BIMPE VI

September 7 — 14

The Biennial International Miniature Print Exhibition, BIMPE is a miniature print competition held every 2 years, and this year hosted by The Federation Gallery, based on Granville Island. There are 52 countries involved, and 10,000 submissions. The intent of BIMPE is to facilitate international artistic exchange and to increase public awareness and appreciation for printmaking. The show will also be hosted by Dundarave Print Shop, October 4 – 31, 2010. www.BIMPE.com.

Vancouver International Fringe Festival

The Vancouver International Fringe Festival is North America’s most international Fringe Fest and BC’s largest theatre festival. Every year the Fringe delivers an eclectic mix of theatrical offerings consisting of over 400 performances by more than 65 different groups over 11 days. For show times and ticket information, visit www.vancouverfringe.com or call (604)–257–0350. Various locations on Granville Island.

Malaspina Printmakers Print Research Residency

Each year, Malaspina awards the Print Research Residency to a local artist who has no printing experience. In 2008, Eli Bornowsky was the recipient of the award. He worked closely with Andrea Pinheiro to learn multi-plate etching, relief, and drypoint. Visit www.malaspinaprintmakers.com or call (604)–688–1827 for news on upcoming exhibitions and awards.

Pick of the Fringe

Pick of the Fringe shows are the four most popular shows of the Fringe! These shows are invited to do an extra 3 to 4 performances at the Waterfront. The Pick of the Fringe is also a fundraiser for the festival. For more information, visit www.vancouverfringe.com or call (604)–257–0350.

Garbage Can Art

This event really pushes creativity to incredible limits: from aluminium can to art extraordinaire! The annual Granville Island Ferries Garbage Can Art Contest and Auction gives 25 artists four hours to use a little — or a lot — of artistic license. Each artist makes over a galvanized garbage can into a work of art. Once transformed, the cans are auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting art therapy programs at BC Children’s Hospital. For more information, call False Creek Ferries at (604)–684–7781.