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North Vancouver Community Arts Council

Annual Report

2022-2023 issue 54

NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL The purpose of the North Vancouver Community Arts Council is to enable emerging and professional artists in all disciplines, to bridge cultures, and to build strong and healthy communities through the arts. The Society aims to provide opportunities for artists and the broader community through programmes, projects, exhibitions, and cultural events throughout the North Shore, and advocate for arts and culture on behalf of our community.

C O R E VA L U E S Ensuring accessibility to all community members; Encouraging artistic understanding and development; Promoting an understanding and appreciation of the cultural heritage and diversity of this region, and supporting collaboration. Since 1969, North Van Arts has been planning and programming activities on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. We are fortunate to be able to collaborate with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ communities in exhibitions, presenting the work of local First Nations artists; in arts education, offering classes led by Indigenous artist/instructors; and in events, working with local Indigenous knowledge keepers and artists who generously share stories and techniques. We are privileged to work with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation in the development of the North Shore Culture Compass, in our efforts at presenting the land in a manner that respects the history of the original occupants and in a manner that acknowledges the reconciliation currently taking place in our combined nations. We look forward to continuing on this path of learning and witnessing the dynamic cultures of Indigenous people.

IN THE PAST YEAR . . . $229,100 5657 6013 17659 3809 352 696 107 $10,185

paid to local visual & performing artists (including exhibiting artists, instructors, events) people viewed online programming people visited exhibitions at CityScape Community ArtSpace people participated in community art projects, events, activities volunteer hours made our programming possible adults, youth, children registered in online & in-person art programmes artists displayed work in gallery exhibitions artists displayed work in virtual exhibitions paid to Indigenous artists, knowledge keepers, language specialists

North Vancouver Community Arts Council (North Van Arts) is a proud member of:

Cover artwork: Joanna Liang Photo credit: Tamar Kozlov

CONTENTS

Message from Executive Director

Exhibitions - CityScape Community ArtSpace

Exhibitions - Art in the Community

The Shop

Art Rental

Arts Education

Community Projects

Events

North Shore Culture Compass

You Are Here Calendar

Membership

Volunteers

Staff

Strategic Plan

Message from Chair | Endowments

Board of Directors

Financials

Supporters

Note: video icon references video links that are active in the annual report online version at northvanarts.ca

MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I’m excited to look back at our accomplishments this past year that have ignited our mandate of supporting artists and connecting community to the arts. Our strategic focus, including improving inclusion & accessibility, attracting new audience & demographics, and post Covid-19 recovery & insights, was bolstered in many ways. We showcased a wide variety of exhibitions at CityScape Community ArtSpace and Art in the Community, along with Art Rental and The Shop, supporting emerging and established diverse artistic voices, including our first 2SLGBTQ+ exhibition at CityScape. North Shore Art Crawl moved to October, registering over a dozen new participating artists. Arts in the Garden continued to evolve, strengthening access and financial support for musicians, artists, and performers. Arts Education continued to thrive, with Camps creatively supporting kids 6-11. Youth/Adult arts education found its audience again after pandemic impacts waned, with refreshed programming including fundamental classes and creative escape workshops. The new Date Nights invited friends, companions, and community to engage in hands-on creative fun at CityScape. North Shore Culture Compass flourished, receiving three awards acknowledging the value of this important digital online hub map from the District of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver, and Heritage BC. The Navigators Education Guide was launched, and we continued to work with the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations on representing their language and culture. Collaboration with community partners on programme delivery continued including City of North Vancouver’s Studio in the City youth summer employment programme; Rhythm & Word and Art & Mycology programmes at Mountainside Secondary, supporting youth at risk; and the return of community events with artist engagement activities. We participated in the first Sea to Sky Arts Council group exhibition, ‘Diving In: Turning Trash into Treasure’, that brought awareness to ocean and lake pollution. We worked with the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission to help define how we can better work collaboratively to deliver cultural services in our community. Considering our strategic focus of improving organizational sustainability, we received a Canada Council grant to hire a digital consultant to investigate how to maximize our workflows through improved digital systems. With a plan now outlined, we are in the process of raising funds to implement a Constituent Relationship Management system, a big step forward for our organization. We are thankful to receive another resilience supplement from the Province of BC through the BC Arts Council that filled financial gaps from reduced earned and private sector revenues; we are grateful to our ongoing and new funders. Moving forward, with rising costs in programming and administration, we need to increase our sponsor and donor contributions to maintain programming levels and keep participant fees accessible. Thanks to new and returning members, we had a small increase in membership numbers this year. To support the goal of returning to pre-pandemic membership levels, we’ve added new benefits, including arts education discounts. I want to thank our amazing staff and key contractors who make everything we do possible. This year we had several staff changes: Danna Briscoe took over from Maureen Watt as Administrative Coordinator; Saghi Ehteshamzadeh replaced LeighAnne Niehaus as Exhibitions Manager; Star Horn took over the marketing roles from Andy Warner and Stefanie Wysota; and Anu Backman took over Financial Services from Susanna Ordonez and Val Mason. Big thanks to the Board of Directors, especially the Executive Committee, Don Rutherford, Kathleen Whyte, Katie Rodgers, and Anne-Marie Lawrence, who do so much to run the Board and support the ED position. Thanks also to the volunteers, artists, instructors, members, partners, patrons, and funders who believe in our vision and support our goals. It is with a heavy heart I write this final report as I am leaving North Van Arts in early October after 7 years as executive director. It’s been my immense privilege to lead this incredible team of innovative, talented creatives to accomplish great feats with limited resources. I am proud of every programme and project we’ve presented. I want to recognize North Shore Culture Compass as a shining example of what is possible when you dream big. Thanks to Michelle Richard for all her support to make the Culture Compass possible and for being my grant writing partner. Thanks to Don Rutherford for his work as Board Chair, understanding so very well how to support the ED to help them shine. I will miss all of you and look forward to watching from afar as this organization continues to bridge cultures and build strong and healthy communities through the arts. Nancy Cottingham Powell Executive Director

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CityScape Community ArtSpace |

Turning Trash into Treasure (Diving In) August 6 – September 3, 2022

ARTISTS Michael Binkley, Cori Creed, Monica Gewurz, Arne Gutman, Sarah Haxby, Cath Hughes, Cary Lopes, Paulo Lopes, Liz Nankin, Joe Suave, Karen Yaremkewich First ever travelling environmental art exhibition with works by 11 artists as part of the Sea to Sky Arts Council Alliance in partnership with Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans, Return-It, and local artists. The artists from North Vancouver to Pemberton were selected to represent local arts councils and create unique pieces of art from a range of objects recovered through clean-up dives at local lakes and ocean sites. Their creativity and ingenuity turned what would otherwise be trash into treasure – giving the waste a second life. These eleven artists were given objects like beverage cans, sunglasses, golf balls, vape cartridges, plastic oars, and more that was collected from our oceans. From these everyday objects, abstract, surreal, and representational artwork was created.

Turning Trash into Treasure (Diving In) installation view

EXHIBITIONS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Online Auction All of the artwork was auctioned online. $2,750 was raised. 50% of the proceeds went to the artists and the rest went back into the Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans project. StoryMap Created by the Culture Compass team, the StoryMap provides a project overview and ideas to take action. View online https://northvanarts.ca/storymapgallery/ Diving In: The Art of Cleaning Lakes and Oceans

Art Rental

September 9 - October 1, 2022 Original 2-D art from the 2022 Art Rental collection was displayed in this semi-annual salon-style show. Media includes paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolour, prints – linocut, lithograph, woodcut, photography, and mixed media. Visitors could rent and buy works right off the gallery walls.

