| 11th Annual Antiques Roadshow - bring your treasures |
Held at Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons, 9am-4pm. A qualified appraisers generously donate their time and expertise to appraise a variety of items including paintings, stamps and coins, silver, jewelry, rare books, collectibles, china, military items and more. Appraisals will be limited to a maximum of 3 items per person. Admission is free but an appraisal will cost $15 for 1 item, $20 for 2, and $25 for 3. A flat fee of $30 will be charged for a collection. This a major fundraising event for the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives. All proceeds support Museum services and programs. Please note that any guns must be older than 1896 (this classifies them as antiques) and transported in a locking case preferably with a trigger lock. Info www.sunshinecoastmuseum.caDate of appraisal/show February 25 2012 |
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| Win 2 tickets to see any movie at the Powell River Film Festival |
Deadline February 13 2012 |
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| Shout Out with Water Can Young People's Show |
Gibsons Public Art Gallery announces that Young people are invited to curate the show on March 12 & 13 from 4-7pm and there will be a reception party on Friday, March 16th 3:30-6:30. The show opens March 15 and runs until April 16th, 2012! For submission guidelines http://www.gibsonspublicartgallery.ca/shou2012.pdfThis year Shout Out is partnering with WaterCan www.watercan.com so the international photographer Peter Bregg with be exhibiting photographs from their clean water projects in Africa. Peter Bregg will be attending the reception party! Deadline for submissions March 4 2012 |
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| Annual Open Submissions Call |
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| Seeking Volunteers for Arts, Culture & Heritage Advisory Committee |
This committee in Sechelt is currently seeking individuals to join the committee. Letters of interest are being sought from those residents who have some prior knowledge or interest in arts, culture or heritage, and who are movtivated to plan and particpate in projects that promote arts and culture in Sechelt. More info from www.sechelt.caDeadline February 17, 2012 |
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| Kiss on the Coast Photo Contest |
Win a Valentine's package, including flowers, dinner and a one night stay at a local resort; or other great runner-up prizes. Email your digital photo of a kiss - taken in downtown Sechelt - to: sdba@dccnet.com. Include your name, your partner's name, telephone number, and email address. Full contest rules available at www.secheltdowntown.com. Deadline February 12 2012 |
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| Teeny-Tiny Gallery accepting proposals |
A Gallery room at the Arts Building, 464 South Fletcher in Gibsons accepting proposals from the public during class times and during events at the Arts Building. More information from contact@artsbuilding.org |
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| Frances Fleming Award for Inspirational Achievement |
To honour either an individual or a group / organization. for criteria and more infomation, read the brochure at www.sd46.bc.ca. Nominations to be received by February 28, 2012 |
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| 3rd Celebration of Excellence Nominations now available |
Do you know of an outstanding volunteer who needs to be recognized? A person that gives wholeheartedly to this community, and has been doing so for over 5 years? Please consider nominating her/him to be honoured at this great event! More info and applications from
Intent to nominate forms are due by February 15.
Nomination forms are due by March 1. |
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| Subscribe to our CCA weekly Events and Opportunities e-newsletter |
Delivered to your email box Tuesday of each week with all the events, opportunities, funding links, featured and new CCA members, links to other newsletters and more.
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| Free Internet & Computer Training |
"The Sechelt Public Library is offering free internet and computer training until the end of March, Monday thru Friday. To make an appointment with Jessica call 604-885-3260, stop by the library, or email secheltcommunityaccess@gmail.com" |
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| 2012 Classical Music Scholarships Application Now Available |
The Coast Recital Society seeks applications from Sunshine Coast music students who wish to further their music education. Open to classical music students 25 yrs or younger. Previous winners may reapply.
Live juried auditions: March 3 & 4, 2012.
Deadline February 15, 2012 |
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| Coast Art Gallery Welcoming New Artists |
A new Art Gallery in the Trail Bay mall in Sechelt is welcoming more artists - painters, potters, jewelry, sculptures. Contact Doris Biddle art.bydoris10@gmail.com or 604.740.5779 |
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| Powell River Grant in Aid Deadline |
The application deadline for the nex5t intake is April 16, 2012.
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| Call for Submissions - Expose Yourself Exhibit |
Submissions open Dec 15. The Exhibition is held the 3rd weekend in March in Powell River. Contact Caitlin Bryant caitlin@groundswell.ca 604.483.1979. Deadline February 15, 2012 |
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| Musicians for Beggars Banquet in Powell River |
Musicians wanting to play at the Friday evening Beggar's Banquet at Laughing Oyster, contact 604.483.9775 for more info |
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| thewordlinklounge blog for writers |
check out www.thewordlinklounge.blogspot.com for writing related announcements and events. Gain insight into the writing life and post your short pieces on the Writer to Writer page to boost your publishing credits. |
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| MAILING ADDRESS for the COAST CULTURAL ALLIANCE |
4638 Sunshine Coast Hwy
Sechelt, BC V0N 3A2
phone: 604.740.8288 |
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