a r t s I ^XylVe Athens on the Fraser The Photographs of H.G. Cox June 7 - August 3 Presentation House Gallery PHG is open Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 5 and Thursday nights till 9. Admission is pay-what-youcan. Visit PHG's web site at www.presenationhousegall.c om. 604.986.1351 This first exhibition of Cox's work in over fifty years reveals an unknown facet of the pre WWII photography scene in BC (see story page 18). Out Of Sight: The Image Beyond The Index to August 3 Presentation House Gallery Out of Sight features recent work by 6 Vancouver-educated artists interested in basic questions about the mystery of h o w photographs tell their stories. They explore the idea that photographs, unlike paintings a n d sculptures, must seemingly rely o n depictions of the w o r l d . Through their works the artists ask: Are photographs faithful representations of things in the world? H o w do photographs convey the meanings they do? Curated by Christopher Brayshaw. Capilano College Textile Arts G r a d Show to July 6 Seymour Art Gallery, 4360 Gallant Ave Deep Cove 604.924.1378 Discover new artists! Ruth Scheuing and her department of fabulous textile artist instructors have put together the annually held grad show - a show not to be missed. Art In Public Places : Liz de Beer, Tamara Reader August 7-September 4 @ the District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall 355 Queens Road, North Vancouver gallery hours: M o n - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Liz de Beer is a clay artist w h o uses simple forms and unique creative surfaces often suggestive of her African roots. Tamara Reader paints with acrylic and oils creating vibrant abstract a n d figurative compositions. Sketchy Things and Doodle Daubs July 21-Aug 1 Silk Purse Arts Centre Featuring the photo imaging, pastels, pencil, ink and wash works of Bernadette Bryan and B.G.C. Justice. Reception July 22, 6-8pm. 6 0 4 . 9 2 5 . 7 2 9 2 Intersections July 18 to August 31 Reception: Thursday, July 17, 7 - 9 pm CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave (between 3rd & 4th) Gallery Hours: 1 2 - 5 Wed Sat, 1 - 4 Sun 604.988.6844 nvartscouncil2@telus.net A n interdisciplinary exhibition featuring the work of 13 local artists as they explore the physical space that provides people with an opportunity to meet and interact. Masterstrokes July 8-20 Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11am - 6 p m View an integral part of our history with the eclectic collection of works by renowned West Coast artist Don Jarvis. Reception July 8. 6-8pm. Flight of Fancy-Group Expedition Van Dop's Design for Living August 13 - September 21 Reception: A u g 19, 7-9 pm Seymour Art Gallery Trudy Van Dop is holding her annual garden/art/furniture show at both her gallery and the SAG running concurrently. See innovative furniture designs that make you look at your living environment in a whole new way (see story page 16). Harmony Arts Festival Juried G r o u p Show A u g u s t 1-17 Ferry Building Gallery Mixed media, 3 6 artists. ArtSPEAKS & A r t D E M O S daily in the gallery August 1-10. Also Works In Progress festival artists work on-site in gallery daily. A Snail's Pace July 8 - 27 Ferry Building Gallery Ambleside, West Vancouver Patricia Baldwin, coloured on pencil drawings July July 2 - 3 1 . Reception: Friday, July 4 @ 6 pm Gallery at the Library West Vancouver Memorial Library 604.925.7407 Colourful and vibrant mixed media are showcased in this group exhibition featuring the works of Gillian Andrews (collage/mixed media), Gigi Hoeller (oil/pastel), Amy Jones (oil/pastel), Elizabeth Rolfe (tempera on paper), and Milan Stevulak (watercolour/acrylic). Oh to be a Kid/North Shore in a Different Light August 1 -31 Reception: Friday, August 1 @ 6 pm Gallery at the Library, West Vancouver A unique photography exhibition featuring the images of professional photographer Myshsael Schlyecher. Black and white images of children contrast with the colour of local mountain bikers in action in this dual-theme show 12 July | August