Hua Jin
My Big Family

April 20 – June 10, 2012
Opening Reception: Thursday April 19, 7–9 pm

Emerging artist Hua Jin explores issued relating to China’s one-child-per-family policy and economics. Employing photography and video, Jin documents and reflects on her personal experience as the first generation of ‘only’ child families and explores how this policy affects families, communities and the country.

An accompanying community project component invites all families in Richmond to bring in a framed family photograph/portrait to create the exhibition for Gallery 3. All pictures will be hung in the Gallery, and participating family names will be put into a draw for a new family portrait to be taken by the artist, Hua Jin.

The exhibition provides opportunities for the community to have conversations about their own experiences and views on these and related issues through Gallery organized discussions.

www.phoebejin.com


COMMUNITY COMPONENT

Call for Family Portraits
Deadline: Sunday, March 18, 2012

Become part of this upcoming exhibition by bringing a picture of your family to hang in the Gallery. All photographs submitted will be hung during the My Big Family exhibition in Gallery 3.Photographs must be framed and ‘ready to hang’.

Photographs do not need to be large or professionally taken—you can bring in a simple snapshot or photograph that is meaningful to you. All families are encouraged to participate, no matter how big or small (two persons and up!)

Family portraits can be dropped off during Gallery hours and given to the Gallery Attendants. Framed photographs should not exceed 14” x 18”. Clearly label the back of your photograph with Name, address, phone number and email address.

Family Portrait by Hua Jin
All the names of participating families will be put into a draw for a family portrait to be taken by the artist, Hua Jin.

RELATED PROGRAMMING
Gallery members receive 10% off for all our programs!

Let's Make Stuff! / Sunday Artist Group
$5/sess or Free for Gallery Members
May 13 & June 10, 1–4pm
On the 2nd Sunday of each month, join us in the Gallery Art-Room for a relaxed, social studio time. For artists, crafters, hobbyists, and those who just like to make “stuff”, this is an opportunity to kick start that stalled project, or try out a new technique. Get inspired by bringing new or mid-stream projects, your own art materials, and work alongside fellow artists. Adults only. For more information contact ktycholis@richmond.ca.

Thursday May 17, 12–1pm
Art for Lunch* / Course #239648
Great food, great art and great conversation! Join us for tours of the current exhibition with the Art Gallery Curator, followed by a lunch in the Gallery. These social lunches are a great lunch-hour escape to chat about art and meet other people. Pre-registration required, $10 per person includes tour and tasty lunch. Vegetarian and meat options available.

Friday May 4 - Sunday May 6
Doors Open Richmond
Saturday, May 5: Free drop-in art activities,1–3pm
Saturday/Sunday, May 5 & 6: Gallery tours in Mandarin, 11am–3pm
More about Doors Open

Saturday June 2, 1–2pm
Artist Talk with Hua Jin
Join exhibiting artist Hua Jin in the Art Gallery for a tour and discussion of her exhibition My Big Family. Refreshments provided.
All ages. Free Admission.


PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO WORKSHOPS
For Adults & Seniors (16+)
Richmond Art Gallery Program Room

Photography - Introduction to Digital Cameras*
Thursday May 10, 1–4pm $20/ 1 sess. Course #241127
Learn the basics of using your digital camera to take better pictures.
Bring your own camera.

Photography - Lighting for Portraits*
Saturday June 2, 1–4pm $35 / 1 sess Course #241126
Learn the basics of using natural and artificial lighting sources to take better portraits of family and friends. Bring your own camera.

Video - Introduction to Digital Video Cameras*
Thursday June 7, 7–9 pm $20/ 1 session. Course #241125
Learn the basics of using your digital video camera to take better vacation or family videos. Bring your own camera.


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Starred events require pre-registration through the City of Richmond Call Centre at 604.276.4300 or online at www.richmond.ca/guide