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Both the art on the walls, and even the walls themselves spearhead the Coast Collective Art CentreB次元官网网址檚 transition from the seaside to the cityside, with the first show at their new home in the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Colwood.
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Advantages of moving to the centrally located development on Wale Road include more opportunity to host classes at all times of day, Moyer said, and the ability for artists to see their work be exhibited in the hotel.
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The arts centreB次元官网网址檚 new home boasts approximately 3,000 square feet of space and includes movable walls, a separate classroom, an office and gift shop.
ThereB次元官网网址檚 also space for what will be known as the Westridge Collection: a selection of art outside the regular gallery shows, with larger walls available to accommodate larger pieces.
The new location has already influenced some of the works to be presented in the CollectiveB次元官网网址檚 first show.
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Transformations opens today (Jan. 6) and runs until Jan. 31, with an opening celebration and reception planned for Friday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The gallery is at 103-318 Wale Rd.
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