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B. C. FESTIVAL OF T H E ARTS Association represent all facets of the arts: dramatic and performing arts, music, visual and speech arts, and video and film arts. Funding is provided by the Provincial Government. Ministry of M u n i c i p a l A f fairs, Recreation and Culture through the Lotto B . C . F u n d . Yes, there's a magic in the arts and they w i l l always make a difference to us. Therefore, it's appropriate that we celebrate and nurture our artists. A s Prince Charles said at the 1986 Festival in Prince George. "I believe we have a duty to try to develop this artistic awareness, and the B . C . Festival of the Arts is doing this." These are the ranks from which we get our professional artists. A t the grass roots level, upwards of 150,000 performers and volunteers i n every British C o l u m b i a c o m m u nity are involved. T h i s Festival brings to us "the best o f the best" - finalists (70% youth, 30% adults) from 75 regional festivals - to compete, workshop, exhibit and perform. A l o n g with them come teachers, parents, adjudicators, educators, and v o l unteers. W e expect up to 2,000 participants this year. Each year communities b i d to host the Festival and every year a different one is chosen. Each host community lends a distinct cultural theme. For example, in D u n can, the "Festival o f Legends" celebrated its native heritage. In K i m b e r l e y , the theme was " A Peak Experience." B . C . ' s greenbelt, C h i l l i w a c k . presented "The Heart o f the A r t s . " S o . given the chance, let's do it " N o r t h Shore" style. This year's event w i l l have two components. Traditional Activities of the Festival (workshops, competitions, exhibitions and public performances) will be complemented by a "Centennial C o m m u n i t y Showcase." T h i s component is designed to include local talent, facilitate community involvement, and set the stage for an annual celebration of the arts on the North Shore. Creation of a "Festival Site" (along 23rd at Lonsdale) w i l l provide a festive environment and focal point for these activities. The sireetscape and surroundings w i l l be used to promote an array o f free public performances and special events, including a " R a i n " parade and concert. Other attractions include an exciting visual arts display, community arts exhibits, music and drama performances in schools and other public arenas, a special showcasing of local talent, and a special line-up of unique arts activities in the flavor o f our community. A total immersion in the arts for five days! A schedule o f events w i l l be published by the North Shore N e w s closer to the date of the event. Tickets w i l l be available in May. Information may be obtained from the Festival Office at 987-6914. One of the special touches about this event is that the winners o f the various competitions w i l l be receiving a work of art created by Drew B u r n h a m . a local artist. Volunteer participation is the backbone of this event, and the people o f the community have already begun stepping forward to show support of the Festival. For example. School District 44, North Shore C o m m u nity Services, many Service C l u b s and organizations. North Shore N e w s . Shaw Cable, the Canadian International College. The Festival relies on hundreds of volunteers! If you have a question or w o u l d like to be registered on our volunteer list, the Festival w o u l d be pleased to speak with you. The number to call is 987-6980. A warm welcome to the B . C . Festival of the Arts! T o all North Shore residents...come and capture the spirit o f the arts from M a y 22 to 26 and let's make a little more history. A n Invitation to Celebrate the Arts The B . C . Festival o f the Arts is c o m i n g to the North Shore for five days on M a y 22nd. Competitions, workshops, exhibitions, showcase presentations and various public performances w i l l be held by over 1300 o f British Columbia's emerging performers and artists. C o m m u n i t y art groups and their members are invited to get involved by hosting this event. W e need drivers, ticket takers, hosts/ hostesses, ushers, receptionists, carpenters, technicians and more. Y o u r participation w i l l prove to be a wonderful experience and a demonstration of your support o f the arts in our c o m m u n i t y . For more information c a l l : Debra Drayton 987-6980 or 987-6914 (messages). "A NORTH SHORE CELEBRATION OF THE IMAGINATION" Happy 100th Birthday to the District o f North Vancouver! One of our greatest birthday presents is the 1991 B . C . Festival o f the A r t s - c o m i n g here for five days from M a y 22 - 26! The B . C . Festival o f the Arts is the largest o f its kind in Canada, perhaps North A m e r i c a , and 1991 marks its eighth occurrence. Its five organizations: A s s e m b l y o f B . C . Arts C o u n c i l s . T h e A s s o c i a t i o n o f B . C . Drama Educators. B . C . Association o f Performing A r t s Festivals. B . C . Student F i l m and V i d e o Festival and Pacific Coast M u s i c Festivals 8 GRAPHIC DESIGN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING PHONE: 980-1700 FAX · 980-6593 A R T S A C C E S S A P R I L / M A Y 1991