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The Reach relaunches Reel Change, a FREE film series showcasing films by global Indigenous filmmakers
After a brief hiatus over December and January, The Reach has relaunched Reel Change, a bi-weekly Indigenous film series that includes some of the most impactful films of our time. This diverse selection of Indigenous films will be screened at The Reach at 32388 Veterans Way on alternate Friday evenings, from now until June, 2019. ... Read MoreLearn to Write Your Life Story at The Reach
Fraser Valley residents who wish to write their life stories or family histories can kick-start the process at two lifewriting sessions (1-4:30pm) on February 23 and March 2, 2019 at The Reach Gallery Museum in Abbotsford. Participants will identify strategies for completing the four-step writing process, explore the principles and best practices of creative non-fiction, ... Read MoreFamily Day Extravaganza at The Reach kicks off Heritage Week!
Bring the entire family to a fun, FREE Family Day Extravaganza at The Reach Gallery Museum on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 1-4pm! During this BC Family Day weekend celebration, children, parents and grandparents can participate in a variety of arts and heritage hands-on activities, hear and share precious family stories, learn about artifacts that ... Read More
Come Celebrate at a Not So Typical Indoor Block Party!
Come to the Not Your Typical Canadian Block Party @ The Reach on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7pm. “This is about celebrating Black History Month and its cultures through musical performers, dancers, spoken word, fashion shows, community booths, yes, barbers, free African and Caribbean food, and public admission is free,” says Marc Forcier, coordinator ... Read More
Art Battle 748 Comes to Abbotsford for a New Season!
The Abbotsford Arts Council (AAC) is bringing the international Art Battle competition back to The Fraser Valley, January 18th at the Abbotsford Arts Centre! Once again, Abbotsford will play host to the creative competition that’s been operating in the UK, Italy, New Zealand, Japan and The Netherlands, with over 650 events in Canada since 2009! ... Read MoreThe Reach Opens 2019 with an Exploration of the Human Body
When you think of the human body in art, what comes to mind? Is it the classical ideal embodied by Greek and Roman sculpture, Michelangelo’s muscular angels, or something else? What kinds of bodies are we used to seeing in art, and why? How do artists use the human form to explore issues such as ... Read More