Prince George & District Community Arts Council
2880 15th Ave V2M 1T1 Prince George, BC, Canada

Merry Christmas from all of us at Studio 2880! We are open today from 11am-2pm for any last minute gift items. Thank you so much for supporting local arts this holiday season. Handmade clay ornament by Manuela Schneider

Happening NOW @Studio2880! Our final in store promotion of the holiday season featuring work by the Federation of Canadian Artists. Stop by 9-3pm and help support local art in our community.

The Studio 2880 Feature Gallery Artisan Gift Shop is now open Saturdays from 9am-3pm until December 19th, and Tuesday-Thursday 11-5pm throughout the week. A perfect place to find that special gift this holiday season. Handmade pottery, wood, fibre, culinary, visual art and jewelry all crafted by our finest local artisans. Check out our upcoming in-store promotions ... December 19th 9-3pm Selected art work by members of The Federation of Canadian Artists COVID-19 safely protocols will be strictly enforced.

The Studio 2880 Feature Gallery Artisan Gift Shop is open Saturdays from 9am-3pm starting November 21st -December 19th. A perfect place to find that special gift this holiday season. Handmade pottery, wood, culinary, visual and jewelry all crafted by our finest local artisans. Check out our holiday pop up markets coming soon to Studio 2880! ... November 28th 9-3pm Pottery Fair featuring Ayla & Ela Ceramics December 5th 9-3pm The Northern Indigenous Arts Council December 12th 9-3pm The Wood Shop/Carving, Woodturning. December 19th 9-3pm The Federation of Canadian Artists

The Studio 2880 Feature Gallery Artisan Gift Shop is open Saturdays from 9am-3pm until December 19th. A perfect place to find that special gift this holiday season. Handmade pottery, wood, fibre, culinary, visual art and jewelry all crafted by our finest local artisans. Check out our upcoming in-store promotions ... November 28th 9-3pm Handmade local pottery featuring Ayla & Ela Ceramics December 5th 9-3pm Indigenous art featuring The Northern Indigenous Arts Council December 12th 9-3pm The Wood Shop featuring local carving and woodturning. December 19th 9-3pm Selected art work by members of The Federation of Canadian Artists COVID-19 safely protocols will be strictly enforced.

Here are some dates for Markets we will be, hope to see you there

Danny Bell and His Disappointments new album, Songs for the Town, is out December 11th. Today they released an animated video by Northern BC artist Silky Hen. It was drawn frame-by-frame during an artist residency at the Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre in the Cariboo this past fall. Riverbank was recorded at Pulp City Records in Prince George, BC. The album touches on topics like depression, small-time music industry satire, Danny’s experience immigrating to Canada, social division, and the thoughts and aspirations of two dogs. Coming soon on vinyl, CD, and streaming platforms. Follow @musicbydannybell for more info

Our new album, "Songs for the Town" is coming your way December 11th! Here is a teaser for a new animated music video we're releasing on November 18th. The an...imation was drawn frame-by-frame by northern BC artist Silky Hen Design. Can't wait to share the whole vid! . GOOD EGG RECORDS Gavin Lake Forest Education Centre . #songsforthetown #bcmusic #amplifybc #animation #albumrelease #creativebc #princegeorgebc See more

Happening NOW @ Studio 2880 PG Potters Guild! Buy and support local artisan!

Next time you are travelling through YXS, be sure to check out this new photo installation in the Screening Queue. ES Wildlife Photo Images has this gorgous ph...oto of a moose on display. Thanks Eric for sharing your image with all of us. The YXS Gallery is a partnership with the Airport Authority and the Prince George & District Community Arts Council. We love featuring the work of locals onsite.

Dear Gallery Visitors, Two Rivers Gallery is open to the public. Enjoy our current exhibitions, Gathering: A Retrospective in a Changing Landscape featuring art... by Annerose Georgeson and Ranchscapes, an exhibition of paintings by Pat Gauthier. Support our local artists by shopping at our gift shop. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday: 10 am to 11 am: designated hour for those most at risk of COVID-19 11 am to 5 pm general public New protocols are in place to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, including: occupancy limits to support physical distancing closure of public washrooms hand sanitizer stations and enhanced cleaning closure of second floor for creativity camp programming Please be mindful of floor markers and signage, and leave backpacks and bags at home. We appreciate your patience as we manage the capacity of the gallery during the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, wearing a mask is a personal choice and not a requirement for coming into the Gallery. Please bring your own mask. If you have business with staff that requires close contact, please wear a mask.

Fantastic Friday News! $500 Million to Arts and Culture! Well post details from the presser and as information unfolds.

