Experience art; experience ArtWave, April 2-4, 2010

ArtWave is back - bigger and better! This time, 10 Pender Harbour area studios and galleries are gearing up for their second ArtWave tour, to be held during the Easter Weekend (April 2-4). Members of the public are encouraged to make a day of it or even three days of it to tour and experience the artistic culture of the Pender Harbour area. Participating studios and galleries will open their doors to showcase a wide range of artistic creations, including many brand new works produced by local artists. The first ArtWave weekend, held in December, was highly successful and featured eight galleries and studios. This time, with two more galleries participating, the ArtWave tour now extends to Egmont. Visitors will be issued with passport cards and encouraged to visit all 10 galleries.  For those who do make the rounds of all 10, the rewards include a diverse cultural experience and a chance to win prizes. As in December, participating ArtWave studios and galleries will make a donation in support of the Pender Harbour Food Bank. Funds donated to the food bank will aid singles, couples and families who need help just to put food on their tables.   The participating galleries, located all around Pender Harbour (from Madeira Park to Garden Bay to Daniel Point) and in Egmont, include: • The Harbour Gallery, a preview of new works by this cooperative of local artists • Copper Sky Gallery & Café, a collection of art and fine craft by local BC artists • FibreWorks Gallery, fibre arts in yurts • The Piecefull Glass Canvas, limited edition sculptures, stained and mosaic glass • The Flying Anvil Studio & Gallery, forged, fabricated and funky things • Jack Gibson Fine Art Creations Ltd., limited edition sculptures, fine art reliefs • Motoko's Original Art Studio & Gallery, contemporary paintings by Motoko, originals, limited edition prints, gift items and art cards • Blue Orca Studio, contemporary fine art and gemstone jewelry • Bluff Hollow Cement Works, lightweight concrete art, specializing in faces, fountains, torsos and whimsy • Geopia, art and ceramics, featuring a huge wood kiln

The first ArtWave tour, December 11 - 13, 2009

ArtWave is a group of artists from Pender Harbour.  The first ArtWave tour took place in Pender Harbour on December 11, 12 and 13 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.   Each artist opened their studio and gallery so that you could enjoy their visual delights -as well as refreshments.  During this ArtWave tour, the artists donated a percentage of their sales to their local Food Bank.  

The first ArtWave tour consisted of these wonderful studios and galleries.  

• The Harbour Gallery, a cooperative of local artists working in a broad range of media
• Copper Sky Gallery & Café, a collection of art and fine craft by local BC artists
• FibreWorks Gallery, fibre arts in yurts
• The Piecefull Glass Canvas -limited edition sculptures, stained and mosaic glass
• The Flying Anvil Studio & Gallery - forged, fabricated & funky things
• Gibson Fine Art Creations Ltd.- limited edition sculptures, fine art reliefs
• Motoko's Original Art Studio & Gallery - contemporary paintings by Motoko, originals, limited edition prints, gift items and art cards
• Blue Orca Studio , contemporary fine art and gemstone jewelry

Because of its beautiful, intricate waterways, Pender Harbour is often called “Venice of the North”.  This fabulous Sunshine Coast tour takes you to Madeira Park, Kleindale and Garden Bay in Pender Harbour, which is actually the body of water that their shores share.  Our “Venice of the North” is home to a growing arts community, each one offering something different and unique.  You won't want to miss this opportunity to view each gallery and help our local Food Bank.

ArtWave believes that our local Food Bank is an important part of our community and especially at this time of year, “it's better to give than to receive”.  

13th annual Pender Harbour Jazz Festival was a huge success

Thanks so much to Laila Biali, Jodi Proznick and Morgan Childs for providing our audience with a fabulous show.  The event was "sold out" and when the sun came out, we opened the show to our outside amphitheater and over 200 people had the privilege of becoming "Laila" fans. The gallery will now be closed from October to May.  However, Motoko is available to open the gallery and meet customers by appointment.   Just give her a call at 604-883-9472 or email at info@motokoart.com .

Motoko is proud to present..

Jazz Musician, Laila Biali, on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. This concert was originally scheduled on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Gallery.  HOWEVER, we have had a special request by Laila to postpone the show one day.  Laila has been invited to play with Sting in London on September 18 & 19, so how could we say NO to that kind of opportunity.  Laila will make it back to Garden Bay by Sunday and the show will go on - just one day later than planned.  If you already have a ticket and can't make the new time, please phone the Gallery at 604-883-9472 and we will be happy to provide a full refund.    

Motoko hosted over 650 spectators at last year's jazz festival.  That's proof that it has become a very popular destination event.  In 2009, in the event of bad weather, Motoko is planning to hold her event inside her new gallery space.  This venue will provide a smaller, intimate setting to hear a spectacular performer.  In order to provide a first-class experience, this concert will be by reserved seats only at a ticket cost of $30.  This concert will not only showcase the amazing performance by Laila but will also treat you to wine and hor d'oeuvres.

Laila Biali - Evocative and fresh lyrics startingly tender vocals and flowing, melodic piano mark the style of Laila Biali.  coming to us from New York, by way of Torono and North Vancouver, Biali is a rocket taking off in the jazz firmament.  Not to be missed!  Joining Laila are Jodi Proznick, bass and Morgan Childs, drums.  

Also learn about Laila from her website.

Tickets for the Laila Biali concert

For the last three years, we were very lucky with the weather and hundreds of people enjoyed the Motoko's Jazz Festival concerts outside set against the magnificent natural amphitheater of her garden.  

