The Abbotsford Arts Council was created to develop and enhance all of the Arts and Culture in the Abbotsford community. The Arts Council consists of members, volunteers and directors representing the artistic, economic, political, and cultural interests of the community.  

604.852.9358
abbotsfordartscouncil@telus.net
www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org

ACT is a registered non-profit group for young performers ages 8  - 18.

Each year's auditions are held in September and about 60 actors are chosen to learn the skills of acting and production work. ACT meets every Saturday morning at the Matsqui Centennial Theatre to rehearse for the upcoming season of plays.

604.853.5065
ujest@telus.net
www.abbotsfordchildrenstheatre.org

Marks of the soul - art can span years and miles to reach out and inspire, calm or excite you.

Charisma Gallery offers original paintings and sculptures by superb regional artists such as William Allister and Roland DeWilde and limited edition prints by internationally renowned artists such as Robert Bateman, Pino, Carol Evans and Max Jacquaird for your consideration.

604.852.3999
info@charismagallery.com
www.charismagallery.com

Visit our shop and showroom and see copper and iron art for the home and garden.  Fountains, wallhangings, sculptures and more.  Please phone ahead.

604.853.1126
www.clayburncopperworks.com

Clayburn Village, BC’s first company town, was built in 1905 to provide housing and services to people working in the nearby brick plant.  The plant was dismantled in 1933, but much of the village remains and has been declared a heritage site.  The museum is located in the basement of the Clayburn schoolhouse and features a scale model of the village circa 1920.  The museum is open to the public on Saturdays 11am to 4pm, May through September.  Group tours for 10 – 20 people may be arranged throughout the year.

604.557.1661
karincarson@shaw.ca
www.clayburnvillage.com

Reminiscent of a quaint English village with neat gardens surrounded by white picket fences, Clayburn was the first company town in British Columbia. It supported three stores, a bank, a school, and a church. Come experience history on a walking tour of Clayburn Village!

604.504.7891
www.clayburnvillage.com

The Fraser Valley Stage is a not for profit community theatre group which has been operating since 1969. Our performances include full musical productions of broadway shows, Gilbert & Sullivan operettas, stage plays, variety nights, vocal concerts and school educational programs.

We hold auditions for lead roles; sometimes for chorus and dancers, depending on the cast size and member interest. We welcome anyone 19 years or older (younger by invitation) and need people interested in theatre, performing, set design and construction, make-up, costume, music, instrumentalists, web-design, publicity, program, graphics, display...in fact, anyone who is interested in the creative arts.

604.864.0837
info@fraservalleystage.com
communications@fraservalleystage.com
www.fraservalleystage.com

The Fraser Valley Symphony is an auditioned, community orchestra made up of musicians from throughout the Fraser Valley.  The mission of the Fraser Valley Symphony is to provide opportunities for competent musicians to prepare and present, for the enjoyment and education of audiences in the Fraser Valley a variety of orchestral music, played at the highest standard possible.

604.859.3877
FVSSOrchestra@hotmail.com
www.fraservalleysymphony.ca

Gallery 7 Theatre is a faith-based performing arts society, impacting the community with excellent theatre and events that encourage growth and creativity.  The company produces an annual season of theatre featuring plays, guest performances, drama workshops and a summer theatre camp program for children and teens.  

Each season thousands flock to the MEI Secondary Theatre, a comfortable 378 seat air conditioned facility, to enjoy lively theatre that explores matters of the heart, sould and mind.

604.504.5940
info@gallery7theatre.com
www.gallery7theatre.com

Overindulge your artistic senses, insatiable taste buds and shopping passion in this charming heritage utopia!  Come see the many Street Art Benches.

604.850.6547
www.downtownabbotsford.com

Hummingbird Gallery is devoted to the arts and crafts of the North American native people.  The emphasis is on First Nations art from British Columbia's west coast, Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii.  We trade and sell masks totems, paintings and prints, baskets, rattles, beadwork, fans and more.

