BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ArtsConnect - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://artsconnect.ing X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ArtsConnect REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T124500 DTSTAMP:20260804T160926Z CREATED:20260804T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T160926Z UID:10001534-1786360500-1786365900@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Portrait Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP \nššŽš‘š“š‘š€šˆš“ šš€šˆšš“šˆšš† š–šŽš‘šŠš’š‡šŽš š€š”š†š”š’š“ šŸšŸŽ in Acrylics. \nCome out and have some fun Starting August 10th ā€“ August 31\, Monday\, 11:15am ā€“ 12:45pm at Glen Pine Pavilion. Registration # 225198 \nPlease call 604-927-6940 to register. \nSupply list on receipt. \nRudiments of starting a Portrait\, freehand or gridding. Blocking out composition\, shading\, value scale\, blending skin tones\, rules of facial proportion will all be covered. We will work from photograph. Photos below are examples of really quickly rendered portraits I did in class (we are doing something else in this workshop) and some of them Are renditions of my students. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/portrait-painting-workshop/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:Glen Pine Pavilion\, 1200 Glen Pine Court\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 2P7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PORTRAIT-PAINTING-WORKSHOP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260817T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260817T124500 DTSTAMP:20260804T160926Z CREATED:20260804T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T160926Z UID:10001535-1786965300-1786970700@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Portrait Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP \nššŽš‘š“š‘š€šˆš“ šš€šˆšš“šˆšš† š–šŽš‘šŠš’š‡šŽš š€š”š†š”š’š“ šŸšŸŽ in Acrylics. \nCome out and have some fun Starting August 10th ā€“ August 31\, Monday\, 11:15am ā€“ 12:45pm at Glen Pine Pavilion. Registration # 225198 \nPlease call 604-927-6940 to register. \nSupply list on receipt. \nRudiments of starting a Portrait\, freehand or gridding. Blocking out composition\, shading\, value scale\, blending skin tones\, rules of facial proportion will all be covered. We will work from photograph. Photos below are examples of really quickly rendered portraits I did in class (we are doing something else in this workshop) and some of them Are renditions of my students. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/portrait-painting-workshop/2026-08-17/ LOCATION:Glen Pine Pavilion\, 1200 Glen Pine Court\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 2P7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PORTRAIT-PAINTING-WORKSHOP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260809T162137Z CREATED:20260809T162025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T162137Z UID:10001558-1787144400-1787155200@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Art Focus: August Art Salon DESCRIPTION:Art Focusā€™ next community Art Salon is on Wednesday\, August 19th\, from 1:00-4:00 pm at The Gathering Place\, 5555 McAllister in Port Coquitlam. Come meet local artists and watch them work\, participate in a community art project or even bring your own creative projects to work on! \nThese Art Salons run every 3rd Wednesday of the month and are free and open to the public. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-focus-august-art-salon/ LOCATION:The Gathering Place\, 200-2253 Leigh Square Pl\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/724577566_1577996074330012_6345515443893699839_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T203000 DTSTAMP:20260730T221625Z CREATED:20260730T165025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T221625Z UID:10001520-1787250600-1787257800@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Connected Threads Art Reception DESCRIPTION:We invite you for an evening reception with the artists in our current group show! \nMeet our August Artists-in-Residence Connected ThreadsĀ for a free night of art conversations from 6pm to 7:30pm on August 20th. \nNo admission or purhcase necessary\, light refreshments and tea provided\, drop-ins welcome. \nAt its core\, Connected Threads uses the thread as a metaphor for the physical and emotional lines connecting us all. This exhibition brings together three semi-abstract artists ā€” Astrid Fox\, Shafina Eddicott and Pam Zenkawich ā€” who explore the boundaries of colour\, composition and texture. Though they work in different mediums and styles\, their artworks speak to one another\, creating a visual tapestry woven from shared stories of memory\, emotion\, and human connection. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/connected-threads-art-reception/ LOCATION:Western Sky Books\, 2132-2850 Shaughnessy St.\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 6K5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Discussion,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NEW_CT_Reception_Square-Graphic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Western Sky Books":MAILTO:info@westernskybooks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T150000 DTSTAMP:20260801T164553Z CREATED:20260801T164433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T164553Z UID:10001524-1787401800-1787410800@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Library Link & Story Time at The Gallery DESCRIPTION:Join theā€ÆLibrary Link\,ā€Æthe Coquitlam Publicā€ÆLibraryā€™sā€Æmobile branch\, for a special stop at The Gallery at Evergreen Arts.