Bau-Xi Gallery opened in 1965 in Vancouver, BC to create a showcase for the many emerging and established Canadian artists in need of a gallery on the West Coast. BAU-XI (boe she) translates to 'great gift'. Bau-Xi Gallery remains the oldest contemporary gallery in Vancouver. The Gallery has been a member of the Art Dealers Association of Canada since the early 1970s, and in Vancouver, a founding member of the South Granville Gallery Association.
Sun Hang Do was founded in 1989 by Grand Master Jin Kang, a man with a vision to create the ultimate martial art. He believes that martial arts education is the key to laying a solid foundation for our future. He believes that in today's society we are bombarded with many outside pressures and negative influences and are faced with many decisions that could have negative results if we do not have the right mindset. Sun Hang Do teaches that self confidence and a positive mental attitude are essential for one to grow and be successful in the 21st century. It's ultimate goal is to improve one's mental and physical abilities equally. Grand Master Kang has created Sun Hang Do to benefit all who practice it and to help make their lives a positive experience. Through his commitment to the continuous development of Sun Hang Do, Grandmaster ensures that this marital art will have continuous growth. His quest to create the complete martial art for humanity has been realized and continues to develop towards the future.
Western Front is one of Canada's leading artist-run-centers for contemporary art and new music. We produce and present visual art, exhibitions, new music concerts and workshops, media-art residencies, performance art and other artist driven initiatives. The Western Front currently maintains programs in Exhibitions, Media Art and New Music, as well as an extensive archive of audio-visual materials. Through this diverse programming we continue to be a crucial platform for interdisciplinary, experimental art practices in Canada and internationally.
EDAM is a contemporary dance company under the artistic directorship of Peter Bingham. EDAM's mandate is to provide a stable and fertile environment for the development of contemporary dance. The Company is deeply committed to the investigation of movement itself as an expressive art form. EDAM supports many possibilities for creative expression within the kinetic arts through the creation and production of choreography and through the practice and presentation of the art of improvisation. In addition to producing its own work, EDAM presents the work of guest choreographers and encourages collaborative projects with artists working in other disciplines.
In 1989 I began D'or Art Consultants to promote Canadian Art. We have worked with corporations, financial institutions, high tech companies, hospitals, seniors homes and private individuals. We offer a variety of artworks as well as creative solutions for your artwork needs. We can assist you in commissioning art, buying art, artwork gift ideas, framing and installing your artwork. We can also arrange leasing of artwork for you. Imagine leasing artwork as a tax deduction and having it as an appreciating asset. Through D'or Art, we can make your own photos into works of art by putting them onto canvas. If you would like to sell or donate your art, we can help! We offer environmentally friendly art and framing.
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