Summer Recreation Guide 2017

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Summer Exhibitions 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. Arts 2017: Reflections on Canada June 23−August 26 Opening Party: Friday, June 23 | 7−9pm A highlight during summer is the Arts Council of Surrey’s juried exhibition. This summer looks a little different. We invited artists to submit work that reflects on Canada— now and in the future—in conjunction with Canada’s 150th anniversary. You’ll see a range of topics addressed in all sorts of mediums. We’ve got other exhibits on view too! Over the course of the exhibits, events like 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 at surrey.ca/artgallery.

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 summer instructors. Amelia Butcher Amelia Butcher grew up in Peru and BC, and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (concentration in ceramics) from Emily Carr University in 2013. Since then, she has taught and worked in studio spaces all over the Lower Mainland. She produces sculptural and functional ceramic work with decorated surfaces, mixing porcelain with narrative cartoons and casual illustration. Amelia’s artistic and teaching practice encompasses painting and drawing as well as clay slipcasting, wheelthrowing, and handbuilding. She is a founding member of the Dusty Babes Collective and currently works in their communal studio in Surrey. Amelia will be teaching a number of camps for children and tweens this summer. See the Day Camp insert pages 12, 16 and 17.

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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 Children’s Art Program Assistants Inspire young artists to express their creativity! Volunteer at art classes or day-camps where you’ll learn to organize art materials, supervise students, and assist the artist educators.

Christina Farrant Christina Farrant graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Fine Art and a Bachelor of Education, and teaches visual art in the Surrey School District. She believes that everyone is an artist and encourages her

Opening parties are a fun way to see new art and connect with people.

students to pursue their individual creative expression by fostering an engaging and compelling learning environment. Christina constantly expands on her knowledge of teaching visual art—she loves to teach and hopes that her passion is contagious! Christina will be teaching a Clay Days camp for kids this summer. See the Day Camp insert page 12.

Gallery Event Volunteers Do you thrive in dynamic settings engaging with people? Gallery Event volunteers provide support at artist talks, exhibit openings, Family Sundays, and more.

Byte Camp Byte Camp is a charity organization dedicated to teaching creative technology skills to kids. Since 2003, they have provided over 20,000 kids with quality, affordable, and fun programming in hundreds of locations in BC and Alberta. They offer challenging opportunities for kids to explore coding, animation, 3D modeling, video game design, video editing, music production, and much more! They are Western Canada’s busiest technology camp provider! For information on Byte Camp, visit bytecamp.ca. Byte Camp will be offering camps at the Gallery this summer. See the Day Camp insert page 11.

We’re launching our first family summer art party! Join us Saturday, July 15 for free hands-on artmaking activities and an interactive performance. See more on page 21.

THERE’S MORE Look in these sections for performing arts classes! Children | Youth | Adults Look in these sections for visual art classes! Early Years | Children | Youth | Adults

Gallery Youth Docent Program Explore contemporary art, hone your presentation skills, develop education programs, and learn to lead. As a Youth Docent, you’ll enhance exhibitions through activities that are both fun and educational.

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