We Are VIU Mural
VIU students may have noticed a new mural to the side of the VIU Library entrance on their way to study…or get Starbucks. What they may not have realized is that it’s a collective, worldwide project that has been years in the making. The We Are VIU mural was officially unveiled as part of the … Continued
Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture Spring Programs
Registrations for the City of Nanaimo’s Parks, Recreation and Culture spring programs will open Wednesday, March 3. If you find yourself feeling a little cooped up after a winter amid a pandemic, Nanaimo’s spring programs are a good solution. “If anything, this pandemic has shown us how important being active is for both physical and … Continued
Mask and Mingle Art Sale
Shawnda Mouffette of Mouffette Arts is having an original pop-up-shop art sale on November 28 and 29 from 1–4 pm. The Mask and Mingle event will be held at Jonny’s Barber Shop located in downtown Nanaimo at 309B Wesley St. Mouffette is a contemporary mixed-media artist, poet, and writer who attends Vancouver Island University. She … Continued
Nanaimo Seeking Proposals for Temporary Outdoor Art Program
The City of Nanaimo is currently looking for artist proposals for a temporary outdoor art initiative that is starting next year in 2020. The selected art will be put up for public display at various parks and local spots around town. The program is part of the Mayor and City Council’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan. The … Continued
Conversari opening night review
Conversari, the current exhibition at VIU’s View Gallery, is sure to provoke some interesting conversation. The display runs from January 11 to February 22 and features an avocado, a pencil, and a mitten; the disparate approaches of three different artists. Yet, there is a unity of purpose that shines through the shape and style of … Continued
Why art?
By Arts Editor Cheryl Folland As the semester comes to a close, stress runs high. This week I interviewed people asking how art, whether created or observed, as helped them. What causes art in its various mediums to speak to people’s hearts? How does creativity provide an outlet to deal with difficult situations? Josh Bourget: … Continued
Creating condoms for Canada
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, ONE condoms is holding a contest for Canadians to design condom wrappers that best represent Canadian life, culture, and values. 10 winning designs will be chosen. Five will be chosen by popular vote, there will also be five regional winners: Northern Canada, … Continued
Art gallery gathers coastal remnants for spring exhibit
Above: Mal de Mer, a film, by Marina Roy and Graham Meisner. 📷 Courtesy of Nanaimo Art Gallery By Managing Editor Molly Barrieau The first exhibit of 2017 and last in a series of three for the Nanaimo Art Gallery (NAG) opens this week with a reception in the recently renovated space, celebrating the 40th anniversary of … Continued
News in a nutshell
By contributor Aislinn Cottell WHAT Free open textbooks available for student use through the BC Open Textbook Project, the first government-sponsored site of its kind. WHERE <open.bccampus.ca/find-open-textbooks/> WHY YOU SHOULD CARE Free textbooks. Need we say more? WHAT September 27: Screening of the documentary CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap, followed by a Q&A and discussion. … Continued
Where the art is at, Nanaimo
Nanaimo has taken off with a new creative energy in the last few years. The growing popularity of live art events, new artist groups and organizations, and, most importantly, VIU’s introduction of a Visual Arts Major with the expanded course selection, are just a few of the signs of the changing landscape. Inspired by these … Continued