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New Westminster Cultural Crawl
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6th Annual New Westminster Cultural Crawl – ART WALK
New Westminster, also known as the Royal City, is a community rich in culture and heritage. This August the Royal City invites residents and visitors to celebrate our 150th Birthday by exploring the many cultural destinations and activities occurring throughout the month of August. Bring the whole family down to enjoy the all-day Cultural Crawl on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday August 9th from 11am to 5pm. With four convenient skytrain stations and ample parking in the historic downtown area, a day of exploring has never been so easy.
Start the day off with a beautiful stroll down the waterfront Esplanade and park along the Westminster Quay, situated on the Fraser River. Stop by the Visitor Information Centre located at 788 Quayside Drive to pick up your New Westminster Cultural Crawl Studio and Gallery Tour Map.
1. Van Dop Gallery
421 Richmond Street
www.vandopgallery.com
604.521.7887
Once discovered, the Van Dop Gallery promises an ever-changing world of fine art and craft amidst the warmth and friendship of a spectacular home.
Featuring Artists:
Angie Hemphill • Leslie Poole • Nicholas Bott
2. Opulence
437 East Columbia Street
604.525.8748
One-of-a-kind jewellery, Bath & Body Products, Lampe Berger candles, Art Neuveau, Art Deco, Pashima & Silk Shawls. Experience Opulence.
Featuring Jewellery Artists:
Julie Kebla and Sheila McQuiag
3. Cap’s Bicycle Museum
434 East Columbia Street
604.524.3611
www.capsbicycleshop.com
Est. in 1932. Visit the Bicycle museum featuring bikes from the 1880’s to today and the first bike to break the 100mph speed barrier.
4. Gabor Gasztonyi Studio
730 - 12th Street
778.397.1449
www.gaborphotography.com
Portrait photography, fine art prints, and original oil paintings. Your complete source.
Featuring New Westmister Artists:
Gabor Gasztonyi and Judith Copland
5. New Westminster Public Library Gallery
716 - 6th Avenue
604.527.4660
www.nwpl.ca
Art Among Books! Art spaces include the Ramp Gallery and Reference Department.
Featuring Artists: Jim Walsh & the New Westminster Photography Club
6. Massey Theatre & Plaskett Gallery
735 - 8th Avenue
604.517.5900
www.masseytheatre.com
Two exhibits in one stop! Featuring the Celebration of the Portrait Series honouring 20 of New Westminster’s most notable artists, such as Painter Joseph Plaskett and Opera Singer Judith Forst.
See below for the informaiton on the second exhibit.
7. 150th Anniversary Celebrations
Plaskett Gallery - 735 - 8th Avenue
604.515.3848
www.newwest150.ca
The 150th Celebrations Committee and New Westminster Museum and Archives presents:
“My Neighborhood, My City”
An exhibition by Students of New West. The arts have always held a prominent place in the daily lives of our residents. “My Neighbourhood My City” encouraged New Westminster children to play a role in the ongoing documentation of their City’s identity. They were asked to consider the meaningful places, symbols, objects and traditions in their neighbourhoods that best represent New Westminster.
8. Century House Ceramics Group
Plaskett Gallery - 735 - 8th Avenue
604.519.1066
Featuring work from the only public working clay studio in New West. Led by sculpture instrucutor Debra McKenzie, classes are offered for Fall, Winter and Spring.
9. Richard Armstrong
113 - 4th Avenue
604.524.6523
A painter when not working full time, Richard enjoys sharing the artistic process with those interested in seeing how an artist creates the finished product.
10. Gallery in the Park
Queens Park- 6th St./McBride Blvd.
604.525.3244
www.artscouncilnewwest.org
Showcasing an exhibition by various artists and media, featuring work by local artist Noel Trinidad and such groups as The Horticultural Society’s Garden Gals. Enjoy refreshments on the patio and take in the beautiful surroundings.
Featuring Art Al Fresco.
11. Queen’s Park Bandshell
Queen’s Park - 1st Street & 3rd Avenue
604.527.4634
Enjoy family entertaiment! Programs include dancing, clowning, theatre and musical groups. All performances are free. Sat. Aug 8, 2:00 pm:
Alchemist Outreach Society
12. Irving House
302 Royal Avenue
604.527.4640
Step into an era of splendour and grace in a 14-room 1865 Victorian home. Remember days gone by when irons didn’t steam and toasters didn’t pop at the NW Museum.
13. Amelia Douglas Gallery
700 Royal Avenue
604.527.5723
www.douglascollege.ca
This non-profit gallery located in Douglas College features both new and established British Columbian artists. Current Exhibition: “Beyond Survival: The Healing Power of Art” in honour of Aboriginal Awareness Day.
Featuring Artist: Mike Dangeli
14. The Art of Law - Hwang & Co .
711 Columbia Street
604.889.7000
A boutique law firm occupying the ground floor of the historic Westminster Building. Our reception area promotes local artists.
Featuring Artist: Mr. Ki Seo Kim.
15. The Urban Gypsy
614 Columbia Street
604.520.7725
www.theurbangypsy.com
Specializing in hand crafted furniture from India and South Asia. Unique decor items and giftware, including Art and Jewellery.
Featuring Fabric Artist : Terry Aske
16. Heritage Grill
447 Columbia Street
604.759.0819
www.theheritagegrill.com
Experience great food, drinks and live music in the heart of Downtown New Westminster.
Featuring Work By: Heritage Life Drawing Society
And Performances:
Saturday August 8
8:00pm: Mariachi Los Dorados
Sunday August 9
12:00 noon: Jen Lewin (jazz)
4:00 pm: Celtic Jam Session
7:00 pm: Dangerous Portion (improv comedy)
17. Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours
780 Quayside Drive
604.525.4465
www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com
Our ticket office is located at the Historic Mill House, one of five prefabricated buildings made in 1905 for the Dominion Exhibition.
18. Fraser River Discovery Centre
788 Quayside Drive
604.521.8401
www.fraserriverdiscovery.org
An interpretive centre celebrating the people, heritage and future of the Fraser River through interactive displays.
Featured Artists:
James Koll • Margret Billings • Annie Chong
19. Rob Farrow
516-10 Renaissance Square
778.389.5992
www.rafdigital.blogspot.com
Limited edition prints on paper and canvas!
20. Queensborough Community Centre
920 Ewen Ave
604.525.7388
Displaying three wall murals created for the Millennium Legacy Project as a tribute to the past. The artist selected was Dean Lauze an accomplished artist from the Fraser Valley and working as his assistant and understudy was a local girl named Amber Elliott. The murals reflect the life and times of Queensborough’s rich and unique history, people and places.
Summer Sunday in the Park!
August 9: 3:00-4:00pm
Featuring a comedy show by Mavis Pickett and the lively music of local singer Giovanni Zenone.
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