© Alicia M B Ballard

Friday, March 07, 2008

April 18 - June 2

International Mail Art Project "Sport & Arte"

Galleria d'Arte della Associazione "E.ART"

Civitanova Marche,

Italy

~ * ~PAST EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

May 22 - 30

Muestra Bicentenario

El Hormiguero - Espacio Cultural

La Plata

Argentina

May 2 - 30

The Terra Studios Mini Expo

selections from StudioGaleria and Terra Talismans

at Ocean Park Library Showcase,

Surrey, BC

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April 15, 2010

Virtual Contest

AIBACC - Asociación Internacional de Barcelona

Arte y Cultura Contemporánea

Barcelona,

Spain

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March 2010 2 - 31, 2010

Solo Art Exhibit

Semiahmoo Library

South Surrey, BC

Canada

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March 9 - 31

Group Exhibit

"AvisArte 2010, Sumamos más vida"

Foyer of Loteria Nacional de México

Avenida Juarez 101

Mexico City,

Mexico

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February 1 - 27, 2010

Selected Works - Solo Art Exhibit

White Rock Library

White Rock, BC

Terra Talismans

January and February 2010

@ Surrey's Semiahmoo Library Showcase

"Contemporary International Art II" Group Exhibit,

now, in Argentina

January 8 - February 19, 2010

International Art Fair,

November 13 - December 18 .09

Baraka Exhibition Salon,
Rosario, Sante Fe

Artist @ Work

A unique Art Show and Sale

at the

Semiahmoo Library

October 24, 11AM – 4PM

"Contemporary International Art II"

Group Exhibit in Argentina

September 4 to October 2.09

Ideal Theatre, Provincial Cultural Centre,
Venado Tuerto, Santa Fe
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July 10 - 24, 2009

at
The Museum of the Americas
"International Contemporary Artists II"
Group Exhibit

Doral, (Miami) Florida

Earth Day 2009

Wednesday, April 22

all day celebration at

The Terra Studios

Terra Talismans

April 2 - 30, 2009

Showcased at Semiahmoo Library

200-1815-152 Street,

South Surrey, BC

Terra Talismans - Jewelry with Purpose at

Spirituality and the Arts

- For the non-religious -

First United Church of White Rock

Sunday, April 19.09

3:00 - 7:00PM

Exhibit New "Semiahmoo Magic" series

and the "Miss Stereotype" series
January 13 through February 28, 2009

~ Extended to the end of March ~

White Rock Museum and Archives

by the pier on Marine Drive and Martin, West Beach

"Official Launch of Terra Talismans'

Special Event in my heart
Exhibit - Opening - Meet the Artist

University Women's Club of Vancouver
by Invitation only - let me know if you like to attend!
March 1, 2009
2:00 - 3:30PM

Exhibit/Sale

New "Semiahmoo Magic" series

and the "Miss Stereotype" series
January 13 through February 28, 2009

~ Extended to the end of March ~

White Rock Museum and Archives

on the Promenade,

by the pier on Marine Drive and Martin, West Beach

March 1-25
University Women's Club of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC

Open House

Saturday and Sunday - Nov. 29 & 30
11:30Am - 7:00PM.
The Terra Studios "moved" to
Trishas Artists Place
15237 - 16Ave (East/off 152) South Surrey
.
Officially Open for business:
Monday, December 1st

Second Annual Fall Studio-Galeria

"Open House"

Saturday, October 18, 1:00-4:00PM

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"Octavia and Little Octave" - The Octopedes Installation
making an encore appearance
at The Night of 2008 Lantern Festival
Dear Lake, Burnaby, BC.
Friday, September 19, 7:30PM

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"Octopedes" Installation

"Octavia and Little Octave"
Wondering Angels Lantern Festival
Saturday, August 30, 6:00-9:30PM
at Holland Park, Surrey, BC. Canada

"Interconnected" - Solo Exhibit

June 2 - 30, 2008

White Rock Library, White Rock, British Columbia

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Honor with Art - Group Project
January 2008
International group of 100 Artists unite to compile a multi-media album.
Proceed from its auction will reach various
Missing and Abused Children organizations
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The Arts as Social and Theological Protest - Group Event
February 2, 2008
First United Church of White Rock
White Rock, BC, Canada
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Silent Auctions
Fashion Show Fundraiser for South Surrey Women's Centre
November 10, 2007
First United of White Rock Fall Fair
September 29, 2007
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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“Grand Opening” of Studio Galeria
Fall Open House, October 20, 2007
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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International Artist's Day
October 25, 2007
Celebration Open House/ In Studio Activities
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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Poirier Branch Coquitlam Public Library - Solo Exhibit
August 1 to 31, 2007
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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Terry Fox Library – Solo Exhibit
July 3 to 31 - extended to August 30, 2007
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
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Mural Painting - Group Project
City Commission for the Celebration of the 58^th Annual Festival of the Sea
August 3 to 6, 2007
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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“Artist's Techniques” - Group Demonstration
July 15, 2007
Surrey Arts Centre
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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“Flights of Fancy” - partial collection - Solo Exhibit
June 16 to July 16, 2007
“Meet the Artist” Evening
July 5,2007
Java Express Neighbourhood Café
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada
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“Flights of Fancy” - partial collection – Solo Exhibit
May 2 to 31, 2007
Surrey Arts Council
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Annual Group Exhibit
November 9 to 11, 2006
Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino
Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada
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“Western Canada Tour” - Solo Photography Exhibit
August 1 to September 30, 1998
Fraser Health Unit
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

2 comments:

Plus Ultra said...: If I am not mistaken, "Journaling " is the only one I have not seen, I like it, that playful dripping of colours brings me back to childhood days, ah I am a child at heart and I hope all of us are! Good piece. Perhaps you can help me get more exposure by directing your contacts and links to my multiply site, thanks, Alicia, so much for your friendship. Kianseng; Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:18:00 PM
Alicia M B Ballard StudioGaleria said...: Perhaps 'Spiraling" is another one... and I have another just ready to put together – you ma recognize - hopefully spending the Summer at the Surrey Art Gallery.....