Art Rental Show, installation view

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E X H I B I T I O N S | CityScape Community ArtSpace

Volver [To Return, To Become] October 7 - November 12, 2022

ARTISTS Michelle Bourget Morales, Carlos Colín, Pilar Mehlis, Vanessa Mercedes Figueroat, Teo Monsalve, Ximena Veláquez Volver (to return, to become) shared immigrationrelated viewpoints of Latin American artists in Vancouver. The artists’ back-and-forward relationships with Canada and their countries of origin seeped into their work. Their physical mobility parallels their identity in constant flux, becoming their very unique hybrid-selves. Artists express the complexities that arise from moving across borders and becoming an immigrant of Latin American heritage. The works in Volver (to return, to become) offered visitors a personal connection to the sensation of feeling foreign and becoming someone else. Loss, dislocation, exoticism, and cultural hybridity were some themes explored in this exhibition.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Curator Guided Tour as a part of North Shore Art Crawl, October 15 Panel Discussion with artists at MONOVA, October 16

Anonymous Art Show

November 25 - December 17, 2022 The 19th Anonymous Art Show displayed original artwork from emerging and established artists. Over 353 local artists created 738 original artworks for North Van Art’s annual festive fundraiser. All art was on 8” x 8” canvases or wood panel. Proceeds from this fundraiser support ongoing North Van Arts’ programmes and projects while showcasing local artists. Artists remain anonymous until their work sells for $100 each, with the artist and North Van Arts each sharing 50% of the sale. Once sold, the art was removed from the wall, revealing the artist’s name. North Van Arts: 2022 Anonymous Art Show

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EXHIBITIONS

Art Rental Show

January 13 – February 11, 2023 The new artworks added to the 2023 Art Rental Programme were showcased in this salon-style exhibition. The 2-D works on display varied in style, media and subjects, ranging in size from 8” x 10” to 48” x 48”. Visitors could rent and buy their favourite piece right off the walls. See participating artists on page 12. Art Rental 2023 North Van Arts

To fold; To fault

February 17 - March 25, 2023 ARTISTS Vitória Monteiro, Keimi Nakashima-Ochoa, Aynaz Parkas To fold; To fault featured the works of three interdisciplinary artists who pushed the boundaries of contemporary fibre-based mediations. The exhibition explored the theme of creative labour as a form of knowledge production, with each artist presenting their unique perspectives on translating and presenting bodies of knowledge through their art. The exhibition was an exercise in changing the way knowledge is shared, taking knowledge systems that are usually presented as separate branches and presenting them as something that is shared, interdependent, and easy to experience. The artists used materials mostly made of plant and animal fibre (pieces that are usually labelled as crafts) and presented them as contemporary art in formal art spaces, looking to both break down and reimagine the boundaries between “art” and “craft.”

Vitória Monteiro, Residual and Intrusive Finds

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Artist Talk, February 24

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E X H I B I T I O N S | CityScape Community ArtSpace Queer Bash

May 19 – July 1, 2023 ARTISTS Delzius, Ivy Hazard, Jasper Berehulke, Lara Therrien Boulos, Maureen Long, Nico McGiffin, Shay Gavina Guest curator: Andy Warner

Jane Kenyon, The Naming

Speaking in Skins and Skirts March 31 – May 13, 2023

ARTISTS Elizabeth Dancoes, Eleanor Hannan, Jane Kenyon, Jude Neale

Queer Bash was an exhibition of 2SLGBTQ+ community members’ works exploring the juxtapositions of violence and visibility, prejudice in pride festivals, and the word bash: defined as both a celebration and a condemnation depending on its use. The goal of this show was to exhibit unique, dynamic work that brings to the light the resiliency of a community.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Curator’s Tour, June 3

Speaking in Skins and Skirts was an exhibition featuring the works of two textile artists and two poets; one medium sparked the other in a confluence of ideas and inspiration. These artists found themselves revisiting themes of femaleness and autonomy through mythology, narrative, figurative exploration, or abstract expression. Decades of friendship and artistic expression have allowed them to persevere in the face of heartbreak, hopelessness, and rage.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Artist Talk & Poetry Reading, April 1 CityScape Community ArtSpace: Speaking in Skins and Skirts

Ivy Hazard, Funny Business!

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Art in the Community |

EXHIBITIONS

DISTRICT FOYER GALLERY In partnership with the District of North Vancouver we present the work of local artists in the municipal hall as part of our Art in the Community programme. The programme enables artists to gain exposure and experience the professional orchestration of an exhibition in a public environment. It also exposes the public to art in non-traditional environments. This public exhibition space allows for 2D and 3D displays.

Pull Together, Pull Through ARTISTS Bonnie Adie, Leslie Barnes, Monique Choptuik, Anni Hunt, Elaine Hunter, Elizabeth Janzen, Catherine Nicholls, Jean Prescott, Katie Rainwater, Brigitte Red, Melanie Zdan Johnson In March of 2020, members of the North Shore Needle Arts Guild were locked down along with the rest of the province. While members are diverse in their knowledge base, professional backgrounds, and needlework techniques, they were not skilled in the technology used to meet virtually. Together they got the hang of meeting via Zoom which allowed them to continue learning, inspiring each other, and sharing the love of the art form that had brought them together in the first place. As the pandemic continued to isolate the most vulnerable, North Shore Needle Arts Guild pulled together and pulled through, exploring and sharing their ideas on 4 different subjects over the course of 2 years, Parts 1, 2, and 3 were exhibited over the past year.

Part 1: Scrolls

October 20, 2022 – January 17, 2023 A scroll is historically a roll of paper, parchment, or fabric used to communicate information. A scroll has traditionally contained words or pictures, but the North Shore Needle Arts members were challenged to use the long and often thin format of a historical scroll along with needle and thread to express themselves and communicate their own message.

top right Jean Prescott,

Red on Red middle left Anni Hunt,

Monkey Dance bottom Catherine Nicholls, Whirlwind Scroll

Part 2: Pojagi

January 19 – April 18, 2023 The pojagi; an ancient Korean textile art form that is both beautiful and utilitarian. A pojagi (po) is a cloth that is used to wrap, carry, or store things. The use of wrapping cloths was first recorded almost 2,000 years ago. They were used by everyone in Korean society – from aristocrats to peasants. Needle Arts Guild members were challenged to explore how they could use and create pojagi.

Part 3: Boro

April 19 – July 18, 2023 From the Japanese boroboro, meaning something tattered or repaired, Boro refers to the practice of reworking and repairing textiles through piecing, patching, and stitching to extend their use. Worn areas of cloth are patched or older garments cut up and joined using running stitches. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, boro garments were handed down through many generations of rural families. Guild members were challenged to create artworks that honour this tradition and the spirit of thrift.

above left Catherine Nicholls, Dove, Elizibeth Janzen, Rose Gold Catherine Nicholls, Guinea Hen above right Monique Choptuik, Table Runner left Katie Rainwater, Stitches in Blue

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E X H I B I T IO N S | Art in the Community You Are Here 2023 Calendar Exhibition October 20, 2022 – January 17, 2023

ARTISTS Joanne Frewer, Lorena Krause, Robbie Hosegood, Erin Halla Shakespeare, Danyne Johnston, Sue Johnson, Katie Rodgers, Kim Rosin, Tim Bennison, Shelley McDonald, Arabella Young, Elham Shiri

Kim Rosin, The Big Picture

This exhibition featured the original artwork selected for the 2023 You Are Here Calendar. Twelve North Shore scenes were visualized by local artists inspired by North Shore locations. Proceeds from the sale of this calendar support the North Shore Culture Compass, a free, online culture map.