ā€ÆTake part in a free art-making activity and thenā€Æenjoyā€Æa Family Story Time\,ā€Æall while visiting the gallery exhibitionā€ÆLure.Ā  \nĀ  \nThe Gallery at Evergreen Arts is located at 1205 Pinetree Way. No registration required\, just drop-in.\n\n12:30 ā€“ 3:00 pm:Ā The Library LinkĀ will be on site. Stop in and borrow some books!\n12:30 ā€“ 2:30: Family friendly art activity led by The Gallery at Evergreen Arts\n2:30 ā€“ 3:00 pm: Family Story Time led by Coquitlam Public Library\n12:00 ā€“ 5:00 pm: The Gallery at Evergreen Arts is open. Stop in to visit the exhibit! URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/library-link-story-time-at-the-gallery/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Library-Link-Story-Time-Webside-Feature-Image-1280-x-720-px-1-1.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260824T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260824T124500 DTSTAMP:20260804T160926Z CREATED:20260804T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T160926Z UID:10001536-1787570100-1787575500@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Portrait Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP \nššŽš‘š“š‘š€šˆš“ šš€šˆšš“šˆšš† š–šŽš‘šŠš’š‡šŽš š€š”š†š”š’š“ šŸšŸŽ in Acrylics. \nCome out and have some fun Starting August 10th ā€“ August 31\, Monday\, 11:15am ā€“ 12:45pm at Glen Pine Pavilion. Registration # 225198 \nPlease call 604-927-6940 to register. \nSupply list on receipt. \nRudiments of starting a Portrait\, freehand or gridding. Blocking out composition\, shading\, value scale\, blending skin tones\, rules of facial proportion will all be covered. We will work from photograph. Photos below are examples of really quickly rendered portraits I did in class (we are doing something else in this workshop) and some of them Are renditions of my students. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/portrait-painting-workshop/2026-08-24/ LOCATION:Glen Pine Pavilion\, 1200 Glen Pine Court\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 2P7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PORTRAIT-PAINTING-WORKSHOP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260831T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260831T124500 DTSTAMP:20260804T160926Z CREATED:20260804T160036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T160926Z UID:10001537-1788174900-1788180300@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Portrait Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP \nššŽš‘š“š‘š€šˆš“ šš€šˆšš“šˆšš† š–šŽš‘šŠš’š‡šŽš š€š”š†š”š’š“ šŸšŸŽ in Acrylics. \nCome out and have some fun Starting August 10th ā€“ August 31\, Monday\, 11:15am ā€“ 12:45pm at Glen Pine Pavilion. Registration # 225198 \nPlease call 604-927-6940 to register. \nSupply list on receipt. \nRudiments of starting a Portrait\, freehand or gridding. Blocking out composition\, shading\, value scale\, blending skin tones\, rules of facial proportion will all be covered. We will work from photograph. Photos below are examples of really quickly rendered portraits I did in class (we are doing something else in this workshop) and some of them Are renditions of my students. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/portrait-painting-workshop/2026-08-31/ LOCATION:Glen Pine Pavilion\, 1200 Glen Pine Court\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 2P7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/PORTRAIT-PAINTING-WORKSHOP.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260906T133000 DTSTAMP:20260813T203608Z CREATED:20260813T203446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T203608Z UID:10001566-1788692400-1788701400@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:PoCo Creative Drop In with Melissa Burgher DESCRIPTION:Learn how to paint high and low key\, and about their effects in painting (moody versus airy). \nPlease bring an image you wish to paint\, something simple as you will be painting it both as high key and low key. \nFREE Tickets HERE for Sept 6th Lesson \n\n\n\nĀ  URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/poco-creative-drop-in-with-melissa-burgher/ LOCATION:The Outlet\, 2248-2250 McAllister Avenue\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Poco Arts Council":MAILTO:https://pocoarts.wordpress.com/contact/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260824T171433Z CREATED:20260824T171433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T171433Z UID:10001624-1788975000-1788985800@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:NOOD Life-Drawing Port Moody WEDNESDAYS DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun evening of life-drawing in Port Moody WEDNESDAYS monthly 5:30-8:30 PM at PoMoArts\, 2425 St Johns Street! \n\n\n\n\nGet ready to unleash your creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether youā€™re a seasoned artist or just starting out\, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab a friend and come draw with us! Donā€™t miss out on this exciting opportunity to practice your art skills and meet other local artists. See you there! \nThis is an adult-only event. Must be 19+ to attend. \nImage shown painted by Colin Campbell. