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On Exhibit AT THE SURREY ART GALLERY Experience new art, new ideas, and new media at Surrey’s contemporary art museum. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

Art Instructor PROFILES Surrey Art Gallery invites you to learn with instructors who are experienced art educators and practicing artists. Here are three of our fall instructors.

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Small Stages Sep 17−Dec 4 Opening Reception: Sep 17 | 7:30−9:30pm

Dalia Ibrahim Dalia Ibrahim has been a practicing fine artist, graphic designer, and art teacher for the last 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Diploma in Graphic Design for Marketing. Dalia’s art teaching style focuses on

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Paintings of bowls of fruit, flowers, and objects on a table top are imagery commonly associated with classic still life art, but what about a photograph of books with miniature llamas on them, or a chandelier sculpture of kitchen and garden utensils? Drawn from the Gallery’s permanent collection, the artworks in this show depict carefully arranged—and sometimes unusual—scenes that reflect on and expand the still life genre. You’ll see paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. Also on view this fall are four other exhibits—including audio and video works—focussed on the still life genre.

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Volunteering Are you a people person who’s passionate about art? Do you enjoy learning new things? Join our dynamic team of volunteers to enrich visitors’ experiences of contemporary art and your own as well! Contact Chris Dawson-Murphy, Volunteer Program Coordinator: artsvolunteer@surrey.ca | 604-501-5198 Youth Docent Program Discover contemporary art and ideas, develop public speaking skills, and gain leadership experience. Join our Youth Docents—enhance exhibitions through activities that are equal parts fun and educational. Opportunities to inspire and be inspired abound.

developing technical skills while improving the ability to see details, form, and depth. She enjoys those “Ahhh!” moments when her students grasp a technique or learn to see the world in a different way. This quarter, Dalia is teaching Preteen Art Extreme and Drawing Techniques. See page 76.

April Davis April is a practicing artist and art instructor with experience in a broad range of artistic mediums and processes. She has her BFA from Emily Carr University where she received

the Governor General’s Award upon graduation.

April believes that through an appreciation of art and participation in the creative process, we become more aware of ourselves and the world around us. She loves to share in this experience with others through her teaching. April instructs the Surrey Art Gallery’s School Program and, this fall, she is teaching Explore & Create for Home Learners. See page 77.

Inoka Manori Born in Sri Lanka, Inoka’s unique talents and artistic insight were discovered at an early age. She was placed in a convent to study art before obtaining her master’s degree at the prestigious Surikov Academy

Bill Burns, How to Help Animals Escape from Natural History (The Lama Version) (2005), chromogenic photographic print on paper. Collection of the Surrey Art Gallery. Over the course of the exhibition, events such as talks, tours, and Family Sunday—where families explore, enjoy, and create art together—are fun and engaging opportunities to connect with the artworks and the ideas behind them. Find out more on our Events page at surrey.ca/artgallery. There’s More Look in the Arts & General Interest section. For performing arts classes look in these sub-sections:  Children | Youth | Adults For visual art classes look in these sub-sections:  Early Years | Children | Youth | Adults

Youth Docent engages young visitor in Gallery activity

Gallery Event Volunteers Are you a people person? Would you like to be engaged in contemporary art? Gallery Event volunteers assist at exhibition openings, artist talks, Family Sundays, and Gallery outreach programs. Children’s Art Program Assistants Share your passion for art! Learn about leadership and working with children. Volunteer at our art day camps or classes: lead games, organize studios, and assist the artists.

of the Arts in Moscow. Her award-winning work has been shown in a variety of international exhibitions, and her works are held in private collections throughout the world. Inoka works to constantly expand her artistic knowledge. She recently graduated from The Art Institute of Vancouver with a computer graphic design diploma. This session, Inoka will teach Still Life in Oil. See page 86.

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