By becoming a member of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Community Arts Council, you support The ACT and help us continue to bring arts to the heart of our community.
Members - if you would wish to be included in the online directory, please contact erinb@mract.org or 604-476-2782.
Art in the Park
Thomas, Lyn
Visual Arts, Business, Arts Council Member
12151 McNutt Rd, Maple Ridge, BC, V2W 1N6
604 462-8380
"Art in the Park" is an annual visual art show involving up to 36 artists in different media. Paintings, pottery, carving, jewellery, stained glass and more.
Art Studio Tour
Fram, Suzette
Visual Arts, Artisan, Arts Council Member
#67 - 22740 116 Ave Maple Ridge, BC,V2X 2X7
604-466-5477
sfram@telus.net
www.artstudiotour.ca
A once-a-year event where artists and artisans throughout Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows open their studios to the public.
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Bale, Margaret
Visual Arts, Arts Council Member
21685 122 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC,V2X 3X1
megartbale@live.ca
604-463-3493
Framed, unframed, matted artwork (watercolours).
British Columbia Girls Choir
Van Zanten, Lynn
Musical Arts, Group, Arts Council Members
14081 28th AveSurrey, BC,V4P 0A3
604-542-1698
bcgc@telus.net
www.bcgirlschoir.org
Burrage, Olivia
#701 11841 222 Street
Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8S9
604-463-2303
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Clear Focus Camera Club
Raskewicz, Les
Visual Arts, Group, Arts Council Members
12885 232 St, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 6V1
604-467-6196 or 604-802-2906
www.clearfocus.ca
The Club is all about fun and learning. We are a fairly informal group of people of various ages and skill lievels who simply share an interest in photography.
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DeHaan, Corry
Arts Council Member
20282 Chatwin Ave, Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 4G3
604-465-1434
cdhaan@telus.netArtist paintings.
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association
Boekhorst, Ineke
Business, Group, Arts Council Members
22362 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 2T4
604-467-2420
Business improvement Association for Downtown Maple Ridge
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Emerald Pig Theatrical Society
Malone, Sharon
Performing Arts, Arts Council Members
Box 91, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7E9
Emerald Pig was founded in 2001. It is a registered nonprofit society dedicated to promoting theatre as a recreational, educational and creative activity open to everyone in the community. Please check out our website for more information.
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Fram, Suzette
Visual Arts, Arts Council Member
67 22740 116 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC , V2X 2X7
604-466-5477
Suzette Fram is an acrylic painter of abstract and semi-abstract works with a contemporary flair. She likes to explore different forms of abstraction using a textured base, strong colour and design choices, giving her work a unique flavour. She favours simplicity and elegance in design, meant to connect with viewers and elicit feelings of serenity.
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Garibaldi Art Club
Williams, Melanie Jane
Visual Arts, Group, Arts Council Members
11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC,V2X 6G1
604-467-6974
A group of dedicated artists providing friendship, workshop and exhibition opportunities to its members.
Golden Ears Writers
Literary arts, Arts Council Members
12570-236A St, Maple Ridge BC V4R 1P9
604-467-7198
A community organization supporting local written word artists. Ages 18 and up. Current activities include critique groups and evening events.
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Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival Society
Deddy, Geese
Culture, Group, Arts Council Members
P.O. Box 469, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3P2
Home: 604-467-8699
Work: 604-467-5535
Maple Ridge Caribbean Fest - Celebrating the culture of the Caribbean.
Maple Ridge Choral Society
Pearson, Art
Musical Arts, Group, Arts Council Members
604-462-9813
Maple Ridge's largest inclusive community choir originally established in 1933 and in continuous operation since 1983.
Maple Ridge Concert Band
Musical Arts, Group, Arts Council Members
Maple Ridge Concert band has existed for more than 60 years. We welcome
players of all ages and abilities. We play music ranging from symphonic works
to big band swing, from traditional hymns to Dixieland and energetic marches.
We perform in parades and at festivals and in the bandstand in the summer.
