Local Arts

"There are some things the mind, the body, just cannot understand"

This past year in politics and news has left many people feeling attacked, divided, and unsafe — south of the border, around the world, and at home.

In 2014, the BICS CSA launched its first ever art kids art show with the theme, “Life on Bowen.” In celebration of the recently installed playground equipment at BICS, the theme for this year’s exhibit is “Where we gather.

I’m thrilled to be able to present John Reischman & The Jaybirds in the “Trust Me” series on Thursday, May 11th at 7:00 pm at Tir-na-nOg Theatre. They are celebrating the release of On That Other Green Shore , their seventh album.

Did you order your free Canada Park Pass yet? Not enough time or money for a costly trip across Canada to celebrate the 150th Anniversary? So... what’s not to like about a trek across Canada that costs only $15 or less.

Local author Carol Cram, president of the Bowen Island Arts Council, is celebrating the recognition offered by the Chanticleer Authors Conference in Bellingham, Wash.

This the Gallery at Artisan Square opens a truly unique show of multiple Bowen Island artists, who have submitted 2D and 3D works inspired by artists they admire.

We are thrilled to present a very exciting season this year at the Museum and Archives.

The BICS Youth Curator program was very popular this year with all 12 spots in the program filled by students in grades 4-7. These students wanted to learn more about local history and contribute to the celebration the BC Heritage Week.

Last week, Bowen Islanders got to follow IPS students down the rabbit hole for a lively rendition of Alice in Wonderland, complete with silly swordfights, a fearsome Queen, a pompous Humpty Dumpty, dancing flowers and so much more.