Artists for Kids & Gordon Smith Gallery

'Artists for Kids: The Archive Collection' @HeffelAuction closes today at 1pm! Visit ow.ly/qbTN50V6lNP to place final bids. "Atomic Fountain" is a serigraph of a 1950 B.C. Binning painting, printed in 1994 by Gordon Smith.

Tomorrow is the last day to visit 'Playhouse,' curated by Annie Canto and Amelia Epp. Visit us during public hours from 12-4 PM! This exhibition is supported by @nvsd44, @nvrc, and @canadacouncil.

@nvsd44 educators were thrilled to work with visual artist and muralist Sandeep Johal at the Feb 14 NVTA Professional Development Conference. We created a collaborative mural design & shared ideas for how to bring the activity to their own classrooms! ow.ly/RzrH50V4HXj

Calling all aspiring artists in Grades 10-12! The AFK Studio Art Academy provides mentorship opportunities, supports portfolio development for post-secondary art applications and opens doors to careers in the arts. Apply by March 6: sd44.ca/school/artists…

Tickets for the Gala at Camp Smith on March 12 are 70% sold! Secure your tickets before they sell out: ow.ly/eiby50V0R3L Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of young artists, celebrating 30 years of the Paradise Valley Summer School for the Visual Arts.

Grade 7 students from across @nvsd44 are working with Artist-in-Residence Amelia Butcher! This hand building clay workshop explores elements of both the natural world and the world of imagination. Visit the Gordon Smith Gallery lobby March 3-6 to view the finished sculptures!

Registration is open for our 2025 Summer Day Camps! Campers will enjoy studio art activities like drawing, painting, and printmaking with expert teachers. Dates: July 2-4, August 25-29. Register: ow.ly/Vye850V3e1b @NVSD44

Last chance to explore ‘Playhouse’ at the Gordon Smith Gallery! Open Thursday-Saturday, 12-4 PM until Feb 27, 2025. Presented by Artists For Kids in partnership with the Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists, with support from @nvsd44, @nvrc, and @canada.council.

Registration is open for our Spring 2025 After School Art Classes! ow.ly/vahU50UZTQZ Led by BC certified art specialist teachers and assisted by secondary students, our classes enable participants to build skills and foster creative growth within the visual arts. @NVSD44

A selection of AFK Limited Editions are available for acquisition through @HeffelAuction until February 27: ow.ly/yQrA50UZTZn Kenojuak Ashevak’s “Radiant Owl” (1995) is a highlight in this Archive Collection, which includes works by some of Canada’s most prominent artists.

Registration is open for the 2025 Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Art with Sara-Jeanne Bourget! Camp Dates: July 7-11. Young artists (8-15) will enjoy a week of in-depth art instruction and outdoor recreation. Register now: ow.ly/XgJh50UPKRG @CheakamusCentre @NVSD44

Limited tickets are available for the Gala at Camp Smith on March 12! Get yours before they’re gone: smithgala.ca. Your presence will help continue to inspire the next generation of young artists. @TD_Canada @PolygonHomes @HeffelAuction @Tyler_Quarles

This week, we’re hosting 50 grade 3 students from @NVSD44 for a 2-day workshop with artist Cindy Mochizuki! They’re creating mini theatrical worlds and learning storytelling through animation. Check out their art in the Gordon Smith Gallery lobby until Feb. 6!

We are thrilled to introduce Sara-Jeanne Bourget as the Artist in Residence for the 2025 Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Art! @CheakamusCentre @NVSD44 Registration Opens: February 5, 2025 Camp Dates: July 7 to 11, 2025 More Info: ow.ly/gMHE50UPRTC

Join returning Brilliance co-chairs Ian Wallace & @firstclassGlass for a gala at the Gordon Smith Gallery on March 12! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of AFK's Paradise Valley School for the Visual Arts, and support the Gordon and Marion Smith Foundation: smithgala.ca

Check out the amazing artworks by West Van and @NVSD44 senior secondary students on display at @LVVillage, thanks to @NVRC! Created during a workshop with Michael Love, these pieces blend historical archives from @visitMONOVA, photography, and techniques like weaving and collage.

This fall, we launched the our Collagraph Printmaking Kit, free for @nvsd44 teachers! Designed for K-7 classrooms, it includes tools for 4 lessons, including one with artist Reed H. Reed using LEGO for printing. Ridgeway Elementary students loved it! Book: sd44.ca/school/artists…

Welcome back to the Gordon Smith Gallery! ‘Playhouse’ continues until Feb 27, 2025. Explore this reading room installation by Annie Canto & student artists during our public hours Thurs - Sat, 12 - 4pm. This exhibition is supported by @NVSD44, @NorthVanRC & @Canada.Council.

Our #WinterAppeal draws to a close tomorrow, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who have supported this campaign. There's still time to make an impact! Donate Now to help transform art education for thousands of children in 2025: ow.ly/nrEm50UvvL3

We're halfway to reaching our $10,000 fundraising goal! Together, we can ensure art education opportunities remain accessible and continue to thrive, enabling more children to discover the power of creative expression and lifelong learning. Donate Now: ow.ly/GNNe50UvvSI