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/nood-life-drawing-port-moody-wednesdays-4/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NOOD-Wednesdays.webp ORGANIZER;CN="NOOD":MAILTO:https://nood.space/contact END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260819T162939Z CREATED:20260819T162939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T162939Z UID:10001588-1789063200-1789070400@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:PoMoArts: Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Youā€™re invited to the Opening Reception for our three new exhibitions\, including solo exhibitions by SpeplĆ³l Tanya Zilinski and Yeonmi Kim\, and group exhibition by Rosemary Burd\, Marisa Myrah\, and Heather Talbot. \nPresenting a multitude of artistic approaches ā€” including beadwork\, textiles\, painting\, photography\, and installationā€“ the exhibitions offer perspectives on our natural surroundings\, exploring intricate environments and forest terrain\, pattern formation in nature\, the impacts of technology and human consumption on the environment\, and physical and spiritual connections to our universe. \nšŸ· š—¢š—½š—²š—»š—¶š—»š—“ š—„š—²š—°š—²š—½š˜š—¶š—¼š—»: Thursday\, September 10 at 6:00ā€“8:00 PM\nFree admission ā€¢ Artists in attendance ā€¢ Refreshments served \nšŸ–¼ļø š—˜š˜…š—µš—¶š—Æš—¶š˜š—¶š—»š—“ š——š—®š˜š—²š˜€: September 10 ā€“ October 25\, 2026 \nCover artworks:\nPolyunethical: Plastic Mandala Purple by Yeonmi Kim\nRenderings (left to right): 10.53am no7 by Rosemary Burdā€\, Passage to a Clearing by Marisa Myrah\, Polypore on Fromme by Heather Talbot\nTranscendence: Field of Dreams by SpeplĆ³l Tanya Zilinski \nā›“ļøā€šŸ’„Learn more about the artists at https://www.pomoarts.ca/exhibitions-events/exhibitions URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/pomoarts-opening-reception/ LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/778972270_1507642141402288_5369618784631932338_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="PoMoArts":MAILTO:info@pomoarts.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260910T203000 DTSTAMP:20260827T214740Z CREATED:20260827T214740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T214740Z UID:10001637-1789063200-1789072200@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Landon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns ā€“ Opening Reception with Artistā€™s Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us onā€ÆThursday\,ā€ÆSeptember 10thā€Æfor an artist-led tour and the opening reception ofā€ÆLandonā€ÆMackenzie: Weatherā€ÆPatternsā€Æatā€ÆTheā€ÆGallery atā€ÆEvergreen Arts.ā€ÆA tour with artistā€ÆLandon Mackenzieā€Æwill begin atā€Æ6:15p.m.\, followed by the opening reception for the exhibitionā€Æuntilā€Æ8:30ā€Æp.m. Light refreshments will be served.ā€ÆĀ  \n\nABOUT THE EXHIBITION \nStarting in the shallow tidewaters of Cardigan Bay\, Prince Edward Island\, Mackenzieā€™s Weather Pattern series (2021ā€“) balances chance and control to envelop the viewer in the artistā€™s painted worlds.Ā Ā  \nSupported by the Audain Foundation.Ā  URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/landon-mackenzie-weather-patterns-opening-reception-with-artists-tour/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LM_opening-reception.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260810T161850Z CREATED:20260810T161741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T161850Z UID:10001560-1789153200-1789160400@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Place des Arts: September Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Legacy in Fire: Clay For You ā€” 20th Exhibition\, ceramics by Clay For You; Drawing Without an Eraser\, contĆ© and ink drawings by John Larsen; and Nature Needs Half\, digital photography by Julian Zelazny. \nThis is a free event with a cash bar and the opportunity to meet the artists. \nDrawing Without an Eraser and Nature Needs Half will be on view at Place des Arts from September 11 to October 20\, 2026 and online from September 18 to October 20\, 2026. \nLegacy in Fire: Clay For You ā€” 20th ExhibitionĀ will be on view at Place des Arts from September 11 to November 5\, 2026 and online from September 18 to November 5\, 2026. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/place-des-arts-september-exhibition-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Place des Arts\, 1120 Brunette Avenue\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3K 1G2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Place-des-Arts-September-Exhibition-Opening-Reception.png ORGANIZER;CN="Place des Arts":MAILTO:info@placedesarts.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260827T213938Z CREATED:20260827T213938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T213938Z UID:10001634-1789308000-1789315200@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Drawing in the Gallery DESCRIPTION:You are invited to draw in the gallery during this monthly Sunday session. This is an open drawing activity meant to encourage looking\, slowingĀ downĀ and spending time in the gallery space. Prompts may be offered\, but you are welcome to draw in any way that feels comfortable to you. There is no expectation to create a finished artwork. AllĀ drawingsĀ are welcome!Ā No experience isĀ necessaryĀ and supplies are provided. \nBy donation. Pre-registration encouraged\,Ā drop-ins welcome.\nRecommended for ages 16+. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/drawing-in-the-gallery-4/ LOCATION:The Gallery at Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Y3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Drawing-in-the-Gallery-small-image_ayJYQx9c-1.