Maxine Wolodko: Wild in the City January 18 - April 18, 2023

Paintings in acrylic on canvas that capture simple, beautiful moments of everyday life. Ordinary moments captured before they slip away and are forgotten. This exhibition featured backyard birds and other small creatures in everyday surroundings.

Maxine Wolodko, Three Sparrows Hoon Chung, Talk To Me

Hoon Chung: My Beautiful Indescribable Nature April 19 - July18, 2023

Hoon Chung is an abstract painter living in the city of North Vancouver. The artworks in this exhibition are inspired by the beauty of nature. Using creative patterns and brushstrokes, the artist strives to express their perception of how they imagine nature.

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EXHIBITIONS

DISTRICT LIBRARY GALLERY In partnership with the North Vancouver District Public Library, and Friends of the Library, we present the work of local artists in the Lynn Valley Library as part of our Art in the Community programme. The programme enables artists to gain exposure and experience the professional orchestration of an exhibition in a public environment. It also exposes the public to art in non-traditional environments. This dedicated exhibition space is located at the top of the stairs on the second floor with a preview area on the main level by the fireplace lounge.

You Are Here 2023 Calendar Exhibition

Garden Escape

October 21 - December 6, 2022

July 28 – September 19, 2022

ARTISTS Joanne Frewer, Lorena Krause, Robbie Hosegood, Erin Halla Shakespeare, Danyne Johnston, Sue Johnson, Katie Rodgers, Kim Rosin, Tim Bennison, Shelley McDonald, Arabella Young, Elham Shiri This was the second installation of the exhibition featuring the original artwork chosen for the 2023 You Are Here Calendar. Partners at StoryLab projected the StoryMap, showing the places that inspired the art, sharing more information about the artists.

Kirsten Chursinoff

ARTIST

In this exhibition Kirsten used familiar materials of fabric and thread to weave stories. For Kirsten, textile art is the perfect medium to portray intricate details such as those found in gardens, both real and imaginary. Detailed elements of each piece entice viewers closer for an intimate experience of the materials’ colours and textures.

Kirsten Chursinoff, Garden Glow, 2016

Tim Bennison, St. Andrews

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E X H I B I T IO N S | Art in the Community

Split Limbs / Gentle Body

December 9, 2022 - March 7, 2023 ARTIST Margaret Joba-Woodruff In Split Limbs / Gentle Body, both traditional and experimental printmaking techniques were used to explore connections between the artist’s battle with chronic eczema and how it related their own bodily presence on the lands they reside on as a guest. The prints act as an allegory of skin as an imagined barrier between the body and the land; a porous membrane which often upholds the illusion of human bodies as separate from other natural bodies.

Margaret Joba-Woodruff Skin Shedders Arbutus, 2022

All but absent from history March 9 – June 21, 2023 ARTIST Alessandra Abballe All but absent from history explored the structure of adventure narratives: how women who are excluded from these stories claim space and agency, and the importance of representation in writing. As a point of departure, Abballe investigates writer Joseph Campbell’s text The Hero with a Thousand Faces, in which the author discusses his theories on the archetypal hero and the characteristics of “the journey”.

Alessandra Abballe All but absent from history, 2018

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Abballe renegotiates the terms of “the hero’s journey” through the exploration of marginalised and omitted female narratives, both fictional and biographical. Turning their attention to the writing and narratives of women, the work in this exhibition visually maps out Abballe’s research through texts and imagery.

THE SHOP

THE SHOP AT C I T Y S C A P E C O M M U N I T Y A R T S P A C E A corner of the gallery is dedicated to the promotion and sale of small works by local artists. Adele ᒪᐢᑿᓱᐏᐢᑵᐤ Arseneau Jewellery

Anthea Cameron Ceramics

Bev Ellis Ceramics & Jewellery

Cascadia Society Textiles

Dana Huhn Accessories

Heather Spriggs Glass Sculptures

Jack & Audrey’s Organics Soaps & Laundry Balls

Jamie Carlson Jewellery

Jeremy Gilron Jewellery

Junko Noda Resin Accessories

Kamila Bashir Jewellery

Maureen Watt Leather Accessories

Monday Jewellery

Nanxi Liu Prints

Natasha Van Netten Wire Sculpture

Paola Gaona Ceramics

Raissa De Britto Jewellery

Rick Herdman Art Cards

Rose Heart Dolls

Shinobu Mizukoshi Fabric Accessories

Susan Mark Fabric Accessories

Victoria Yahara Tote Bags & Tea Towels

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A R T R E N TA L The Art Rental Programme promotes the appreciation of 2D visual arts in our community by making the work of local artists available for display in homes, offices, and film and television production sets.

The collection features 400 original works by 167 artists in a wide variety of styles and subjects. Artworks for rent and sale include paintings, photography, and mixed media with pieces ranging in size from 8” x 10” to 48” x 48”. Established in 1972, the collection is kept fresh with new works added in each year through an adjudication process. The artworks are viewable online and are displayed in the Art Rental Salon at the rear of the CityScape gallery where they are available to visitors year-round. Highlights are showcased in exhibitions twice a year at CityScape Community ArtSpace.

ARTISTS

Afsaneh Alami Ronna Ander Lora Armbruster Carole Arnston Adele Maskwa iskwew Arseneau Nasrin Aslam Lori Bagnérès Audrey Bakewell Reyhaneh Bakhtiari Deborah Bakos Ellen Bang Enda Bardell Ian Bateson Sue Bayley Janice Beaudoin Ilze Bebris Tiffany Blaise Hugh Boaa Alice Bottrill August Bramhoff Margot Brassil Thompson Brennan Axel Breutigam Karen Brumelle Lynn Budny Krista Cameron Cosmo Campbell Joe Cash Qiying Chen Sunny Cho Lil Chrzan Ines Chuaqui Yeong Hoon Chung Margaret Cody Lucy Collings Jackie Conradi-Robertson Christine Cowan Rick Cuff Lorn Curry Caroline Dahlmanns Kathy Daley

Sue Damen Sue Daniel Anastasiia Denshchikova Dave Denson Dorothy Doherty Melanie Ellery Bev Ellis Janet Esseiva Ann Eynon Casey Fawsitt Catherine Fields Tina Flux Eileen Fong Joan Gauthier Monica Gewurz Donna Giraud Lynne Green James Groening Simone Guo Sharon Habib Tara Hach Ann Hamm Elspeth Hart Rose Heart Rick Herdman Margaret Heywood Dana Huhn Darrell Hyatt Fanny Ip David Ives Shakun Jhangiani Dana Johnson Sheree Jones Maria Josenhans Hedieh Keshtkar Susanne Kestner-Aiello Ishrat Khan Thom Harvey Kline Jeanne Krabbendam Manfred R. Krettek Janna Kumi Nicole Lalande Jennifer Lamb

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Margaret Lawther Shevy Levy Derry Lubell Carole Lyne Lussier Arlene MacAulay Doris MacDougall Alan Maples Suzan Marczak Karen Marki Mena Martini Gabriele Maurus Marion Maxwell Bruce F. McAdam Heather McAlpine Shirley Mckell Elizabeth McLaren Esmie Gayo McLaren Carol McQuaid Nazanin Mirmohammadsadeghi Effat Mirnia Sonia Mocnik Angelica Montero Nicola Morgan Sara Morison Marika Morissette Stefan Muresan Gwen Murphy Marisa Myrah Louise Nicholson Kris Noble Alia Noormohamed Barb Pearson Edward Peck Riitta Peirone Sandrine Pelissier Roy Peters Lori Popadiuk Richard Prutton Sharon Quirke Nazila Rafizadeh Tiffany Reid Katie Rodgers

