All things packed tightly — and sometimes wrapped in a bow — is the theme at two Tri-City art galleries this and next month, just as the Christmas shopping season gets underway.
On Thursday, the Port Moody Arts Centre opens Winter Treasures, an artisan show and sale, from 6 to 8 p.m. As well, the Blackberry Artists’ Society hosts its 20th annual Christmas Marketplace inside the arts centre (2425 St. Johns St.).
And on Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m., Coquitlam’s Place des Arts launches its annual Christmas Boutique along with three new exhibits including Positively Petite.
The yearly miniature exhibition of 2D and 3D media, which runs in the Atrium Gallery, showcases little artworks from local artists.
More than 200 tiny pieces by 35 artists are up for grabs including from Arlene Connolly, Christine Yurchuk, Jacelyn Leo-Chaung, Joy Hanser, Kanako Heinrichs, Kathleen Susan Young, Laura Stark, Linda Simonsen, Louise Smith, James Koll, Rose Kapp and Sarah Ronald.
Meanwhile, the Maillardville venue will also unveil Boundaries, a mixed-media show by Leora Gesser and Ethereal Landscapes, acrylics and mixed media by Sandrine Pellissier.
COLLECTIONS
On the other side of town, Mayor Richard Stewart will loan a painting for the Evergreen Cultural Centre’s upcoming art show, Coquitlam Collects — its final instalment to mark the city’s 125th year.
Stewart’s work is by the Chinese-born artist Ng Ting Chit, a Hong Kong teacher who died of cancer while living in Vancouver in 1974.
ECC visual arts manager Gregory Elgstrand said the aim of the display is to share artwork with neighbours who may also have notable pieces in their private collections at home. Among the pieces to be displayed are from Jack Shadbolt, Gordon Smith, Ellsworth Kelly, Gathie Falk, Leanne Christie, Reza Doust, Iver Stump and Gu Xiong.
The opening reception for Coquitlam Collects is Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. The show ends on Dec. 31.