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260819T174133Z CREATED:20260819T174133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T174133Z UID:10001604-1789754400-1789761600@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Coquitlam Culture Days Kick Off and Visual Arts Exhibition Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for the kick-off of Culture Days in Coquitlam at this event. Learn more about the events planned for Culture Days across the City\, connect with other creatives from the community\, and celebrate the new exhibitions that are on display in our community centres and City Hall! The City and its cultural partners have a number of different opportunities for you to engage with culture in many different ways and all for free! This reception will have free food and drinks. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/coquitlam-culture-days-kick-off-and-visual-arts-exhibition-reception/ LOCATION:Town Centre Park Community Centre\, 1207 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 4S7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Discussion,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-culture-days-comm-hub-dtsa-1080x1920px-v3.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T235900 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T235900 DTSTAMP:20260811T160129Z CREATED:20260811T160129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T160129Z UID:10001565-1789775940-1789775940@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Coquitlam Public Library: Design Our Library Card Decal: Deadline DESCRIPTION:Design Our Library Card Decal\nA Call for Submissions\n\nAugust 5\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nAre you an artists or illustrator looking to see your work in the community? Coquitlam Public Library is looking for a vibrant\, full-colour artwork for our upcoming library card decals! These decals are vinyl stickers that customers can use to personalize both existing and new library cards. We want designs that celebrate reading\, community\, learning\, creativity\, or local culture. \nThe Details\n\nPrize: Selected winning artists will receive an award/honorarium of $100 per design.\nFormat: Full colour.\nDimensions: Standard card sizeā€”3.375ā€³ x 2.125ā€³ (85.6 mm x 53.98 mm).\n\nNote: Designs should include a small additional 0.125ā€³ bleed around all edtes and keep key details away from the rounded corners.\n\n\n\nSubmission Guidelines\n\nWho can apply: Open to artists residing in Coquitlam; all levels and ages are welcome!\nFile formats: High-resolution PDF\, PNG\, or JPEG (300DPI minimum recommended for printing).\nOriginality: Submissions must be your own original work\, and must not involve any use of generative AI.\nMultiple entries are welcome; however\, only one work per artist will be selected.Ā \n\nHow to Submit\nSend your design file(s) along with your full name\, contact information\, and a short 1ā€“2 sentence description of your piece to Samantha Wink\, Marketing & Communications Manager at swink@coqlibrary.ca by 11:59 pm\, September 18\, 2026. Winners will be chosen in-house and notified via email by October 1\, 2026. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/coquitlam-public-library-design-our-library-card-decal/ LOCATION:Coquitlam Public Library ā€“ The City Centre Branch\, 1169 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 0Y1\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/766072093_4523932094563036_604531793806127095_n.png.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Public Library":MAILTO:ask@coqlibrary.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171048Z CREATED:20260818T171048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T171048Z UID:10001583-1789812000-1789815600@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Introduction to Plein Air Drawing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Discover the fundamentals of plein air drawing in this introductory outdoor workshop. Participants will learn basic observational drawing and sketching techniques using a watercolour marker and water collected from Noons Creek while exploring and capturing the surrounding landscape. No experience is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. Classes are led by Olesia Kharlamova\, an art instructor based in Port Moody. \nOlesia is a Ukrainian-born watercolour artist and art instructor based in Port Moody\, BC. Her work explores landscape\, light\, and emotional interiority ā€” drawing on natureā€™s resilience as a quiet counterpoint to the upheaval of displacement and war. \nChristy is a Port Moody artist\, writer and fine arts instructor and strives to bring joy to people through art exploration\, storytelling and humour. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/introduction-to-plein-air-drawing-workshop/2026-09-19/1/ LOCATION:Rocky Point Pier\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/outdoor-sketching.