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Art is all around us

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h4>>What aspect of art would you like to hear about?  Please do comment on this blog; it will determine the content of future posts.  In the meanwhile......consider this...... There are probably as many opinions as to what constitutes art as there people who exist.  Well, actually, I know this is an exaggeration, but you know what I mean. Are we, or are we not, each and every one of us, …

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The Journey of the Art Cart Begins!

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h4>>The Heart of the City by Vitor Borba, a CACV Storyteller The heart of Vancouver has a new device to pump its creativity, feelings and stories out to the entire city. Gallery Gachet, Oppenheimer Park and CACV worked together the past few years to create an art cart that will spread the artistic potential of the Downtown East Side across cultural festivals and events. The cart, carefully …

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Art Cart Launch

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h4>>Our administrator, Mary Bennett will be among those all ready to cut the ribbon and wish the Art Cart a long and prosperous life. Come join us on Friday March 23 at Oppenheimer. Following are excerpts from the News Release sent from Gallery Gachet. We're very pleased to have been a part of the design and implementation of the Art Cart over the past two years. First Canadian People-Powered …

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Artists in the Streets Project

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h4>>This unique Creative Pathways project showcases Downtown Eastside involved musicians, performers, and artists animating greater Downtown Eastside streets, events, and activities at selected times and locations until the end of February 2011. All performances are free events. Upcoming performances will enhance the Heart of the City Festival and feature: DEET STREET Four years ago, the idea …

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