The Pemberton Arts Council invites you to inject some beauty into your weekend at the upcoming Art and the Garden Festival! Performing and visual artists will display and market their crafts in the stunning garden settings in the Pemberton area. Participants will have the opportunity to mingle and chat with the artists and gardeners. Last … Continue reading Art and Garden Festival, coming up, July 22 and 23
Emily Carr University of Art and Design student, Lil'wat Nation's Levi Nelson was recently shortlisted in the IDEA art award for his entry, Anthropology. The IDEA Art Award was established in 2009 as a collaboration between the Healing Art Committee at VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and Emily Carr University of Art and Design. The … Continue reading Lil’wat’s Levi Nelson shortlisted for prestigious IDEA art Award – “Anthropology” receives honourable mention
Yes…I like it…but what is it? I’ve heard these words several times with regard to scenes I’ve photographed or painted and I push myself to remember a favourite quote from Alfred North Whitehead whenever they are spoken. He said, “Art is the imposing of a pattern on experience, and our aesthetic enjoyment is recognition of … Continue reading Patterns
On Friday, March 10, at 10:30am, a new black box appeared in the entry to the Pemberton Valley Supermarket. It had a boomerang stenciled on the front, and more than 400 reusable cloth grocery bags dropped inside until it was almost overflowing. A minute later, a woman was grabbing a small bag of groceries at … Continue reading Boomerang Bags launch in Pemberton. Because ocean.
"Surround yourself with those who inspire you. The people that brings out the absolute best in you. The kind of people who force you to level up in everything you do." Thank you Lisa for the opportunity to letting me do the Instagram take over in mid January. I truly enjoyed sharing my week, and … Continue reading Anna Lengstrand looks back on her Instagram takeover
Lisa Vertefeuille's Christmas pop-up shop has popped away now, but I still wanted to share this column, because I was so inspired by her grounded wisdom and the idea of always checking in with your feelings, even if it means doing a U-turn. Lisa Vertefeuille is a purveyor of happiness. It’s not her official job description, … Continue reading What pops up when you go with what feels right
Pemberton Arts + Culture Council presents a double feature this weekend: Pemberton MADE on Saturday, August 20 to dance under the stars and Art on the Farm on Sunday, August 21 for art that fits in a bike basket! Pemberton MADE runs from 7 pm to midnight at the Pemberton Downtown Community Barn with the … Continue reading The art of the Slow Food Cycle
Since moving back home to Pemberton in 2013, I have been committed to creating a reputation as a photographer of people, of celebrations, smiles and memories. I'm a people person, and I can't wait to share some of these moments with you in the future. But do you want to know a secret? Landscapes are my … Continue reading Scorned Timber
There's a reason she's Pemberton's favourite artist. And it's right there in black, white, pink, turquoise, brown, red... Vanessa Stark's image featured on the Pique's Best of Pemberton cover.
Celebrate Pemberton Arts + Culture Council’s 10-year anniversary, Annual General Meeting, artists and the arts onMonday, April 18 at The Prospect Pub in Pemberton. Birthday cake, local artists, a dance performance, guest appearances from past members, art, event memorabilia, stories, food and drink specials and the chance to become a member. The AGM starts at … Continue reading Monday Night Artsy Fartsy Party and PACC AGM, 7pm
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