Arts Without Borders

Last night an enthusiastic crowd of arts supporters attended the Mayor's Celebration of the Arts and they were not disappointed.

The evening began with a Reception and QuickDraw featuring five local artists. The results were stunning and raised over $2000 for the Arts Without Borders Bursary.

The evening then move to the Vic Juba Community Theatre where in between performances from local talent, a number of awards were presented.

Photos of the evening can be found here.

Stay tuned to this space for  a complete listing of award winners

Lunchtime Entertainment

Join us for lunch all week during Arts Without Borders as we present our Brown Bag Film Festival.

You bring your lunch and we bring you a buffet of interesting, inspiring and fun short films from the National Film Board of Canada.

We'll even provide beverages.

All films begin at 12:10pm and run 30-40 minutes.

June 10 - My brand new life : Hockey player, Ballet Dancer
A hockey player who hates ballet, a ballet dancer who has never played hockey. They switch places and both boys come out of their experience with respect for what the other does.

June 11 - Hannah's story
When Hannah was five she saw her first homeless person and that experience drove her to do nothing less than change the world. See how she is doing just that.

June 12 - Mr. Mergler's Gift
A music teacher nearing the end of his career and a young pianist at the beginning of hers. A lyrical homage to the transcendent power of music.

June 13 - Postcards from Canada
A whimsical and fact-filled trip through this magnificent nation. Narrated by Peter Gzowski.

Friday, June 14 - Animation Friday
Four animated films from the NFB to amuse and enchant.

Calling all shutterbugs!

Grab your camera, channel your inner Ansel Adams and enter our first ever Photo Scavenger Hunt.

Take photos of the following:
Bird
Dessert
Jewelry
An Individual
Action/Movement Shot
Something Liquid
Insect
Festival Event
One Photo of Objects that Create the Letters A.W.O.B
5 Photos of Green Things (can be environmental)
3 or More People Incorporating a Piece of Art

Divisions:
Natural (straight out of the camera)
Artistic (edited)

Age Categories:
Youth (17 & Under)
Adults

Prize:
$100 for winner of each Division and within each Age Category

Competition Closes:  June 10