What a great first day!!!

What was your favorite part of the day?  We would love to hear your stories.

Tomorrow is the big day - Oct 23 & 24

Pick up a map and passport at any of the participating galleries/studios listed on our website or visit one of the 5 hubs:

Gibsons: 412 Marine Dr, outside of Gramma's Pub

Roberts Creek: 1059 Roberts Creek Rd, outside of elements

Sechelt: 5699 Cowrie St, outside of Sunstones Beads & Gems

Madeira Park: 12904 Madeira Park Rd, outside of Copper Sky Gallery

Powell River: 4722 Marine Ave, at Artique Co-operative

Wheelchair Access 2010 Art Crawl

Wheelchair Accessible Galleries & Studios:

5 ~ Shannon Woode & Lowry Olafson – with assistance 

8 – Waltzing Whippet Studio

9 ~ Landing Gallery

10 – Sa Boothroyd Gallery

11 ~ Knot Just Beads 

12 – Gibsons Public Art Gallery 

15 ~ Marina Crawford 

18 – Unwind Knit and Fibre Lounge

20 ~ Jan’s Studio 

22 – Nadina Tandy 

23 ~ David New-Small & Dyan Vidulich 

24 ~ Susan Furze Studio 

25 ~ Inner Ear Studios 

30 – this is it 

33 ~ Nico Spacecraft 

38 – St. John’s United 

39 ~ Coast Raven Design Studio and Gallery 

43 – Slo Art Craft &Design Gallery

44 – Sunstones Beads & Gifts 

49 – SC Arts Council 

50 ~ Marilyn Butt 

51 – SC Botanical Garden 

56 ~ Gigi Hoeller G

58 – Copper Sky Gallery & Cafe

59 – Harbour Gallery 

66 ~ Motoko’s Fine Art Gallery & Studio

Volunteers Needed

We are desperately seeking volunteers to help at the Information Hubs in Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt and Madeira Park on Oct 23 & 24th. 

Three shifts available 8:30-11:30, 11:30-2:30 and 2:30-5:30. 

Email us if you can help, artsinfo@suncoastarts.com

Map for your iPhone

If you haven't check it out yet we now have a Google map for the art crawl listings http://www.suncoastarts.com/profiles/artcrawl/about.html plus an iphone map!  Simply type  icrawl.garylittle.ca in your iPhone browser.

Happy Crawling!!!!

Complete List of Artists

LANGDALE

Mellon Glass 

GIBSONS & AREA

Jack Olive Ceramic Studio 

Stephen Fraser Studio 

Georgina Brandon 

Shannon Wood & Lowry Olafson 

Ascent Natural Perfumes

Ursula Bentz 

Waltzing Whippet Studio 

Landing Gallery 

Sa Boothroyd Gallery 

Knot Just Beads  

Gibsons Public Art Gallery 

Westwind Fine Art Gallery 

Marigold Studio 

Marina Crawford 

Healingscents Aromatherapy 

Will of the Woods

Unwind Knit and Fibre Lounge 

Todd Clark

Jan’s Studio 

Rock’N Art

Nadina Tandy 

ROBERTS CREEK

David New-Small & Dyan Vidulich

Susan Furze Studio 

Inner Ear Studio 

Artbarn Studio Gallery 

Terri Whitaker 

Stephen Murphy 

Ambient Works 

this is it design 

Creek Clayworks 

Suzy Naylor 

Nico Spacecraft 

Gold Moss Studio & Gallery 

Blue Cat Studio 

Mustard Seed Clay Creations, Flying Potter & Dream Shadow Pottery 

DAVIS BAY

Sheila Page Art 

St John’s United Artists 

Coast Raven Design Studio and Gallery 

Gerhilde Stulken 

SECHELT & AREA 

Kiss My Glass Studio 

Blue Dot Art Studio 

Slo Art Craft & Design Gallery 

Sunstones Beads & Gifts

Creations Fresh from the Sunshine Coast 

Bravo Photography 

Redfish Vintage and Contemporary Furnishings Art & Design

Eat Paint Read

Sunshine Coast Arts Centre & Doris Crowston Gallery 

Marilyn Butt 

Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden Society 

SANDY HOOK 

Neofresco Art and TellaPhoto 

Din Ruttelynck 

Heather Adelle Waddell 

HALFMOON BAY (& SECRET COVE)

