Summer Recreation Guide 2017

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78 SUMMER 2017   604.501.5100
Arts 2017: Reflections on Canada
June 23−August 26
Opening Party: Friday, June 23 | 7−9pm
A highlight during summer is the Arts Council of Surrey’s
juried exhibition. This summer looks a little different. We
invited artists to submit work that reflects on Canada—
now and in the future—in conjunction with Canada’s
150th anniversary. You’ll see a range of topics addressed
in all sorts of mediums.
We’ve got other exhibits on view too! Over the course
of the exhibits, events like talks, tours, and Family
Sunday—where families explore, enjoy, and create art
together—are fun and engaging opportunities to connect
with the artworks and the ideas behind them. Find out
more at .
Opening parties are a fun way to see new art and connect
with people.
We’re launching our first family summer art party! Join us
Saturday, July 15 for free hands-on artmaking activities and
an interactive performance. See more on page .
Art Instructor PROFILES
Surrey Art Gallery invites you to learn
with instructors who are experienced art
educators and practicing artists. Here are
three of our summer instructors.
Amelia Butcher
Amelia Butcher grew up in
Peru and BC, and graduated
with a Bachelor of Fine Arts
(concentration in ceramics)
from Emily Carr University
in 2013. Since then, she has
taught and worked in studio
spaces all over the Lower
Mainland. She produces sculptural and functional
ceramic work with decorated surfaces, mixing porcelain
with narrative cartoons and casual illustration. Amelia’s
artistic and teaching practice encompasses painting
and drawing as well as clay slipcasting, wheelthrowing,
and handbuilding. She is a founding member of the
Dusty Babes Collective and currently works in their
communal studio in Surrey. Amelia will be teaching a
number of camps for children and tweens this summer.
See the Day Camp insert pages 12, 16 and 17.
Christina Farrant
Christina Farrant graduated
from Simon Fraser University
with a Bachelor of Fine Art
and a Bachelor of Education,
and teaches visual art in the
Surrey School District. She
believes that everyone is an
artist and encourages her
students to pursue their individual creative expression
by fostering an engaging and compelling learning
environment. Christina constantly expands on her
knowledge of teaching visual art—she loves to teach and
hopes that her passion is contagious! Christina will be
teaching a Clay Days camp for kids this summer. See the
Day Camp insert page 12.
Byte Camp
Byte Camp is a charity organization dedicated to teaching
creative technology skills to kids. Since 2003, they have
provided over 20,000 kids with quality, affordable, and fun
programming in hundreds of locations in BC and Alberta.
They offer challenging opportunities for kids to explore
coding, animation, 3D modeling, video game design, video
editing, music production, and much more! They are
Western Canada’s busiest technology camp provider!
For information on Byte Camp, visit .
Byte Camp will be offering camps at the Gallery this
summer. See the Day Camp insert page 11.
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Are you a people person who’s passionate
about art? Do you enjoy learning
new things? Join our dynamic team of
volunteers to enrich visitors’ experiences of
contemporary art and your own as well!
Contact Chris Dawson-Murphy, Volunteer Program
Coordinator: | 604-501-5198
Children’s Art Program Assistants
Inspire young artists to express their creativity!
Volunteer at art classes or day-camps where you’ll
learn to organize art materials, supervise students, and
assist the artist educators.
Gallery Event Volunteers
Do you thrive in dynamic settings engaging with
people? Gallery Event volunteers provide support at
artist talks, exhibit openings, Family Sundays, and more.
Gallery Youth Docent Program
Explore contemporary art, hone your presentation
skills, develop education programs, and learn to lead.
As a Youth Docent, you’ll enhance exhibitions through
activities that are both fun and educational.
THERE’S MORE
Look in these sections for performing arts classes!
Children | Youth | Adults
Look in these sections for visual art classes!
Early Years | Children | Youth | Adults