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Arts * Reviews Harmony '91 Studio Art Tour A Noteable Success! A "Living Gallery" The Harmony Arts Festival has been hailed a full scale success by its organizers, local artists and the West V a n c o u v e r community. Festival organizers believe success is due largely to the grass roots nature of the event. The community really came together with energy and enthusiasm to make this first time festival a noteworthy reality. F o r one week i n A u g u s t , West V a n c o u v e r shops, parks, and homes became the stage for local North Shore artists. There were 3 concerts daily, 65 merchant storefronts f i l l e d with art, a creative day for kids, tours of 15 artists' home studios, and an exciting art auction. A l l in all, the weather was picture perfect, the artists were inspired, and the crowds loved the beach side concerts that featured magnificent sunsets behind the Dundarave Pier. That's how one guest described her visit to the homes of 15 North Shore artists during the first Studio Art Tour, which wrapped up the Harmony Arts Festival on August 18th. This open-house event welcomed the public into the special places where artists live, work and create. Each studio was a unique experience. Artist studios included in the tour were: Carin, Fred Douglas, Carole Driver, James Felter, Patricia Johnstone, Robert McFarlane, Carrol Pantages, Robert Rennie, Barry and Monica Shelton. Arnold Shives, G r e g g S i m p s o n , A l i s t a i r B e l l , Valerie Metz and Joy Zemel Long. Artists Benefit Too! Although some artists sold work, most were happy just to chat writh the public and to listen to their murmi irs of excitement and warm words of praise. "The gifts of acknowledgement were tremendous!" said painter Barry Shelton. Contemporary Dance - Concert Collaboration The Judith Marcuse Dance Company was in top form for their opening season performances at the Vancouver Playhouse. It was an e x c e p t i o n a l and unique performance collaboration. A remount of Judith Marcuses lyrical ballet " T R A C E S " was accompanied by M r . Robert Silverman and Geoffery Michaels. Mr. Silverman also rendered his passionate interpretation of Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Sonata N o . 2". A moving and dramatic piece. The audience was treated to not one, but two premiere performances. Ms. Marcuse's world premiere of "Tales from the Vaudeville Stage", and the Canadian premiere, by New Y o r k choreographic team Shapiro & Smith, entitled "Family". A l l in a l l , it was a stunning evening of music and dance. Art: A Driving Concern Between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm, ticket buyers were required to d r i v e themselves to the various artists homes, by using a brochure that provided a map. Organizers Elinor Florence and Jane Ross thought they would give people a wide choice of artists to visit, never expecting 'A true harmonic convergence for an that guests would try to see everyone. But, estimated 10,000 people that came Ms. Florence said, "Some guests made it to out to enjoy the week long festival."every home, d r i v i n g a l l the way from Woodlands on Indian A r m way out past Lighthouse Park." Not only did the public enjoy the festival, but the volunteers and organizers kept their spirits high. Thank you's go out to the 200 volunteers who donated 2,800 hours to pull off this huge undertaking. Thanks also to the 150 North Shore artists and musicians, the 70 merchants, the 10 restaurants, and a special thanks to our sponsors: Montreal Trust, Park Royal, The West Vancouver foundation, The Sporting L o o k , K o a l a Springs, and The C o r p o r a t i o n of the District of West Vancouver. Arnold Snives. painter andpnntmaker. stands infront of Ids awe inspiring studio view. Save the treel Stay Tuned After the success of this year's festival, the committee is hoping to do it all again next summer! If you have any suggestions and comments please let us know! Contact Colleen Reed at 925-3605. Arts Access Autumn 1991 Page 6