Doris Biddle

Gigi Hoeller 

Shipwreck Gallery Studio

PENDER HARBOUR (& GARDEN BAY)

Copper Sky Gallery & Café 

Harbour Gallery 

FibreWorks Studio & Gallery

The Piecefull Glass Canvas 

Flying Anvil Studio 

Oyster Bay Art Works 

Bluff Hollow Cement Works 

Jack Gibson Fine Art Creations 

Motoko’s Fine Art Gallery & Studio

Blue Orca Fine Art Studio/Gallery 

Windows Gallery 

POWELL RIVER

Ursula Medley Studio Gallery 

Down to Earth Clayworks 

Power of Two House & Studio 

Kissing Fish Studio & Powell River Natural Soap Lady 

Wind Spirit Art & Gallery 

Artique Co-op Gallery

Dinner & Art with Nadina

Friday October 22nd In conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl Chasters will be hosting a dinner to showcase a preview of Local Artist Nadina Tandy's fabulous work witch will include over 40 pieces from her various collections for you to simply enjoy or even purchase. 6pm - Champagne Reception & Art Viewing  7pm - 3 Course Dinner at Chasters Restaurant  Dinner & Art Event - $49 per person (Not incl. Tax & Grats)     For more details or to reserve your spot for this wonderful event please contact us at 604 886 2887 or email info@bonniebrook.com

Check out our new poster!!

Check out this amazing list!!!

I missed a few participants in my post yesterday.  Check out this amazing list!!!

Mellon Glass Studio, Langdale

Jack Olive, Gibsons

Janice Edmonds, Gibsons

Marigold Studio & Gallery, Gibsons

Marina Crawford, Gibsons

Nadina Tandy, Gibsons

Unwind Knit & Fibre Lounge, Gibsons

Waltzing Whippet, Gibsons

Rohanna Goodwin Smith, Gibsons

Westwind Fine Art Gallery, Gibsons

Will of the Woods, Gibsons

Todd Clark, Gibsons

Stephen Fraser Studio, Gibsons

Gibsons Public Art Gallery, Gibsons

Landing Gallery, Gibsons

Healingscents Aromatherapy, Gibsons

Suzy Naylor, Gibsons

David New-Small & Dyan Vidulich, Roberts Creek 

Cutting Edge Stained Glass, Roberts Creek

Creek Clayworks, Roberts Creek

Kathi Dunlop, Roberts Creek

this is it design, Roberts Creek

Betty Inksetter/Lacoste, Roberts Creek

Gold Moss Studio & Gallery, Roberts Creek

Blue Cat Studio, Roberts Creek

Mustard Seed Clay Creations & Inner Earth Artworks, Roberts Creek

Sheila Page, Davis Bay

Smith & Fisher Pottery, Davis Bay

St. John's United Artists, Davis Bay

Sunstones Beads & Gems, Sechelt

Blue Dot Art Studio, Sechelt

Sunshine Coast Botanical Gardens, Sechelt

Marilyn Butt, Sechelt

Heather Adelle Waddell, Sechelt

Sunshine Coast Arts Council & Doris Crowston Gallery, Sechelt

Neofresco Art & TellaPhoto, Sechelt

Doris Biddle, Halfmoon Bay

Shipwreck Gallery Studio, Halfmoon Bay

Gigi Hoeller, Halfmoon Bay

Flying Anvil Studio & Gallery, Garden Bay

Jack Gibson Fine Art Creations Ltd., Garden Bay

Blue Orca Studio, Garden Bay

Oyster Bay Art Works, Garden Bay

Copper Sky Gallery, Madeira Park

Harbour Gallery, Madeira Park

Bluff Hallow Cement Works, Garden Bay

Ursula Medley, Powell River

Down to Earth Clayworks, Powell River

Artique Cooperative Gallery, Powell River

Gail McMahon, Powell River

More Amazing Artists

We are so happy to have so many wonderful artists participating so far.  Check it out!

Artists, there is still time to register.

