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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Homage
DESCRIPTION:Homage is an exhibition of 40 unique necklaces made by internationally celebrated goldsmith\, silversmith and designer Donald Stuart of Barrie\, Ont. for iconic Canadian women\, and portraits of the women done by internationally respected theatre set and costume designer and visual artist Susan Benson\, who is also a Salt Spring resident.\nHomage is an ArtSpring Presents exhibition curated by Susan Benson and running May 8 to 26 in the ArtSpring gallery with an opening reception on May 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus artist talk and panel discussions.
URL:https://gulfislandsdriftwood.com/event/opening-reception-homage/
LOCATION:ArtSpring Gallery\, 100 Jackson Avenue\, Salt Spring Island\, BC\, V8K 2V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit Opening: Spend a Day in Sueńo Bay
DESCRIPTION:Opening event for the May 9-30 exhibition on the creation of graphic novels by author/illustrator pair Nancy and Mike Deas of Salt Spring Island.\nSalt Spring Public Library Community Program Room. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://gulfislandsdriftwood.com/event/art-exhibit-opening-spend-a-day-in-sueno-bay/
LOCATION:Salt Spring Public Library Community Program Room\, 129 McPhillips Ave\, Salt Spring Island\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Homage: Artists/Curator's Talk
DESCRIPTION:Donald Stuart and Susan Benson share the stories behind the artwork in the May 8-26 Homage exhibition. ArtSpring gallery. 1 p.m.
URL:https://gulfislandsdriftwood.com/event/homage-artists-curators-talk/
LOCATION:ArtSpring Gallery\, 100 Jackson Avenue\, Salt Spring Island\, BC\, V8K 2V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Speakers,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:ICONS: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion\, five iconic Canadian women discuss their personal journeys to their positions as leaders in their chosen fields and reflect on how being a woman has helped or hindered their progressions. Moderated by Elizabeth May\, this hopeful discussion prompts speakers on how they succeeded to where they are today\, their visions and hopes for the future\, and their advice to women aiming to succeed in our 21st century world.\nPanelists are: Brenna Corner\, Artistic Director of Pacific Opera; Natalie Telewiak\, Principal Architect at MG Architecture in Vancouver; Dr. Shazhan Amed\, Clinical Researcher and Paediatric Endocrinologist at BC Children’s Hospital; Fiona Wilson\, Victoria’s Police Chief
URL:https://gulfislandsdriftwood.com/event/icons-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:ArtSpring Gallery\, 100 Jackson Avenue\, Salt Spring Island\, BC\, V8K 2V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:All Events,Speakers,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Amazing Island Women: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion\, five iconic Salt Spring women discuss their personal journeys to leadership in their chosen fields and reflect on how being a woman has helped or hindered their progressions. Speakers dive into how they succeeded to where they are today\, their visions and hopes for the future\, and their advice to women aiming to succeed in our 21st century world. Moderated by photographer and journalist Connie Kuhns\, this conversation explores the joys and pitfalls of living and succeeding in a small\, island community. There will also be discussion on the many different levels of success and how for many\, being healthy and happy can be a huge achievement in itself. \nAmazing Island Women is presented in concurrence with Homage\, a unique\, beautiful and powerful exhibition of 40 tailor-made and exquisite necklaces designed and created for 40 of Canada’s most iconic women. Through design and choice of material\, each piece celebrates the achievements\, talents\, perseverance and character of their dedicated icon\, and is accompanied by a biography and a drawing of each woman. Homage celebrates influential Canadian women and shines a light on how they continue to shape our country in the face of new challenges and changes in attitudes toward women in society. \nPanelists: \nAletha Humphreys\, Executive Director of Greenwoods Eldercare; Alicia Herbert\, Executive Director of IWAV; Gail Sjuberg\, Editor of the Gulf Islands Driftwood; Sue Newman\, Dramatist\, Dancer\, Teacher\, Spreader of Joy.
URL:https://gulfislandsdriftwood.com/event/amazing-island-women-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:ArtSpring Gallery\, 100 Jackson Avenue\, Salt Spring Island\, BC\, V8K 2V8\, Canada
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