Malaspina Art Society
& Malaspina Exhibition Centre
Artistic growth and creativity in the Powell River Region
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Vancouver Island University
1100-
Powell River, BC V8A 3C6
Curator:
Caitlin Richardson-
Membership: Ursula Medley Email
The permanent collection of visual arts was founded in 1999 with a major donation of works by the Ontario artist, Michael Dobson. The imagery in Dobson’s six large watercolours is derived from west coast aboriginal art, especially Haida totems from Haida Gwaii.
Alfred Muma, then curator of the MEC, arranged for the original acquisition, and later contributed work of his own to the collection.
The collection continues to grow, with donations made by artists of their own work
(several of whom have served as executive board members of MAS), and from work purchased
from artists for the purpose of making a gift to the collection. It is currently
comprised of 24 two-
Since August of 2000, part or all of the permanent collection has been on view at
MEC for the general public and visitors during the summer months. In October 2004,
the collection was exhibited during the regular season, to promote its importance
to the Powell River community, and as one facet of MAS’ participation in the Cultural
Capitals Celebration 2004-
MAS is committed to ensuring that the collection will grow to a substantial and important body of works, representing visual arts of the Sunshine Coast. This collection will become an attraction for visitors, an art education tool for the schools and general public, and a tool to promote and support artistic expression and artists in the region.
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"Halibut"
Michael Dobson
Murray Devlin
“Erruption”
William Alexander
untitled