Sarah Rosenbloom Kim Rosin Roman Rozumnyj Don Rutherford Wendy Schmidt Phyllis Schwartz Brian Scott Pat Scott Sonia Sehat Niaki Tammy Flynn Seybold Erin Shakespeare Meghan Sharir Monica Shelton Elham Shiri Surnoor Singh Camille Sleeman Mariana Sola Elisabeth Sommerville Shawn Stibbards Janet Strayer Carolyn Sullivan Colette Tan Fanny Tang Marilynn Tebbit Suzanne Thomson Roxsane Tiernan Holly Truchan Shelley Wales Dominique Walker Guy Wall Laura Wallace Sande Waters Claudia Wiebe Robert Will Shirley Claire Williams Carole Wilson Jeff Wilson Theresa Wimbles Andrea Wooles Yang Wu Nazanin Yousefian Yifei Zhang

A R T R E N TA L V I R T U A L A R T R E N TA L E X H I B I T I O N In addition to the online catalogue, the Art Rental collection was featured in a virtual 3D art fair accessible through our website.

Art Rental Art Fair 2023 April 7 - July 7, 2023

A virtual art fair featuring 188 new artworks from 107 artists spanned across six galleries.

A promotional video was created to promote the Art Rental Programme: Art Rentals at North Van Arts

Art Rental Salon located in CityScape

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A R T S E D U C AT I O N North Van Arts offers arts education in the form of courses, workshops, and camps. All programmes are developed and delivered by professional artist instructors for participants of all ages, interests, and abilities.

YO U T H & A D U LT C O U R S E S FALL 2022 FOREST MOVEMENT PRACTICE October 29 Artist Instructor Isabelle Kirouac ART, FUNGI AND PLANT WALK October 30

Artist Instructor Mycologist Willoughby Arevalo THE DELIGHT OF PLAY, THEATRE LAB November 6

LIFE DRAWING- BODY POSITIVITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

February 5 - June 11 Artist Facilitators Anna du Bois, Sandrine Pelissier SHIBORI DYEING USING NATURAL FIBRE FABRICS

North Van Arts Open studio February 26 Artist Instructor Maria Frochtengarten

Artist Instructor Tom Cryan

STORYTELLING THROUGH TEXTILES: PRINTING, POETRY, AND WEAVING WORKSHOP

NORTH VAN ARTS OPEN STUDIO 15+

April 9 Artist Instructor Mariana Frochtengarten

November 5 - December 17 Artist Instructor Domenica Mastromatteo

WINTER / SPRING 2023 A D U LT DAT E N I G H T S ACRYLICS February 2

Artist Instructor Jinfei Wang WATERCOLOUR March 2 Artist Instructor Surnoor Singh UPCYCLING April 6 Artist Instructor Hollis Nelson DRAG LIFE DRAWING June 1 Artist Instructor Sandrine Pelissier

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INTRO TO ACRYLICS

May 9 - June 13 Artist Instructor Jinfei Wang INTRO TO WATERCOLOUR

May 9 - June 13 Artist Instructor Surnoor Singh

I learned so much from Surnoor [Intro to Watercolour]; his teaching style was both informative and nurturing. He broke sketching and painting down to simple to follow basic steps that allowed the class to progress from a simple ball and shade sketch to complete paintings. My abilities grew with each class, and I’ve gained a love of sketching and have continued to create since the class ended.

A R T S E D U C AT I O N AGES 6-11 C A M P C R E AT I V E S U M M E R DAY C A M P S 2 0 2 2 WEEK 1 - JULY 4-8 - EMERGING ARTISTS INSPIRED BY PUBLIC ART ON THE NORTH SHORE

Artist Instructor Sydney Tough WEEK 2 - JULY 11-15 - ECO MAKERS INSPIRED BY NATURE

Artist Instructor Sydney Tough WEEK 3 - JULY 18-22 - IMPRESSIONS AND EXPRESSIONS, INSPIRED BY PERSONAL STORIES AND DAILY LIFE

Artist Instructor Mariana Frochtengarten WEEK 4 - JULY 25-29 - ACT OUT! INSPIRED BY FARM ANIMALS

Artist Instructor Claire Douglas WEEK 5 - AUG 8-12 - MEMORY ON CLOTH INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL TEXTILE CULTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Artist Instructor Mariana Frochtengarten WEEK 6 - AUG 15-19 - IMAGINE, CREATE, PERFORM INSPIRED BY MUSIC

Artist Instructor Sydney Tough WEEK 7 - AUG 22-26 - YOU ARE HERE INSPIRED BY THE HISTORIES FROM OUR SHORELINE

Artist Instructor Sydney Tough

FALL 2022 PRO D DAY CAMP CREATIVE FROM FARM TO FELT October 21

Artist Instructor Chantal Cardinal

SPRING 2023 AFTER SCHOOL ART: INSPIRED BY LOCAL PUBLIC ART QUEEN MARY COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

January 17 - May 16 Artist Instructor Kim Kyla Gilbert PRO D DAY CAMP CREATIVE UPCYCLING February 17

Artist Instructor Hollis Nelson

CAMP CREATIVE SPRING BREAK: ECO MAKERS INSPIRED BY NATURE March 13 - 17

Artist Instructors Sydney Tough & Kamila Bashir

CAMP CREATIVE SPRING BREAK: UPCYCLING INSPIRED BY YOUR OLD T-SHIRTS AND JEANS! March 20 - 24

Artist Instructors Claire Douglas & Hollis Nelson

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A R T S E D U C AT I O N AT M O U N TA I N S I D E S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L COMMUNITY ENGAGED PRACTICE

Artists work side-by-side with participants, bringing their knowledge and practice to the activities, allowing the experience to be directed by the youth. Community engaged art practice is effective in facilitating self-expression in socially marginalized communities, challenging stereotypes and stigmas, and strengthening community bonds and social relationships. North Van Arts has offered this unique programme in partnership with School District #44 and Mountainside Secondary School since 2018.

ART & MYCOLOGY Art & Mycology uses arts-based experiences to help promote the health and well-being of youthat-risk through the exploration of fungi. The guiding principle is to connect young people to nature, while building self-awareness and self-esteem. In 20222023, students learned through forays; olfactory play; soundwalks; Indigenous ethnobotany; taxonomy; species identification; and designing & making mushroom costumes; making wooden stilts to participate in the Feathers & Fungi parade during Arts in the Garden. ARTISTS

Lead artists: Isabelle Kirouac: choreographer, dancer, circus performer and Willoughby Arevalo: mycologist, artist, educator. T’uy’tanat-Cease Wyss (Skwxwu7mesh, Sto:lo, IrishMétis, Hawaiian, and Swiss descent), ethnobotanist, is a regular guest leading forest walks for the students.

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MUSIC THERAPY

Music therapy involves using a person’s responses and connections to music to encourage positive changes in mood and overall well-being. Music therapy can include creating music with instruments of all types, singing, moving to music, or just listening to it. North Van Arts has offered music therapy in partnership with the School District #44 alternate school since 2002.

