Langley Arts Council
26770 29 Ave, Aldergrove, V4W 3B8 Langley, BC, Canada

Have you checked out our call for proposals for the 2022 exhibition calendar and do you have a few questions? Email Claire at [email protected]! She's happy to answer any questions about the submission process.

The Langley Arts Council is still working hard to provide you with Virtual Learning opportunities! If we're going to be stuck at home with the rain this weekend, why not use that time to create and be creative! All of our instructors are experienced at running classes online and are confident they can provide you with the same level of instruction and assistance in an online format. Classes start this weekend, so register now!... Click on the link for more Info and to Register https://www.langleyarts.ca/classes-workshops See more

Pictured Above is: Going Away Party by Kaitlyn Herlehy Underglaze on Stoneware Ceramic 16 1/2" x 8" x 8" $ 475 CAD... Which is currently on display and available for purchase at langleyarts.ca as a part of the Memories group exhibition.

Join Eric Hotz and learn the basics of traditional watercolour techniques in a relaxed environment. You will work on guided projects while exploring how to combine watercolour with ink and other mediums. Click on the link for more info and to Register! https://www.langleyarts.ca/classes-workshops

Interested in having a behind-the-scenes look into Amy J. Dyck professional practice?? Well, you're in luck!! TOMORROW Amy will be taking over the LAC Instagram account! Tune in while Amy gives us a sneak peek into her practice, her studio, what's she's currently working on and more! The take-over will run from noon on Monday, April 19th to noon on Tuesday, April 20th, so be sure to pop on by.

Join celebrated local artist Amy Dyck for an in-depth lesson in structural portraits. Time will be spent focusing on the features of the face and how those features fit into the overall structure of the portrait. We will also pay attention to the structure of the face to understand how it creates planes of light and shadow as the form shifts away from the light. This class will take place in-person and online simultaneously so the choice is yours! Click on the link for more info and to Register! https://www.tickettailor.com/even/langleyartscouncil/506799

About the Call: This exhibition was created to provide a safe space and platform for specific voices of those whom we, perhaps, don't hear from as often as we should. The Beyond Barriers call is created specifically to allow BC artists who identify as having a disability or being differently-abled (currently or recently, permanently or temporarily) to showcase their work, without any of the labels you may have acquired over the years. The type of difference is not important, ...and all are welcome regardless of whether your situation is obvious to those around you (visible) or not (invisible). Although we are inviting artists who identify in this way, the show is NOT about this identity, it is about moving past these barriers into whatever is important to you, and about remembering everyone's wholeness in spite of obstacles. The LAC welcomes all perspectives, and all subject matter is welcome. For more information about the call and how to apply. Visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/beyond

In today's artwork feature we have 'Curious Cub' by exhibiting artist Dan Kennedy. Have you checked out the Into The Wild member's exhibition at langleyarts.ca yet? No, well this is a show you won't want to miss! All artworks are available for purchase at https://www.langleyarts.ca/aifs-online-galleries/wild

Have you had a chance to check out 'Identity' the new exhibition at langleyarts.ca? This is a fantastic exhibition showcases 14 talented artists! Interested in seeing this exhibition in person? Contact [email protected] to book your appointment. Pictured above is 'Mask' by Monica Nudelman.

"Looking inward is about exploration of the inner world, the world of psyche and of the mind. The exhibited artworks attempt to depict various subjects invisible to the naked eye and encourage you to ponder about your own inner reality" Looking Inward a solo exhibition by artist Alex Lavrov is officially up on display at langleyarts.ca/aifs-online-galleries- ! Be sure to check out Alex's exhibition... it's a must see, and stay tuned for Alex's upcoming 'Close Up With...' artist video.

*NEW BC-WIDE OPEN CALL* Attention to all 2D, 3D, video-based, spoken word artists, performers, and dancers! We have a new open call for all of you! Please see the flyer for dates, deadlines, and more information. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this call. For more information and to submit please visit: https://www.langleyarts.ca/submit/covid

'There is a folder of photos in my phone titled "potential paintings", full of a combination of my own photos and pictures I come across online. I was looking for inspiration and came across a beautiful photo of the Northern Lights I had previously saved, taken by photographer Even Tryggstrand, I was immediately drawn to the stunning glow and incredible vibrancy of the colors and decided to try and capture it with my acrylic painting. Aurora Aglow is my second ever attempt at... a landscape painting on canvas and I am so excited to share it!' - Cierra Van Nes talking about her work 'Arora Aglow'. Beautiful work Cierra! Is there a budding young artists in your home? Encourage them to showcase their work through our social media! All they have to do is email your works image and title to [email protected] or send it to us over direct message... more features to come! See more

We see these Grinch Soaps are completely SOLD OUT! Not to worry, there are plenty of other fantastic holiday soaps by Mountain Farms Soaps still available! Visit the Santa’s Artisans Holiday market at Langleyarts.ca and to complete your purchase before they’re gone! #HolidayShopping

What do you think? Do any of these pieces look familiar to you?? Our annual fundraising exhibition Incognito is still on-going! Visit https://www.langleyarts.ca/aifs-online-galleries/incognito to shop the exhibition! Interested in seeing the show in person? To book your time slot email Claire at [email protected]!

