From Japan to Canada
May 11 – June 8, 2017

Opening Reception , Thursday May 11, 2017 6-8pm
Artists in attendance | free admission | refreshments served
Port Moody Arts Centre 2425 St. Johns Street

From Japan to Canada is series of exhibitions, events and cultural demonstrations that reflect the history, evolution and symbiotic influences Japanese and Canadian culture have had on the participating artists.
New works by painters Mitsuko Fujino, Yoshi Kamei and Ken Suzuki. Historical installation by Robert Shiozaki. A group exhibition of Ikebana vessels and Ikebana demos and displays by Kado Sumi School. There will also be a Japanese Festival on May 27th with art, music, food, and cultural demonstrations.

“Aya Maiko” by Yoshi Kamei, “Mountains and Lake” by Ken Suzuki, “Sylvia Hotel Summer” by Mitsuko Fujino

On April 19, 2017, great Canadian movies will be available on air, online and on foot at over 1,700 screenings in cinemas, libraries, public squares and anywhere you can show a film. With free events happening across every province and territory, many involving Canadian film talent, National Canadian Film Day (NCFD) 150 — a Canada 150 Signature Project — promises to be the largest film festival in the world. Ever. It’s a day to sit back in your seat, take off your toque, and have some FUN!

To celebrate National Canadian Film Day 150 in BC, REEL CANADA and community partners Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF), explorASIAN and Hapa-palooza present screening of Mixed Match by BC filmmaker Jeff Chiba Stearns.

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FREE Screening. General Admission refers to seating area that are not assigned or reserved, and are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Schedule:

• Door Open: 6:00 pm
• Opening Remark and Screening: 6:30 pm
• Panel Discussion: 8:15 pm

Panelists:
Director: Jeff Chiba Stearns
Guest – TBA
Please note: All unclaimed registration will be released at 6:15 pm.