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T123000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171048Z CREATED:20260818T171048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T171048Z UID:10001584-1789817400-1789821000@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Introduction to Plein Air Drawing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Discover the fundamentals of plein air drawing in this introductory outdoor workshop. Participants will learn basic observational drawing and sketching techniques using a watercolour marker and water collected from Noons Creek while exploring and capturing the surrounding landscape. No experience is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. Classes are led by Olesia Kharlamova\, an art instructor based in Port Moody. \nOlesia is a Ukrainian-born watercolour artist and art instructor based in Port Moody\, BC. Her work explores landscape\, light\, and emotional interiority ā€” drawing on natureā€™s resilience as a quiet counterpoint to the upheaval of displacement and war. \nChristy is a Port Moody artist\, writer and fine arts instructor and strives to bring joy to people through art exploration\, storytelling and humour. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/introduction-to-plein-air-drawing-workshop/2026-09-19/2/ LOCATION:Rocky Point Pier\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/outdoor-sketching.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260818T171048Z CREATED:20260818T171048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T171048Z UID:10001585-1789822800-1789830000@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Introduction to Plein Air Drawing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Discover the fundamentals of plein air drawing in this introductory outdoor workshop. Participants will learn basic observational drawing and sketching techniques using a watercolour marker and water collected from Noons Creek while exploring and capturing the surrounding landscape. No experience is necessary\, and all supplies will be provided. Classes are led by Olesia Kharlamova\, an art instructor based in Port Moody. \nOlesia is a Ukrainian-born watercolour artist and art instructor based in Port Moody\, BC. Her work explores landscape\, light\, and emotional interiority ā€” drawing on natureā€™s resilience as a quiet counterpoint to the upheaval of displacement and war. \nChristy is a Port Moody artist\, writer and fine arts instructor and strives to bring joy to people through art exploration\, storytelling and humour. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/introduction-to-plein-air-drawing-workshop/2026-09-19/3/ LOCATION:Rocky Point Pier\, 2800 Murray Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 1X2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/outdoor-sketching.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260831T161640Z CREATED:20260831T161640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T161640Z UID:10001642-1789837200-1789837200@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Season Launch Dance Party with Famous Players Band DESCRIPTION:30th ANNIVERSARY SEASON LAUNCH PARTY\nGallery Tours | Community Mural | MusicĀ | Dance Party | Complimentary Refreshments \nABOUT THE EVENT \n\nFREE community event in appreciation of your support | Open to all! \nJoin us for an evening of art\, music\, creativity\, and community as we launch Evergreen Artsā€™ 2026/27 season and celebrate 30 years of inspiring live arts experiences. \nStarting at 5:15 PM\, explore The Gallery at Evergreen Arts through On the Dot: Mini Tours. These bite-sized tours invite you to discover featured artworks from the exhibition Landon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns and selected public art installations through conversations with gallery staff. Tours begin every 15 minutes and last approximately 10 minutes ā€” join one or attend them all throughout the evening. \nGet creative until 8 PM! Join Port Moody artist Angie Quintanilla Coates to create a vibrant community mural that reflects the spirit of Evergreen Arts and the Tri-Cities. Bring your enthusiasm for painting and collaborate with Angie as she leads the co-creation of this special anniversary mural. Coates is a featured artist in our Public Art Program celebrating Evergreen Artsā€™ 30th anniversary\, with works by Tri-Cities artists featured in installations around Evergreen Arts. \nThen\, gather in our lakeside lobby for a casual and welcoming reception featuring complimentary refreshments\, a cash bar\, and live music by Andre Chrys. \nTo cap off the evening\, head into the Studio Theatre and dance the night away with Vancouverā€™s own Famous Players Band. \nCome celebrate the season ahead and help us kick off our 30th anniversary year in style! \nThis is a FREE event. Ā Pre-registration encouraged\, drop-ins welcome. \nAll Ages Welcome!\n\nBOX OFFICE: 604.927.6555 | Open Monday ā€“ Saturday\, 12 ā€“ 5PM URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/30th-anniversary-season-launch-dance-party-with-famous-players-band/ LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Meetup,Music,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/30th-Anniversary-Season-Launch-Dance-Party-with-Famous-Players-Band-small-image_ZblMWHlq-1.