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Thats fixed so hopefully this is the last try and I hope to see you all soon at the show.
Brian Croft, checking in from the West Fine Art Show....here we go everyone; I hope you can join us.
West Fine Art Show - Late Summer Edition
September 18-20, 2020
Hi everyone,
Im pleased to announce that the eleventh-annual Late-Summer edition of the West Fine Art Show is upon us; it promises to be a perfect weekend adventure. Hosted at Glass House Estate Winery in beautiful south Langley, the show will feature 18 exceptional artists in a three-day exhibition.
This amazing weekend of fine art, will offer breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle as well as the rare opportunity to meet and speak with each artist. The show features 18 artists from Western Canada.
The new artists at this show are Jodie Blaney, Tony Mayo and John Ferrie. Appearing again at our show are artists from Alberta and British Columbia, including Richard Brodeur, Emily Lozeron, Lorn Curry, Joyce Trygg, Jim Pescott, Patricia Falk, Ken Nash, Graham McKenzie, Brent Cooke, Felicity Holmes, Lynn Sykes, Drew Keilback, Judy Vanderveen, Victor Gligor, and Brian Croft.
Our show will also focus on raising awareness of Langley Hospice Society and its important work, both in the past and the years ahead. The show is graciously hosted by Glass House Estate Winery and JRG Group of Companies. Partial proceeds of all art sales will be donated to the Langley Hospice Society.
A complete list of participating artists can be found at www.westart.ca.
The show runs September 18-20, 2020 at the beautifully situated South Langley Glass House Estate Winery.
Please pass this on to your friends and family; we hope to see you all there!
Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.
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GLASS HOUSE ESTATE WINERY is located at 23449 0 Avenue Langley, B.C. V2Z 2X3
Parking and admission are free.
Show hours:
Friday, Sep 18 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, Sep 19 11:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday, Sep 20 11:00am - 5:00pm
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This event is planned in accordance with the latest BC Provincial Order. As we work hard to protect your safety, we also ask you to familiarize yourself with the following procedures that will be in effect. If we all contribute by being informed, KIND, CALM and SAFE, we will have a wonderful artistic event. See you there!
COVID-19, WHAT TO EXPECT
Parking and Admission to our show is free of charge
If you are not feeling well or have any Covid-19 symptoms, please do not attend this event.
We do not supply PPE or NMM or face coverings. We recommend that you bring your own facial protection in the event you feel the need to wear them.
Covid-19 Event restrictions apply in accordance with the most recent Provincial Order.
Patron-Attendance numbers at this event are controlled and limited as per Provincial Order.
Patrons may encounter an entry line-up to the single entry to the art show during busy periods.
Patrons must maintain Social Distancing (2 metres) while in a line-up to the art show.
All patrons must give name & (phone no. or email) per Provincial Order, relating to contact tracing.
Social Distancing (2 metres) is to be maintained at all times inside the art show.
Direction of Flow is denoted on signs and all patrons are expected to follow these directions.
Hand Sanitizing Stations will be available inside the art show.
Washroom facilities are available.
Exit from the show will be by the (signage-designated) Exit.
Hi everyone,
Its been a while since I released a new limited edition print but Im pleased to send this news about my latest: C-FUN 1410 - 1965.
Last Fall, I got word that the old CFUN studio building in Vancouver was going to be demolished for a redevelopment. This news triggered a great deal of "oh my gosh" from old fans and radio employees and in particular, deejays like Red Robinson and John Tanner. It was Red who put it to me that a painting might be the best way to remember this great radio station; what could I say, I was mesmerized by C-FUN back then and still am.
I was in grade 11 in 1965 and it was a very cool time to be a teen. Learning to drive was liberating and once you got your licence you also got control of the car radio, yours to operate as loud as you wished. Although I had a transistor radio, it didn’t compare to the car radio and the first pleasure was setting up those radio push buttons. For me there was only one worth setting; “14", or as we all knew it, C-FUN at 1410 on the dial. C-FUN 1410 with rock-solid programming, great deejays and lots of fun was where it was at. The deejays were local celebrities and teens knew their names and followed the station all day. In the Fall of 1965 the line up was: Tom Peacock at 6:00am, Al Jordan at 9:00am, Red Robinson at noon, Fred Latremouille at 3:00pm, Ed Karl at 6:00pm, Mad Mel at 9:00pm and John Tanner at midnight.
Well, I could go on but instead will simply attach this link to my website where you can see the painting in detail.
https://briancroft.com/image/vancouver_collection/image
By the way I will be appearing at the West Fine Art Show March 6-8 and the new print will be on display there. More details on the show at www.westart.ca
Hope to see you all there.
Warmest regards,
Brian Croft
Photo below: Red robinson and I at the mid-point in the painting development.
Hello everyone,
First, I'd like to thank you for signing up for my newsletters which I generally send out just prior to art shows and new art-releases. As many of you know, I also organize the West Fine Art Show and our next show is coming up on March 6-8 at Peter Ewart Middle School located at 7755 202A Street, Langley.
22 Featured Artists in Attendance
Remembering Peter Ewert, is a special exhibition of Peter's artwork to remember his many contributions as an artist.
Emerging Young Artists, is a special display of Langley student art which will be adjudicated and cash prizes awarded to first, second and third place winners.
