will d e m o n s t r a t e t h e true w o n d e r of our world t h r o u g h the unique m e d i u m o fthe camera. California, faculty, public got to learn more about this special population and their gifts. Some of the Salon Style Art Rental S h o w June 19-July 6,2003 CityScape C o m m u n i t y Art Space 3 0 0 + p a i n t i n g s b y m o r e t h a n 100 artists d i s p l a y e d salon-style. M e m b e r s in g o o d s t a n d i n g m a y rent pieces starting at $8 a m o n t h . A r t R e n t a l E x c h a n g e D a y s - M a y 8 , 9 , 1 0 b e t w e e n 12-4 p m , o r d u r i n g e x h i b i t i o n . findings of scientific researchers s h o w that seniors can tap into stored memories when given the opportunity, ample time and a supportive environment. Christie House Arts and Heritage Centre Creativity & Dementia aims to deepen the This s u m m e r , c o u r s e s i n visual, p e r f o r m i n g a n d literary arts for c h i l d r e n , t e e n s a n d a d u l t s w i l l b e o f f e r e d at C h r i s t i e H o u s e , 2 6 7 Q u e e n s R o a d . For c o u r s e i n f o r m a t i o n o r a b r o c h u r e , c o n t a c t t h e N V C A C . understanding of the complex situation of this disease, and increase the of family, friends, caregivers that awareness and the to North Vancouver Community Arts Council + CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Avenue, N o r t h Vancouver, BC V 7 M 2 G 3 P : 6 0 4 . 9 8 8 . 6 8 4 4 F:604.988.2787 E:nvartscouncil(9>telus.net seniors themselves life continues have meaning. When seniors are given the opportunity to concentrate on creative expression, cares fall away, focus returns, new vistas open up and a new way to communicate becomes an avenue to reach out to loved ones. There are so many ways to communicate beyond words - and creative expression is one of them. Suddenly, people are listening, people are responding, and the heart makes room for new experiences. C O N T I N U I N G STUDIES v i s u a l , is o n v i e w J u n e 16 a i r s a i r s · D e s i g n · m e o i a Creativity & Dementia Exceptional programs for artists and designers including: > S u m m e r Institute o n Book Arts > S u m m e r S t u d i o for A r t Teachers ( P h o t o g r a p h i c Practice) > First N a t i o n s S t u d i o A r t a n d D e s i g n > Illustration, A n i m a t i o n and C o m i x > The Art of Architectural Photography > Ceramics for Practicing Ceramists > I n t r o d u c t i o n t o E c o l o g i c a l D e s i g n a n d Life Cycle A s s e s s m e n t > Design and Construction o f W o o d Furniture > S u m m e r I n s t i t u t e f o r T e e n s : T h e Pre-College E x p e r i e n c e > Transition t o the Arts Program Join us at b o t h our Granville Island a n d our Great Northern W a y campuses E m i l y 604 844 3810 csinfo@eciad.ca http://cs.eciad.ca C a r r o f A R T I n s t i t u t « + D E S I G J July 6 at The F e r r y B u i l d i n g G a l l e r y , W e s t V a n c o u v e r . O p e n i n g R e c e p t i o n : J u n e 1 6 , 6-8pm During the Exhibition, the Gallery will sponsor an array of p r e s e n t a t i o n s that c o m p l e m e n t the seniors' a r t w o r k : June 23, R o s e m a r y Rawnsley, Executive Director of t h e A l z h e i m e r S o c i e t y of BC w i l l be k e y n o t e s p e a k e r ; June 30, Jeff S m a l l , p r o f e s s o r o f p s y c h o l i n g u i s t i c s a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y of B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a w i l l s p e a k o n Dementia and Communication, describing the biomedical aspects while Dalia G o t t l i e b - T a n a k a d i s c u s s e s Creativity Dementia: a disability or an and opportunity? For i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l R u t h P a y n e , V i s u a l A r t s Coordinator 604. 925. 7266