
artist interview: debra sloan
Debra Sloan tells us about her journey and inspiration as a contemporary ceramic artist in Canada.

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Debra Sloan tells us about her journey and inspiration as a contemporary ceramic artist in Canada.

“Ever since I was a child there hasn’t been a time when I’m not pursuing a creative outlet. Visual arts have always been part of how I express myself, from painting, to textiles, to collage and printmaking, working with my hands has always been part of how I process my inner and outer world.”

April 2024 Interview: Libbie Burns featured monthly artist interview Could

a review of “the land dreams in ceremonies: reparation”
by Olena Kornienko

Manzie discusses what the talismans in her exhibition reflect.
The Land Dreaming in Ceremonies: Reparation
march 7 – april 25, 2024

The concept of space has long been a subject of interest for many thinkers…
mohammadhossein sharifi’s review of evolving spaces: transitional in nature

“Keep trying till you find your niche for your “art practice” or “art business” and never give up, even if you have to put it on hold … success if different for everyone.”

on a journey of understanding, community, healing, and culture, nikki explores her practice of connecting with her land and ancestors.

“…we might discover a way to dream this land together – or let it dream us…”
by nikki manzie
mar 7 – apr 25, 2024

“Never stop making and don’t get discouraged by rejection, 99% of the time it has nothing to do with your work and your value as an artist. If you are truly passionate about making art and you continue to share your ideas and projects with the world, then you are going to be a successful artist.”

The Craft Council of BC’s social enterprise is an integral part of Granville Island and the city, plays an important role in culture forming in BC, and carries a variety of types of value. This last post of the series look at several ‘essentials’ of the social enterprise.

The Craft Council of BC’s (CCBC) social enterprise is a carrier of value, apart from traditional forms of value. In the last article, we talked about the symbiotic and important connection between craft and culture. This article looks at three different ways the social enterprise carries value.

kassandra lee
nascent five exhibition
jan 4 – jan 18, 2024

akiab martinez
nascent five exhibition
jan 4 – jan 18, 2024