BC Marble International Sculpture Symposium: Earth and Oceans
The International Marble Sculpture Symposium is a new annual community event designed to elevate the awareness and appreciation of
BC marble, marble sculpture and public art in the Cowichan Valley.
From August 11th to September 9th, local and international sculptors will spend four weeks at the Cowichan Exhibition Parkcreating
public art. Truly a community project, residents can host the artists in their homes, bring meals as they work, provide transportation, and
interact with the artists as they create. The goal is to install these fine public sculptures in public places throughout the Cowichan Valley, maybe up and down Vancouver Island for the public to see and touch.
Along with the knowledge that a sponsorship contributes to expanding art in your community, the benefits are numerous. We are very
grateful to our sponsors and thank them at every opportunity, such as our program for the Opening each year, publicity as appropriate,
and at the dedication of the sculpture. The sponsor’s name is prominently displayed on a custom marble plaque that is placed with the sculpture. Interested sponsors are invited to our various events and are welcome and encouraged to participate on our committee.
Additionally, the sponsors will be prominently featured on all advertisements, promotions and highway banners.
Any amount is gratefully appreciated and we provide acknowledgment of donations. Consider the opportunity to sponsor a sculpture, buy equipment, or sponsor an event. To find out more or how you can participate contact us.
Donations
Donations are appreciated in the form of time, money or resources. You can join with us in simple ways through our fundraisers, a sculpture sponsorship, or through a donation. The International Marble Sculpture Symposium is a community project. As a community, we need to provide housing, food and transportation for the artists when they visit. We need to raise a minimum of $10,000 each year to cover costs for each artist to come, an honorium and for materials. Consider an outright donation of time or funds or help support us through one of our fundraisers.
Please contact us to donate or find out how you can help.
Monetary contributions as well as donations of goods or services are warmly welcomed and recognized equally.