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 […]
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.