Acclaimed musician, John Gilliat, will perform on guitar all weekend.
Kids Art Centre, is a popular spot for youngsters while Mom and Dad enjoy the art show.
A portion of all art sales will be directed to the Langley School District Foundation.
Admission and parking are free.
Show hours:
March 6 7:00pm - 9:00pm
March 7 11:00am - 7:00pm
March 8 11:00am - 5:00pm
There is lots more to see at www.westart.ca On our home page index, you will find a mini-gallery for each featured artist so that you can get a feel for the show and the incredible artists that will be there to greet you.
For those of your who got all the way to the bottom of this newsletter, a little surprise! For the first six of you to email back to me that you are interested, I will send you an invitation to our opening reception on March 6; don't delay, space is limited.
Brian Croft
Hi everyone,
Thank you for subscribing to my rare updates! As many of you know, in recent years I have been organizing the West Fine Art Show. I look forward to these events as it gives me a chance to meet and catch-up with so many of you.
I hope you can join me for the tenth-annual Late-Summer edition of the West Fine Art Show; it promises to be a perfect weekend adventure. Hosted at Glass House Estate Winery in beautiful south Langley, the show will feature 19 exceptional artists in a three-day exhibition.
This amazing weekend of fine art, will offer breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle as well as the rare opportunity to meet and speak with each artist. The show features 19 artists from Western Canada. The new artist at this show: is Lesley White. Appearing again at the show are artists from Alberta and British Columbia, including Richard Brodeur, Emily Lozeron, Lorn Curry, Leanne Christie, Joyce Trygg, Bryan Coombes, Ken Nash, Patricia Banks, Graham McKenzie, Brent Cooke, Judy Vanderveen, Anita Klein, Felicity Holmes, Debra Gow, Rick Pennell, Catherine Traynor, and me: Brian Croft.
Our show will also focus on raising awareness of Langley Hospice Society and its important work, both in the past and the years ahead. The show is graciously hosted by Glass House Estate Winery and JRG Group of Companies. Partial proceeds of all art sales will be donated to the Langley Hospice Society.
A complete list of participating artists can be found at www.westart.ca.
The show runs September 20-22, 2019 at the beautifully situated South Langley Glass House Estate Winery.
Hope to see you all there, Brian Croft, artist and president, West Fine Art Show Society.
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May 17-20, 2019 - The Next West Fine Art Show
Hello everyone,
First, I'd like to thank you for signing up for my newsletters which I generally send out just prior to art shows and new art-releases.
As many of you know, I also organize the West Fine Art Show and our next show is coming up on March 6-8 at the Cloverdale Rodeo.
For the first six of you to email back, I will send you an invitation to our opening reception; don't delay!
Featured at this show:
We have 18 exceptional artists from western Canada.
The show includes a Special Exhibition, Remembering Jeff Robinson. Jeff was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of ten. He was a great kid and grew into a fine young man who possessed a wonderful sense of optimism and a great sense of humour. Both of these qualities served as medicine each and every day of his life. He did not recover from his 26th and final surgery; he died at the young age of 33. Jeff's battle with Crohn's Disease was over, leaving us to remember his bravery and his smile. "He is dearly missed,” said his dad, Red Robinson. Red Robinson, O.B.C. is a founding member of CH.I.L.D. Foundation.
Our Musical Artist, John Gilliat on guitar, performing all weekend on our show stage and a wine bar is located beside our stage.
And we have a Children's Art Center sponsored by Opus so that youngsters can keep busy while Mom and Dad enjoy looking at artwork and meeting the artists.
By clicking: www.westart.ca , you will arrive at our home page where you will find a mini-gallery for each featured artist so that you will get a feel for the show and the incredible artists that will be there to greet you. Partial proceeds of all artwork sales will be donated to CHI.L.D.Foundation and the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation. As usual, admission is included in the price of admission to the Rodeo.
Another special feature of the show is artist,"King" Richard Brodeur: "When I was playing with the Canucks I was painting at home and brought a sketch pad with me on the road". Today, Brodeur works on his art every day". Don't miss this chance to say "Hi" to Richard!
Our show poster is included below; we hope to see you on May 17-20 and please, MENTION THE SHOW TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS!
Warmest regards, Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.
Hello everyone,
Our next show is coming up on March 8-10, 2019. We have 23 exceptional artists which makes this the largest show that we have done so far.
Featured at this show:
Artist Richard Brodeur: "When I was playing with the Canucks I was painting at home and brought a sketch pad with me on the road". Today, Brodeur works on his art every day".
And a Special Exhibition, Remembering Nancy Crawford. Nancy Crawford was an amazing artist and teacher who inspired thousands with her art, photography, workshops and coaching. She was a senior visual art teacher at the Langley Fine Arts School where she had an incredible knack for getting students into the post-secondary institution of their choice; usually with a scholarship.
Emerging Young Artists Exhibition. A special display of art created by students in the Langley School District.
Our Musical Artist, John Gilliat on guitar, performing all weekend.
As usual, admission is free and we have a Children's Art Center sponsored by Opus so that youngsters can keep busy while Mom and Dad enjoy looking at artwork and meeting the artists.
Warmest regards, Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.