What are we about?
The Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild was formed in 1977 by students of the printmaking department of the Fraser Valley College, with a vision of promoting and informing the public about printmaking, as well as, providing opportunities for its members to display their art work within the community. The Guild also established a scholarship fund at UCFV for fine arts students. The Guild holds membership in the Abbotsford Arts Council and the Mission Arts Council. Through the years, the Graphic Guild has maintained a reputation for quality art work, although has expanded from its printmaking origins to include painting, drawing and 3-dimensional work. We hold shows several times a year and have rotating monthly shows at the Grab a Java coffee shops in Mission and Abbotsford. In the past, the Guild has conducted workshops in framing, photography, and demonstrations of various techniques of printmaking. In 1986, members began weekly drawing sessions open to the public. The Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild is unique in that there are no prerequisites for membership. In our 27th year, we have about 20-30 members of various artistic backgrounds and levels of expertise working in a diversity of mediums. We welcome new members! Meetings: The Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild meets at the on the first Monday of each month (at 7:30pm) at Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware Road in Abbotsford for our monthly business and planning meetings. Drawing Sessions: The Graphic Guild holds open studio drawing sessions with a model once a month (on the 4th Tuesday) that are open to anyone. Model fee per evening session is $5.00. 4th Tuesday (from 7:30-9:30) at Kariton Gallery (Abbotsford). Some of the times may be subject to change, so please call to verify. Annual membership is $10.00 Please make cheque payable to Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild Mailing Address: P.O. Box 473, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 5Z5 For further information contact Neil Loewen (president) (604) 859-3696 or Melodie Douglas (vice-president) (604) 859-7561 Carrie has regular updates on her Blog site at http://nuggetsofgold.wordpress.com For the latest blog go to http://nuggetsofgold.wordpress.com/2009/01/02/art-talk-whats-happening/ The Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild is a member group of the Mission Arts Council and is thankful for their support and financial assistance to our life drawing sessions.