604.557.1661
hummingbirdarts@shaw.ca

Fine art exhibitions which feature many local artists are presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council.  Exhibition schedules, arts and cultural events, and information on many arts groups can be found on our website.

604.852.9358
www.abbotsfordartscouncil.org

MSAPPS (Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford Poets Potpourri Society)

This is a poetry reading club based in Abbotsford. Founded in 1981 it has, for over 25 years, provided a venue to local writers, largely poets, to give birth and voice to their best thoughts.

 MSA Poets Potpourri Society meets regularly to support poets, writers and would-be writers. Everyone is welcome to attend our open mike sessions or our poetry readings.

shaggard@shaw.ca
www.poetspotpourrisociety.com

Songs, Strings & Steps represents a spectacular collaborative effort involving Abbotsford's finest young musicians, dancers, and artists in a show that celebrates the highest qualities of music performance, dance, choreography, and spoken word. Under the direction of Calvin Dyck and Sylvia Friesen, the show resonates with youthful enthusiasm, quality programming, and young talent.

More than mere concert, this festival of the arts features highlights from classical repertoire to folk songs and selections from Broadway musicals.

Riding on the success of four sold out shows this year, the directors are already laying plans for Songs, Strings and Steps Six!

604.855.9696
chdyck@shaw.ca

Beaders and non beaders alike will enjoy the colour and sparkle of Strung Out on Beads.  We are 2000 square feet of beading bliss.  We carry everything from plastic and glass to semi-precious and Swarovski.

Classes given year round.  Ask about our "tour special" make and take project.

604.852.8677
www.strungoutinbeads.ca

If you like glass or honey, The Glass Hive Studio is the place for you.  We offer glass classes for all ages.  We also sell honey and bee related items to encourage the healthy way of living.  Please check our website regularly for upcoming events.

Opening September 15, 2009.

604.615.6902
www.theglasshive.ca

The Glass Puffin Studio is a showroom and workshop combination where visitors can come and watch Adrian do his stained glass and kiln work.  Finished products are available for visitors to purchase.

Adrian has a large collection of reproduction Tiffany lamps on display.

Visitors are requested to call ahead first.

604.859.7909 | 604.864.5057
arenkers@shaw.ca
www.glasspuffin.com

We are an arts and heritage centre of excellence, built for the enrichment of our citizens and visitors and situated right in the heart of the community.

This stunning 20,000 square foot facility houses an art gallery, museum and community archives, with studios for public programming and collection storage spaces for art and heritage artifacts.

The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is both a centre for community use and an inspirational artist destination.  Its outstanding design will draw people together to experience the past, interact with the present and dream of the future.

604.864.8087
sgreening@thereach.ca
www.thereach.ca

Operated by the MSA Museum Society, this Arts and Crafts House built for baron, J.O. Trethewey has been restored to 1925. In this park like setting, the site features period gardens, a heritage habitat garden and access to Mill Lake. Drop-in tours available during scheduled hours. Group tours and archive visits by appointment only.

604.853.0313
msamuseum@shawbiz.ca
www.msamuseum.ca

Unmask your inner artist.  Study art at the University of the Fraser Valley.  Courses for all levels in a range of artistic disciplines.

604.854.4543
www.ufv.ca/visualarts.htm

The Valley Concert Society is a not for profit society governed by an elected board of directors and a membership of approximately 300 dedicated participants. The society has been bringing (and continues to bring) fine music in a series of 6 concerts to the Fraser Valley for 20 years.

604.859.5192
valleyconcertsociety@telus.net
www.valleyconcertsociety.com

Herman Venema, Master of Fine Arts (UPS, 1970), has produced stoneware pottery at the Harris Road location since 1971.  You'll find a wide range of unique wares and glazes: frogs and salamanders perched on ceramic rocks, teapots, platters, vases, bowls, unique serving trays, large vases and fountains for the garden.

Call for an appointment.

604.826.6872 | cell: 604.308.6152
www.venemapottery.com