Joanne Probyn Art

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Creative Mornings Vancouver Fosters Community with First Saturdays

Firstly, I’m a huge fan of Creative Mornings Vancouver (CMV), produced and hosted by Mark Busse. This exciting monthly, morning talk at SFU Woodwards is a great place to reconnect with long-time chums and make new friends. The free event is open to the public. The events often sell out. So, if you see a speaker you like, don’t wait to get a ticket!

CMV is generously sponsored, enabling them to offer top-notch events featuring a great musical act, fun swag and a delicious complimentary breakfast! Programming includes engaging opportunities to converse among small groups. During the pandemic, CMV pivoted online leading the way in terms of reliable, technically savvy, engaging talks that continued to nourish creativity and community. Talks are now online and in-person and remain well-curated, interesting and engaging.

I’m also passionate about creativity and community. I’m lucky to have been invited to join First Saturdays board and have been volunteering since early 2022. First Saturdays is like the Eastside Culture Crawl yet happens monthly on each first Saturday. The general public is invited to visit artists in their workspaces, learn about the artistic process as well as view and buy art. A friend, poet, and one of CMS’s many volunteers, Christine Bissonette, suggested I offer to do a First Saturday 30 Second Pitch for CMV. I was invited!

My mini-presentations went well and improved over time. While I’ve been fortunate to have many opportunities for public speaking, it doesn’t come naturally. Some say they wouldn’t know this about me, which is why I like to tell you! Ha ha! I believe communication is a valuable skill for everyone, especially artists. My passion for communications led me to become the past vice president of the Canadian Public Relations Society Vancouver. These days, I’ve discovered that I learn more about my art practice the more I discuss my work to others.

I saw an alignment for continued collaboration with these two groups, offering other artists an opportunity to develop their skills while getting the word out about First Saturday. We are so grateful for all CMV has done supporting a strong, creative community in Vancouver, especially over these past few years. During the pandemic, many people experienced isolation and creative professionals, especially those who share their art or performances publicly, found limited opportunities. Hats off to CMV for keeping the creative pilot light on!

After a few mini-presentations, I began encouraging other First Saturday artists to speak. Since then, artists including Victoria Mitchell, Christina Peressini and Jessica Craig have all volunteered to present. First Saturdays is now a regular 30 Second Pitch presenter, now in its ninth month. Watch a segment of Christina Peressini’s pitch.

If you are a First Saturday artist and would like to be considered for a 30 Second Pitch at CMV, email me with your artist package such as a few images of your work, links, if available, and a short bio with “Creative Mornings 30 Second Pitch Artist” in the subject line.

Lastly, CMV is looking for volunteers! If you’d like to be considered for a dedicated, ongoing, position volunteering with this high profile, fun team, email Mark at Creative Mornings Vancouver.

Last updated 2022.10.25

Eastside Atelier MEGA-Raffle returns!

18 AMAZING ARTISTS. VALUED AT OVER $2,800.00.

Eastside Atelier’s 2021 MEGA-Raffle was huge hit. So, we’re bringing it back! Eastside Atelier is home to 48 talented artists, many who have generously donated a beautiful creation to thank our friends and family for their support and to help us grow our community. Enter here with or join us for the Crawl or Pre-Crawl and put entry form in our ballet box for your chance to win! Free to participate. This treasure trove is valued at over $2,730.00! Draw runs November 1-20. Good luck!

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Orchid Blessings, Joanne Probyn
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Beeing, Victoria Mitchell
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Paul Newton, Icelandic Church (unofficial title)
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Fresh, Lauren Morris
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Echoes, Dzee Louise
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Lianna Klassen, Nettle Mugs
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Annette Nieukerk, Study
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Reflections, Victoria Klassen
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Jean Kares, Three Monoprint Collage Cards and a Free Coffee
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Fox, Jessica Craig
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Le Puces Antiuqe Market Paris, Nadia Baker
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Anmore, Colette Tan
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Marking of a Past Culture, Anne Gaze
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Everlasting Knot, Jean Kares
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Last Sunflower, Karen Marki
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String Theory, Ideet Sharon
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Dale Seaton
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Sophie Poirier, 2070
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Art Details

Joanne Probyn, Orchid Blessings, Limited Edition Print on Archival Paper of Acrylic Painting inc. COA, 16 x 20 in
Victoria Klassen, Reflections, Acrylic on Paper on Panel, 6 x 6 in
Colette Tan Anmore Acrylic on Wood Print, 12 x 16 in
Victoria Mitchell, Beeing, Mixed Media on Paper, 8 x 8 in
Ideet Sharon, String Theory Print
Anne Gaze, Marking of a Past Culture, Monotype, 9 x 12 in
Dzee Louise, Echoes, Acrylic and Watercolor Print, 8 x 10 in
Karen Marki, Last Sunflower Acrylic on Deep Canvas, 10 x 10 in
Jessica Craig, Fox, Acrylic on Wood, 5 x 5 in
Jean Kares, Everlasting Knot, Blockprint on Fabric w/ Beading,
6 x 6 in
Nadia Baker, Le Puces Antique Market Paris, Photo, 4 x 4 in
Jean Kares, Three Monoprint Collage Cards & One Free Coffee, 5 X 7 in
Lianna Klassen, Nettle Mugs, 12 oz
Annette Nieukerk, Study, Mixed Media, 16 x 12 in
Dale Seaton, Painting
Paul Newton, Unframed. Photograph on Epson Legacy Etching 100% Cotton Fibre, 10 x 10 in
Sohpie Poirier, 2070, Title: 2070, 11 x 14 in

Draw date following the Crawl, to be confirmed. Individual artists will be in touch directly with the lucky winners directly to arrange pick-up! If you submitted last year and wish to enter again, please ask a friend to subscribe with their email address. Or, use your second email address, if possible or join us at the event. We’d love to see you. New subscribers and paper ballets are counted.

2022 Artist Recap

2022 buzzed with milestones, transformation and reconnection. The year began with a presentation to Canadian Federation for University Women, viewable on YouTube. I enjoyed connecting with this impactful group!

In spring, I participated in the 100 Day Project, creating and sharing a new artwork daily. I explored new mediums while further developing my artistic voice. I released my music online and jammed for the first time. I entered my third year of studying guitar with Mike Ferraro from Long & McQuade. I also completed a large, narrative painting, Between the Light and explored new ways to include embroidery in my artwork.

Photo by Sarah Murray

I steered my giving energies towards First Saturday, a regional open art studio walk like the Crawl yet held the first Saturday of every month. Artist membership grew 33% year-over-year despite a new, annual membership fee. We began to see more visitors! I also hit a 1,000 follower milestone with my own art Instagram account. The prestigious Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Ball returned after a few years halted by the pandemic. I was delighted to receive their invitation to donate again to this important cause. I celebrated 10 years cancer free in 2022! I sold several works this year including Take Flight, Mi Amor My Love, and Keepers of the Coast among others. 35% of the proceeds of latter went towards protecting the environment through Central Coast Indigenous Resource Alliance. I hosted my first art demo in my art studio for about 25 attendees!

Visiting art museums and travelling again locally and internationally was inspiring! As several dear ones are in the US, it was a milestone to finally reconnect after three years!

Exhibition highlights include groups shows with Jen Tough Gallery’s Artist Alliance and The Gallery George. My work was sold in the secondary market. I also participated in my third Eastside Culture Crawl. I was lucky to be curated into their paid exhibition, Next, at The Cultch!

I love being an artist and am so grateful the privilege. Thanks for being part of my community. Thanks to my collectors!! Your support means the world to me. View available work.

2023, I’m coming for you! Onward and upward.

Happy New Year!

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