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(posted on 11 Feb 2020)

Hi everyone, 

The West Fine Art Show will present a spectacular array of art on March 6-8 when the Langley School District Foundation hosts the third annual early-spring edition of our show which will offer breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle as well as the rare opportunity to meet and speak with each artist.  The show location will be at Peter Ewart Middle School, 7755 202A Street, Langley, BC, Canada

22 Featured Artists in Attendance

Remembering Peter Ewert, is a special exhibition of Peter's artwork to remember his many contributions as an artist.

Emerging Young Artists, is a special display of Langley student art which will be adjudicated and cash prizes awarded to first, second and third place winners.

Acclaimed musician, John Gilliat, will perform on guitar all weekend.

Kids Art Centre, is a popular spot for youngsters while Mom and Dad enjoy the art show.

A portion of all art sales will be directed to the Langley School District Foundation.

Show hours:

March 6     7:00pm - 9:00pm

March 7   11:00am - 7:00pm

March 8   11:00am - 5:00pm

Admission and Parking: Free

We hope to see you all there!

Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.

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Hi everyone, 

Im pleased to announce that the tenth-annual Late-Summer edition of the West Fine Art Show is upon us; it promises to be a perfect weekend adventure. Hosted at Glass House Estate Winery in beautiful south Langley, the show will feature 19 exceptional artists in a three-day exhibition.

This amazing weekend of fine art, will offer breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle as well as the rare opportunity to meet and speak with each artist.  The show features 19 artists from Western Canada. The new artist at this show: is Lesley White.  Appearing again at the show are artists from Alberta and British Columbia, including Richard Brodeur, Emily Lozeron, Lorn Curry, Leanne Christie, Joyce Trygg, Bryan Coombes, Ken Nash, Patricia Banks, Graham McKenzie, Brent Cooke, Judy Vanderveen, Anita Klein, Felicity Holmes, Debra Gow, Rick Pennell, Catherine Traynor, and Brian Croft.

Our show will also focus on raising awareness of Langley Hospice Society and its important work, both in the past and the years ahead.  The show is graciously hosted by Glass House Estate Winery and JRG Group of Companies. Partial proceeds of all art sales will be donated to the Langley Hospice Society.

A complete list of participating artists can be found at www.westart.ca.

The show runs September 20-22, 2019  at the beautifully situated South Langley Glass House Estate Winery.

Hope to see you all there, Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.

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GLASS HOUSE ESTATE WINERY is located at 23449  0 Avenue Langley, B.C.   V2Z 2X3

Parking and admission are free.

Show hours:

Friday, Sep 20   7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, Sep 21   11:00am - 7:00pm

Sunday, Sep 22   11:00am - 5:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 17-20, 2019 - The Next West Fine Art Show

Hello everyone, 

First,  thank you for signing up for our newsletters which are generally sent out just prior to every one of our art shows.

Our next show is coming up on May 17-20 at the Cloverdale Rodeo.

Featured at this show:

We have 18 exceptional artists, as usual, admission is included in the price of admission to the Rodeo. 

And we have a Special Exhibition, Remembering Jeff Robinson. Jeff was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of ten. He was a great kid and grew into a fine young man who possessed a wonderful sense of optimism and a great sense of humour. Both of these qualities served as medicine each and every day of his life. He did not recover from his 26th and final surgery; he died at the young age of 33. Jeff's battle with Crohn's Disease was over, leaving us to remember his bravery and his smile. "He  is dearly missed,” said his dad, Red Robinson.  Red Robinson, O.B.C. is a founding member of CH.I.L.D. Foundation.

Our Musical Artist,  John Gilliat on guitar, performing all weekend on our show stage and a wine bar is located beside our stage.

And we have a Children's Art Center sponsored by Opus so that youngsters can keep busy while Mom and Dad enjoy looking at artwork and meeting the artists.

By clicking:   www.westart.ca , you will arrive on our home page and be able to find a mini-gallery for each featured artist so that you will get a feel for the show and the incredible artists that will be there to greet you. Partial proceeds of all artwork sales will be donated to CHI.L.D.Foundation and the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation.

Another special feature of the show is artist,"King" Richard Brodeur: "When I was playing with the Canucks I was painting at home and brought a sketch pad with me on the road". Today, Brodeur works on his art every day". Don't miss the chance to say hi!

 

 

Our show poster is included below;  we hope to see you on May 17-20 and please, MENTION THE SHOW TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

Warmest regards, Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.

 

(posted on 21 Feb 2019)

Hello everyone, 

First, Id like to thank you for signing up for our newsletters which we send out just prior to each of our West Fine Art Shows.

The artist line-up for our March 8-10 show is impressive and with 23 artists, this is our largest show yet.

Featured at this show:

Artist Richard Brodeur: "When I was playing with the Canucks I was painting at home and brought a sketch pad with me on the road". Today, Brodeur works on his art every day".   

And a Special Exhibition, Remembering Nancy Crawford.    Nancy Crawford was an amazing artist and teacher who inspired thousands with her art, photography, workshops and coaching. She was a senior visual art teacher at the Langley Fine Arts School where she had an incredible knack for getting students into the post-secondary institution of their choice; usually with a scholarship.

Emerging Young Artists Exhibition. A special display of art created by students in the Langley School District.

Our Musical Artist,  John Gilliat on guitar, performing all weekend.

As usual, admission is free at our next show and we have a Children's Art Center sponsored by Opus so that youngsters can keep busy while Mom and Dad enjoy looking at artwork and meeting the artists.

Please do visit our newly designed website by clicking here:   www.westart.ca   where, you will be able to find a mini-gallery for each artist so that you will get a feel for the show and the incredible artists that will be there to greet you. Partial proceeds of all artwork sales will be donated to the Langley School District Foundation 

Our show poster and a map are included below;  we hope to see you on March 8-10 and please PASS THIS INVITATION TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

Warmest regards, Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yorkson Creek Middle School is located at 20686 84 Ave., Langley, B. C.

Free parking and admission

Show hours:

March 8     7:00pm - 9:00pm

March 9   11:00am - 7:00pm

March 10 11:00am - 5:00pm

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