portrait I by Daniel Ladd CONTINUING STUDIES THE F U T U R E B E L O N G S TO C R E A T I V E T H I N K E R S -> P o r t f o l i o D e v e l o p m e n t - I n d i v i d u a l a n d c e r t i f i c a t e courses for personally directed creative and practice. development While listening t o her a wonderful -> C e r t i f i c a t e s In 2D D e s i g n B a s i c s , 3D D e s i g n B a s i c s + Fine A r t T e c h n i q u e s - P a r t - t i m e certificate p r o g r a m s ; no portfolio r e q u i r e d f o r a d m i s s i o n . -> D e s i g n E s s e n t i a l s P r o g r a m Cin p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h BCITJ A one-year certificate p r o g r a m focusing on the key e l e m e n t s of the c r e a t i v e d e s i g n p r o c e s s a n d t h e t e c h n i c a l s k i l l s r e q u i r e d in t h e i n d u s t r y . -> P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t - C o u r s e s a n d w o r k s h o p s o n b u s i n e s s a n d legal a s p e c t s o f a r t , m e d i a a n d d e s i g n . -> P e r s o n a l I n t e r e s t - I n d i v i d u a l c o u r s e s f o r g e n e r a l i n t e r e s t in c o n t e m p o r a r y a r t a n d d e s i g n and theory. practice sense o f b a l a n c e b e t w e e n c o m p a s s i o n a n d creativity e m e r g e s - t h e d u a l i t y o f .art a n d h e a l i n g c o m i n g t o g e t h e r , w i t h music an i m p l e m e n t o f r e s t o r a t i o n . T h e sessions r e p r e s e n t s o m e t h i n g b e s i d e s entertainment-and her, g i v i n g d e p t h artistry. S o m e t h i n g something more for M e l a n i e . T h e y ' r e a n o t h e r a s p e c t o f and definition to she incorporates into her art, b u t a l s o s o m e t h i n g t h a t stands alone, d e s e r v i n g a special n i c h e . Wherever M e l a n i e d r a w s her i n s p i r a t i o n and vibrancy, much more can be expected. A s a m a t u r i n g artist s h e talks of becoming more political with her music, perhaps i n t e n d i n g t o b e m o r e s o c i a l l y relevant. T h o u g h lyrically e l o q u e n t , s h e speaks of moving beyond the constraints of a s i m p l e b a l l a d e e r of love songs and e x p a n d i n g her m u s i c t h e m e s . She shirks any labels a n d limitations. Melanie's a true 2 1 centurj romantic EMILY C A R R Visit o u r w e b site or call f o r a b r o c h u r e f o r full details o n o u r m a n y fall c o u r s e a n d p r o g r a m o f f e r i n g s . ANIMATION // CERAMICS // COMMUNICATION DESIGN // DIGITAL MEDIA // DRAWING // INDUSTRIAL DESIGN // INTEGRATED MEDIA , PAINTING // PHOTOGRAPHY // PRINTMAKING // SCULPTURE TEL. 604 844 3610 EMAIL. CSINFO@ECIAD.CA WEB. HTTP://CS.ECIAD.CA s t SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER EVENTS Proyecto Arte Del Fuego's Cuban-Canadian Ceramic Art Collective to September 12, 2004 This exhibit includes ceramic art and sculpture by Cuban, Canadian and American artists. Writing on the Wall September 17 - October 10, 2004 Opening Reception: Thursday September 16, 2004 A community exhibition of selected juried works that focus on typography and symbols in and as art. Digital Art Today October 15 - November 6, 2004 Opening Reception: Thursday October 14, 2004 A group exhibition that explores the boundaries of digital painting. Art In Public Places District Hall of North Vancouver September 2 - September 30, 2004 - Selected juried works by North Shore artists celebrating the Funds for Artists on the North Shore Award. September 30 - October 28, 2004 - Indrani De Silva and Stephen Pringle Art Rental Exchange Days 12 - 4 pm September 23, 24, 25, October 21, 2 2 , 2 3 Members in good standing may rent pieces starling at $8 a month. North Shore International Film Series Goodbye Lenin - Wednesday September 22 - 7pm Festival Express - Wednesday October 20 - 7pm Luck - Wednesday November 10 - 7pm Being Julia - Wednesday December 1 - 7pm Call the N V C A C for ticket information. North Vancouver Community Arts Council & CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, B C V7M 2 G 3 T: 604.988.6844 F: 604.988.2787 Email: nvartscouncil@telus.net w h o fuses t r a d i t i o n a l l o v e s o n g s w i t h the energy a n d drive o f classij rock a n d roll, giving f o r c e t o b e a u t y - a b e a u t y beyond appearances. N o mere apparition o n stage, a n d n o s i m p l e h rd d r i v e n guitar c h i c k , b u t a c o n s u r r l a t e p o p entertainer. Melanie's an artist! gemstone imbued with purpose and passio] --strength and charity uniting. And: it's this c o m p l e t e p r e s e n c e o f t h e w> m a n t h a t defines a revolutionary course inspiriting music i n t h e cafes at night S e p t e m b e r I O c t o b e r