A former Disney artist inspired by illustrations in Dr. Seuss books and other children's literature will have her multi-media work on the walls of the Port Moody Public Library next month.
Port Moody resident Patti Munro, a classical animation program teacher at the Vancouver Film School, will show her acrylic, oil, and pen and ink subjects - some of which will include tissue paper, found objects, modeling compound, vintage scarves, jewelry and toys.
POMO BUSK
Street performers wanting to busk in Port Moody can apply to the city for a spot.
A number of cvic spaces are open in the City of the Arts, each with defined times: Queen Street Plaza (two hours); Port Moody parks (two hours); Port Moody city hall (outside, one hour); and Newport Village (with approval by Newport Village businesses).
Emerging and professional can showcase their skills including: musicians, dancers, actors, jugglers, magicians and sidewalk chalk art, circus and theatrical performers.
Interested candidates can send an application form as well as a CD/DVD or YouTube/MySpace link that includes performance samples - plus the $25 permit fee - to Devon Jain, Port Moody's cultural services manager. Call 604-469-4689.
CROWS, TOO
A mixed media art exhibition by Claudia Stewart opened last week at a Port Moody eatery.
Outbound Flights, a show that highlights female friends, doors and crows, can be seen until April 12 at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.).
FREE MONEY
Students who are residents of B.C. and are attending a full-time fine arts studies program have until April 30 to apply for a BC Arts Council scholarship worth up to $6,000.
Visit bcartscouncil.ca for the guidelines and application form. Email [email protected].
