We just got back from a fabulous camping trip to the Okanagan. Thanks to Stephen Cipes at Summerhill winery for letting us camp amongst his Chardonnay grape vines. We also helped set up for the Grapes of Wrath concert inside Summerhill’s remarkable pyramid. The pyramid was the connection that took us to the Okanagan in the first place. It’s wonderful how my art practice informs every aspect of my life.

ART IN THE GARDEN TOUR – Spring 2010
Saturday, May 29th and Sunday, May 30th   12 noon to 5 pm
ADULT FEE:  $1.00 PER GARDEN

http://www.nvartscouncil.ca/.

A beautiful and fun way to spend your weekend!
Do not miss the North Vancouver Community Arts Council’s two-day self-guided, spring tour of the beautiful North Shore. The tour includes 16 outstanding gardens, some of which are previous award winners.
The artwork of 30 artists and the music of 19 musical performers on the tour will demonstrate the wonderful talent in our midst. The artists and gardeners will all be on-site to answer any of your questions. Musicians will perform for a two-hour period on a staggered schedule at each of the gardens. The tour will occur rain or shine!  Enter your name at each garden for a chance to win fabulous gate prizes. ENJOY!

“In the Land of Sleep” featured in See Magazine

Award-winning Vancouver artist Mia Weinberg, who created the pyramid sculpture at the entrance to the Muttart Conservatory, returns with “In the Land of Sleep”, a show of cameraless photography at the Conservatory, from April 7th to May 13th.

Weinberg uses a scanner to capture the source images for her digital photograms, creating art that calls attention to the tiniest fragments of organic matter. The images recall the sense of discovery and wonder of the world seen through a microscope, in the delicate details that reside in the groves and gardens, and in architecture. Weinberg often chooses to work with botanical specimens in the process of decay because their passage through death shows an extraordinary beauty which leads to regeneration and new beginnings.

All the images for In the Land of Dreams are from hydrangea flowers in various stages of decay.

Admission to the show is included with Conservatory admission

Muttart Conservatory
9626 – 96A Street, Edmonton, AB T6C 4L8
Phone: 780-442-5311
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays
11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekends & holidays

I will be exhibiting my work at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton from April 3rd until May 13th.

I have been chosen as one of twelve artists for the Richmond Art Columns public art project. My work will be displayed at Brighouse Canada Line Station from September 2010 until March 2011.

If you missed the Eastside Culture Crawl in November, here is another chance.

I will be in my studio on the fourth floor (#424) 1000 Parker Street (entrance on George Street), from 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday and Friday, 18th and 19th February
I will also be there from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday 13th (as the main door will be closed on the weekend please phone me at 604 688 5544 and I will come down and let you in)

My studio mate Julie Pongrac is participating in Common Threads, the Twisted Fibre Studio Tour please check out their blog for details of times and locations.

Please join me on January 7th at the opening of Rejuvenation,
the Art Rental Show of the North Vancouver Arts Council.
I currently have two pieces in their collection.
Opening: 7-9pm Thursday January 7th Show: Jan 8th – 23rd, Tu – Sat 12-5pm
Location: Cityscape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver BC, Tel: 604 988 6844

Come visit me in my studio at #424-1000 Parker Street, Vancouver (see previous post for details)
New this year, a series of coasters available packaged in sets of four for $15/set or $25/two sets.

Come and visit me in my studio during the Eastside Culture Crawl
Where:
#424-1000 Parker Street, Vancouver BC V6A 2H2
Tel: 604 688 5544
Map
When:
NOV 20: 5pm to 10pm
NOV 21 + 22: 11am to 6pm
What:
The Eastside Culture Crawl is an annual FREE 3-day visual arts festival. This event involves artists in their studios in an area of Vancouver BC, bounded by Main Street to Commercial Drive and from First Avenue north to the waterfront.
NB. Visa and Mastercard accepted in my studio.