2013, Announcements

Get Oriented To Elevate

Join us for a big community orientation and volunteer/participant sign up for Elevate 2013! 

All confirmed volunteers, creative participants and new volunteers are invited to come down to get the scoop, or sign up for their little piece of the elevate action. 

Come down to Zocalo Cafe (corner of Cliffe & 5th) at 6:30pm on Wednesday the 22nd and find out about the projects, call for submissions, the overall elevate schedule, volunteer shifts and benefits, and how your whole family can be involved.… More » »

2013, Press Releases

Countdown to Engage Elevate 2013!

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The countdown is on for the 2nd annual Elevate Arts Festival and culture lovers of all kinds should mark the dates and plan to spend time in the heart of Courtenay for 5 days of music, dance, art, media, puppets, fire, verse, circus, choirs, workshops, crafts, kids stuff, fiddles and so much more!… More » »

2013, Press Releases

Photopia seeks visions of CV, art, humor

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* New streamlined submission process! (as of May 17/13)

New Elevate The Arts contest getting big-screen treatment

“A photograph is not an accident – it is a concept.  There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer”  – Ansel Adams

Every photographer knows the excitement of having captured or created a truly remarkable image.  And that excitement multiplies when such arresting photos are shared.… More » »

2013, Press Releases

Elevate strikes a chord in Downtown Courtenay

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Something special happened last May in the streets & alleys of Downtown Courtenay.

Seemingly out of nowhere, a grassroots arts and culture festival was born. With over 22 venues and over 250 performers and artists spread across alleyways, restaurants, plazas, halls and cafes, it was an event that certainly caught the attention and interest of the community.… More » »

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2013 beginning to take shape!

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We’re super excited… the core team has been meeting, planning, scheming and dreaming since December, and the ideas & visions are beginning to take shape!

New folks have joined us to champion some special projects, and we’ve got amazing opportunities for artisans, performers & creators to share, demonstrate, sell and extend their offerings.… More » »

2013, Announcements

Elevate Winter Bazaar Call for Vendors!

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Elevate Winter Bazaar seeks Curious Crafts and Unusual Art.

Crafters, artists and independent creators of all things curiously bizarre and whimsically strange are invited to apply to be part of the Elevate Winter Bazaar, a craft fair with an  twist brought to you by the Elevate consortium.… More » »