The Port Kells Arts Club (PKAC) is about participating artistically within a friendly and supportive network of other visual artists.

Our not-for-profit club was formed in 1962 by a group of local artists and then, as it still is today. was managed and operated by the club’s members. The PKAC is a registered society under both the provincial and federal charities acts. As a member of the Langley Arts Council, Arts Council of Surrey and BC Arts Council, our club has the privilege of receiving support and funding for our on-going programs.

Our club year runs from September through May (no activities in July, August, and December). Membership in the PKAC is open to all people who are interested in supporting the arts and fellow artists. We embrace all levels of ability and encourage our members to reach their potential by offering them participation in classes, plein air, outside venue sales, and local art exhibitions.

Social connections and friendships between our members are also fostered by hosting two pot luck luncheons during the year.

We welcome new members with fresh and innovative ideas on how we can improve and grow as a club and progress as individual artists who share a common love for the arts.

This not-for-profit club cannot function without everyone getting involved in some capacity to help keep the club operating. There are several volunteer positions available that are designed to fit the abilities and time constraints of our members. Included are: Board of Directors (4 members), Art Show Committee including community art display venue management, advertising, Arts Council reps (attend meetings monthly and report back), art instructor selection, membership information contact person, opening/locking-up the hall weekly; email/telephone contact person, website maintenance,…. and more.

What We Offer

Through the following activities and resources we provide opportunities for members to meet other artists and to improve their creative skills:

·  Classes – We currently offer five sessions (usually five to six weeks each) of art classes throughout the club year with classes being held at Eric Bysouth Rotary Field House on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Classes are offered in a variety of media with experienced instructors. Enrollment is available to members on a first come, first-to-pay basis.

Art classes from January to April are usually five or six sessions. In May the art course could be four sessions. June is open to plein air painting two Saturdays.

For information about the current and upcoming classes, visit our Classes & Calls page..

·  Member’s meetings – Meetings take place from 1:00 — 2:00 p.m. at The Eric Bysouth Rotary Field House, 21355 – 57A Ave. Langley BC (see map on Port Kells Art Club page) on the third Monday of each month. (Note: Should a holiday fall on that date, the meeting is deferred to the following Monday).
– Our Annual General Meeting is held at our first club meeting in September at which time our Board of Directors is elected from within our membership. The offices of: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are held for one year from the day they are elected.

-Members are expected to attend at least four Member Meetings per year to remain in good standing.

·  Public art exhibitions – To showcase our members’ art and encourage their self-confidence, we hold a minimum of two art shows/sales per year. The Spring Show could be in the months of April or May. The Fall Show is in either October or November. Show location is the Community Hall in Fort Langley on Glover Road. Members wishing to participate must be willing to volunteer in some capacity in the production of the show.

Volunteer jobs for art shows include: set up/take down crew, demonstrators, raffle ticket sales, PKAC info table, greeters, kitchen staff, table centerpieces, event signage —art cards sales table, art sales table, guest book/contact interested people re. upcoming shows; laundry (tablecloths), transporting equipment/supplies, posters/printing …… and more.

For further information:
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1032764590550369
If interested in joining, please fill out the Membership Application form. We will be in touch with you after receiving it.