Brian Croft
Painting the History of Vancouver and British Columbia

Newsletters

(posted on 12 Feb 2020)

 

Hello everyone, 

First, I'd like to thank you for signing up for my newsletters which I generally send out just prior to art shows and new art-releases.  As many of you know, I also organize the West Fine Art Show and our next show is coming up on March 6-8 at Peter Ewart Middle School located at 7755 202A Street, Langley.

22 Featured Artists in Attendance

Remembering Peter Ewert, is a special exhibition of Peter's artwork to remember his many contributions as an artist.

Emerging Young Artists, is a special display of Langley student art which will be adjudicated and cash prizes awarded to first, second and third place winners.

Acclaimed musician, John Gilliat, will perform on guitar all weekend.

Kids Art Centre, is a popular spot for youngsters while Mom and Dad enjoy the art show.

A portion of all art sales will be directed to the Langley School District Foundation.

Admission and parking are free.

Show hours:

March 6     7:00pm - 9:00pm

March 7   11:00am - 7:00pm

March 8   11:00am - 5:00pm

There is lots more to see at   www.westart.ca   On our home page index, you will find a mini-gallery for each featured artist so that you can get a feel for the show and the incredible artists that will be there to greet you.

 

 

For those of your who got all the way to the bottom of this newsletter, a little surprise!  For the first six of you to email back to me that you are interested, I will send you an invitation to our opening reception on March 6; don't delay, space is limited.

 

Brian Croft

 

 

 

Hi everyone, 

Thank you for subscribing to my rare updates! As many of you know, in recent years I have been organizing the West Fine Art Show. I look forward to these events as it gives me a chance to meet and catch-up with so many of you.

 

 

I hope you can join me for the tenth-annual Late-Summer edition of the West Fine Art Show; it promises to be a perfect weekend adventure. Hosted at Glass House Estate Winery in beautiful south Langley, the show will feature 19 exceptional artists in a three-day exhibition.

This amazing weekend of fine art, will offer breathtaking interpretations of our western Canada lifestyle as well as the rare opportunity to meet and speak with each artist.  The show features 19 artists from Western Canada. The new artist at this show: is Lesley White.  Appearing again at the show are artists from Alberta and British Columbia, including Richard Brodeur, Emily Lozeron, Lorn Curry, Leanne Christie, Joyce Trygg, Bryan Coombes, Ken Nash, Patricia Banks, Graham McKenzie, Brent Cooke, Judy Vanderveen, Anita Klein, Felicity Holmes, Debra Gow, Rick Pennell, Catherine Traynor, and me: Brian Croft.

Our show will also focus on raising awareness of Langley Hospice Society and its important work, both in the past and the years ahead.  The show is graciously hosted by Glass House Estate Winery and JRG Group of Companies. Partial proceeds of all art sales will be donated to the Langley Hospice Society.

A complete list of participating artists can be found at www.westart.ca.

The show runs September 20-22, 2019  at the beautifully situated South Langley Glass House Estate Winery.

Hope to see you all there, Brian Croft, artist and president, West Fine Art Show Society.

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(posted on 28 Apr 2019)

May 17-20, 2019 - The Next West Fine Art Show

Hello everyone, 

First, I'd like to thank you for signing up for my newsletters which I generally send out just prior to art shows and new art-releases.

As many of you know, I also organize the West Fine Art Show and our next show is coming up on March 6-8 at the Cloverdale Rodeo.

For the first six of you to email back, I will send you an invitation to our opening reception; don't delay!  

Featured at this show:

We have 18 exceptional artists from western Canada.

The show includes a Special Exhibition, Remembering Jeff Robinson. Jeff was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease at the age of ten. He was a great kid and grew into a fine young man who possessed a wonderful sense of optimism and a great sense of humour. Both of these qualities served as medicine each and every day of his life. He did not recover from his 26th and final surgery; he died at the young age of 33. Jeff's battle with Crohn's Disease was over, leaving us to remember his bravery and his smile. "He  is dearly missed,” said his dad, Red Robinson.  Red Robinson, O.B.C. is a founding member of CH.I.L.D. Foundation.

Our Musical Artist,  John Gilliat on guitar, performing all weekend on our show stage and a wine bar is located beside our stage.

And we have a Children's Art Center sponsored by Opus so that youngsters can keep busy while Mom and Dad enjoy looking at artwork and meeting the artists.

By clicking:   www.westart.ca  , you will arrive at our home page where you will find a mini-gallery for each featured artist so that you will get a feel for the show and the incredible artists that will be there to greet you. Partial proceeds of all artwork sales will be donated to CHI.L.D.Foundation and the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation.  As usual, admission is included in the price of admission to the Rodeo.

Another special feature of the show is artist,"King" Richard Brodeur: "When I was playing with the Canucks I was painting at home and brought a sketch pad with me on the road". Today, Brodeur works on his art every day". Don't miss this chance to say "Hi" to Richard!

 

 

Our show poster is included below;  we hope to see you on May 17-20 and please, MENTION THE SHOW TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS!

Warmest regards, Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.

 

 

Hello everyone, 

Our next show is coming up on March 8-10, 2019. We have 23 exceptional artists which makes this the largest show that we have done so far. 

Featured at this show:

Artist Richard Brodeur"When I was playing with the Canucks I was painting at home and brought a sketch pad with me on the road". Today, Brodeur works on his art every day".   

And a Special Exhibition, Remembering Nancy Crawford.    Nancy Crawford was an amazing artist and teacher who inspired thousands with her art, photography, workshops and coaching. She was a senior visual art teacher at the Langley Fine Arts School where she had an incredible knack for getting students into the post-secondary institution of their choice; usually with a scholarship.

Emerging Young Artists Exhibition. A special display of art created by students in the Langley School District.

Our Musical Artist,  John Gilliat on guitar, performing all weekend.

As usual, admission is free and we have a Children's Art Center sponsored by Opus so that youngsters can keep busy while Mom and Dad enjoy looking at artwork and meeting the artists.

 

Warmest regards, Brian Croft, president, West Fine Art Show Society.

 

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