ARTS IN MILL LAKE



On Saturday, July 25th, The Arts in Mill Lake Park had artists, musicians, and performers stepping out of their studio and into the sunshine.  Spread out on the grounds around Kariton Gallery, over 30 artisans showcased their art, jewelry, sculpture, and carvings, offering the public a glimpse of the wonderful talent that resides on our community. 

Visitors were entertained by the melodic violin of Merla Watson and captivated by the songs sung by Victoria Duffield who was accompanied by an energetic young dance trio.  Strollers and bikers were stopped in their tracks by the magnificent arias sung by Jane Perrett.  Country and folk music had everyone tapping their toes to the rhythms performed by Avenue Eh. 

It was an afternoon filled with natural beauty and endless inspiration. The Abbotsford Arts Council would like to thank jewelry designer, Leslie Easte and watercolor artist, Etta Hellyer for their generous donations to the silent auction. The Abbotsford Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the generous support given by Costco, M&M Meats, and PriceSmart Foods.  


                     


BECOME A MEMBER

There are many benefits to becoming a member of the Abbotsford Arts Council including use of the Kariton Gallery for meetings, participation in our Group Liability Insurance Program,  assistance with writing grants and much more. To see all the benefits of becoming a member, click on the link below.





ENVISION COFFEE HOUSE CONCERT SERIES

Abbotsford Arts Council, in partnership with Envision Financial, is pleased to announce the return of the very popular Envision Coffee House Concert Series.

Every Saturday evening from April to the end of June and then again from September to the end of November, residents will have an opportunity to hear free, live music in various genres such as jazz, blues, country, pop, rock, bluegrass, folk and more.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Abbotsford Arts Council is very thankful to the support of generous organizations, individuals and local business owners.

We encourage the local arts and culture community to support all of our sponsors.

To see a list of our sponsors, please click here

"Every child is an artist, the problem is how to stay an artist when you grow up."


                 - Pablo Picasso
NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2010 ARTY AWARDS

We are currently accepting nominations for the Seventh Annual Arty Awards to honor and recognize those individuals or groups who have achieved excellence in their art as well as emerging artists and arts advocates who have contributed significantly to the arts scene in our community.

Download an Arty Awards Nomination form.

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         Abbotsford Arts Council
         2387 Ware Street, PO Box 336
         Abbotsford, BC V2T 6Z6  Tel: 604-852-9358