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The Coast Collective Art Centre is once again hosting their annual Raise the Roof fundraiser with the hopes of collecting enough money to keep the non-profit operating for another year.
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Miller, who has been a member artist for eight years and was a former board member, noted the move last year to the centreB次元官网网址檚 new location on Wale Road was a positive one, although it does come with higher rent.
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Finding a space that could accommodate the growing needs of members was important as Coast Collective represents a wide range of members from as far as Tofino to the Gulf Islands. There are two different types of membership options, with local members being required to contribute their time in the gallery and with those that arenB次元官网网址檛 local paying the centre a larger commission on sales.
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If all goes well next week, Miller hopes there will also be room in next yearB次元官网网址檚 budget for more opportunity to get more children involved and into the space.
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But the centre isnB次元官网网址檛 just home to the gallery and classrooms. ThereB次元官网网址檚 also a gift shop filled with local, one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Just in time for Christmas, the centre hosts its annual Gift and Wishes show from Nov. 15 until Dec. 23. B次元官网网址淲e basically turn the entire gallery into a giant gift shop,B次元官网网址� Miller said, adding items are restocked regularly.
Raise the Roof fundraising event
This annual fundraiser for the Coast Collective Art Centre is Friday, Oct. 20 and will feature the band Katzenjammer, playing classic rock and dance favourites. Organizers are promising a fun night filled with spirited socializing, dancing and an exceptional silent auction.
The event is once again taking place in Langford at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 91, 761 Station Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music getting underway shortly after that and will continue until midnight. Tickets are $20 and include admission, dancing and light refreshments.
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