Mellon Glass Studio, Langdale

Jack Olive, Granthams Landing

Janice Edmonds, Gibsons

Marigold Studio & Gallery, Gibsons

Marina Crawford, Gibsons

Unwind Knit & Fibre Lounge, Gibsons

Waltzing Whippet, Gibsons

Rohanna Goodwin Smith, Gibsons

Westwind Fine Art Gallery, Gibsons

Todd Clark, Gibsons

Steven Fraser, Gibsons

Gibsons Public Art Gallery, Gibsons
Unwind, Gibsons

Cutting Edge Stained Glass, Roberts Creek

Creek Clayworks, Roberts Creek

Kathi Dunlop, Roberts Creek

This Is It, Roberts Creek

Sheila Page, Davis Bay

Smith & Fisher Pottery, Davis Bay

Sunstones Beads & Gems, Sechelt

Blue Dot Art Studio, Sechelt

Sunshine Coast Botanical Gardens, Sechelt

Neofresco Art & Tella Photo, Sandy Hook

Doris Biddle, Halfmoon Bay

Shipwreck Gallery Studio, Halfmoon Bay

Gigi Hoeller, Halfmoon Bay

Flying Anvil Studio & Gallery, Halfmoon Bay

Jack Gibson Fine Art Creations Ltd., Garden Bay

Blue Orca Studio, Garden Bay

Copper Sky Gallery, Madeira Park

Ursula Medley, Powell River

Down to Earth Clayworks, Powell River

Artique Cooperative Gallery, Powell River

Gail McMahon, Powell River

Why are we doing this event?

The Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA) was formed in 1998 as a non-profit Society (# S-38932) network of arts, cultural and heritage groups and individuals working to enhance the economic vitality of the Sunshine Coast through cultural sector development.

Our mission is to encourage and participate in the development of employment, education and business opportunities for the arts, culture and heritage sectors on the Sunshine Coast. Our organization has a membership of 202 which includes 42 businesses, 39 non-profits and 121 individuals. Cultural tourism has always been an important part of the overall structure of CCA. We have been active participants in the tourism sector through different projects over the years including: Artesia Tours and Malibu Arts Retreat, suncoastarts.com, the monthly Arts and Culture Calendar and the Purple Banner Studio and Gallery Guide which have been published continuously for the last 10 years.

We are happy to announce the creation of the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl to take place on October 23 & 24, 2010, free to all Crawlers. The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl weekend will become an annual event in the ‘off season’ to encourage tourism to our coast during a slower time of year and to create the first opportunity to involve artists, Coast wide, into a single event. It will enable many artists who are unable to be open year-round to take part in a coastal community event for the arts. We will work closely with current groups now producing ‘art strolls, art tours and art waves’ to partner in this event.

A creative community creates a sense of place making where we live special and unique. The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl will encourage and continue the cultural vitality we have on the Coast.

“Those communities that are richest in their artistic traditions are also those that are most progressive in their economic performance and most resilient and secure in their economic structure.” John Kenneth Galbraith

Question...

How is this event different than Purple Banner?
The Purple Banner Guide is a directory of participating galleries and studios with product for sale and are open to the public during set hours or by appointment during the entire year.   


The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl is a signature weekend event that will attract art lovers for a wonderful weekeend on the Sunshine Coast during the shoulder tourism season.  This event allows all artists, whether they have a public studio or not,  the opportunity to showcase their talent and host a creative event.  We hope to have all our Purple Banner members take part and encourage new artists to join by creating a viewing space in their homes, join together with another artist or have a group show at your local community hall or ?? ... the possibilities are endless.  All artists and artisans are welcome; visual, written, musical, etc...

Join those already signed up!

Registration is now open to all artists to become apart of this fantastic event.  If you are apart of the Purple Banner great!  This event will help to promote your studio/gallery during the off season.

If you are not in the Purple Banner Guide because you can't be open regular hours or if your studio is in your home and not really open to the public this is your chance to join the many artists on the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund and be part of the inaugural Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. Move things around in your studio/carport/basement and create a welcoming space displaying where you work and what you have to offer ‘Crawlers’ to purchase.

This is your opportunity to participate in this community event and showcase your talent to visitors. Sign up today for only $75, www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com.  Registration deadline is September 10, 2010.

