Art brings community together
Amanda Wong, Jen Kazda, Conrad Der and Melisa Jugdeo of L’Arche Greater Vancouver present the Art Together Gallery
On Saturday March 5, 2011 L’Arche Greater Vancouver held its second annual Art of Being Together – an exhibition of art which brought together emerging artists, respected art judges, sponsors, and the general public. The event celebrated community and inclusivity where everyone, regardless of ability, education, gender, race or religion, is valued for their gifts.
Emerging artists were invited to submit a piece using the theme “The Art of Being Together” as their inspiration. There were 200 people in attendance, including sponsors, musicians, community leaders and volunteers.
The art works on display included 9 Finalists, 8 Honorable Mentions and 16 pieces from the Art Together project. The judges announced their top choice from the finalists’ pieces and the general public was also invited to vote on the People’s Choice Award. The Judge’s Choice Winner was Sophia Bartholomew for her piece “Together: Transformation, Study no. 3” and the People’s Choice Winner was Carrine De Ridder for her painting “The Game”.
Attendees were invited to participate in a Community Art project, in which they could help create a piece of art that was presented to South Slope Elementary School, BC Provincial School for the Deaf which is in Burnaby.
Sponsors for the Art of Being Together chose one piece of art from the Finalist or Art Together galleries. CLBC chose Diversi-tea, a painting which incorporated tea bags as part of the image.
Proceeds of the Art of Being Together benefitted L’Arche Greater Vancouver, an organization where adults with developmental disabilities share life together in home and day programs. L’Arche supports people to realize their potential through meaningful work, on-going learning and companionship.
