Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society board members: (back row) Steve Hughes, Director; Peggy Grigor, Past Chair; Tom Farnsworth, Director; Bev Knight, Chair; (seated) Chrissy Kemppi, Secretary; Craig Harris, Membership Committee Chair; Joan Roberts, Treasurer; Kathy Wachs, Director. Not in photo: Mark Kiemele, Director; Val Bob, Director; Connie Crocker, Director.
Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society chooses new board
Members of the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society voted in a board for the coming year at their Annual General Meeting, February 27 at the Royal Canadian Legion hall.
Bev Knight will remain as Chair; Peggy Grigor as Past Chair; Chrissy Kemppi, Secretary; Joan Roberts, Treasurer; Craig Harris, Membership Committee Chair. Directors are: Kathy Wachs, Tom Farnsworth, Val Bob, Mark Kiemele, Connie Crocker, and Steve Hughes.
Knight said 2019 was a banner year for the society. Its visual arts program, organized through the Rainforest Arts gallery, was an ‘outstanding success’, “Rainforest Arts represents over 60 local artists in all mediums.”
A busy year of musical performances and events was conducted at the bandshell in Waterwheel Park; Pat’s House of Jazz at the Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton, and at the Legion hall. “Last year was just so successful,” Knight said. “We’re thrilled with the amount of people that came to all the concerts – Tuesday nights (at the bandshell) were exceptional.”
Knight also highlighted Aboriginal Day, June 21, which was produced by Director Val Bob. “There were dancers, musicians, story-tellers, and good food.”
The board is hoping for continued success in 2020, and a $22,000 operating grant from the BC Arts Council – the first such grant to have been awarded the CVCAS – will help the society bring even more programs and cultural entertainment to the community.
Knight thanked local and cultural sponsors who have contributed to the organization, including: the BC Arts Council, First Peoples Health, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the Chemainus Business Improvement Association, The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 191, the Coastal Community Credit Union, and the Lions Club.
“And the businesses in town were just phenomenal,” she added.
You can find out more about the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society and its events and programs at cvcas.com. Go to cvcas.com/membership/ to find out how you can join, donate or get involved.
Bev Knight will remain as Chair; Peggy Grigor as Past Chair; Chrissy Kemppi, Secretary; Joan Roberts, Treasurer; Craig Harris, Membership Committee Chair. Directors are: Kathy Wachs, Tom Farnsworth, Val Bob, Mark Kiemele, Connie Crocker, and Steve Hughes.
Knight said 2019 was a banner year for the society. Its visual arts program, organized through the Rainforest Arts gallery, was an ‘outstanding success’, “Rainforest Arts represents over 60 local artists in all mediums.”
A busy year of musical performances and events was conducted at the bandshell in Waterwheel Park; Pat’s House of Jazz at the Osborne Bay Pub in Crofton, and at the Legion hall. “Last year was just so successful,” Knight said. “We’re thrilled with the amount of people that came to all the concerts – Tuesday nights (at the bandshell) were exceptional.”
Knight also highlighted Aboriginal Day, June 21, which was produced by Director Val Bob. “There were dancers, musicians, story-tellers, and good food.”
The board is hoping for continued success in 2020, and a $22,000 operating grant from the BC Arts Council – the first such grant to have been awarded the CVCAS – will help the society bring even more programs and cultural entertainment to the community.
Knight thanked local and cultural sponsors who have contributed to the organization, including: the BC Arts Council, First Peoples Health, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the Chemainus Business Improvement Association, The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 191, the Coastal Community Credit Union, and the Lions Club.
“And the businesses in town were just phenomenal,” she added.
You can find out more about the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society and its events and programs at cvcas.com. Go to cvcas.com/membership/ to find out how you can join, donate or get involved.
