The Port Moody Art Association is proud to present its 43rd Annual Show and Sale of Original Paintings at the Port Moody Social Recreation Centre, 300 Ioco Road, Port Moody, B.C., Canada.You are cordially invited to attend the opening Friday, November TBA 2010 from 7:30 to 10pm. Framed original paintings by member artists will be showcased. Artists will be in attendance. The show continues on Saturday, November TBA 2010, from 10am to 5pm, and on Sunday, November TBA 2010, from 10am to 5pm offering additional unframed paintings. Admission is free. Click here for map.

Please take a tour of the art works from some of the club’s members with sites on MyArtClub.Com by clicking on their names above

The Port Moody Art Association has continuing exhibits of members works on the East main floor hallway and the West 2nd floor hallway at the Eagle Ridge Hospital, 475 Guilford Way, Port Moody, B.C. (map), and the Port Moody Police Main Station at 3051 St. Johns Street, Port Moody, B.C.

Paintings are changed approximately every six months. Exchanges will be announced at meetings and by the phoning committee. Detailed information can be obtained from our outside hanging committee chairperson.

The Port Moody Art Association began in 1967 with a handful of artists. By the club’s second year, it had over 30 members. Today, the Association has a 100-member membership and a waiting list for membership. As there is currently more than a four-year waiting list for new membership registration, we are suspending acceptance of new registration submissions until at least 2010. If you are an Artist living in the Tri-cities and are interested in further information, please contact our Association’s President heather ANDERSON.

Blackberry Gift Shop, 2425 St Johns Street, Port Moody, B.C., carries works by vicki ALLESIA. Phone: 604-931-2008 local 102

Camelot Wire and Glass Art, 2620 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 1T3 (map), features works by linda LA ROCHELLE-WILSON. Phone: 604-468-6450.

Favorite Finds Home Accessories, Valleyfair Mall, Unit 670 - 22709 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. (map), carries works by sarka DOSTAL-KUMP. Phone: 604-476-0881.

Frame Right Picture Frames Limited, 4394 Dawson, Burnaby, B.C., V3J 1A1 (map), features works by owner randy GREENE. Phone: 604-299-9362, fax: 604-299-8321.

Gerry Arnold Gallery, 604 3rd Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0H4 (map), features works by linda LA ROCHELLE WILSON. Phone: 403-320-2341.

Heritage Mountain Gallery, 224 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C., V3H 5B7 (map), features works by lanni SULJÉ. Phone: 604-461-9888.

Inlet Wellness Gallery, 2320 Clarke Street, Port Moody, B.C., V3H 1Y8, carries works by melanie COSSEY

Joye Designs Stone Art Gallery, 49 Queens Street, Port Moody, B.C., V3H 2N3 (map), carries works by melanie COSSEY and lanni SULJÉ. Phone: 604-931-2662.

Lone Cypress Gallery, 2411 Clarke Street, Port Moody, B.C., V3H 1Z2 (map), carries works by pierre GÉLINEAU. Phone or fax: 604-937-0998, email info@LoneCypressGallery.com.

New Creations, 22409 McIntosh Street, Maple Ridge, B.C., carries works by jack PRASAD. Phone: 604-476-7929, exclusive exhibition of Lumière Noire collection, open daily 10 to 5, ask about art classes for the visually impaired.

Old Customs House Art Gallery, Britannia Beach, B.C., carries works by melanie COSSEY Phone: 604-896-2322.

Place des Arts Giftshop, 1120 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, B.C. (map), carries works by sarka DOSTAL-KUMP. Phone: 604-664-1636.

Reminder: All meetings are from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
From September until December, we meet every Monday unless otherwise notified.
From January to June, we do not meet the first Monday of each month.
Twelve attended meetings between October 1st to September 30th are required to display in the Fall Show.

Membership dues are now $55.00 and dues are payable by November 30th, 2010 for 2011.
Please pay renewals to membership renewal person (TBA).

