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Well, we did it - published a catalogue of our upcoming show! You can find it here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/694033

You can preview the first fifteen of forty pages and order it directly as either a softcover, hardcover with dust jacket or hardcover with image wrap.

We will also be taking orders and have some hard copies available at our show openings, June 6th from 7-10pm and June 14th, 2-5pm at the Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin.

Lesley Pechter and I have been busy as bees preparing for our joint show at the Metchosin Community House in June. The artwork is almost completed, with some fabulous collaborative works that include not only creative inking on paper but straight stitching from our in house fabric artist, Sheila Lintaman! As our pieces are being completed so have the pieces fallen into place for our show events. While the opening reception promises to be an evening of wine and wonderful schmoozing with friends and colleagues, we are very excited about our Sunday afternoon of music and poetry. With the generous support of The West Shore Arts Council we have been able to engage master shakuhachi player, Alcvin Ruyzen Ramos and eminent koto player, Satomi Edwards to perform at this event which will coincide with the official opening of the Metchosin Arts And Cultural Center (see other news). You can check out the music at Mr. Ramos' myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/alcvintakegawaramos

We will also be honoured with a poetry reading by internationally acclaimed artist and arts advocate, Pat Martin Bates and award winning writers, Patricia Young and Terence Young. Put us on your calendar, this promises to be an enchanting afternoon!

Please see events page for dates and venue info.

Almost a year has gone by and MACCA (Metchosin Arts And Cultural Center Association) will finally have it's grand opening event on Sunday, June 14. It will be a day long affair of art, music and ribbon cutting, with the artists in The School House Studio taking part in making this a fun event for the whole family. Stay tuned for more details as the activities of the day become finalized.

The Metchosin Arts and Cultural Center is housed in the old Metchosin Elementary School at 4495 Happy Valley Road, and is presently composed of The West Shore Arts Council office, The Blue Hall Gallery and The School House Studio with resident artists, Sheila Lintaman, Susan Panton, Jennifer Zizman and myself.

http://www.timescolonist.com/Life/Good+Page+Former+school+gets+lease+life/1535411/story.html

In anticipation of the grand opening of the Metchosin Arts and Cultural Center on June 14, 2009, the Times Colonist ran an article on the various groups utilizing the premises, including the School House Studio, where Chiarina works out of. Here she is pictured pulling a print off of her etching press.

Upcoming summer tour, July 26-August 6, 2008, 10am-5pm

Visit over 25 artist studios in Metchosin and East Sooke.

Come explore one of the richest “art trails” on the island – meet the artists, see their work and take some home with you! Admission is free. All are welcome. Artworks are for sale.

visit www.stinkingfishstudiotour.com for more info and to download map and brochure

April 5-May 1, 2008

The Watermark Printmakers Society presents a group show of new work on the theme of Translations Martin Batchelor Gallery -712 Cormorant Street, Victoria, BC Canada - 250-385-7919
Chiarina Loggia is a participating member

Opening reception, Saturday, April 5, 7-9pm

'Flight' - A juried Book Arts Exhibition
Mar 6 - 30, Reception Mar 13 6-9pm
Explore artists interpretation of "Flight" in the form of the book.
Arts On Atlantic gallery, 1331-9 Ave S.E.
Calgary, AB
Phone:403-264-6627
www.artsonatlantic.com

February 29 - March 12, 2008
CACGV Gallery - G6-1001 Douglas St., Victoria, BC. Canada - (250) 381-2787
Website: www.cacgv.ca

The exhibition is being held to celebrate International Womens' Day - March 8. Theme: Global inspirations or roots; works that show the artists relating to the world as women, taking on the world as women, relationships, challenges, triumphs, self-portraits or even imaginings of the world from a woman's point of view. Opening Night Reception: Friday Feb 29th, 2008, 6-9 pm. Chiarina Loggia is participating.

March 3 - April 26, 2008
Victoria Arts Connection - #110 - 2750 Quadra St., Victoria BC Canada - 250-477-9089
Website: www.victoriaartsconnection.com
This international exhibition of over 100 works features both 2d and 3d works from book arts, cover designs (published and conceptual), hand made books, installation and conceptual works, art inspired by literature, sculpture and more. Chiarina Loggia is a participant.

In January-February, '08, Chiarina was a visiting artist in Art Day at St Michaels University School in Victoria and will be artist in residence for the grade ten "Small Books/Big Ideas" Harlem Renaissance project.