RHYTHM & WORD Facilitated by Calista Switzer, BMT, MTA, MT-BC, registered music therapist. Rhythm & Word provides opportunities to strengthen students academically, emotionally, and socially by creating a diverse learning environment where people are supported, respected, and challenged. In 2022-2023, the Music Therapist offered guitar, vocals, hip hop/rap/EDM, rock band, and song writing in individual and group sessions. Programme participants develop and improve fundamental social skills such as listening, communication, teamwork, cooperation, leadership, anger management, trust, respect, and positive self-expression. Having a music therapy programme provides a supportive and creative outlet for some of the most vulnerable members of our society. It’s an opportunity for them to thrive and reach their full potential as contributing members of the community. Participants in Rhythm & Word perform at the school’s year-end assembly in June. Rhythm & Word video created June 2023

COMMUNITY PROJECTS STUDIO IN THE CITY 2022 July 5 – August 26 ARTIST MENTOR Calista Switzer YOUTH ARTISTS Evelyn Adshade, Meghan Jade Barbour, Avery Der, Ella Mae Fortin, Sarah Fuller, Mariana Pope, Madeline Jane Walker Studio in the City is an annual summer programme led by the City of North Vancouver in partnership with North Van Arts. It provides youth ages 1518 with opportunities to apprentice in the arts throughout the City. In 2022, eight youth musicians busked in public spaces throughout their community, while enriching their musical education through music workshops, recording experience, and showcasing their work in a final concert that took place August 26 at Civic Plaza. The youth raised over $800 through busking, which they donated to the North Shore Women’s Centre.

“This experience has helped me build performing confidence that will help me for the rest of my life. It’s so incredible that I get to play with talented musicians from my community and get payed to better my music. This has been an amazing experience.” - Maddie, Studio in the City 15 participant

“I really can’t believe this is a job and a job that I get to do. I’ve loved being outside in my city and I’ve really enjoyed playing and creating my music in these spaces.” - Ella, Studio in the City 15 participant

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EVENTS ARTS IN THE GARDEN

M AY 2 7 & 2 8 , 2 0 2 3 Founded in 1999, this annual event brings together visual artists, musicians, performers, gardeners and community members in outdoor spaces across the North Shore. Arts in the Garden is an encounter of people and place, creativity and reflection, connection and delight. 128 volunteers donated over 900 hours to help make this event happen! 30 VISUAL ARTISTS 13 DEMOS | 8 ART ACTIVITIES Allison Burns Joseph Ania Salmina Anita Morse Bill Elder Christina Radvak Dana Huhn Dina Majidi Dominique Nahanee Donna Giraud Emily Picard Garret Andrew Chong Hayley Crichton: Happy Nomad Candles Hollis Nelson Joanna Liang Kat Tzingounakis Illustration

Ken Clarke Kennedy Snider Lauren Morris Leanne Rockliff Marliese Eilers Monica Gewurz Nick Campney-Durrant Ocean Hyland Robert Turriff Stages of Creativity Suzan Marczak Tary Majidi Thiseni Kristhorubadu Tsawaysia Spakwus Alice Guss Violet Finvers

41 MUSICIANS | 96 HOURS OF MUSIC Alfredo Mangherini Ava Maria Safai Clara MacLeod Colin Sankey Curls & Violins Dia Glow Motive GoldBard Haig & Friends Half/Asian with Amy the Coda J. Knutson Jason Qiu Jocelyn Petit Duo

Kim Lorene KR United Logan and Nathan Mountain Sound Norine Braun Pico Masaki Rennie Nahanee Ricardo Solomon Chiniquay Teresa Marie Duo The Fowlie Effect The Shorties

10 PERFORMANCES 6.5 HOURS OF ENGAGEMENT

Eh? Cappella Fairything Franz Seachel Her Tribal Roots Lamondance

Rachel Maddock Spirit of the South Seas Voirelia Dance, Psychology and Philosophy Hub Jhoely Triana Flamenco

top Donna Giraud middle The Shorties bottom Voirella Dance, Psychology and Philosophy Hub

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EVENTS 1 5 G A R D E N E R S | 1 3 L O C AT I O N S COUNTLESS HOURS | ENDLESS PASSION Simin Badr Ahbyah Baker Susan Bath Marliese Eilers Nikola Girke Delphia Johnstone LifeSpace Gardens

Harmony Garden (hosted by T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss, Senaqwila Wyss, and Heather Spence) Loutet Farm & Gerry’s Garden (hosted by the Edible Garden Project)

Sally McDermott Anita Morse North Shore Hospice Wild Bird Trust at Maplewood Flats

F E AT H E R S & F U N G I May 27 & 28, 2023 An all-ages event celebrating nature and the relationship between birds and fungi. Hoseted in collaboration with Wild Bird Trust of BC at the Maplewood Flats Conservation Area. Visitors participated in interactive workshops and celebrated alongside stilt walkers and live musicians in the community parade. FEATHERS AND FUNGI WORKSHOPS

• Birds of the Inlet – Songs and Stories with Les George • Feathers and Fungi Naturalist Walk with Willoughby Arevalo and Joshua Brown • Forest Movement Practice with Isabelle Kirouac • All About Mushrooms: An Olfactory Play Workshop with Isabelle Kirouac and Willoughby Arevalo

ARTISTS Feathers and Fungi Community Parade Performers Clae Brown – Stiltwalker Willoughby Arevalo - Stiltwalker Lev Prud’homme – Stiltwalker Isaac Rosen-Purcell – Musician Isabelle Kirouac – Stiltwalker Martin Reisle – Musician FEEDBACK FROM VISITORS

I am an avid gardener and the gardens did not disappoint , but an unexpected delight was the music, which I thoroughly enjoyed without exception. It was an uplifting experience. Most importantly to meet strangers who appreciate the same things I do. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, open. This is a WONDERFUL community event. The generosity of host gardeners, inviting strangers into their personal oasis, allows those of us living in smaller spaces to experience the grandeur and beauty of these incredible gardens. Also the opportunity to experience live music and art in these outstanding settings was magical. Thank you ... for creating such an exceptional experience.

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EVENTS N O RT H S H O R E A RT C R AW L OCTOBER 14 - 16, 2022

150+ ARTISTS | 87 LOCATIONS | 10,500+ VISITORS A free, self-guided tour of local art, design, and craft. Since 2011, the Art Crawl has been bringing local artists and community together in private studios and public spaces across the North Shore to celebrate the arts.

MEDIA mixed media, oil, textiles, fibre, acrylic, watercolour, pastels, clay, jewellery, illustration, printmaking, photography, wood, pen & ink, gouache, glass, woodworking, alcohol ink, design, metal, beadwork, weaving, carving

NEIGHBOURHOODS: Lions Bay, West Vancouver, Norgate, Marine Drive, Pemberton Heights, Lower Lonsdale, Central Lonsdale, Upper Capilano, Delbrook, Upper Lonsdale, Lynn Valley, Seymour, Deep Cove

D E M O N S T R AT I O N S & A C T I V I T I E S Many artists brought visitors into their creative world through unique demonstrations and art activities.

