High school students in the Tri-Cities can shape the future of the arts by joining a new youth arts council.
Grade 9 to 12 students can be Place des Arts' ambassadors by helping with programming as well as at outreach events such as festivals and next year's Youth Arts Week. Participants will be mentored by local arts professionals.
"Our goal is to foster a deeper level of engagement in young people, not only at Place des Arts but also in the community at large," said Joan Roberts, the executive director of the Maillardville facility. "This is an exciting opportunity for local youth to become an integral part of the arts community and to really have their voices heard."
The registration deadline is Monday, Aug. 19. To download an application form, go to www.placedesarts.ca (under Support Us). Call 604-664-1636 (ext. 36) or email [email protected] for more information.
SWEDISH TUNE
Friday is film night in Port Moody with an Academy Award-nominated flick being screened at the Inlet Theatre.
As It Is In Heaven, a Swedish comedy/drama, will be shown at 7:45 p.m. following the PoMo Film Society's annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m.
The movie tells the tale of an international conductor stopping his career and returning to his childhood village in the north. There, his life is changed after he hears the church choir. Admission to the film is $5. plus a $5 annual society membership fee. Visit www.pmfilm.ca.
CULTURE DAZE $
An information session will be held next Thursday for artists wanting a grant to take part in this year's Culture Days activities.
The June 20 event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (behind city hall) for artists, designers, non-profit groups, schools and businesses wanting to know more before making a grant submission.
The maximum amount of the grant request is up to $1,000 with matching funds from the organizer. Grant funds can be used for supplies and equipment, venue rental or marketing.And matching funds can include in-kind contributions such as volunteer hours, facility and promotions.
Application forms are available online at www.portcoquitlam.ca/arts and should be emailed to [email protected] by June 28.
Now in its fourth year, Cultural Days runs Sept. 27 to 29 and is an annual national festival to showcase arts and culture in cities.
To reserve a spot at the June 20 information meeting, call 604-927-8400 or email [email protected].