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260819T180224Z CREATED:20260819T180224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180224Z UID:10001610-1789837200-1789848000@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Community in Colour A Collaborative Mural Workshop with Angie Quintanilla Coates DESCRIPTION:Community in Colour \nA Collaborative Mural Workshop with Angie Quintanilla Coates \nPart of Evergreen Arts Season Launch \nSaturday\, September 19 from 5-8 p.m. \n\nJoin Port Moodyā€™s Angie Quintanilla Coates to create a vibrant community mural that reflects the spirit of Evergreen Arts and the Tri-Cities. Bring your enthusiasm for painting and collaborate with the artist as she leads the co-creation of this mural. Coates is a featured artist in our Public Art Program celebrating our 30th anniversary where works by artists from the Tri-Cities are featured in installations around Evergreen Arts. \n\nCoatesā€™s artworks share her spirit of persistent joyfulness that comes from her Mexican culture. Her colours and geometric forms celebrate a bold optimism and dynamic investigation of form. Coates is a visual artist born and raised in Monterrey\, Mexico. She lives and works in Port Moody\, bringing her vibrant view on art and life to the Tri-Cities. Coatesā€™s work is deeply influenced by her cultural heritage and personal journey. Her approach to colour and design nods to her Mexican roots\, and she sees her practice as an invitation for anyone who needs it to get a dose of what she likes to call dopamina mexicana. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/community-in-colour-a-collaborative-mural-workshop-with-angie-quintanilla-coates/ LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/06-coates-life-is-a-kaleidoscope.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T184500 DTSTAMP:20260819T174958Z CREATED:20260819T174958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T174958Z UID:10001606-1789838100-1789843500@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:On the Dot: Mini Tours - Evergreen Arts Season Launch DESCRIPTION:On the Dot: Mini Tours \nEvergreen Arts Season Launch \nSaturday\, September 19 \nEvery 15 minutes from 5:15 p.m. ā€“ 6:45 p.m. \nOn these bite-sized tours\, gallery staff will talk about one artwork from the exhibition Landon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns or one of our public artwork installations. Tours start On the Dot\, every fifteen minutes\, and last approximately ten minutes. Join one or attend them all. \nIn The Gallery: \nLandon Mackenzie: Weather Pattern \nSeptember 5 ā€“ November 22\, 2026 \nStarting in the shallow tidewaters of Cardigan Bay\, Prince Edward Island\, and completed on the West Coast\, Landon Mackenzieā€™s Weather Patternā€Æseries (2021ā€“) balances environmental unpredictability with painterly skill in this immersive exhibition of large-scale works. \nSupported by the Audain Foundation. \nOn The Building: \nTo celebrate our 30th anniversary\, public artworks by artists from the Tri-Cities appear around the Evergreen Arts building. View artworks by Coquitlamā€™s Jordanna George\, Port Moodyā€™s Angie Quintanilla Coates and Port Coquitlamā€™s Laara Cerman. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/on-the-dot-mini-tours-evergreen-arts-season-launch/ LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lm-on-the-dot.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T143000 DTSTAMP:20260911T182629Z CREATED:20260819T173346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182629Z UID:10001602-1790168400-1790173800@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Fluid Art Demonstration with Marika Morissette DESCRIPTION:Join visual artist Marika Morissette for a live acrylic pour painting demonstration as part of Culture Days 2026. Through bold colour\, movement\, and experimental techniques\, Morissette will create multiple fluid art paintings in real time while sharing insights into her creative process and artistic inspiration. \nAudience members will experience a variety of acrylic pouring methods\, including flip cups\, puddle pours\, swipe techniques\, balloon kisses\, torching\, straw blowing\, and bottle-bottom pours using a spinning lazy susan. Inspired by abstract expressionism and patterns found in nature\, Morissetteā€™s vibrant works evoke coral reefs\, flowing water\, and microscopic life. \nRegister online here! This free drop-in demonstration offers a unique opportunity to experience fluid art firsthand and explore the expressive possibilities of abstraction in an engaging gallery setting. Suitable for all ages. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/fluid-art-demonstration-with-marika-morissette/ LOCATION:Michael Wright Art Gallery\, 200-2253 Leigh Square\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Unknown.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Port Coquitlam":MAILTO:info@portcoquitlam.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T203000 DTSTAMP:20260824T171433Z CREATED:20260824T171433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T171433Z UID:10001625-1790184600-1790195400@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:NOOD Life-Drawing Port Moody WEDNESDAYS DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun evening of life-drawing in Port Moody WEDNESDAYS monthly 5:30-8:30 PM at PoMoArts\, 2425 St Johns Street! \n\n\n\n\nGet ready to unleash your creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether youā€™re a seasoned artist or just starting out\, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab a friend and come draw with us! Donā€™t miss out on this exciting opportunity to practice your art skills and meet other local artists. See you there! \nThis is an adult-only event. Must be 19+ to attend. \nImage shown painted by Colin Campbell. