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Discover Local Art at Culture Days 2024

Name: Discover Local Art at Culture Days 2024
Start: 2024-09-20T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-10-13T23:59:59-07:00
Location: Town Centre Park

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September 20, 2024 - October 13, 2024

Running September 20 to October 13, Culture Days celebrates our vibrant arts and culture scene. This year includes the kickoff of the Visual Arts Exhibition, a pilot program showcasing Coquitlam artists aged 16 and up.

Dedicated to the themes of “Inclusion” and “Growth”, their art will be featured at Maillardville and Town Centre Park community centres until January 2025.

Visual Arts Exhibition

Starting this week until January 2025, artwork will be on display at two recreation facilities, Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Avenue) and Town Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way). The Visual Arts Exhibition pilot program highlights the talents of local artists, and promote dialogue and cultural awareness by integrating more art into the community.

This year’s exhibition, selected by the City’s Culture Services Advisory Committee, showcases the talents of local artists through the themes of “Inclusion” and “Growth,” reflecting Coquitlam’s dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Emerging and established artists aged 16 and up were invited to participate, and selected works will gain valuable exposure in community spaces.

To learn more about the Visual Arts Exhibition pilot program and the local artists involved, visit coquitlam.ca/ArtExhibition.

Coquitlam Events to Explore

Cedar Friendship Bracelet Workshop

The City of Coquitlam invites residents to join Coast Salish master cedar weaver and Haida elder, Todd Giihlgiigaa Devries, for a free Cedar Friendship Bracelet Workshop.

Participants will learn how to craft cedar rope friendship bracelets while Todd shares teachings on the significance of cedar to the Coast Salish Peoples and the ancestral legends passed down through generations.

Date: Saturday, September 28
Location: Town Centre Park Community Centre
Cost: Free (Registration required)

Live Artist Demonstrations

Visit Town Centre Park Community Centre for a series of Live Art Demonstrations presented by three local artists, whose works are featured in the City’s Visual Art Exhibition at both the Town Centre Park Community Centre and Maillardville Community Centre.

Jennifer Peng: Thursday, September 26 from 4 – 6 p.m.
Rose Kapp: Wednesday, October 9 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Baran Sabahi: Saturday, October 12 from 2 – 4 p.m.

Stop by and watch the creative process and explore the exhibition.

Community Events to Explore in Coquitlam

Join our community partners for a series of engaging Culture Days events in Coquitlam, where you can fuel your passion for creativity and culture through hands-on activities and interactive experiences: