Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts

The Arts Council lobbied for quality street furniture during the 1950’s. Pictured: Elizabeth Lane

Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts Janet Bingham visits the studio of Lutz Haufschild to view a sculpture he entered for sale in the juried Studio Fair.

Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts Soprano Betty Phillips at one of her secondary school appearances for Artists for Schools.

Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts An assistant to Queen Charlotte artist Rufus Moody explains the significance of a Haida mask. Mr. Moody donated some of the proceeds from Studio Fair sales to the Arts Council.

Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts Author Lister Sinclair with students at Gladstone School as part of the Artists for Schools program.

Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts Dr. Dorothy Somerset (right) at the BC Arts Resources Conference at UBC.

Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts In Memoriam: Mary Roaf Mary first became involved with the Arts Council in She served as president from 1954 to 1956 and was a staunch advocate of planting street trees downtown. Mary is pictured here with Mayor Phillip Owen at the Arts Council’s Historical Exhibit, February 1996.

Community Arts Council of Vancouver creates community through the arts In Memoriam: Mary Roaf November 13, 1913 to October 15, 2009