22 -— Wednesday, August 26, 1992 - North Shore News Ferry Gallery exhibitions gaining respect “1 think in a healthier econom ic time we can nuture a relation. ship with business. and then we'll be able to prove a large facility would not be a horrendous tax From page 2% “Since the opening of the Ferry Building, events have uniolded really nicely for the community,” “Lthink every community reaches a certain point of maturity, and 1 think West Vancouver is get- ting close to embracing more payers want to see that it will pay Privately, Matheson would like tor itself. And | believe that can to see a facility that woulc com- happen. Galleries and theatres can bine a 200-seat live theatre and a be self-supporting.” top-calibre art gallery. Not now, but some time in the next tive she says of the successive open- ings of the Silk Purse arts centre and the community museum and archives. “The public has shown it ts willing to take the risk with arts in the park. They recognize there is value in it and tnat it is an asset to the community. Success has built on success.” Not all members of the com- munity, however. are as en- thusiastic as Matheson. Some believe that West Van- couver is culturally dead, that the only art offered is amateur or commercial. “| would have agreed with that _ five years ago,”’ Matheson replies. “*1 don’t agree with it anymore. “The projects we've taken on here have engendered cultural excitement in the community. ! think we've been able to break down the perception that serious art occurs behind gilded doors. “tT think in some respects, we're tuining the heads of the arts community over town, especially when they see the success we're having in a small gallery in a park.” Others nave accused the municipality of failing to support community efforts to launch cul- tural endeavors, such as an arts centre envisioned by a group of businessmen and artists for the former Odeon theatre site. Matheson believes that groups like the one trying to save the Odeon have had valid visions, but have fallen down on the business side of things. “I've seen attempts by com- munity arts groups to acquire space, but what they failed to do is plan for an administrative infra- structure to make it work,” she says. And West Vancouverites, she adds, are nervous about doling out large sums on new, unproved fa- cilities, “The important thing is tax- Do A Number On Your Garbage. | For informaton on how, what and where to recycle: in Greater Vancouver call 732-9253 (R-E-C-¥-C-L-E) 1-800-667-4321 Lass isang Plane wiicae oy ay aber But now. she says, may not be serious art. But right now things burden.” QUALITY GUARANTEE: If you are not | refund your money. (Exludes labour for application the time. years. are tight. PAINTER’S 5 CHOICE CEILING WHITE LATEX Aker Sole Price $27.92 WATER REPELLENT DECK STAIN {6900} OR SOLID HIDE STAIN (6200) After Sale Price $39.92 GAAJESTIC & EXCLAMATION RO-WAX “ZIP-STICK™ VINYL FLOOR TILE” * High style fashion designs and colors © 12"x12' * Heavy household weight. Reg. $1.99 & $2.29 Instore stock only 68 *Reg. book Price. Potierns may vary from those shown. we will send you a vourher equal fo 10% of your porchase. LOW PRICE GUARANTEE: if you find a comparable point or the same walkovering in any competitor's store af a lower price within 30 days of purchose, with volid proof of purchase of cur product, we'll instantly refund the difference. completely satisfied with the quolity of any of our products we'will instantly reploce the product or of installation.) SERWICE GUARANTEE: If you are not completely satisfied for any reason with level of our experiise or service EME Sale effective August 5 to September 8, 1 Ria No? all tems ovoilobleat all stores. For franchise ponies cali (416) 259-6296. * 2925 Lonsdale (2 biks north of Upper Levels Hwy.) 986-6424 PAINTER'S CHO ‘ EGOSHELL tATEX Alter Sole Price $ $39.92 3.781 TERIOR SEBI-GLOSS LATEX (0003) After Sale Price $33.92 $ 56 3.78L EXTERIOR FLAT LATEX (00013 After Sale Price $95.92 a7 3.781 EXTERIOR SEMI-GLOSS LATEX (7100) Alter Sale Price $39.92 MELAMINE PAINT After Sale Price $34.96 EcoLogo Approved =F ECOLOGO PRODUCTS UNTIE SEPT. 8, 1992. Y Melamine In'erior Eggshell cor Interior SemiGloss Alkyd Enamel 5450: Interior/Extarior Gloss Alkyd Enamel isseot Lumut one 3.78 Leon per coupon, 5 per household . While supplies last. 1887 Marine Drive (at Cenilano Rd., cast of Enternational Plaza) 980-8567 * The Color Magk® and Pattern Magk® Systems are avollable at this store