ACS: Welcome 28 New Members! | June

It is with great pleasure that we welcome 28 new members this month to the ACS! The ACS thrives on membership, and we are excited that our membership continues to grow in such amazing numbers – monthly. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS | June 2021 Paramjit Assi Mohammed A. El Kadi Cheryl Kallberg Valerie McElhoefs Carla Paterson Neha Wason Bharina Patel Annick Lemay …

ACS *NEW | TAKE 10 Artist Series

Concept and Production by DANE GIESBRETCH | This new ACS Series is designed to give you an introduction to some of Surrey’s more prolific artisans…in Ten Questions! Each artist will be asked 10 questions and their answers will provide you some insight into their creative world. Starts JULY 2021! We are pleased to announce that KATINA GIEBRETCH Visual Artist and …

ACS INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES | New For June

Something for nearly every artist this June! Check out the latest ‘inspirations’ from your fellow artists who might just have a tip or two to help motivate your creative drive or elevate your art career to a whole new level. This May we feature: VISUAL | ‘What Will You Do When You Fail? ( aka @yellowmelle) and ‘3 Ways To …

National Indigenous Day | June 21

Facebook Live Celebrating the rich culture and history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Surrey’s National Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration and Wellness Event, hosted by Surrey’s Local Land Based First Nations (Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo), brings together First Nations, Metis and Inuit families through a celebration of the culture and traditions of Indigenous People. ACCESS EVENT DETAILS HERE PHOTO: Randall Epp

MoS | ALL ABOARD: Train Day June 18

All Aboard for Train Days & Train Tot Day The museum’s new Community Treasures exhibit celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society. On June 18, train-themed activities are planned for preschoolers, including a scavenger hunt and a take home train craft kit. On Jun 25–26, similar activities are planned for children ages 5–9! Masks mandatory. To …

CITY | Accessibility Speaker Series Until July 21

ONLINE | This series is perfect for educators and anyone who works in culture or service industries like libraries, nature centers, galleries and more. Topics include What is Hearing Loss and Where Can I Get Help, 5 Surprisingly Easy Changes to Make Your Business or Public Space More Accessible and Creating Welcoming Community Spaces. Registration is free but required. ACCESS EVENT INFO HERE

ACS INSTRUCTIONAL SERIES | New For May

Something for nearly every artist this May! Check out the latest ‘inspirations’ from your fellow artists who might just have a tip or two to help motivate your creative drive or elevate your art career to a whole new level. This May we feature: LITERARY | ‘How To Plan A Book Series’ by Savannah J Goins accomplished USA author and …

ACS GALLERY TALK© Online with Philpott & Schmidt

Join visual artist and producer WENDY MOULD as she interviews this month featured Duo Exhibition artists ALISON PHILPOTT ‘Yes! It’s Coloured Pencil’ and WENDY SCHMIDT ‘Westcoast Wildlife’. Wendy takes you on a journey with these two visual artists as she explores their insight and inspiration responsible for producing these two great exhibitions of work. You can experience this Duo Exhibition …

ACS: Welcome Our New Members | May

It is with great pleasure that we welcome five new members this month to the ACS. The ACS thrives on membership, and we are excited that in this day and age of a pandemic that our membership continues to grow monthly. Individual Member | Jaswinder Johal & Elayne Preston Associate Member | Gary Nay, Melanie Thompson & Paula Cooper WANT …

Celebrate Canadian Films!

Host a Virtual Viewing Party National Canadian Film Day is a massive one-day, coast-to-coast celebration held Wednesday, August 21, and filled with Canadian cinema. Contemporary films to brighten your day, as well as some beloved classics that will give you the warm fuzzies. There’s even a party kit to help you host an online watch party. Want to make a …