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/nood-life-drawing-port-moody-wednesdays-4/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NOOD-Wednesdays.webp ORGANIZER;CN="NOOD":MAILTO:https://nood.space/contact END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260819T173729Z CREATED:20260819T173729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T173729Z UID:10001603-1790190000-1790197200@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Art Focus Artists' Association Demo DESCRIPTION:Art Focus is hosting a Demo by professional artist Lori Goldberg. Lori was born in Vancouver\, British Columbia\, where she lives\, works\, and teaches. Her painting practice has continued to evolve since the 1980s with over-arching themes of abstracted industrial and Pacific Northwest environments. Lori has also contributed to Public Art and installations at YVR Vancouver airport and in Mexico. Her work includes sculpture and mixed media as well as painting. \nLoriā€™s artwork has been exhibited locally\, in Sechelt\, BC\, Smithers Art Gallery\, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Lobby\, and in Beijing\, China. \nImages of Loriā€™s work can be seen on her website: https://lorigoldberg.ca URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/art-focus-artists-association-demo/ LOCATION:The Outlet\, 2248-2250 McAllister Avenue\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lori-4.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260819T174613Z CREATED:20260819T174613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T174613Z UID:10001605-1790341200-1790344800@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour - Weather Patterns DESCRIPTION:Joinā€Ægalleryā€Æstaffā€Æfor a free\, drop-in tour ofā€ÆLandon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns. \nAbout the Exhibition: \nLandon Mackenzie:ā€ÆWeather Patterns \nSeptember 5 ā€“ November 22\, 2026 \nStarting in the shallow tidewatersā€Æof Cardigan Bay\, Prince Edward Island\,ā€ÆLandon Mackenzieā€™sā€ÆWeather Patternā€Æseries (2021ā€“) balances chance and control to envelop the viewer in the artistā€™s painted worlds. Looking at theā€Ædottedā€Æsandstone-inspiredā€Æcanvases\, you might see a charged nervous system\, a celestialā€Æbodyā€Æorā€Ætheā€Æmicrocosm ofā€Æa riverbedā€™sā€Æspeckled surface. The depth of eachā€Æpaintingā€Æreveals the linen canvas as a site-responsive material that soaks up its environment: saltwater\, sunshine\, wind\, rain\,ā€Ædewā€Æand starry nightsā€”all becomeā€Æfoundationalā€Æmaterialsā€Æin Mackenzieā€™s works. Merging paintā€Æand weather\,ā€Ætheā€Æcanvasesā€Æevoke the intimate connection between internal and external landscapes.ā€ÆTo begin thisā€Æbi-coastal project\,ā€ÆMackenzieā€Æfirstā€Æstapledā€Ætheā€Æriver-soakedā€Ælinenā€Æto aā€Æwoodenā€Æporchā€Æonā€ÆPrince Edward Island\, whereā€Æsheā€Æappliedā€Æa multitude of colours.ā€ÆThe artistā€Ænextā€Ærolled andā€Æshippedā€Æthe workā€Ælike aā€Ætapestryā€Ætoā€Æher Vancouver studio\,ā€Æwhere sheā€Ærespondedā€Æto the transformed surface.ā€ÆEachā€Æof these large paintingsā€Æwasā€Æenlivened from its interaction with East Coastā€Æsummerā€Ætides before coalescing in the artistā€™s West Coast studio. \nSupported byā€Ætheā€ÆAudain Foundation. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/exhibition-tour-weather-patterns/ LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/1-weather-pattern-6-stripes-tides-2.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260819T175340Z CREATED:20260819T175340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T175340Z UID:10001607-1790431200-1790438400@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Artist Workshop | Painted Stories of the Moon with Jordanna George DESCRIPTION:Artist Workshop | Painted Stories of the Moon with Jordanna George \nSaturday\, September 26\, 2-4 pm \nJoin local artist Jordanna George for a creative\, hands-on painting workshop inspired by lunar themes\, reflection and artful response. \nFollow Jordanna George to view their outdoor vinyl installation\, Full Moon\, then get inspired by thoughtful reflections on the moon in the art studio. This guided painting workshop will consider colour as mood and play with lunar themes and compositions in a circular frame. \nArtists will create acrylic paintings on wooden panels that explore light and shadow\, phases of the moon\, and ideas of belonging and intuition with seasons of life. \nJordanna George is an artist of mixed Tā€™Sou-ke and Ukrainian ancestry. Originally from Sooke\, BC\, they now live on the unceded territories of the xŹ·məĪøkŹ·É™yĢ“É™m (Musqueam)\, SįøµwxĢ±wĆŗ7mesh (Squamish)\, səlilwətaŹ”ɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)\, and kŹ·ikŹ·É™Ę›Ģ“É™m (Kwikwetlem) nations in Coquitlam\, BC. They received a BFA from the University of Victoria in 2019\, and have since been making comics and illustrations\, exploring themes of identity\, belonging and hope\, and drawing influence from Indigeneity\, queerness and science fiction. The rest of Jordannaā€™s artistic practice involves painting\, printmaking and weaving. They can be found at jordannageorge.com and on social media as @raebirdart. