DECEMBER 2022

Hello Aurora,

Season's greetings! I hope you're having a wonderful time this month settling into the end of the year. As I reflect on 2022, I can't believe how much we've accomplished this year at Place des Arts:

We launched our 50th season, which includes a community art project and a series of 50/50 raffles (one of which is on right now), returned to full capacity for all our programs and brought back many of our events that had been on hold or were limited during the pandemic including our pARTy@PdA events, classic concert series and attending external events in the community. We have a lot to be proud of this year, and we hope that you do too!

This month, you can still join us for our Positively Petite Exhibition and our Holiday Artisan Shop. If you are not feeling like faring the cold weather, online versions of both can be explored below. If you want to get creative this season and make some homemade gifts, our Festive Felting event for ages 19+ is on December 17!

Find out more about all of these events, our winter closures and more, below!

Happy holidays!

Aurora van Roon

Communications Coordinator

On our website, you can explore this popular exhibition (and our other current exhibitions!) through a virtual walkthrough, which includes links to webpages with details about each artist along with individual photos of their artwork.

Positively Petite is an annual exhibition unique to Place des Arts that showcases small artwork created by local artists. This year’s show features artworks in various mediums including painting, ceramics, fibre arts, sculpture, photography, printmaking and mixed media from 36 local artists. The pieces in this exhibition make unique gifts for the art lover on your list or those you want to introduce to the beautiful world of art. All purchases directly support cultural programming at Place des Arts and the exhibiting artists.

Positively Petite will be on view in-person and online until December 15, 2022.

We have updated our website to show a collection of artists that are featured in our Holiday Artisan Shop! Peruse our webpage and see some of the amazing items created by wonderful local artisans.

Find one-of-a-kind presents for everyone on your gift list. Explore finely handcrafted housewares, accessories, skincare, décor, cards, ornaments and more, made by talented artists.

December 16, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Get into the holiday spirit and join us for some hands-on experience creating beautiful, felted ornaments and gifts. Explore a variety of wet felting techniques and acquire the necessary skills to create finished pieces like decorations and potholders. Felting is quick, fun and a great way to make one-of-a-kind gifts.

Tickets: $26/person or 2 for $42

This event is for ages 19+

Starting November 21 and running until December 31, we are launching our next 50/50 raffle. Help us make the arts more accessible for in-need children and families by purchasing tickets! The winner takes half!

Gaming License # 137442

Participants must be 19 years of age or older and located in BC at the time of purchase. Chances are 1 in 15,500 to win the “(50/50 for player) Prize”. Actual odds will depend on the number of tickets sold.

Please know your limit, play within it. Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111. www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca 

The next story in our Creative Connections series comes from Alan Ewart who has a unique connection with Place des Arts!

My family first lived in Mackin House on the Fraser Mills Townsite. Then moved into what is now Place des Arts. My dad was the resident manager of Fraser Mills and he had a small office off the living room. My Dad (Mac) Mom (Ina) and my three brothers Clarence, David and Brian lived in the house in the 1950s. The boys each had their own room in the upstairs bedrooms. My room was the sunroom in the middle of the house.

There was a lot of room in the house for gatherings of families and friends with its private dining room, den, living room, sunken rumpus room, large kitchen, garage and woodshed.

Dad had the mill carpenters add a downstairs bathroom, just inside the back door to save my mom from the boys tracking mud and dirt throughout the house. These where the days that were spent outside playing.

As boys we built a small golf course on the lawn surrounding the home with buried jam jars as the holes. There was also a non-functioning fish pond in the back lawn.

The Mills first aid attendant was Reg O'Brien. A few of the other townsite family mill employees were the Smiths, Millers, Hannah, Mapson, Johnson, Lumb, Tabors, Thomas and Dixon. I still to this day keep in contact with Cliff Smith, Ken Johnson and Bob O'Brien.

This year we raised $8,500 for our Online Auction fundraiser!

We will now be about to support more low-barrier and inclusive arts programs and outreach initiatives benefiting under-served children, youth and adults. If you would like to find out more ways to support us, please visit our Fundraising page!

Place des Arts is grateful for the support of the following major donors

We have two calls with deadlines coming up! We are always looking for local, emerging talent to join our community of artists. Find out more:

2023/2024 Exhibition Season (September 2023 – May 2024)

Place des Arts seeks submissions from local emerging artists/groups to exhibit in two of our public exhibition spaces: the Leonore Peyton Salon and the Mezzanine during our 2023/2024 exhibition season. Exhibitions will also be made available for viewing online at placedesarts.ca/exhibitions. 

Application deadline: Monday, January 16, 2023

Download the exhibition guidelines and application form here.

Place des Arts’ 50th Anniversary Exhibition (June 2-22, 2023)

Place des Arts seeks submissions from current and former Place des Arts students, teachers, volunteers, artists, artisans and staff for our 50th Anniversary Community Exhibition. The exhibition will be installed in the Atrium at Place des Arts from June 2 – 22, 2023 and viewable online at placedesarts.ca/exhibitions from June 9 – August 31, 2023. This exhibition reflects our 50^th season mission to celebrate Place des Arts voices through creative connection, storytelling and joy!

Application deadline: Monday, April 24, 2023

Download the exhibition guidelines and application form here.

Place des Arts will be closed from Sun, Dec 18, 2022 – Mon, Jan 2, 2023 for the Winter Break.

Holmes for the Holidays

Date: December 14-17, 2022

Evergreen Cultural Centre Studio Theatre, 1205 Pinetree Way

Breathtaking mystery and high hilarity in equal parts, this play tells the story of Broadway star William Gillette, who has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. The danger and laughter are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Tickets

Dogwood Live Winter Solstice Dinner with Elvis!

Date: December 9, 2022, 5:30 - 9:30 PM

Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave

Come enjoy a Winter Solstice-themed evening with drinks, dinner, and an engaging performance. Steve Elliot of Elvis Elite is a world-class tribute singer and entertainer from Vancouver, BC. 

Tickets: $40.00/person (Please register in advance at Coquitlam.ca/registration - Course ID 104590)

Glen Pine Holiday Variety Show

Date: December 18, 2022, 12:30 - 2:00 PM

Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court

Celebrate the holiday season with a wonderful variety show. Every year Glen Pine's funny and talented entertainers cheer you up you with their lively songs, skits and dances. Family, friends and grandchildren are encouraged to attend. All ages are welcome!  

Tickets: $8.00 which includes light refreshments and the show.