However, we might not be so lucky with the weather this year and in case it rains, we have planned an intimate indoor concert in Motoko's new gallery, with seating of just over 100.  Due to this limited seating, we have already sold out our tickets to The Laila Biali Trio.

So...if the day turns out to be nice, we will set up Laila's concert outside in the garden and make another 50 tickets available to Jazz fans on that day.

Also, we will keep a waiting list in case of ticket cancellations.  Please contact the gallery now at info@motokoart.com or 604-883-9472 - to have your name placed on our priority waiting list.  

IF IT'S A SUNNY DAY, please contact the gallery to ask if more tickets are available.

Thank you very much for your support.

Motoko's Annual Exhibition September 20 - 28, 2008 Motoko's annual exhibition and sale of her new work was a great success and Motoko wishes to thank everyone who came to visit the new gallery during her exhibition from September 20  -28, 2008.   Over 650 came and enjoyed the live concert by jazz vocalist Sibel Thrasher in the gallery garden on September 20th from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. as part of the 2008 Pender Harbour Jazz Festival.

2007 Annual Fall Exhibition held with Pender Harbour Jazz Festival Over 350 people attended Motoko's annual Artist's Reception where she combined visual art and jazz in her garden at her gallery in Garden Bay.  Motoko's Original Art Gallery opened its third annual fall exhibition with Motoko's new work centered on "water" as her theme.

Sibel Thrasher guest at Motoko's Original Art & Pender Harbour Jazz Festival Sibel Thrasher WOWED the crowd during her two hour performance at the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at Motoko's Original Art Gallery.  To learn more about Sibel's music, visit Sibel's website

Fall Exhibition & Sale of Motoko's new work Motoko's annual exhibition and sale of her NEW WORK will take place September 15 - 30, 2007. The Artist's Reception is on September 15th  from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m at her gallery in Pender Harbour.  Come and enjoy live concert by an amazing jazz vocalist Sibel Thrasher in the gallery garden on September 15th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. as part of the 2007 Pender Harbour Jazz Festival.

MOTOKO'S CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE - DECEMBER 9 & 10, 2006 Come and share some Christmas atmosphere on Saturday or Sunday, December 9 & 10 from 10:00 - 5:00.  Feel free to browse, bring friends and enjoy the Christmas ambience at the gallery

2006 ANNUAL EXHIBITION CONTINUES TO SEPTEMBER 30 September 17 - 30, 2006 -- 2006 ANNUAL EXHIBITION at the Gallery continues from 10:00 - 5:00 each day except Monday and Tuesday

- SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2006 Many guests visited the gallery and enjoyed new work by Motoko during her annual Exhibition and Sale.

JAZZ FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT - THE BRADLEY McGILLIVRAY BAND Motoko would like to thank the Bradley McGillivray Band for their fantastic performance at the Gallery on Saturday.  This event was part of the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival and from all reports, one of the highlights of the event.  To learn more about their music, visit their website.

300+ AUDIENCE ENJOY JAZZ FESTIVAL AT THE GALLERY ROCK GARDEN Motoko was proud to support the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival by sponsoring a free event to the public.  Live Jazz in the garden between 2:00 - 4:00 pm featured The BRADLEY McGILLIVRAY BAND.

GOOD FOOD, FABULOUS MUSIC & FINE ART GO TOGETHER The delicious food was prepared and wonderfully presented by NUM NUM'S of Pender Harbour.  Nicki can be contacted at 604-883-3691 OR 604-740-1467

MOTOKO WELCOMES PACIFIC ECO-VENTURES BUS TOUR Visitors from all over North America visited the gallery on Thursday, September 21, 2006 as part of the Pacific Eco-Ventures art gallery tour of the Sunshine Coast.

Motoko celebrates Valentine's Day with live jazz in the gallery February 11, 2006 - Motoko's Gallery celebrates Romance & Art

OPENING RECEPTION - October 29, 2005 Motoko's private gallery opened to the public with her Opening Reception on October 29, 2005.  Her exhibition "the Universe" continued until November 6, 2005.

Emerald Meadow framed

PAST EVENTS AT THE GALLERY October 29, 2005 --  Grand Opening and Reception October 30-November 6, 2005 -- Exhibition "The Universe" December 10 & 11, 2005 -- Christmas Open House at the Gallery December 13, 2005 -- Special tour for Pender Harbour Women's Connection February 11, 2006 -- Valentine's Day Weekend Open House at the Gallery with live jazz February 8-12, 2006 -- Marine Art on display at the Boat Show Gallery at the Vancouver International Boat Show March 18, 2006 -- Rotary Auction participant, Pender Harbour Community Hall April 4, 2006 -- Special tour for The Sunshine Coast Club of the Canadian Federation of University Women   May 13, 2006 -- Opening Reception at The Gift of the Eagle Gallery, 689 Gibsons Way, Gibsons (604)886-4899, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. May 14 - June 10, 2006 -- EXHIBITION at The Gift of the Eagle Gallery, Gibsons, from 10:00 - 5:00 p.m. September 17 - 30, 2006 - ANNUAL EXHIBITION "Emerald Meadow" at the gallery September 15 - 30, 2007 - ANNUAL EXHIBITION "Healing Water" at the gallery Sseptember 20 - 22, 2008 - ANNUAL EXHIBITION "Enlightenment" at the gallery