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• The Value of Local Arts Events

  Date: 2010.05.03 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  I’m fortunate that my work with the Timeraiser program affords me the opportunity to learn about an array of local art events, as well as meet many local artists Viagra for women and art enthusiasts. Purchase viagra online Prospecto levitra Since our Vancouver program started in 2008, and to a larger extend after moving here last summer, I have been exposed to a number of arts events, festivals, etc. One group in particular hosts a pair of annual events that I am really excited about.

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  Of the shows, Bentzen says “I hope that our shows bring a little fun into the local art scene. Over the counter viagra I think for an outsider or beginning artist, the “scene” can be a little intimidating and our shows make it super easy to interact with complete strangers and everyone feels pretty comfortable.”

  I love this element – making art engaging and accessible and an easy first step for those just getting in to art collecting. Viagra levitra I’ve felt like the odd person out at a number of art events, as if I’m wearing a sign that says “my biggest art achievement is a copy-cat sketch of Mickey Mouse”, which would be true. So events, and I count Timeraiser in this group, that encourage people to enjoy and learn about local artists are vital to communities. Levitra contraindicaciones I may never (read: will never) produce anything remotely artistic, but I certainly will be consuming art and, like many of peers, hope to start a personal art collection, too.

  CARDED! and Hot One Inch Action are also great opportunities for young artists to get their name out and get some recognition that could ultimately lead to sales. Bentzen says, “Our shows really get people excited about local art and artists…it really does a lot for promotion.” Sarah Mulder, a Vancouver artist who had pieces in both the 2008 and 2009 Timeraisers as well as in both CARDED! and Hot One Inch Action says, “These events are great. I get to meet so many people and it’s just so fun to take part in local art events. It’s so great that [the organizers] do this for the Vancouver art scene.”

  Art events like Timeraiser and CARDED! Levitra achat Viagra bestellung have lasting benefits for artists. We’ve heard from some Timeraiser artists that indeed their participation in a Timeraiser has led to sales and commissioned work. Vancouver artist Victoria Heryet’s 2008 piece, “Stop Light” was so popular that she sold 2 prints of the piece after Online levitra the Timeraiser.

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