HOST VENUES West Vancouver Tennis Club

Main Street Honey Shoppe

Beere Brewing Company

True Colour Gallery

Zimba Design

Tamarind Hill

Kitchens by Design

REMAX Results Realty

thestylewell

Rosewood Home & Condo

Streetcar Brewing

BlueShore Financial (Lynn Valley location)

MLA Ma’s Lonsdale Community Office

La Cerveceria Astilleros

MONOVA The Quay

North Point Brewing Company

Keith Jack Studio and Gallery

Copperpenny Distillery

Caffe Artigiano

Windfall Cider & Co

Artisan Collective

Maplewood House United Strangers Coffee Sorry Coffee Co Willow Florists

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left, from top Roman Rozumnyj, Zinnia, Carol Demers, Nazanin Sadeghi opposit page, from top Arleigh Wood, Sandrine Pelissier (at right), Cory

Kinney, Meghan Sharir

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EVENTS PA R T I C I PAT I N G A R T I S T S Spirit Gallery

Brian Minichiello

Ann Eynon

Tammy Flynn Seybold

Angelica Montero

Roman Rozumnyj

Birds Of A Feather Studios

Lori Bagneres Mixed Media Artist

Pat Scott Gallery

Nilufar Moayeri

Arleigh Wood

Sue Daniel

Farah Fine Arts Studio

Jacquie and Friends

Marnie Boullard

Tiffany Reid

Catherine Fields

Marja-Liisa Oksanen

Elham Shiri

Sue Johnson

Sharka Leigh

John Braithwaite, North Shore Neighbourhood House, & The Community Woodworking Studio

Luciana Alvarez

Page Samis Elaine Lau Kirsty Babcock Sharon Quirke Jude Harding Meghan Sharir West Vancouver Community Arts Council at the Silk Purse Arts Centre

Estelle Liebenberg Darcelle Chow June Corstorphine Alpen - Finvers Design Esmie Gayo McLaren The Polygon Gallery

Nazanin Sadeghi

Keith Jack Studio & Gallery

Lions Gate Community Recreation Centre

Lucy Collings Eric Goldstein

Maria Cook

Terri Connelly

Caroline Chao Carol Demers Cory Kinney Patricia Windsor Anita Morse artist/weaver Rhonda LeGrove Garton Hans Gray James Elton Art Studio Zinnia Majid Sheikh Akbari Eva Francis Elizabeth McLaren Fine Art Studio

Celinda Stevens

Marika Morissette

Ronna Ander

Stages of Creativity

Erin Halla Shakespeare

Wanda Doyle

Shirley McKell

Maureen Coles

Julie Jay

Laura Lynn Arts Collective Chris Dalton, Geoff Dagg & Lynne Werker

Peggy Clarkson

Deborah Clegg

Robert Zylstra

Danyne Johnston

Christina Radvak

Azi Yousefi - Lillian Art Studio

Celan Bouillet

Lesley DeHaan

Sue Des Lauriers

Kathleen (Kats) Klein

Shae Salmon

Polly Almond

Jack Vainer

Alex Asai

Felipe Lozano

Donna Giraud Fine Art

Miguel Lozano Dasseo

Cosmo Campbell

Jan MacLeod Browning Stained Glass Studios Razzle Dazzle Designs Chris Tunnoch Cam McKechnie

Mahtab Firouzabadi

Emiko M. Venlet

Sheree Jones

CityScape Community ArtSpace

NSAG Wednesday Painters

North Shore Photographic Society

Heather Konschuh Glass

Maria Josenhans Fine Art Shirley Claire Williams Welch Street Studios Lorn Curry Guy Hollington Jackie Frioud Pottery Sandrine Pelissier Linda Ramsden Dene Croft Studio Griffin Art Projects True Colour Gallery

Elena Whitman Don Rutherford

Lions Gate Hospital

Gail Coney Studio

Shekinah Grace Moyes

Jessica Redditt

Thom Harvey Kline

Robert Wanner

Artists for Kids and Gordon Smith Gallery

Katie Rodgers

Arlene MacAulay

Monica Gewurz Contemporary Artists

Pamela Hollington

Lyza Del Mar

Teresa Frolek

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N O R T H S H O R E C U LT U R E C O M P A S S Launched in March 2020, this free online map visualizes cultural offerings on Vancouver’s North Shore. The webbased mapping tool is a participatory culture map for and by the community, with new listings and events added all the time, and partnerships within and beyond the cultural sector.

AC T I VAT I O N S NORTH SHORE WAY, JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supported secondary school student intiative of hiking challenge through mapping and promotion. CULTURE DAYS - CULTURE COMPASS LAB, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In partnership with West Vancouver Community Arts Council. THE LAND WE LIVE ON, OCTOBER 25, 2022

Presentation to newcomers with guest Syetaxtn Chris Lewis (Squamish Nation), in partnership with Impact North Shore. CRAFT BEER WEEK TREASURE HUNT, NOVEMBER 3 - 14, 2022

11 clues featured stories and local breweries, in partnership with Vancouver’s North Shore. BC HERITAGE WEEK ‘AWAYS IN ALL WAYS’ BINGO, FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 28,2023

Fun and engaging for all ages! 75 entries representing 375 cultural experiences, 10 partners, sponsored by Vancouver’s North Shore. PUB TRIVIA, MAY 23, 2023

Customized cultural trivia evening at North Point Brewery for Advisory Committee and partners. TOURISM CHALLENGE, APRIL 22 - MAY 29, 2023

Treasure Hunt customized for tourism professionals, featuring 6 North Shore assets.

P R E S E N TAT I O N S CREATIVE CITY NETWORK CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 3, 2022

Presented at the National Conference of Government Culture Professionals, Waterloo, ON. ESRI GIS DAY IN CANADA, NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Presented the Navigators Education Programme to the national GIS and educational community, online. HERITAGE BC CONFERENCE, MAY 27, 2023

Presented on panel about ‘the power of cultural mapping’ at the conference focused on leveraging heritage as an agent for positive change, Chilliwack, BC.

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N O R T H S H O R E C U LT U R E C O M P A S S

Creative & Cultural Industries 41 (4%)

Cultural & Natural Heritage 131 (13%) Cultural Organizations 58 (6%) Cultural Spaces & Facilities 76 (7%)

Service Organizations 32 (3%)

Annual Festivals & Events 35 (3%) Current Events 852

Public Institutions 56 (6%)

First Nations 92 (9%) Public Art 278 (27%)

Intangibles & Stories 137 (14%)

C U LT U R A L A S S E T S As of 30 June 2022, 701 assets were listed on the Culture Compass in 10 categories, with an additional 852 current events listed over the year at 106 venues. As a dynamic and ever-evolving tool, cultural asset listings and current events are added and updated ongoing. Listings are added by organizations, ensuring accuracy and building relationships, creating a community culture hub.

STREET TEAM OUTREACH CANADA DAY, JULY 1, 2022

activity: colouring animals in Coast Salish design with Tsleil-Waututh artist Olivia George LYNN VALLEY DAYS, JULY 16, 2022

activity: colouring animals in Coast Salish design on sticks HARMONY ARTS FESTIVAL, JULY 30, 31, 2022

activity: watercolour painting postcards RIVERS DAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

AWARDS DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER Heritage Advocacy

activity: colouring river-dwelling animals in Coast Salish design

DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER Arts & Culture

SHIPYARDS FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

HERITAGE BC Education, Awareness and Communications

activity: colouring animals in Coast Salish design and postcards WEST VAN COMMUNITY CULTURAL FEST, JUNE 2-3, 2023

activity: colouring animals in Coast Salish design VIMFF SUMMER FEST, JUNE 24, 2023

activity: mountain scene collage/painting

DATA I N S I G H T S I N C L U D E S : COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTS - using demographic information from Statistics Canada and Environic, snapshots show household size, age, income, education, immigration, and more. PARTICIPATION MAPS - created using postal code information collected from programme participants. LOCAL AREA PROFILES - compiled by layering participation maps, organizational location, and statistical information.

