CALLS for ARTISTS

NOVEMBER 2023

Drawing Lessons with Wendy Mould, AFCA, CDM.  Whether you draw or paint, good drawing skills will improve your work.  Beginners to Experienced welcome.  Private Lessons Adults: 3 sessions (2.5 hr) $250.  Special rates and times for younger students.   Mediums: graphite, ink, watercolour, watercolour pencils & coloured pencils. wendy@artbywendy.com. More Info: www.artbywendy.com Gift Certificates Available.

EJS School of Fine Arts: provides students of all ages with the opportunity to explore the visual arts by a hands-on approach to painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media and more! For further info: 604-596-4883 or check out our website: ejsfinearts.com | ejsfinearts@hotmail.com

Fraser Valley Quilters Guild: brings the joy of quilting to the public by way of shows, displays, and demonstrations, as well as bringing ideas and learning experiences to the members through workshops, guest speakers, and demonstrations. For upcoming events check out our website: fvqg.org

Langley Arts Council: Free Art Critique - To register email admin@langleyarts.ca and ask to be added to the Art Critique Mailing List. Once on this list, you will be emailed instructions on how to join each critique during the week prior to the event. Last Monday of every month.

Langley Camera Club: Virtual Zoom meetings with 40 to 50 fellow photography enthusiasts. See their calendar on their website for scheduled meetings | langleycameraclub.ca

South Surrey White Rock Art Society: The SSWR Art Society offers workshops in a variety of mediums for all levels. Information about the society and what they have to offer can be found at www.artsociety.ca

Studio Seventy Three: ​Create a soap dish/sun catcher or a small dish/sun catcher at home! Our $15 Take Home Kit includes everything you need to create your masterpiece.  Finished product must be returned to our studio to be fused and then picked up once finished. | 778 - 565 - 5095 | studioseventythree.ca

Surrey Art Gallery: Explore your creative side by taking an art course, camp, or workshop! We offer studio instruction in a variety of media from introductory to advanced levels and for all age ranges: preschoolers, children, youth, and adults. Our instructors are experienced art educators and many are also practicing artists. | Call 604-501-5566 for further info visit the learning section of our website at surrey.ca/artgallery

Surrey Photography Club: Check our website for competitions, demonstrations, meetings and ongoing events. |president.surreyphoto@gmail.com | surreyphotographyclub.com

Surrey’s Artswest Art Group:  New Members/Visitors Welcome.  Next Meeting, November 20, 6:45pm.   Demo Artist: Theresa Blaise – Expressive Seascapes.  Artswest meets every 3rd Mon of the month:  Sept-Nov, Jan-May.  Newton Cultural Centre.  Membership $35. Visitors $10 (may be applied to membership any time).  Contact Wendy wendy@artbywendy.com

2-Days Painting Workshop with Linda Bell: Playing with Abstractions. Thursday & Friday, February 8 & 9, 2024.  Hosted by Surrey’s Artswest Art Group at the Newton Cultural Center.  Participants will learn how the Elements and Principles of design apply to abstraction painting practices.  Medium: Acrylics.  Some experience with acrylic painting required.  Cost: $70 Artswest Members, $105 Non-Members. Registration:  wendy@artbywendy.com   See Linda’s Work: www.lindabell.ca Gift Certificates Available.

Aequitas Singers: Welcomes new members, no audition necessary. We are an adult choir advocating for social justice through song and community. Choir rehearsals are now in-person. For more details, contact: aequitassingerschoir@gmail.com | Aequitassingers.ca

Classic Steps Stage Productions:  Performing arts classes and workshops for all ages.  Specializing in Adults and Families.  We also have beginner Tap and Musical Theatre for all ages.  |604-576-9545| classicsteps@telus.net

 EJS School of Fine Arts:  Provides students of all ages the opportunity to explore the Arts! Music Lessons, Visual & Digital Arts classes, Dance, and Musical Theatre Fall production & Main Stage Productions during the school year.  For further information about our programs, cost, or performances, check our website at ejsfinearts.com or call 604 596 4883.

