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Art Rental Show at C i t y s c a p e C o m m u n i t y Art S p a c e The N o r t h Vancouver C o m m u n i t y Art C o u n c i l ( N V C A C ) has been running its Art Rental Programme f o r n e a r l y three d e c a d e s a n d c u r r e n t l y o f f e r s a collection of more than 300 original art works created by over 100 artists, i n c l u d i n g Ross P e n h a l l , W. J . ' B i l l ' Adams, Tony Onley, Kiff H o l l a n d , as well as the complete Visions print collection which includes prints by Pierre Coupey, X w a - L a c k - T u n , A r n o l d Shives and Wayne Eastcott. N V C A C showcases their collection twice a year and this January, individuals and businesses are invited to visit the CityScape C o m m u n i t y Art Space Gallery and view the collected w o r k s . W a t e r c o l o u r s , a c r y l i c s , o i l s , pastels, p h o t o g r a p h y and mixed media pieces w i l l be available for immediate rental. Try an artist on for size - for a modest rental fee ranging from $8 to $35 per month, gallery visitors w i l l be able to remove their favourite piece from the w a l l and take it home w i t h them. If you're not afraid of c o m m i t m e n t , many of the art works are also available for full Goldsack - White Peonies V purchase. A ' M e e t the A r t i s t ' opening r e c e p t i o n w i l l be h e l d o n Thursday, January 4th from 7-9 p m - a l l 100+ a r t i s t s are invited. N V C A C ' s Art Rental program offers another unique way to enjoy original art - for a w h i l e or for always! · 1 Ellingsen - Blue Vase Red Flowers Penhall - Carisbrooke Park What: The Art Rental Show Who: Over 100 Local Artists W h e n : J a n u a r y 5th - 2 0 t h , Opening Reception: Thursday, January 4th, 7-9 pm Where: CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale (between 3rd & 4th Avenues), North Vancouver North Shore Photography Challenge The North Shore Photographic Society (NSPS) has been a popular club on the North Shore for over 24 years. Members meet the first Wednesday of the month which is designated as image night where each member may submit an entry of 2 images (digital or slide) which are scored and critiqued by a panel of judges. This is one method of learning good technique. There is a mentoring program available as well. The second Wednesday of each month is print night, where one judge gives scores and critiques on members print works. On the third Wednesday, Program Night features either a guest speaker or an AV presentation. The fourth Wednesday, at the Silk Purse Gallery is Digital Discussion Group. For the last 2 years members have had a large number of their prints on display at the Harmony Arts Festival in the summer. However, their largest event is the "North Shore Challenge." It is an entertaining evening of competition between 25-35 photography clubs located in B.C. & Yukon for the prestigious North Shore Challenge Trophy. Each participating club enters 10 images that are shown on screen and scored by three well-known BC photographers. The club with the highest total takes home the trophy. This year the 23rd North Shore Challenge takes place on March 3, 2007 at The Kay Meek Centre which is located next to West Vancouver Secondary School, and is easily accessed from Mathers Avenue, or the convenient large parking lot located off Inglewood behind the school. WHAT: North Shore Challenge WHEN: March 3 WHERE: Kay Meek Centre TICKETS: $ 1 5 , Cheryl Yates, 604.9 Ì6.2195 or cyates® paralynx.com INFO: www.nsps.ca Betty Andres - Waves Betty Andres - Female Mtn. Blue Bird Jan Usteen - Bald Eagle Jan Lasteen - Double Granduer 8 January|February