All participating artists must be a current member of the Coast Cultural Alliance.
$45 individual | $60 non-profit | $99 business

Participating Artists to Date:
Janice Edmonds, Gibsons
Sheila Page, Davis Bay
Mellon Glass Studio, Langdale
Marigold Studio & Gallery, Gibsons
Cutting Edge Stained Glass, Roberts Creek
Smith & Fisher Pottery, Davis Bay
Sunstones Beads & Gems, Sechelt
Jack Gibson Fine Art Creations Ltd., Garden Bay
Doris Biddle, Halfmoon Bay
Ursula Medley, Powell River
Creek Clayworks, Roberts Creek
Down to Earth Clayworks, Powell River

All Artists Welcome

Questions of the week... 


Is this an event for visual artists only?
No, this is an event for everyone.  Musical, performance, visual, etc... This is a unique event for all artists on the Sunshine Coast to showcase their talent.

What if my studio is my garage?
It is your studio, so dress it up, host a demonstration and invite everyone one you know to come.  You must be open on Saturday and Sunday from 9 - 5 and you must have an "event" of some sort; reception, concert, demonstration, etc... It is a great opportunity to share your talent with locals and visitors.

Calling All Artists

You may have heard about the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl and NOW is the time to get involved!

If you are not in the Purple Banner Guide because you can't be open regular hours or if your studio is in your home and not really open to the public ... here is your chance to join the many artists on the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund and be part of the inaugural Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. Move things around in your studio/carport/basement and create a welcoming space displaying where you work and what you have to offer "art crawlers" to purchase and take home with them.

This idea has been around the Coast for a long time and now we are determined to make it really happen. With   your support we can create a brand new Arts and Culture Event in the shoulder season of October, just close enough to the Holiday season for 'Crawlers' to start their shopping and still give you time to join the Nov/Dec Craft Fairs.


This is your opportunity to participate in this community event and showcase your talent to visitors.  Visit our website to sign up today for only $75, www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com.

All participating artists must be a current member of the Coast Cultural Alliance.
$45 individual | $60 non-profit | $99 business

DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 10, 2010.

We will:

•  create highly visible road and studio markers
•  create event hubs to get people excited and involved
•  publish a high quality printed brochure and map made widely available (available on-line)
•  create a separate page on www.suncoastarts.com for Art Crawl participants
•  create 'fun' mechandise - buttons / bags / bracelets (more info to come)
•  create a trivia challenge / passport / bracelet (more info to come)
•  publish map in local papers 
•  advertise the event to Sunshine Coast, Vancouver and Vancouver Island
•  nurture the support of Sunshine Coast Tourism who’s Fall tourism campaign will focus on the arts and culture on the Coast, extending to Vancouver and Vancouver Island. 

You will:

•  be open from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday Oct 23 & Sunday Oct 24
•  have a reception / demonstration / workshop / entertainment / your choice
•  be part of an exciting new arts and culture event to bring buyers and browsers to the Sunshine Coast during the shoulder tourist season and the up-coming holiday season 

CCA Member Benefits:

•  Year-round inclusion on the CCA website with a profile with contact information, link to your website, email link and up to three image 
•  Inclusion of events in the CCA weekly newsletter; Featured Artists, work referrals, current grants information, event and show updates.
•  Free event/workshop/gallery listing(s) in the monthly CCA Arts and Culture Calendar 
•  A Subscription to bi-monthly newsletter 'Artistry', mailed hard copy or by email 
•  Front page postings for major events
•  Opportunity to participate in the Purple Banner and Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

Visit our website to sign up today, www.sunshinecaostartcrawl.com.  

Sunshine Coast Art Crawl - Become A Crawler

The Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA) is pleased to announce the first annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl on the weekend of October 23-24, 2010.  The Art Crawl offers Crawlers access to participating galleries and art studios along the entire Sunshine Coast Highway from Langdale to Lund.  We invite Crawlers to come and experience the vibrant arts and culture community on the Sunshine Coast.  Crawlers will be amazed by the hidden talent!

Crawlers are invited to join friends and take a scenic drive along the Sunshine Coast, stopping at the wonderful community hubs and studio events throughout the weekend. Meet at the community hubs located in Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Madeira Park and Powell River to experience local entertainment and an opportunity to get started on the trivia challenge for a chance to win great prizes.

Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

October 23 - 24, 2010

9 AM - 5 PM

Langdale - Lund/Lund to Langdale

Details on the event are available at www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com

The Coast Cultural Alliance (CCA) is a network of arts, cultural and heritage groups and individuals working to enhance the economic vitality of the Sunshine Coast through cultural sector development.  For more information on the CCA visit www.suncoastarts.com