Author Archives: DCAG Staff
Where the NDNs Wear Cowboy Hats
Adrienne Greyeyes Adrienne Greyeyes is a nehiyaw from the Bigstone Cree Nation in Northern Alberta. She pursued teachings of cultural arts since she was a teenager and spent many hours with her nohkomak, elders, and teachers learning and perfecting her skills. In addition, Adrienne is a graduate of the Emily Carr University of Art and […]
In The Summertime – 2022
This year’s In the Summertime exhibition features work by members of the South Peace Art Society. This regional show is by an eclectic mix of artists working in acrylic and oil painting, pencil and charcoal, watercolour, photography, mixed media and printmaking. This exhibition is at the gallery from July 5th – August 22nd, 2022
Relaxation Destination
Step into the Relaxation Destination. An intergalactic, mental wellness space lab featuring a burbling rainbow fountain, star-gazing, and an Infinitely Wise Cloud Being. In this video work, At Home Artist in Residence Meagan Longley guides the viewer through the lab’s many mental health amenities, including a guided meditation, and positive affirmations. Relaxation Destination mixes practical […]
Working with Fire
The Dawson Creek Potter’s Guild is returning to the Gallery in June! Doors are at 6:30 and introductions are at 7. Come to the gallery for the opening reception and meet the artists. Joining the show is special guest Cheryl Brown, a potter from Grande Prairie specializing in Raku and glass work. We also have […]
The Young Creatives: making their mark
The Young Creatives: making their mark Exhibition Opening Friday, May 6 at 7:00pm Doors at 6:30 in the Dawson Creek Art Gallery FEATURING LIVE MUSIC STARTING AT 7:30pm Tantrum from Fort St John • Lavender City from Dawson Creek The Parkland Rockers from Farmington SHOWING ARTISTS FROM: South Peace Secondary Central Campus & South Peace Campus […]
Mother Earth: Boreal Beauty of the Peace Country
Exhibition Opening Reception Saturday, April 9 at 2:00pm in the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. A free event There will be a Facebook live stream of the event The Mother Earth book features 31 photographers, 1,000+ photos, and 350+ species captioned with common, scientific and French names as well as Beaver and Cree where available. You’ll also […]
Exploring Art – 2022
Exhibition Opening Friday, March 4 at 2:00pm in the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. There will be a Facebook live stream of the opening!
Spectrum, Flora & Fauna, A Common Reality
Samantha Wigglesworth, Spectrum This series helps to represent a small amount of what people in the LGBT spectrum can look like. While also focusing and starting the conversation that gender and sexuality are not mutually exclusive. Drixx Salvador, Flora & Fauna For this year’s exhibit I focused on Flora and Fauna, including flower varieties and […]
Sukunka: Like Jaws but with Bears
By Haley Bassett, December 13th 2021 For this week’s edition, I spoke with Rob Brown, producer, writer, director and actor of the full-length motion picture Sukunka, a thrilling, action-packed mix of comedy and horror. Our conversation spanned the breadth of the Sukunka project, its inspirations, and the process of getting it made. Catch the teaser […]
Bet Small to Win Big: Why the Arts are a Great Investment
By Haley Bassett, November 25th 2021 Hello, dear reader. This week, I will cover a big announcement from the BC Arts Council, as well as some ins and outs of the arts grant–writing system, and argue for stronger relationships between local governments and arts organizations for the betterment of the community. On November 12th, the […]
