Expressions of Reclamation an Indigenous Artists Talks Series
The Arts Council of New Westminster is hosting Expressions of Reclamation, an Indigenous artists talks series on now until August 12th. Join Indigenous Artists as they share their art, their stories and celebrate their journey of reclamation through art
Date/Time: Aug 12 2021, 12:00 am to 2:00 pm
New Westminster, Centennial Lodge3rd Ave
Tickets
Cost: Free
Find tickets: here
Events will also be live-streamed on the Art’s Council’s Facebook page, and archived there for viewing anytime after that.
Tickets: Free. All in-person events take place in Queen’s Park with limited capacity. Registration is required for in-person events.
These free artist talks provide a safe and welcoming space for the community to learn from and be inspired by diverse Indigenous practices and creative expressions. A short Q&A session will follow each showcase presentation.
All in-person events take place in Queen's Park with limited capacity. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for in-person events. Check-in at the Gallery/Centennial Lodge that day for directions to the event. If you have trouble registering, please email crystal.lan@acnw.ca .
Events will also be livestreamed on the Art's Council's Facebook page. Make sure you follow @artscouncilnw to stay up to date.
12:00 pm – Fabric Designs with Kaija Heitland (Online only)
Kaija Heitland is a Vancouver-based tattooer, beadworker and fabric artist from the Cowichan Valley Métis Nation. Her designs showcase the unique patterns, arts, culture, and history of her people. Her company, Indigenous Nouveau, brings greater visibility for her people in British Columbia. Join Kaija online as she shares her design process and watch her incorporate Indigenous values into all aspects of her fabric production!
"I've noticed that whenever there are words like reconciliation or reclamation it has to do with land claims [...] but I'm interested in artists who use their creativity and art expression to reclaim their identity, their place in their nation, to connect to who they are." - Timothy Elijah
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