Media Release: May 21st 2020 Studio Fair has been a beloved signature arts and cultural event in our community for 44 years, bringing people from all walks of life into the Prince George downtown core for a multi-day extravaganza of visual arts and... artisan excellence. Local art guilds and community groups along with artisans from all over the country have built Studio Fair into a highly respected and sought-after event. Last year, over 12,000 people attend the three-day event, and through their attendance, generously supported local and regional arts groups. Studio Fair is also the major annual fundraiser for the Prince George & District Community Arts Council/Studio 2880 (CAC), as well as the largest artisan show of its kind in Northern BC. Regretfully, due to the current health crisis, the CAC has made the decision to not proceed with the show this year. Current regulations prohibit large public gatherings and events, and our organization wishes to highlight the importance of community groups and businesses prioritizing public health as being foundational to planning programs and events this year. As an alternative to the live event, the CAC is currently exploring opportunities to create a Studio Fair online marketplace and will be assessing needs and viability, as well as opportunities for partnerships in this initiative, over the coming weeks. We are excited to look at returning in 2021 from November 5th to 7th, celebrating once again the amazing creativity in our community, region, province and country.

Fantastic Friday News! $500 Million to Arts and Culture! We'll post details from the presser and as information unfolds.

$106,265.04 is the total that we are thrilled to donate from this years production of "The Birds and the Bees"! This is a new record for a Miracle Theatre prod...uction and will be added to "The Children of Prince George" endowment fund at the PG Community Foundation to support local charities working with children in need. Thank you to our generous sponsors, donors, and audiences, and our many dedicated volunteers and supporters. This would not be possible without YOU! For more: https://www.miracletheatre.ca/news

$106,265.04 is the total that we are thrilled to donate from this year's production of "The Birds and the Bees"! This is a new record for a Miracle Theatre prod...uction and will be added to "The Children of Prince George" endowment fund at the PG Community Foundation to support local charities working with children in need. Thank you to our generous sponsors, donors, and audiences, and our many dedicated volunteers and supporters. This would not be possible without YOU! For more: https://www.miracletheatre.ca/news

Its contest time at Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum! Get creative and win an amazing prize (which can be claimed later this year - the museum is still c...losed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic)! See pictures or www.pgrfm.bc.ca for contest details. Use your imagination and anything around your home - Lego, pillows, blankets, clay, cardboard, blocks, etc. The options and the fun are endless! All Aboard! #AllAboard #takeonpg #HYPG #hellyeahpg #princegeorgebc #cottonwoodminirail #cottonwoodminirailtrainride #northern_routes

It's contest time at Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum! Get creative and win an amazing prize (which can be claimed later this year - the museum is still c...losed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic)! See pictures or www.pgrfm.bc.ca for contest details. Use your imagination and anything around your home - Lego, pillows, blankets, clay, cardboard, blocks, etc. The options and the fun are endless! All Aboard! #AllAboard #takeonpg #HYPG #hellyeahpg #princegeorgebc #cottonwoodminirail #cottonwoodminirailtrainride #northern_routes

Configuring new virtual classes with lighting speed. I had been in a grove with in person classes, and then online classes and then tossed right into virtual l...ive classes. In person classes I can see everyones progress point easily, and reach over to help them with my own brush. Online classes, I edit to perfection, which takes time and is a lot of work but people can play at their leisure, and some actually paint the image but most dont, and less immediate support options. Then theres virtual classes... live, you actually paint along, and get to see me make and fix mistakes and engage if you like, from the comfort of your home. 3 very different platforms. What an adventure this is. Tomorrow Ill be releasing these ones....the family ones will have a nice reduced rate for your crew at home. See more

Recent local and global events have lead our organizations, along with Mayor Lyn Hall and our title sponsor Canadian Tire, to postpone this event until further notice. Please stay safe. -Community Arts Council, Prince George Symphony Orchestra, & Theatre NorthWest.

** Update - Benevity has reached the $300,000 in matching but these organizations can still benefit from your help! Thanks to all who donated. ** ====== Hey ...Hell Yeah Prince George. Hope you are staying safe and feeling well. Recognize there is a lot of stress, questions and unknown right now. I am right along side you. Really love seeing the posts right now on the page. Let the positives shine. Today I am speaking on behalf of local charities. I know we are all worried about what this will mean for our organizations as fundraisers are being cancelled and sources of revenue have come to a halt. We also know that we will weather this storm because we living in an amazing community who has so much heart. We know that everyone is worried about money right now. While donations now will help a lot we know that it just might not be doable. We hope to see you out at events this summer and fall! If you do have the ability to support your favourite local cause there is a great way to do so. Benevity has pledged $300,000 in matching funds to individuals who are able to make a donation to their favorite charity. This means your $20 donation will become $40. Here is a direct link to some local charities. Your favourite not on the list. You can search it out: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-106793458RR0001 Prince George Hospice Society: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-119103430RR0001 The Exploration Place: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-118930700RR0001 Two Rivers Gallery: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-107858763RR0001 United Way of Northern British Columbia https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-122679699RR0001 Prince George Symphony Orchestra https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-119103521RR0001 Prince George & District Community Arts Council https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-118870104RR0001 BC SPCA North Cariboo District Branch: https://mygoodness.benevity.org//124-11/project/3VNAAHPK2T Crisis Centre for Northern BC: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-131346066RR0001 Huble Homestead Historic Site: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-131459943RR0001 Canadian Mental Health Association - Prince George, BC Branch https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-131377061RR0001 St Vincent De Paul: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-129149878RR0001 Elizabeth Fry Society: https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-107294407RR0001 Prince George Railway Museum https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-126179167RR0001 PG Humane Society https://www.pghumanesociety.ca/donate YMCA of Northern BC https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-119307197RR0001 Spinal Cord Injury BC https://mygoodness.benevity.org/commu//124-118835024RR0001