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/artist-workshop-painted-stories-of-the-moon-with-jordanna-george/ LOCATION:Evergreen Arts\, 1205 Pinetree Way\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3B 7Z4\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jordanna-biopic.jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260911T184241Z CREATED:20260819T172031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T184241Z UID:10001598-1790877600-1790884800@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of four inspiring exhibitions\, meet the featured artists\, and gain insight into their creative practices. \nMarika Morissette: Vibrant Journeys\, an exploration of movement and transformation through fluid abstract paintings. Michael Wright Art Gallery \nShivani Singhal: Inside Out ā€“ A Journey Through Culture\, Nature & Self\, a vibrant reflection on identity\, culture\, and human connection. The Outlet Gallery \nLynda Walker: Out & About in PoCo\, celebrating the beauty of Port Coquitlam through expressive local landscapes. Port Coquitlam City Hall Gallery \nYoshi: Douglas Island\, Pitt River and Boats\, capturing the character and working waterways of our community through evocative oil paintings. Port Coquitlam Community Centre \nEnjoy live music and complimentary refreshments sponsored by Patina Brewing while connecting with fellow art enthusiasts\, community members\, and visitors during an inspiring evening that celebrates creativity\, conversation\, and the visual arts. For more information\, visit: portcoquitlam.ca/exhibitions URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/exhibition-opening-reception-2/ LOCATION:Michael Wright Art Gallery\, 200-2253 Leigh Square\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Art-Gallery-Exhibition-Invitation-Instagram-Post-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Port Coquitlam":MAILTO:info@portcoquitlam.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260819T171427Z CREATED:20260819T171427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T171427Z UID:10001597-1790965800-1790971200@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Juried Art Exhibition: Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 2026 Juried Art Exhibition! Meet local artists from your community\, view the curated artwork on display\, and enjoy delicious food and drink. Registration is required. For ages 13+. \nThis yearā€™s theme is ā€œIn Motionā€. \nGrab a friend (or two!) and enjoy the refreshments while viewing the exhibit and mingling with the artists. Dressing up is not required\, but enthusiastically encouraged! \nRegistration required and opens on September 6th. No tickets will be available at the door. \nFor inquiries\, please contact Shirley atĀ schan@coqlibrary.ca URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/juried-art-exhibition-opening-reception-2/ LOCATION:Coquitlam Public Library ā€“ Poirier Branch\, 575 Poirier Street\, Coquitlam\, BC\, V3J 6A9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/juried-art-exhibit-stock-photo.jpg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Coquitlam Public Library":MAILTO:ask@coqlibrary.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T153000 DTSTAMP:20260826T211933Z CREATED:20260826T211800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T211933Z UID:10001632-1791036000-1791041400@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:Materials at Work: Opus Essential Oil Paint with Melissa Burgher DESCRIPTION:Ā  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaint\, Explore & Create with Opus Essential Oil Paints! šŸŽØ \nEver wanted to try oil paint but didnā€™t know where to start? Join Melissa Burgher for a short\, relaxed\, hands-on demo where participants will explore the basics of working with oil paint and learn a few simple techniques to feel more confident getting started. \nBe sure to grab your tickets quickly\, as Melissa has had many students requesting an opportunity to paint with oils. This is sure to be a popular and fun afternoon! \nLocation: \n\nOpus Art Supplies\, Unit 102A\, 2748 Lougheed Hwy\, Port Coquitlam\, BC\, Canada\n\n\nDate: October 3rd\nPrice: $10.00 (which becomes store credit!)\n\n\nDuration 30 minutes URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/materials-at-work-opus-essential-oil-paint-with-melissa-burgher/ LOCATION:Opus Port Coquitlam\, Unit 102A\, 2748 Lougheed Hwy\, ort Coquitlam\, BC\, V3C 3L8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Melissa_Burgher.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Opus Port Coquitlam":MAILTO:sales@opusartsupplies.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T203000 DTSTAMP:20260824T171433Z CREATED:20260824T171433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T171433Z UID:10001626-1791394200-1791405000@artsconnect.ing SUMMARY:NOOD Life-Drawing Port Moody WEDNESDAYS DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun evening of life-drawing in Port Moody WEDNESDAYS monthly 5:30-8:30 PM at PoMoArts\, 2425 St Johns Street! \n\n\n\n\nGet ready to unleash your creativity in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether youā€™re a seasoned artist or just starting out\, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab a friend and come draw with us! Donā€™t miss out on this exciting opportunity to practice your art skills and meet other local artists. See you there! \nThis is an adult-only event. Must be 19+ to attend. \nImage shown painted by Colin Campbell. URL:https://artsconnect.ing/artscalendar/nood-life-drawing-port-moody-wednesdays-4/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:PoMoArts\, 2425 St. Johns Street\, Port Moody\, BC\, V3H 2B2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://artsconnect.ing/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NOOD-Wednesdays.webp ORGANIZER;CN="NOOD":MAILTO:https://nood.space/contact END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR