You are invited to attend The Cascade’s new project: “CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH.”
This FREE monthly event is open to the public and the UFV community!Â
It will allow local creative visual and written artists to:
- Exhibit recent work
- Discuss their unique creative processes
- Inspire and motivate aspiring artists and writers
- Share any insights that they have to break out into the industry
The Cascade is excited to host two local creatives each month and provide them with a space to speak about what it is to build a career in a creative field, show off their work, and answer questions about breaking out into the industry.
The first event will be held on Thursday, October 20 from 1-3 pm at the University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford campus, in room B101.Â
We are beyond excited to be featuring:
TIFFANY STONE: Tiffany Stone is an acclaimed children’s poet and picture book author. Her recent releases include Little Narwhal, Not Alone and Knot Cannot, a 2021 Gryphon Honor Book. In addition, she has over two decades of experience as a children’s book editor, working with publishers such as Greystone Kids and Tradewind Books, as well as freelancing. Tiffany lives with her family in Maple Ridge. You can visit her online at tiffanystone.ca or on Instagram at @tiffanystonewriter.
CARA GURI: Cara Guri is a visual artist based in the lower mainland, BC. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University and has completed a painting residency at Columbia University. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Takao Tanabe Scholarship, the Brissenden Scholarship, and the Bishop’s University Undergraduate Prize in Fine Arts. Her work has been exhibited in Canada and New York, NY. Recent exhibitions include The Reach Gallery Museum, Burrard Arts Foundation and the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. She has also completed artist residencies with hcma, Burrard Arts, and The City of Abbotsford and was an artist with Vancouver Mural Festival. She is currently the artist in residence with North Vancouver Recreation and Culture. In the spring of 2023, she will have a solo exhibition at the Kariton Art Gallery showcasing the work from her recent Abbotsford residency.
Tell your friends, share with peers, and promote in your classrooms! This is a fantastic opportunity to support our local creative community and motivate aspiring artists and writers.Â
We hope to see you there and at future events!