Please be advised that effective March 17th, Studio 2880 will be closed to the public. While some tenants and user groups may continue to operate, all public-facing programming such as classes and workshops will be cancelled or postponed. The Artisan Gift Shop will also be closed until further notice. Community Arts Council staff members will be on site to support the facility 7-days per week. Times are: Sunday, 9am-12pm, Monday, 9am-3pm, Tuesday thru Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. We will keep the community and Studio 2880 user groups informed of any future changes, and wish that you all stay safe and healthy.

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED! The Prince George Arts Micro-Grant Program aims to support the success of Prince Georges emerging and professional artists or arts organizations by providing financial support for short-term projects. The goal of this program is to provide momentum to a local arts project currently underway but might not reach its full potential without a small or prompt financial investment. The 2020 application deadline is Monday April 6th. For more information and to download the application form, please visit here: https://studio2880.com/arts-micro-grants/

Laureena Braatz ~ Show your Light Opening Reception on Thursday, March 12th 5-7pm. Food & Refreshments. Everyone Welcome.

You are cordially invited to a media announcement / open house to meet our 2020 Artist in Residence. Details are: When: Wednesday, February 26, 2019 Where: Studio 2880 - Guild Building, 2nd Floor, entrance facing 15th Avenue Time: Media Announcement 10am, Open House & refreshments to follow till 1 pm.... We are excited to introduce you to a very talented artist who will be an integral member of the Studio 2880 community for the coming year. No RSVP is required for this invitation.

Happening NOW at Studio 2880. Volunteer appreciation! Watercolour paint night with Cliff Mann

2020 Artisan Business Workshops 1. Galleries, Artisan Consignment and Online Sales Facilitators: Karen Heathman, Keith Kerrigan, Gwen Arrowsmith Date/Time: Tuesday, March 3rd 630-830pm... Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/galleries-artisan-consignment-a Space is limited. No Cost. Description: Whether submitting artisan product into a gallery consignment shop, finding markets and retail opportunities locally or online is fundamental to the development of a success commercial artisan business. Facilitators of this workshop will lead participants through the introductory stage of name branding, inventory management ideas, new product trends, developing essential networks and optimizing your sales-focused merchandising strategies. * Please note the next set of workshops are a three part series, best if artists register and participate in all three sessions. 2. Artisan Fairs & Markets~ Designed for Success Part 1 Facilitators: Karen Heathman, Keith Kerrigan, Gwen Arrowsmith Date/Time: Tuesday, March 10th 630-830pm Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artisan-fairs-markets-designed- Space is limited. No Cost. Description: This workshop introduces artists to the fundamental principles of developing an effective and successful booth, and customer experience, at artisan fairs and market. The workshop is the first of a three-part program, that will challenge emerging artists to conceptualize effective booth displays and visual branding concepts. Artists are asked to bring wish list design ideas they would like to incorporate. This workshop will also address consumer experience, as well as security and transportation issues. 3. Artisan Fairs & Markets ~ Designed for Success Part 2 Facilitators: Karen Heathman, Keith Kerrigan, Gwen Arrowsmith Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17th 630-830pm Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artisan-fairs-markets-designed- Space is limited. No Cost. Description: This workshop continues on the development of design concepts suited for the artisan fair and market venues. Participants are asked to bring back their design sketches for feedback, based on work done in the previous session. 4. Artisan Fairs & Markets ~ Designed for Success Part 3 Facilitators: Karen Heathman, Keith Kerrigan, Gwen Arrowsmith Date/Time: Tuesday, March 24th 630-830pm Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artisan-fairs-markets-designed- Space is limited. No Cost. Description: This workshop takes what was learned in the previous two sessions and addresses budgetary, financial and time management issues specific to developing booths and travelling / logistical issues around attending fairs and markets. Participants will work on developing budgets based on the design concepts and features explored thus far.