12th Annual Eastside Cultural Crawl 2008

EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL 2008

Welcome to the 12th annual Eastside Culture Crawl! In this annual celebration, artists open their studio doors to the public. Each year, people get out their walking shoes, head to the heart of the Eastside, and choose which of the 50 studio buildings they will visit. (This year, we have 300 artists with many new to the Crawl!) Use our detailed map, website, and artist binders to help guide you through the neighborhood. You’re sure to find artists working in any possible medium including: dancers, glassblowers, jewelers, musicians, painters, print makers, mixed media artists, furniture makers, photographers, potters, sculptors, spoken word artists, weavers and writers. Whether you’re browsing, buying or just curious about an artists’ process, everyone gets the chance to meet the creators, ask questions, and learn something new. With 8,000 -10,000 visitors, this popular event celebrates multi-disciplinary art, education and fun!

Show Dates: November 21, 22 & 23, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, November 21, 2008, 5pm – 10pm
Hours for Saturday & Sunday (November 22 & 23): 11am – 6pm

Chapel Arts Visual Art Exhibit: November 21 to December 14
Echo Chamber After Hours Party @ Chapel Arts:
November 21, 9pm to 1am & November 22, 8pm to 1am
www.chapelarts.com

We are sad to announce that this will be the last year for 901 Main Street after being an artist studio for 25 years. Their building has been sold and of the thirty two artists who work there, many may not be able to find studios within the Crawl boundaries. The loss of this building has struck a chord and we realize that we, as a community, have to step up to the plate and bring the issue of studio space to the forefront.

The Crawl Society has become increasingly active on a civic level; gathering signatures for presentation at City Council; attending committee meetings; attending forums and focus group with the City of Vancouver as well as with other community groups. These efforts represent our commitment to promoting the protection and growth of artists’ studios in the city. Because we can’t do without artists and neither should you!