PO Box 21075, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 1P7
Noreen Moss - Past President 604-467-9159
Maple Ridge Historical Society
Patenaude, Val
Cultural, Group, Arts Council Members
22520 116 Ave, Maple Ridge, BCV2X 0S4
604-463-5311
mrmuseum@uniserve.com
mrhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com
Maple Ridge Lapidary Club
John Bastiaanssen
23750 Fern Crescent
Maple Ridge, B.C. V4R 2S4
604 466-4938
m.ridge_lapiclub@yahoo.com
www.mrlclub.com
Maple Ridge Lapidary Club is where the average person, the artist or the hobbyist can explore their interest in the areas of silversmithing, soapstone carving and lapidary arts. The clubhouse environment is family friendly and open to new members throughout the year.
Maple Ridge Music Society
Eikelenboom, Josine
eikelenboom@telus.net
http://www.mapleridgemusicsociety.com/
Presenting classical chamber music since 1983 in the form of house concerts.
Mayes, Sandy
Arts Council Member
22058 119 Ave, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 2Y4
604-463-9136
Murton, Jacqueline
Arts Council Member
202 22337 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 2T3
604-466-6323
Graphic arts, handmade greeting cards, acrylics
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Pitt Meadows Community Association
Group, Arts Council Members
Vorlicek, Hanna
202-10958 Barnston View Road
Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 0B9
Work: 604-465-5500
Cell: 778-835-5787
The PMCA is bringing people together for a beter Pitt Meadows by joining hands with community partners, offering public events that capture a community atmosphere and a sense of neighbourhood; advance education by organizing lectures; and facilitate effective dialogue and interacton between all interested parties.
Pouyol, Raymond
Visual Arts, Arts Council Member
11750 Pinda Place, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 8V7
604-465-5120
Professional photographer for your photographic needs: weddings, family portraits, business portraits, corporate, special events.
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Reedman, Linda
Visual Arts, Arts Council Member
11957 194B St. Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 1K3
Home: 604-465-7093
Cell: 604-785-7093
blreedman@shaw.ca
Linda's love of clay began in 1999 at her first pottery class at the Maple Ridge Art Centre. Her love of nature and strong connection to the earth and spirit is a natural combination in her work with clay. Most of Linda's work is functional stoneware in earthy colours.
The Ridge Meadows OPRY Society coordinates the delivery of the Annual Country Variety Show to showcase classic country entertainment.
Ridge Meadows Quilters Guild
Lois Potter
Artisan, Group, Arts Council Members
604-465-4248
Our guild meets to encourage and educate others in all aspects of quilting.
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society
Box 283, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 7G2
604-463-5545
RMRS celebrates its 40th year as a community-based, non-profid organization advocating zero waste, operating responsible waste reduction services, and providing environmental education.
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Sletmoen, Cindy
604-467-5253
13380 235 St, Maple Ridge, BC
Music Program taught in home studios to groups of children. Parents participate in a 1 hr. class per week. Students learn Rhythm, Piano skills, singing, theory and composing!
Smith, Margaret
Arts Council Member
107 22277 122ND Ave., Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 3X8
604-476-9868
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Telep, Bonnie - Tri Tel Mortgage
Arts Council Member
22519 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2X7
Home: 604-467-2342
Work: 604-467-9300
Cell: 604-817-9969
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VocalEssence
McLean, Kirsteen
Musical Arts, Arts Council Member
778-866-0871
VocalEssence provides singing lessons and voice training in a safe, encouraging atmosphere.Kirsteen McLean has over 30 years stage and concert experience. She specializes in assisting singers with vocal difficulties to repair damage and sing withpower and confidence. Discover the song within!
Wagner, Katherine
Arts Council Member
12750 236A St. Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1P9
604-467-7198
Writer, Golden Ears Writers organizing committee
Walters, Deb
Arts Council Member
City Hall 12007 Harris Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC, V3Y 2B5
Home: 604-465-0969
Work: 604-465-5454
Cell: 604-812-2482
Deb Walters is the Council Liason at the City of Pitt Meadows.
Watson, Rik and Claire Louise Stephen
Visual Arts, Arts Council Members
25812 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Maple Ridge, BC, V4R 1Y4
604-462-1399
Art in the Swamp - every year around the autumn equinox in beautiful Webster's Corners
Whonnock Weavers and Spinner Guild
Artisan, Group, Arts Council Members
12292 216 St. Maple Ridge, BC,V2X 5J9
604-463-6908
Whonnock Weavers and Spinners Guild was formed in 1974 by a group of people interested in keeping alive the age-old crafts of weaving and spinning. We welcome those with interest in the fibre arts to join us at Whonnock Lake Centre on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm, September to May.
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