In partnership with the Vancouver Museum, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre, craft artists and guilds, the Crafts Association of BC is presenting an inspirational exhibition of innovative hand-made works at the Vancouver Museum from February 7 - April 6, 2008. A professional jury selected over 80 artists and works in every medium (ceramic, fibre, wood, metal, glass and mixed media) that exemplify innovation, creativity, excitement and discipline. Craft is all around us, giving pleasure as well as serving functions, for thousands of years and across all cultures. Craft is not just popsicle sticks or leftover yarn, but a representation of our diverse culture and a true reflection of our Canadian identity. This province-wide exhibition is part of our national initiative, Craft Year 2007: Celebration of Craft, where Canadian museum/galleries, community centres, arts councils, colleges and festivals have hosted over 550 exhibits, events and programs; all of which were presented this year with a focus on fine craft. Click here for full media release.

Come enjoy demonstrations and the community interactive project -Weaving Communities Together, where balls woven in random weave will be created using local materials. We are inviting the public to weave, attach or insert pieces of their story into the ball when visiting the exhibit.

See featured Artists & Jurors

Exhibit Date & Location: February 7 - April 6, 2008 at the Vancouver Museum, 1100 Chestnut St., Vancouver
As a result of the City of Vancouver's civic action, dates and location have
been changed from original plans.
Hours & Admission to the Museum see www.vanmuseum.bc.ca

ExtraOrdinary Gala Reception and Craft Year Celebration Preview
Join us for appetizers, wine, live music, a Goblet Grab, auction, preview of the exhibit, special tea demonstration by The Urban Tea Merchant. Enjoy an evening of fantastic craft! Funds raised support CABC's commitment to provide exhibitions, opportunities and educational programs for craft makers and the public. Click here for invitation.
Friday, February 1st at 7:00pm - 9:30pm.
Evening's MC Sheryl Mackay of CBC Radio One's "North by Northwest".
Tickets - $50 each (a portion will be tax deductible).
For information and tickets, call 604.687.6511 or e-mailcraft2007@cabc.net (some tickets at the door).

Private Opening for participating artists and invited guests on Thursday, February 7 at 7pm. Light refreshments served.

Green is the New Black: Wearable Art Fashion Show
Show features an eclectic range of interpretations of wearable art by members of the Vancouver Guild of Fibre Arts; fibreEssence Gallery, students from the fashion programs at Kwantlen College and the University College of the Fraser Valley and much more. Tickets are $15 each and are available through the Vancouver Guild of Fabric Arts or FibreEssence Gallery ( www.vgfa.org, www.fibreessence.ca or call 604.738.1282). Tickets are also available at the door the afternoon of the show but limited.
Sunday, March 30 at 2:30pm at Vancouver Museum's Walley Learning Centre.

We wish to thank our generous sponsors, donors, artists and volunteers for
their assistance in making this project a success:

* Channel M • CBC Radio One • Vancouver Courier • BC Arts Council through Spirit of the Arts grant • Province of BC through Gaming • City of Vancouver • Department of Canadian Heritage through Young Canada Works program • The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation • Kaatza Foundation • Disc Imaging • Dockside Restaurant • La Baguette & L'Echalote • Oh Brothers • Rogers' Chocolates • Benjamin Moore Broadway Decorating Centre • E. Peter Leacock • Greenbarn Potters' Supply Ltd. • Jane Kenyon and Gerry Boey • Kasian Architecture Inc. • The Urban Tea Merchant • Vancouver Guild of Fabric Arts •ec
Granville Island Merchants

Special thanks to the generous artists who donated beautiful pieces in the auction and Goblet Grab gala event. ial thanksthe generous artists who

If you have any questions or need clarification, please get in touch with Yvonne Chui, Executive Director or Calvin Taplay, Communications Coordinator at 604 687-6511, toll free 1-888-687-6511 or via e-mail at craft2007@cabc.net.