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YOU ARE HERE 2023 CALENDAR Since 2017, we have produced wall calendars featuring images of North Shore scenes and stories created by local artists. As a fundraiser for the North Shore Culture Compass, the calendars sold for $20 each at 8 vendors across the North Shore. Beginning in 2021, we also produced 5’ x 7’ folded art cards with the images, sharing the profit from card sales with the artists. The art cards are timeless, and will continue to sell as long as limited edition inventory remains. 1,000 calendars are printed annually,

EXHIBITIONS District Library Gallery, Lynn Valley Library, North Vancouver, July 28 - September 19, 2022 District Foyer Gallery, North Vancouver District Hall, October 20, 2022 – January 17, 2023 Silk Purse Arts Centre, West Vancouver, January 18 – February 5, 2023 Opening Reception, January 19, 2023 VENDORS CityScape Community ArtSpace, End of the Line General Store, Favourite Gifts, MONOVA, Polygon Gallery, Seymour Art Gallery, Silk Purse Arts Centre STORYMAP To show the places that inspired the images included in the calendar, we created a StoryMap. All images are included, as well as information about the artist and the place that inspired the work. https://northvanarts.ca/storymapgallery/

The Crossing

Polygon Gallery

View from Lionsgate

Robbie Hosegood

Erin Shakespeare

Finding the Light

Rice Lake Still

Ice Cream Day in Deep Cove

Sue Johnson

Katie Rodgers

The Big Picture,

The Pier

Capilano Watershed

Joanne Frewer

Danyne Johnston

St. Andrews #2

Tim Bennison

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Lorena Krause

Shelley McDonald

Arabella Young

The Lions

Kim Rosin

Grouse Mountain

Elham Shiri

MEMBERSHIP The North Vancouver Community Arts Council members include artists and supporters of the arts, including local businesses and individuals. Many of our members are active volunteers at our events, exhibitions, and community projects. The dedication of our members is a big part of our organization’s success. As an organization that exists to enable emerging and professional artists and to bridge cultures and build strong and healthy communities through the arts, it is important to serve our members and to continually build on the membership base. Members are subscribed to our monthly e-bulletins with calls for artists, events, and activities. They receive discounts at select retail partners, on The Shop merchandise, and on North Shore Art Crawl registrations. They also may participate in the Art Rental programme and have a member profile on our website. N O RT H VA N C O U V E R C O M M U N I T Y A RT S C O U N C I L M E M B E R S H I P

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AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 C A T E G O R Y # M E M B E R S A N N U A L R A T E S T A N D A R D E N H A N C E D ( I N C L . W E B P R O F I L E )

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Members attend the online 2022 Annual General Meeting

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VOLUNTEERS Our volunteers truly make a difference in our community, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support. Their commitment has been crucial to our success this and every year. Total number of volunteers from 2022-2023: 136 Total number of volunteers hours from 2022-2023: 3809 hours Roles include: • Gallery Attending • Exhibition Installation • Photographer for Opening Receptions • Events Team Arts in the Garden • Events Team North Shore Art Crawl • North Shore Culture Compass – Community Events • Social Media Assistant • Promotional Distribution • Student Work Experience • Capilano University student intern 2022 We hosted our annual Volunteer Appreciation Party in April of 2023. The theme was “Volunteering Weaves Us Together”. We were honoured to have Ali and Bella Silvey from Red Cedar Woman, who hosted a Coast Salish bracelet making workshop for us.

Volunteers at Arts in the Garden

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Mandana Rostami & Bella Silvey

Bella & Ali Silvey

Volunteer Appreciation Party Group Photo April 20, 2023 Back row, left to right: Don Rutherford, Cheree Bacchus, Carole Lussier, Laura Alcala, Sophie Saied, Flavio Uemera, Mandana Rostami, Louise Morin, Harry Wong Front row, left to right: Joan Cooper, Krystina, Madej, Fan Wu, Myrle Christensen

S TA F F S TA F F Nancy Cottingham Powell, Executive Director Florene Belmore, Art Rental & Member Services Coordinator Stephanie Blundell, Arts Education Manager Danna Briscoe, Administrative Coordinator (from Nov 2022) Saghi Ehteshamzadeh, Exhibitions Manager (from Dec 2022) Katherine Gear Chambers, Events & Community Development Manager Leigh-Anne Niehaus, Exhibitions Manager (to Oct 2022) Michelle Richard, Culture Compass & Grants Manager Andy Warner, Social Engagement Manager (to June 2023) Maureen Watt, Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator (to Oct 2022)

KEY CONTRACTORS Isabelle Kirouac Arevalo, Lead Artist, Art & Mycology Willoughby Arevalo, Lead Artist, Art & Mycology Anu Backman, Financial Services (from March 2023) Leo Dittmer, Social Media, North Shore Culture Compass Jai Djwa, Digital Assessment Dorian Fostroy, Gallery Installation Harriet Goodwin, Outreach & Marketing Manager, North Shore Culture Compass Zoe Greenberg, GIS Specialist, North Shore Culture Compass (to Oct 2022) Deborah Jones, Sponsorship Central Tamar Kozlov, Videographer Edda Langworth, Elan Multimedia, Website Support Jason Lee, IT Support Val Mason, Financial Services Manager (to Oct 2022) Sheryl McGraw, Special Projects Manager, North Shore Culture Compass Susana Ordonez, Financial Services (to March 2023) Hollis Nelson, Gallery Installation Dina Sadeghi, GIS Specialist, North Shore Culture Compass Kiana Shahnia, Gallery Installation Ilvs Strauss, Gallery Installation Ria Sulistyowati, Graphic Design Calista Switzer, Music Therapist Stefanie Wysota, Marketing & Outreach Manager (to June 2023) Meg Whyte, Graphic Design

2022 SUMMER STUDENT PLACEMENTS Harneet Janda, Arts Education Assistant Anna Markovic, Arts Education Assistant Teagan Moore, Cultural Mapping Assistant Keirra Webb, Exhibitions & Events Assistant

Above, left to right: Nancy, Florene, Stephanie, Danna, Saghi, Katherine, Michelle, Anu, Leo, Harriet, Teagan

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S T R AT E G I C P L A N PROGRESS REPORT 3-Year overall strategic focus 2021-2024: 1) Inclusion & Accessibility 2) Organizational Sustainability 3) New Audiences & Demographics 4) Post COVID-19 Recovery & Insights

ADVOCACY Exhibitions: Diving In, Queer Bash, Women, Life, Freedom exhibitions provoking thought and discussion of cultural, environmental, and social issues. North Shore Culture Compass: recognized for education, awareness and advocacy by District of North Vancouver and Heritage BC.

MARKETING & OUTREACH Produced 19 new videos over the year, increasing public awareness of programmes and positive impact. Data Insights research to map and better understand current audience. Street Team outreach at 7 community events.

PROGRAMMING & ENGAGEMENT Transcendent garden (Arts in the Garden) offered a space for gender diverse artists and community. Queer Bash exhibition presented art by 2SLGBTQ+ community members. Culture Compass BINGO engaged diverse ages and audiences. Date Nights at CityScape reached new audience of young adults.

EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY Developed ‘Safer Spaces’ guidelines for CityScape Community ArtSpace.

PARTNERSHIPS & DEVELOPMENT Arts in the Garden partnerships with Wild Bird Trust of BC, Edible Garden Project, Lifespaces. North Shore Culture Compass BINGO with 10 partner organizations.

