Community Canvas - Free Arts Fest @ The ACT Arts Centre
Tickets: Free
On sale culturedays.ca
About
New to The ACT Arts Centre, Community Canvas is a free open house arts fest that brings Maple Ridge's creative community together for a full day of hands-on artistic discovery. Whether you're an artist, an arts lover, or simply curious, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Daytime Programming:
1) Artist Try-Its: Roll up your sleeves and discover the joy of artmaking through a variety of free, hands-on artistic experiences led by our Artists in Residence and other local artists. These drop-in activities offer a chance to explore, experiment, and connect alongside artists shaping our local creative community.
2) Public Art Engagements with Guildhouse Project: Maple Ridge-based Guildhouse Project will transform various spaces inside The ACT into vibrant hubs of creativity and interaction. Voice your ideas, collaborate with others, and become part of the artwork itself. Discovery awaits at every corner.
3) Trei - Immersive Gallery Performance (2pm): Step into The ACT Gallery for Trei, a live performance of traditional Indian dance by Vidya Kotamraju presented within the exhibition of works by Laurence Belzile. Surrounded by contemporary art pieces, audiences will experience a cultural fusion of visual and performing arts that engages, inspires, and delights.
This event is free admission; open to all ages.
Daytime Programming:
1) Artist Try-Its: Roll up your sleeves and discover the joy of artmaking through a variety of free, hands-on artistic experiences led by our Artists in Residence and other local artists. These drop-in activities offer a chance to explore, experiment, and connect alongside artists shaping our local creative community.
2) Public Art Engagements with Guildhouse Project: Maple Ridge-based Guildhouse Project will transform various spaces inside The ACT into vibrant hubs of creativity and interaction. Voice your ideas, collaborate with others, and become part of the artwork itself. Discovery awaits at every corner.
3) Trei - Immersive Gallery Performance (2pm): Step into The ACT Gallery for Trei, a live performance of traditional Indian dance by Vidya Kotamraju presented within the exhibition of works by Laurence Belzile. Surrounded by contemporary art pieces, audiences will experience a cultural fusion of visual and performing arts that engages, inspires, and delights.
This event is free admission; open to all ages.
