Banner artwork: “Porteau Cove Afternoon” by Simone Sullivan
sharing joy: MAPLE RIDGE PITT MEADOWS ART STUDIO TOUR
Saturday, April 17 - Saturday, June 26, 2021
Download your copy of the 2021 Art Studio Tour ARTIST DIRECTORY
SHARING JOY: Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour
The Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour artists translated the theme, ‘Sharing Joy’, through the language of their art, in the hopes of sharing their joy with the community.
The interpretation was a wonderful outpouring of joyous remarks about inspiration coming from our beautiful natural surroundings, our families, pets, and so much more.
‘Sharing Joy’ hopes to remind patrons that art brings joy not only to the beholder, but also to the artists. This artistic connection often invokes perceptions and memories, inspires action, and makes a place or activity more enjoyable.
The ‘Sharing Joy’ exhibit demonstrates how art brings joy, especially in challenging times, and especially when we work together and support one another.
Patrons can expect to see paintings in all mediums, functional pottery, ceramic sculptures, jewelry, sculpture, paper arts, functional art, mosaics, and more. There is a lot of talent in this community.
Find these artists and more at artstudiotour.ca
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About the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour
For over 20 years, the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour has welcomed over 1,500 visitors each year into dozens of open artist studios across the region, showcasing the wealth of artistic accomplishment in the region and giving artists the opportunity to sell their work directly to collectors and art lovers. The ACT Art Gallery has always been proud to be a stop on the tour.
As with so many other arts and culture groups, the pandemic forced the cancellation of the Art Studios Tour scheduled in May 2020 and the organization has made the decision to cancel the 2021 tour in on-site locations as well, amid the uncertainty around gathering restrictions.
When one door closes however, often another opens, and in a ‘pandemic pivot’, The ACT has opened the doors of the Art Gallery for a longer exhibition featuring 20+ artists of the Art Studio Tour, to support and continue connecting artists with patrons.
“Part of the strength of the arts and culture industry is its innate resourcefulness," says Curtis Pendleton, Artistic and Executive Director at The ACT Arts Centre. "We work daily to find creative ways to address challenges and to support each other.”
"The Art Studio Tour is pleased to be building on the success of our previous years, working with The ACT Art Gallery, and hope you’ll enjoy the exhibition as much as we do," adds Kerry McLaren, Co-Chair, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art Studio Tour.
Free, timed-entry tickets to the exhibition will open for online booking by the first week of April.
Exhibition hours are noted below.
ACT ART GALLERY | TICKETS AND ATTENDANCE
Bookings for the first week are open early now | Then, each week is released one week prior, each Tuesday morning
Free, timed-entry tickets - pre-booking online is essential
Tuesdays - 11:30am | 1:00pm | 2:30pm
Wednesdays - 11:30am | 1:00pm | 2:30pm
Thursdays - 5:30pm | 7:00pm
Fridays - 11:30am | 1:00pm | 2:30pm
Saturdays - 11:00am | 12:30pm | 2:00pm | 3:30pmAccess is through the front Memorial Peace Park Entrance. Note parking information further below.
Your ticket includes access to the Gallery Shop when it reopens on May 1, 2021 - Socially distanced and within your one-hour ticket time frame to allow for cleaning between visits
Doris Biddle
Maple Burl Live Edge Bowl, 2017, Gord Hart
Faerie Folk, Kerry McLaren
Lynn Mather, 2020
Mona Lisa, 2019, Marc Sears, Vicuna Art Studio
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Update Your Online Account
For a smoother booking process, either create or update your account in our ticketing system first. Updating simply requires a password reset.
Tickets
The ACT Art Gallery free admissions are on a limited, timed-entry basis, pre-booked online prior to arrival.
Tickets are released one week at a time. Head to our ticket page to book and select the month of your desired visit.
Arrive promptly for your entry time and line up in a socially distanced fashion, as directed by signage.
You may enter The Gallery up to 15 minutes after your selected time slot. Late-comers cannot be admitted.
Your ticket grants you 1 hour in which to enjoy the exhibition.
If you are no longer able to visit The Gallery, please email info@mract.org to release your timed-entry ticket(s) to another patron. Repeated no-shows will lose their ability to book future admissions.
Visitor Code of Conduct
Masks Required. Visitors must wear face masks at all times when moving inside The ACT.
Travel Light. We cannot provide a coat check at this time, as we cannot handle any belongings.
No Outside Food or Drink. Please do not bring outside food and drink into The ACT.
Watch for Signs. For your safety, please respect the directional signage throughout The ACT.
Please stay home if you or any member of your party is feeling sick in any way.
Please keep a two-metre distance from others outside of your party at all times.
Please cough and sneeze into your elbow.
Please avoid touching surfaces while inside The ACT.
Please be respectful of fellow visitors, ACT volunteers, and ACT staff.
The ACT reserves the right to deny or revoke entry to the facility to any visitor who does not adhere to any stated policies or code of conduct.
Parking and Access to The Act Arts Centre
Tickets Required. Admission to The ACT is limited to current ticket holders and program registrants.
Visitor Protocols. All visitors must follow Visitor Code of Conduct above.
Step-free access options:
Consider using the street level parking by the Haney Bus Loop behind The ACT.
Use the Memorial Peace Park drop-off prior to parking which includes a ramp to the left of the main stairs.
Park in the underground Parkade and walk up the Edge Street vehicle/pedestrian ramp and walk around the building to the front doors.
Elevator Reserved for Mobility Assistance Only. Note that the stairs and elevator from the parkade up into The ACT are closed due to distancing restrictions and are on an as-needed basis for mobility assistance only. If you require mobility access via the elevator, you can book your mobility assistance pass online with your tickets or email info@mract.org to pre-arrange a mobility pass. When you arrive at the parking garage elevator, a staff member will facilitate your access. Only 1 visitor/family group are allowed in the elevator at one time.