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Training and Workshops
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre: Oceans of Art

June 11th to June 27th, 2009

A group of 36 artists from the Federation of Canadian Artists participated in the 2nd Oceans of Art retreat in January 2009, at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC).

This exhibition takes place at our downtown location: 150 Commercial Street. 250-754-1750 for more information.

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A Moment in Time

May 15th to June 20th, 2009
Cowichan Valley artist Lynda Faulks will be presenting her portraits from the North American Indigenous Games

This exhibition takes place at our campus location: 900 Fifth (building 330). 250-740-6350 for more information.

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Lambert Collection of Pottery

May 15th to June 20th, 2009

This exhibition takes place at our campus location: 900 Fifth (building 330). 250-740-6350 for more information.

Lambert Collection of Pottery lower gallery campus location.

The David Lambert Collection of Pottery and Ceramics is a collection made possible by the generous donation of the Marlon Lambert family of Vancouver

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FESTIVAL OF BANNERS 2009
Festival of Banners
Nanaimo Art Gallery’s Festival of Banners celebrates its 22nd year in 2009 with the theme...

OCEANS ALIVE

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Haven Society's 'Birdhouse' Exhibition

June 25th to 27th, 2009
Birdhouse Auction, June 27th, 6:00 - 8:30pm

The Haven Society presents a special exhibition, “Birdhouse” at the Downtown Gallery for three days only.

This exhibition takes place at our downtown location: 150 Commercial Street. 250-754-1750 for more information.

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Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting

June 26th to August 8th, 2009
Michael Campbell upper and lower gallery, campus location June 27 to August 8

In this work Michael Campbell talks about the effects of saltwater climate erosion on wood and metal.

This exhibition takes place at our campus location: 900 Fifth (building 330). 250-740-6350 for more information.

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Back by Popular Demand

E.J. Hughes - The Man and His Art

July 3 -Aug 16, 2009

Curator: Jane Cole

This exciting exhibit will feature the work of renowned Canadian painter, E. J. Hughes. Approximately 50 pieces of Hughes' work spanning a broad period of his working career will be on display.

This exhibition takes place at our downtown location: 150 Commercial Street. 250-754-1750 for more information.

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Night and Day

July 2nd to July 25th, 2009
Opening: July 2nd—7pm to 9pm

Artist: Leona Petrak

Night and Day is a show of opposites, presenting forms, colours, textures and spaces perceived under light and under the absence of light.

This exhibition takes place at our downtown location: 150 Commercial Street. 250-754-1750 for more information.

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Speaking Volumes

August 28 to October 3, 2009
Scott Leaf’s new work “Speaking Volumes” is a raw earthenware clay installation. The presentation consists of several large rectangular configurations of clay situated strategically through the art gallery.

This exhibition takes place at our campus location: 900 Fifth (building 330). 250-740-6350 for more information.

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100 Monkeys

August 28 to October 3, 2009
Tracey Nelson has created a humorous and curious world of sock monkeys.

100 Monkeys is an installation of sock monkeys, film loops, drawings, and texts describing the monkeys’ psycho-social situations and stories.

This exhibition takes place at our campus location: 900 Fifth (building 330). 250-740-6350 for more information.

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Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: Acrylic Painting Class - for Adults
Instructor: Lori Sorensen
Beginner Level - 2 hour class for 4 weeks

Mondays: June 8, 15, 22, 29 from 1:30 - 3:30
An introductory class to painting with acrylic paints on canvas.

Students will learn techniques for mixing paint, choosing a palette of colours, and creating compositions.

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