Handel Society of Music: Producing fine choral performances while actively promoting the artistic development of young musicians. | handelsociety.ca

Langley Little Theatre: Surrey Little Theatre is now Langley Little Theatre. Further information on our 2023 season can be found on our website| langleylittletheatre.org

Lions Gate Chorus:  We are happy to be resuming in-person rehearsals | Tuesdays | 7 - 10 pm | Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver| lionsgatechorus.ca

Peace Arch Chorus:  Women who love to sing are welcome to join our 4-part harmony group. We meet every Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Newton Cultural Centre | peacearchchorus.ca | peacearchchorus@gmail.com

Place des Arts:  A not-for-profit arts education centre with a mission to inspire the artist in everyone. We offer quality instruction for all ages and skill levels in the visual, literary and performing arts| 604-664-1636 | info@placedesarts.ca | placedesarts.ca

Sudnya Dance Academy:  Learn to dance the vibrant rhythms, full of grace and expression in Bharata Natyam-Classical Dance of India. | All skill levels and ages 3+ are welcome to join | Newton Culture Centre | sudnyadanceacademy@gmail.com

Surrey Arts Centre: 13750-88 Avenue. Get creative! Surrey Civic Theatres offers classes and day camps for children, youth, and adults | surrey.ca/theatre (Performing Arts Classes) or 604-501-5100

Surrey International Folk Dancing Society: Enjoy moving to music by learning dances from around the world. Join us in person on Thursday evenings at Walnut Road Elementary School in Fleetwood, or online on Monday afternoons. All the details are on the website at surreyfolkdance.org

Surrey Youth Theatre Company (SYTCo):  just completed its 25th season last year and we had very impressive alumni return to join in the celebrations.  Join us in our 26th season and be a member of our pre-professional theatre company just for you!  We will begin soon our spring main stage production |Ages 11 – 17|Ongoing audition applications are happening now |Contact: sytco20@gmail.com | surreyyouththeatre.ca

The British Columbia Girls Choir- Our program teaches vocal excellence, the value of teamwork and self-discipline.  For further information: bcgirlschoir.org

 The Maple Leaf Singers: invites you to join our dynamic show chorus. We perform a varied repertoire, including Broadway & movie musical numbers; gospel, folk, classical & inspirational pieces; swing, rock & pop hits. For information on auditions and rehearsals, contact info@mapleleafsingers.com | mapleleafsingers.com

 Westcoast Harmony Chorus: A cappella chorus of women, girls, & people of marginalized genders. We sing challenging repertoire from traditional barbershop to contemporary pop & rock. Weekly rehearsals at Parkland Community Church, 9574 160th St., Surrey. Guests & candidates at all levels of musical experience welcome. | westcoastsings.com

Arc Poetry:  Arc Award of Awesomeness monthly writing challenge. Submit your entry to win an awesome prize!  Prompts change monthly and entries are due by the last day of each month |$2 per entry | arcpoetry.ca

 Canadian Authors BC: Open Mic on Zoom, open to members and non-members. To take part, send an email to VANpresident@canadianauthors.org. First come first served.

 Cloudscape Comics Society hosts weekly social gatherings that are open to all adults interested in drawing comics. Everyone is invited! For more info, check out our website: cloudscapecomics.com/events/

CRAFT Literary Magazine: Emerging and established writers are invited to submit their prose for inclusion in our magazine.  Our general submissions are open year-round with no capacity limits | craftliterary.com

Octopus Spirit Journal:  Writers and artists are invited to submit their work to be published in our peer-reviewed online journal.  Priority is given to Indigenous and BIPOC submissions, and is student centered. |octopusjournal.com

 Sea to Sky Review: Online literary journal devoted to showcasing the best writing in British Columbia. We are a literary journal featuring poetry and prose.  We also welcome interviews and reviews, artwork and photography | Seatoskyreview.ca

Surrey Libraries: Fun Family History Friday. Join us for some lively, open family history discussions in roundtable format. |Register at familyhistory@surrey.ca |Fri Nov 24 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Cloverdale Branch

White Rock & Surrey Writers’ Club: We meet monthly. New members always welcome. There is a membership fee. Details? Phone Don at 604-535-5982 or Karen at 604-541-7441.