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July 2024 - Update

July 2024 - Update

Believe it or not, I took time off in June to decompress and relax! I even spent a long weekend with my best friend in Whistler! We visited the Scandinave spa and spent the rest of our time reading, eating, and walking trails. I didn’t even bring art with me to “casually” work on.

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June 2024 - Update

  • “A Closer Look” - Watch Artist Talk on YouTube

  • Black to Da Roots/Black Music Month Festival - May 31 - June 2

  • First Saturday Open Studios - June 1

  • “Eri Explorations” - Show ends June 16th

  • Westward Music Festival - June 22-23


“A Closer Look” - Artist Talk

Watch on YouTube for an engaging conversation with these talented artists as they share insights into their inspirations, creative processes, take a tour of the exhibition & answer questions from viewers like you live!

Exhibition Dates: May 22 - Jun 30

Kay Meek Arts Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave.

Artists Emily Cowan, Mallory Donen & Joanne Frewer present smaller works that invite viewers to get up close & really explore the themes & techniques of each piece. Exploring a variety of media from painting to embroidery to assemblage, these artists investigate themes of home, women's work, traditional craft & change.


Black to Da Roots - May 31 - June 2

The first music festival of 2024 at City Centre starts this weekend, May 31 - June 2nd!

I’ll be opening my studio for limited hours, that are subject to change.

Please check my Instagram stories/broadcast channel for the most up-to-date hours.

  • Friday, May 31 - 3:30-6:00pm

  • Saturday, June 1 - 12-5pm

  • Sunday, June 2 - TBC

As always, find me in Studio 211, Bay 1 upstairs, at City Centre Artist Lodge (2111 Main St).

For more information on this free event, visit the Facebook Event page.


First Saturday Open Studios - June 1

First Saturday is a public monthly artist-run open-studio event.

Come visit artists where they work at City Centre Artist Lodge.

The following artist studios will be open:

Tracy Anne Northey - Studio # 34
Ilena Lee Cramer - Studio # 109
Elana Sigal - Studio # 110
Lukas Lundberg - Studio # 208
Stephane Savoie - Studio # 123
Mallory Donen - Studio # 211
Devorah Peterson - Studio # 221

Location: 2111 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C6
Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 12pm-5pm  

https://www.firstsaturday.ca/next-open-studios


The group show ”Eri Explorations” is still on view until June 16th, featuring 13 different artists creating an interesting mix of pieces all inspired by the theme of wild “Eri” silk. The exhibit showcases small and large wall hangings, visual art pieces, 3-D work, as well as knitted and woven garments. Come see the diversity that Eri silk has to offer.⁠

Location - Granville Island⁠
The Silk Weaving Studio ⁠
1531 Johnston St⁠
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9⁠


Westward Music Festival - June 22-23

I’ll also be opening my studio during this ticketed music festival at City Centre Artist Lodge!

Please check my Instagram stories/broadcast channel for the most up-to-date hours.

  • Saturday, June 22 - 1-9pm

  • Sunday, June 23 - 1-9pm

Studio 211, Bay 1 upstairs, at City Centre Artist Lodge (2111 Main St).

For more information Visit website for festival day/weekend passes/tickets.