"This set of drawings was created for Advanced drawing 2400 at KPU during the final semester I took in order to get a certificate in Fine Arts. The entire semester was online and I never met any of my classmates or professors in person. For our second project of the semester we were asked to do to self portraits that reflected the world in some way. I found that working alone without going into the studio once a week changed the way I make art. The things I created this seme...ster were very different from previous semesters and arguably far more interesting. In the first drawing we were required to do a black and white drawing with one colour. This drawing is titled "What is human is 2020?" Drawn with a variety of materiel including pencil, charcoal, and pencil crayon; the beginning of the process involved self portraiture photography and a little bit of photoshop and manipulation. The final image depicts myself in a tiny space with objects crammed in with me, and a person on a bunk above me hanging down into my space. It's supposed to feel quite uncomfortable, kind of like how many of us have felt this past year. So cut off and isolated, yet so crammed in. The green was intentional, I picked green to symbolize sickness and how near it always seems to feel now. We as humans in the past year have changed how we live, and with the rise of artificial intelligence, questions of mortality and evolution, and this new lifestyle we've all taken on of staying inside and communicating via computers and phones; it can all leave us asking, what is human?" - Makayla Goldsmith on her work 'What is human in 2020?' This post is a part of the LAC's Youth Feature! Are you a young artist who is interested in being featured on our social media? Let us know! Submit your artwork to us by Direct message or email them to us at [email protected]! all artistic mediums welcome!

Happy Friday everyone! The Feature Friday was such a hit earlier this year that we wanted to open the #HomeGalleryLAC challenge back up to showcase your work on our social media. Read the poster for details and use the hashtag in your posts to join the community. Starting next Friday we will be dedicating Fridays to showcasing your work until the new year!

Have you checked out Colin Mitchell’s solo exhibition at Langleyarts.ca yet?! Here is a close up shot of Colin’s piece ‘Redwood Forest Plantation Tour Group’. Swipe to the second photo for a picture of the entire piece Shops Colin’s work at https://www.langleyarts.ca/aifs-online-galle/colin-mitchell !

Youth! We want to share your work! Send us your work by Direct Message or email to be featured on our social media page, we want to see what you've been creating! Be sure to include a short write up on your work to share alongside your image.

Throughout the duration of the Incognito exhibition we will be doing weekly features of the artworks that are currently available. Pictured above is ‘Way High Up’ (left) and ‘The Tallest Trees’ (right) both available at Langleyarts.ca/AIFS-online-galleries/incognito for only $100 each, tax included! If you aren’t familiar with the Incognito exhibitions, all artworks in this show are only $100 and the artists are anonymous until after being purchased. It is also the Langley Arts Councils annual fundraising event. Can you guess who made these?!? *HINT* they both took part in the last BC-Wide juried exhibition artSpacific

Don’t these truffles look mouth watering?!? Hooray Truffles is one of the vendors in this years Santa’s Artisans Holiday Market hosted by the Langley Arts Council! Did you know that Hooray Truffles are organic, non-GMO, created using whole-foods, are plant based, and Vegan?! Visit the market at Langleyarts.ca/santas-artisans to read more about this awesome company and to visit their website to purchase some delicious truffles!

online Christmas artisan market, new artist calls, and more https://mailchi.mp//lac-newsletter-online-artisan-market-c

The Santa’s Artisans market is officially open for business! Check out these handmade polymer clay ornaments, what a perfect stocking stuffer! These are made by Leanne at Clayfun Shop the market at Langleyarts.ca/santas-artisans and stay tuned for more weekly features!

Can you believe it’s that time of year already?!? The Langley Arts Council is pleased to present its first Online Artisan Holiday Market, Santa’s Artisans! This online market features 26 artisan shops with a wide array of gift ideas for everyone on your shopping list. Looking for something cozy for mom, something sparkly for your wife, or maybe something delicious and vegan for yourself?! The Santa’s Artisans market has that and more! Support your local artisans by shoppin...g local this year, and with this selection we make it easy! The market will go live tomorrow morning. Be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for our weekly features

On behalf of everyone at the Langley Arts Council, today and everyday we honour the services and sacrifice of those who have fought for our peace and freedom. We thank you for yesterday, today, and our days to come. Less we forget The image above is curtesy of Andy Everson (@andy_everson_nwc_artist). Andy Everson is a Kwakwaka'wakw/K'omoks artist, singer, dancer, writer, historian, and anthropologist. To learn more about Andy and his practice visit andyeverson.com

*NEW* Call to Artists for Members of the Langley Arts Council! Please see the poster for more information and email [email protected] if you have any questions. To view a larger version of this poster please visit the langleyarts.ca website and select the ‘Calls to Artists’ tab. Can’t wait to see your submissions!