15 Years of Other Sights Projects

Posted by on Apr 29, 2020 in Events | No Comments
15 Years of Other Sights Projects

Other Sights was founded in the spring of 2005. This year, 2020 marks the organization’s 15th year in operation. Four of the Organization’s founders remain committed as Producers with Other Sights, Lorna Brown, Barbara Cole, Colin Griffiths and Marko Simcic. The fifth founder, Patrik Andersson has also remained involved with the organization as a Producer […]

FLOOD (Displaced Horizon) – Now Installed

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FLOOD (Displaced Horizon) – Now Installed

The FLOOD (Displaced Horizon) billboards have been installed as part of Capture Photography Festival. Other Sights was planning an event to celebrate this public outdoor billboard project, however, due to Covid-19 and social distancing measures in place, that is no longer feasible. Alternatively, we’ve prepared a video about the project that features photographer Howard Ursuliak […]

New Blue Cabin Residents Janice and Buddy

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New Blue Cabin Residents Janice and Buddy

In February the Blue Cabin welcomed two new residents Chepximiya Siyam’ Cheif Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph, both accomplished weavers and teachers from the Squamish Nation. Chief Janice George graduated from Capilano University, North Vancouver BC, and the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM, USA. She feels her education at these schools […]

the future is floating – keynote talk

Posted by on Mar 3, 2020 in Events, Uncategorized | No Comments
the future is floating – keynote talk

A keynote panel on January 16th welcomed a sold-out crowd to the Mari Nawi to see presentations by Marianne Nicolson (CAN), Megan Cope (AUS) and Leanne Tobin (AUS) and a conversation moderated by Clothilde Bullen (Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Exhibitions and Collections at the MCA). Discussion focussed on the idea of sovereignty […]

Thank You Angela George

Posted by on Feb 18, 2020 in Events | No Comments
Thank You Angela George

Time has gone by fast for Angela George who was incredibly busy in December and January wrapping up her residency at the Blue Cabin. While working on her master artwork Weaving Governance during her residency at the Blue Cabin, George participated in five official Blue Cabin events which included studio visits, artist talks and weaving […]

Invasion Day – The Foreshore

Posted by on Feb 10, 2020 in Events, Uncategorized | No Comments
Invasion Day – The Foreshore

The Foreshore Invasion Day event on the water at the Blue Cabin had many supporters. Thanks to all those who came out under the grey skies on January 25th to listen to some spectacular performances from local artists Christie Lee Charles, Jeneen Frei Njootli, and Senaqwila Wyss. Also featured in this performance set was We […]

Currents and Waves Radio

Posted by on Jan 13, 2020 in Events | No Comments
Currents and Waves Radio

Other Sights has created radio station in tandem with The Future is Floating project in Sydney, Australia. Currents and Waves radio is now live and features contributions from over 150 artists, activists, scientists and musicians. 

QA CHEW’S AVAILABILITY

Posted by on Apr 9, 2019 in Events, Uncategorized | No Comments
QA CHEW’S AVAILABILITY

Big Rock Candy Mountain has just announced more locations where you can purchase QA Chew’s Bubble Trouble gum and of course the original Sour Vs Sour chocolate bar. Other Sights has created a list of all of the places across Canada where you can fulfill all of your gum and chocolate desires. Please do share […]

MOUTHFEEL EXHIBITION AT THE WESTERN FRONT

Posted by on Oct 1, 2018 in Big Rock Candy Mountain, Events, Open House | No Comments
MOUTHFEEL EXHIBITION AT THE WESTERN FRONT

Join artists Hannah Jickling and Helen Reed at the Western Front on October 31st at 5 pm as they celebrate the opening of their exhibition Mouthfeel. 

WELCOME TO FLAVOUR COUNTRY

Posted by on Oct 1, 2018 in Events | No Comments
WELCOME TO FLAVOUR COUNTRY

As part of the Big Rock Candy Mountain project and the Mouthfeel exhibition, project artists and creators Helen Reed and Hannah Jickling have invited Nadia Berenstein to give a public talk on Taste Cultivation.