EVENT: Steveston Museum Showcases New Art and Old Crafts
“We are excited to be able to show the work of three emerging artists from the region,” says Gabrielle Sharp, Steveston Museum’s coordinator, “and two of the artists, Emily Chou and Jory Wong, plan on doing a performance art piece together to demonstrate how they create a work. This will contrast with the centuries old techniques being displayed by craft groups from across Richmond.” The crafts on display include weaving, spinning, quilting, carving and jewellery making. Local folk groups, Dandelion Wine and Ratz Café Band, will be providing music from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch to share and a blanket to sit upon and enjoy a few hours of exceptional entertainment weather permitting. There is a serious side to this Saturday’s music series as well. Gabrielle explains, “as well as giving exposure to new artists, these craft groups create gorgeous pieces that draw on historic traditions. But many of these craft groups need more members to join in order to survive. Richmond’s creativity and history would be much poorer if we lost these groups.” This is the perfect opportunity for people to come and enjoy great music, talk to young artists and skilled craftspeople and perhaps buy work from an emerging artist or discover a fascinating new hobby.
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