September 2009	14	Business Meeting - Sign-up sheets for the Annual Show - Registration forms available.
	21	Guest Artist - olga ZAKHAROVA - Watercolour
	28	Workshop - Still-life - bring your own supplies.
October	5	Business Meeting - Final night for Annual Show registration and fees.
	12	No Meeting - Thanksgiving.
	19	Guest Artist - pierre GIROUX - Acrylic
	26	Workshop - candice ZANINI model - bring your own supplies
November	2	Business Meeting
	9	Guest Artist - mike SVOB - Acrylic
	12	Thursday - Take in paintings for Annual show
	13	Friday - 42nd Annual Show - Afternoon - set-up and preperation for kitchen. Evening - 7pm to 10pm - Show opens to public at 7:30pm Guest Speakers - Open show at 8pm
	14	Saturday - Annual Show - 10am to 5pm - refreshment committee arrive early to make coffee etc. Unframed table to be set-up before 10am
	15	Sunday - All members to assist with clean-up of Annual Show - 10am to 5pm
	16	No Meeting - Recover from show
	23	Business Meeting - Show review and committee reports
	30	Guest Artist - james KOLL - Watercolour
December	7	Workshop - Annual Christmas card workshop (bring your own supplies)
	14	Annual Christmas Party at our regular meeting room (bring a nibbly and take part in the festive season.) Party starts at 6:00 pm
		Christmas and New Years - All the best from the executive
January 2010	5	No Meeting - First Monday
	11	Guest Artist - agata TEODOROWICZ - Demo
	18	Business Meeting
	25	Workshop - still life - bring your own supplies
February	1	No Meeting - First Monday
	8	Business Meeting
	15	Guest Artist - robert GENN - acrylic
	22	Critique and bring your spare art supplies/books for sale
March	1	No Meeting - First Monday
	8	AGM - election of officers, vote of notice of motion etc
	15	Guest Artist - david McEOWN - watercolour demo and powerpoint presentation
	22	Workshop - model
	29	No Meeting - Spring Break
April	5	No Meeting - Easter Monday - First Monday
	12	TBA
	19	Guest Artist - roberta COMBS - pastel
	26	Business Meeting
May	3	No Meeting - First Monday
	10	Workshop - weather permitting
	17	Guest Artist - heidi LAMBERT - pastel
	24	No Meeting - Victoria Day
	31	Last Business Meeting - pick-up newsletters for September shedule
June	7	No Meeting - First Monday
	14	Wind-up dinner - TBA
July		No meetings - Artists can participate in the City of Port Moody?s Artist in the Park program at Rocky Point Park. Please click on the PDF attachment for an application form to participate.
August		No meetings - Artists can participate in the City of Port Moody?s Artist in the Park program at Rocky Point Park. Please click on the PDF attachment for an application form to participate.

Higher costs

Due to economic circumstances, the membership voted to increase show commission fees and yearly membership fees.

Spring Show

Due to continuing economic circumstances, the membership voted to suspend the Spring Show for 2010.

Twenty New Members!!

The Port Moody Art Association welcomes twenty new members: kali BARRY, tracey COSTESCU, kathleen GÉLINEAU, lena eun yui HAN, leesa HANNA, hélène JUZDA, lynn KAEMPFFER, holly KOIT, carolyn MARTIN, lorraine MARUE-MIMURA, pat MEAKIN, lydia MEYER, ken MIMURA, diane NORRIE, adrienne PEACOCK, gail PROUDE, leah SCOTT, samiei mahmood SID, rita THOMAS and mahina WRIGHT

Artists can participate in the City of Port Moody’s Artists in the Park program for 2010 at Rocky Point Park. Please follow the link and click on the PDF attachment for an application form to participate. There is no cost for a permit and prints are allowed for sale.

This positions Port Moody as distinct and special in the Lower Mainland. It reflects Port Moody’s vibrant cultural community, its fabulous arts facilities and amazing natural setting – the perfect backdrop for creativity.

This club site also connects you to some of our Artists.
By clicking on the artists' names listed at the top of this page with sites on MyArtClub.Com you will see a sample of the Port Moody Art Association artists and their talents. Please browse the Internet art show.

Art-Atlas The International Art Directory Arts Connect An arts resource centre for individual artists and member groups in Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody Art Finder A Canadian Artist Directory Art Promote A Seattle based Art Directory and Artist Resource Guide Artists in Canada A national directory of links to artists, galleries and art resources in Canada Artists in the Park The City of Port Moody’s Artists in the Park program Autumn Gallery Sterling Silver Jewelry Based in Portland Oregon, they carry quality handcrafted jewelry

Federation of Canadian Artists A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and professional development of artists, and services for art collectors. Port Moody Arts Centre The former City Hall has two art galleries, a gift shop and offices for several area arts organizations. Arts programs for all ages are offered. NW Arts Website is a "hub" offering a comprehensive directory of arts-related links, plus calls-for-entry, classified listings, and other free self-serve message boards The Artist's Journal A publication for B.C.'s Artists TriCityEvents Community events and resource website World Wide Arts Resources International Art Database

The Port Moody Art Association

Interested in joining the Port Moody Art Association? Please read the information and follow the instructions on our application form. Click here to download the form

If you are a member of the Port Moody Art Association you may submit information relating to any current or upcoming shows or exhibits you are taking part in or galleries that display your work; as well as information relating to any art instruction or workshops you may offer. If you do not have a member’s site on the host site and are a member of the PMAA, you may also submit a jpeg image via email to the PMAA webmaster for inclusion in the Club gallery. Please provide information related to the works submitted.