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MESSAGE FROM CHAIR | ENDOWMENTS Board Chair Annual Report 2022-2023 Creativity. It’s at the heart of everything North Van Arts promotes while also at the heart of everything North Vân Arts does internally. The creativity of the staff was mirrored in the exhibitions that were presented in CityScape for the 202223 season. From Pushing Boundaries to Queer Bash to the very exciting Art Rental exhibits, North Van Arts demonstrated its commitment to new and emerging artists while allowing the curatorial staff to animate the space. Community art spaces in the District Municipal Hall and Lynn Valley Library were true showcases for the varied talents of North Shore artists. The exhibit catalogue for 2023-24 promises to be just as exciting. Creativity also shone through staff working with the many ups and downs of funding. From rapidly shifting the breadth of Culture Compass (to meet funding availability) to working within constrained budgets to put on the best summer camps ever (completely sold out). Not to mention the creativity required to rapidly adjust for advertising glitches with Arts in the Garden to produce an outstanding event over a glorious weekend in May. All of it achieved amidst significant staff turnover. We end the year in a neutral financial position thanks largely to the fiscal creativity of Executive Director Nancy Cottingham Powell. While we have noted it before in this report, the Board continues to appreciate the tremendous energy, skill and perspectives Nancy brings to her role everyday. The Board was pleased to welcome three new members in 2022-23, Dina Sadeghi, Donne Oseen and Jen Adams. Jen was only able to stay a part of her term before relocating with her family to London England. She has promised to keep us in mind on her return. We were also sad to lose the talents of Kate Galicz who resigned for personal reasons. On behalf of the entire Board, I want to express our appreciation for the incredible support of the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission, B.C. Arts Council and the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, and to all those in our community who work so hard to support the arts. Don Rutherford Chair, Board of Directors

ENDOWMENTS The North Vancouver Community Arts Council Scholarship at Capilano University, was established in 1988 to support students in visual and performing arts programmes at Capilano University. Each year the university selects a student to receive the scholarship to further their education. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council Children & Youth Arts Fund was established in 1993 through the North Shore Community Foundation. This fund offsets costs for children and youth to participate in North Van Arts programmes.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS J E N A D A M S – Project Coordinator – Facilities, District of North Vancouver

D O N N A O S E E N – Retired owner of corporate moving business

Born in England and raised in North Vancouver, Jen works in the Facilities Department (District of North Vancouver) and is a part-time reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces. Jen has extensive volunteer experience with an emphasis on empowering women and girls (Dress for Success Vancouver, Girls4Girls Charity, Sole Girls). Jen holds Diplomas in Fashion Arts and Merchandising and Technology in Marketing Management–Communications, and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Entrepreneurial Management. She is passionate about the power of art and is committed to serving her community through art advocacy and patronage.

Donna moved to North Vancouver in the 1970s, starting her own facilities consulting business. Donna has been involved in the local arts community for more than three decades, including the North Vancouver Community Arts Council where she was chair of the art rental program for many years and council president for three years. More recently, she has played a key role as Trustee for the Preservation of St. Paul’s Church on the Squamish Nation. For the last seven years, Donna has served on the board of directors of the Friends of the North Vancouver Museum & Archives.

K A T E G A L I C Z – Fine Arts Professional

Karen is passionate about the intersection of culture, arts and community. She works as an independent consultant and community planner. Karen provides strategic planning and engagement services in the areas of arts and culture, heritage and housing. She enjoys living on the North Shore and experiencing arts, culture and recreational opportunities with her family.

Kate is a North Shore resident with a BA (history, art history, UBC), MA in Art History, graduate diploma (curatorial studies, York University), and a certificate in human resource management (SFU). Kate is currently Senior Director, Fund Development for Arts Umbrella; Board Director, Capture Photography Festival; Vice-Chair of Social Planning Advisory Committee (City of North Vancouver). Past experience includes: Director of Heffel Vancouver; co-chair of Audain Art Museum Gala. Kate is passionate about arts, culture, and community.

M O N I C A G E W U R Z – Visual Contemporary Artist, Retired Monica holds a BSC., a Master’s in Landscape Architecture, an Advanced Painting Certificate from ECU, and 30 years of experience working in the public and private sectors. She is represented by two galleries in BC, and her artworks are collected internationally. She believes in the important role of NVCAC in encouraging public participation in multicultural art programs.

A N N E - M A R I E L A W R E N C E – Retired (Board Secretary) Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Anne-Marie has lived in North Vancouver since 1972. She has been involved in many community organizations including the North Shore Women’s Centre, United Way Committee of the North Shore, Girl Guides, and currently also sits on the North Shore Heritage Preservation Society’s Board.

D I N A S A D E G H I – (she/her) B.Env, MRM Candidate (Planning) Dina grew up in North Vancouver for most of her life. She is passionate about serving the community of North Vancouver, through her work on the Culture Compass and within the Shipyards District area. As a trained regional planner, Dina is passionate about community building and recognizes the importance of the arts in maintaining strong and inclusive communities.

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K A R E N A . M O O L A – Consultant and Community Planner

K A T I E R O D G E R S – Visual Artist/CPA (Board Treasurer)

Katie has experience in business development, accounting, strategic planning, and marketing services for organizations operating across several industries (including forestry, property management, food services, and housing). Katie has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph and CPA, CMA designation. Her artwork can be seen at www.katierodgers.ca.

D O N R U T H E R F O R D - Retired Executive Director, Social Services (Board Chair) Don is long time member of the North Shore community – both personally and professionally. Since retiring in 2011, he spends a great deal of his time trying to paint watercolour masterpieces, enjoying the beauty of B.C. and volunteering.

KATHLEEN WHYTE – Senior Manager of Human Resources, Family Services of the North Shore (Board Vice-Chair) Kathleen is the Senior Manager of Human Resources at Family Services of the North Shore. She is an active community volunteer, primarily with the music program at Handsworth Secondary School, West Vancouver Youth Band, and Highlands United Church. Originally from Vancouver, she has lived on the North Shore for the past 30 years. Kathleen is a supporter of the arts through frequent attendance at live theatre, musical performances, art crawls, and the like. Kathleen has a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and her CPHR designation.

FINANCIALS REVENUES $1,217,598

North Shore Culture Compass $187,507 Municipal Funding $310,507

Earned & Private Sector Revenue $340,245 BC Arts Council COVID-19 recovery $121,602

Provincial Funding $133,100

Fundraising $41,300 Federal Funding $83,337

EXPENSES $1,213,727

Operations & Administration $194,528

Programmes & Projects, Marketing $170,624

North Shore Culture Compass $211,337

Human Resources (Staff, Contract, Programme) $637,238

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SUPPORTERS PARTNERS & IN-KIND SUPPORT

Anatoli’s Artrageous Pictures & Framing North Shore Bean on 5th BjornBar Bakery BlueShore Financial Capilano Suspension Bridge Capilano University Capture Photography Festival City of North Vancouver Coast Salish Plant Nursery Curated Tastes Arts and Culture Events Delany’s Coffee House District of North Vancouver End of the Line General Store Everything Wine Farina a Legna Favourite Gifts GardenWorks Harmony Garden Impact North Shore / NSIIP Inuit Gallery of Vancouver JJ Bean LifeSpace Gardens Long & McQuade Lonsdale Bridge Deck Lonsdale Quay Market Mexico Consulate in Vancouver MOA Museum of Anthropology MONOVA Museum of North Vancouver Mountainside Secondary School New Art Foundation of Vancouver North Shore Neighbourhood House / Edible Garden Project North Shore Way

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North Vancouver City Library North Vancouver District Library North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission NVDPL – Lynn Valley Main Library Pacific Honda PARC Retirement Living Park Royal Polygon Gallery Presentation House Theatre RBC Dominion Securities School District #44 Seymour Art Gallery Shipyards District Silk Purse Arts Centre Squamish Nation Starbucks Lynn Valley Still Moon Arts StoryLab (North Vancouver District Library) The Edible Garden Project at Loutet Farm The Sea to Sky Arts Councils in partnership with Divers for Cleaner Lakes and Oceans and Return-It Tsleil-Waututh Nation VIMFF (Vancouver International Film Festival) Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism West Vancouver Art Museum West Vancouver Community Arts Council West Vancouver Memorial Library Wild Bird Trust of BC

SUPPORTERS FUNDERS

MEDIA SPONSORS