I am fascinated by how different our perceptions are, “Journaling” was not playful for me at all … it was a time of so much pain, I could not write… So, I sat from time to time dripping red paint and let it run. When I mentioned to a friend that I was unable to express myself in writing, he pointed out I was doing in with paints.
It started very innocently as a “Pollock” experiment… not even a slight resemblance!
lol

Dear Kianseng, I got link to you at Mischiefangels and WordRapture.
Multiply is not a "user friendly" system.
Would it not be to specifically and easily communicate with you, I would not have signed up, although it has better features than blogger. It is too convoluted for others outside the system.

If you agree I can post your one before last poem at WordRapture
with a few words a link to your site – but, I repeat, people have to go through this “elaborate” sign up situation and THAT discourages many.; Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:15:00 PM

My "Artist 's Statement"

I cannot imagine a life void of a strong aesthetic consciousness/balance. My motto: “Life as Art/Art as Life” - “All is One/All is Interconnected”

Having been blessed with a strong creative energy and an unbridled desire to express myself has finally materialized as a full time adventure.
As an autodidact that has never been entirely comfortable “being taught or instructed”, still crave and find great joy in exploring, discovering and learning every day.
Also, having forever expressed myself creatively through writing, speaking, photography and any other mediums I could access, I enter my 60's carrying a rich and often intensely lived life, with the commitment to surrender completely “to the creative lifestyle”.

Currently my work greatly reflects my emotions, observations and views as they translate into life metaphors.

Concerned with the kind of example currently provided to younger generations and feeling responsible to contribute toward a healthy, wholesome and inspired legacy, the focus of my work will consistently turn to offer social commentary and be concerned with societal views and attitudes, including gender issues, hoping to foster a shift towards further cooperation, harmony and compassion, as well as passion!

Alicia M B Ballard
The Terra Studios
White Rock - South Surrey, BC
Winter 2007

Route of "The Sacred"

April 28.07
Besides still indulging in some occasional “Flights of Fancy”, I am currently also focusing on the "makings" of my “Integrationist Movement”. While working and researching this new and entirely different series of acrylics and writing project, focusing on “The Sacred Feminine Biology”, which I feel, is in dyer need to be celebrated in a healthy and respectful manner…
“Women artists need to break barriers in order for women's experience to be valuable.” - Liz Phair

September 3.07
Four pages of notes poured out of me this AM - all part of the booklet to accompany my "Sacred Feminine" collection - hopefully, to be presented to the public "sometime" in the Spring of 2008... I am very pleased and terribly exited with what I see in front of me!!!

February 15.08
Time flies!!!
But, it has not been wasted as a lot of information and research have come about and I am now counting the hours to sit down and begin - will be a few months "off schedule" as it now looks the collection will be "ready to show" sometime in late summer (?) - looks like almost a year in the making!
Ay, Chihuahua

December 5.08
Got me some "terra firma" studio space ...
I began yesterday with "Blue woman held together by a theard" - I can say the project has officially began!
Finally...

May 2.09

Scratch the above! lol

Again sidetracked by events. Now focused/working/loving every minute of new acrylic work/transition and preparation for upcoming International Contemporary Art Group Exhibit - July, Miami... ohhhh

2006/2007 Preparation and Season

September 1, 2007
MANY, MANY, THANKS TO:
* Jessica and staff at The Gallery, Art Supplies and Framing.

* Kathy and staff at Deals World, both located in White Rock, without whose kindness and extra special care, all the exhibits preparations could have been a "hairy affair". You are all such wonderful people!

* A big THANKS also to Tom.

And, to * Alex Browne, Arts and Entertainment Editor (Playwrite and Swing Band Leader) at our Peace Arch News for his integrity and kind pen... plus!

* Anthea Goth at the Terry Fox Library- Port Coquitlam.
* Barbara Weston at the Poirier Branch Library - Coquitlam.

* Alanna Menu, cool "Pastor-to-be" and confidant, for her support...

* Young Barbara at Java Express - for her over and above the call of duty time gift...

* Joanna Bevis for inviting me to participate in the Full Color Labyrinth Building Project Fundraiser and the East Beach Mural.

* Miss Karen, for modeling and lending torso for my "Sheme" mermaid.

* Raufie, spontaneous ethnicist, naturalist, photographer, for providing sweet friendship and moral support - all the way from India and (<> he says, he is number one fan...)
* Pauline, photographer and reconteur, gifting me with a patient heart.
* SLS Kenyon, encouraging photographer, "mayor firecraker", both from the Boston area...
* Kianseng <> "number one fan" (?) - brilliat, widely published poet and artist - full time phisician himself, from Malaysia.

It is indeed a small world we live in...

* Last, but not least, precious JN, himself an accomplished photographer - award winning filmmaker, biologist/enviromentalist, with much more than a good eye - a great soul - for giving me strenght and warming my heart and always, always encouraging me to "do my own thing" while being there to share my deepest thoughts...