Society

 Alert Bay Artists Society (ABAS) was formed in the fall of 2010 by nine artists and art lovers within Alert Bay. The idea for a Society was a result of the success of three consecutive “Artfests” and the desire to form an ongoing active art community in Alert Bay. The first and biggest task the Society faced was taking over the former Lions’ Den downtown above the Library and Visitor’s Centre, and transforming it into an active non-profit gallery, the Alert Bay ArtLoft Gallery. Grand Opening of the ArtLoft was held during Moonlight Madness, November 29, 2010. The initial month long exhibition showcased the work of the founding members only. With the exception of a few solo shows, every show since has featured the art of the ABAS membership base. The ArtLoft is currently located in the front of the Seine Boat Inn building at 60 Fir Street and features rotating theme shows, each 6 weeks in duration.

Wendy White, President – Portfolio: Gallery Schedulings

Linda Gilarski, Vice President – Portfolio: Membership

CW Petersen, Treasurer

Joan Stone, Secretary

Pat Anderson, Director – Portfolio: Workshops

Sara Burr, Director

Virginia Davis, Director

Debra Bee, Director

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Beth Dunlop, Past President (2010-2019)

Doris Dalton, Director

Brenda Deakin, Past Director

 Tina Alexander, Past Director

Jan Lehde, Past Director

Brenda Gordon, Past Director

Sarah Nielsen, Past Director

Kari Glass, Past Director

Sue Bell, Past Director

Senge, Past Director

The purposes of the society are:

(a) To promote and encourage a greater interest in art and artists, residents of Alert Bay BC in particular, through workshops, classes, monthly shows and annual events.

(b) To benefit members and clients through Development and promotion of arts & cultural events available to the community of Alert Bay.

(c) To work to provide venues for local artists and artisans to showcase their work.

(d) To encourage advancement of original works in the field of creative arts.

For more information: alertbayartists@gmail.com