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October 6th, 2017First Friday in Vancouver’s Downtown is a time to explore and this month VDA Investor Schofield Properties is unveiling something amazing: It took years of careful, patient planning but the rebirth of 6th Street between Main and Washington is nearly complete. From dining options like Little Conejo and Nonavo Pizza to eclectic shopping at Vintage Vignette, the return of this vital entry into #dtVANwa is an important step in the ongoing rise of our increasingly vibrant, vital downtown. As you stroll the streets of Vancouver’s city center this First Friday, please see 6th Street for yourself and join us in celebrating this newly active, rapidly emerging part of our community.

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* = Number on VDA First Friday Map

Red Stars = VDA Public Art

VDA LOVES ART!

As you enjoy your time celebrating original art in our downtown, be sure to note some outstanding public art. Four projects (Flying Umbrellas at Evergreen and Main, The Phoenix at 8th and Main, Movie Madness at 11th and Main and Heart and Stone at 6th and Columbia) were commissioned by Vancouver’s Downtown Association. Downtown Property Owner, Menashe Properties, has added an outstanding piece recently at 11th and Main. It is titled ‘Uskudar’ and is by local artist Lee Kelly.

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Angst Gallery (VDA Investor) — 1015 Main St Local graphic, graffiti and fine artist Bryan Helfrich presents a series of unflattering portraits of the most divisive world leaders in recent history. On display from October 6-28, Questionable World Leaders features twelve portraits of ruling-class riff raff from around the world.*1

Art on the Boulevard (VDA Investor) — 210 W Evergreen Blvd “Interpreting the Landscape” September 1st - October 28th. Differing ways of interpreting the landscape are showcased in the new paintings by Chuck Sites and Harry Wheeler. *2

Gallery 360 (VDA Investor) — 605 Esther St features two special exhibits: the Society of Washington Artists’ fall show and gallery artist Susan Mamolejo Kipp’s “Celebracion de Colores”, in honor of National Hispanic Month. *3

The Artist Loft (VDA Investor) — 1001 Main St, Ste C Join us in celebrating the upcoming wet season with works of water scenes in various mediums by Loft and community members for this month’s show ‘Wet’. 1-9PM *4

The PAC (VDA Investor) — 2114 Main St, Ste 100 “Colors of Autumn & Africa”! “Harvest Your Inner Artist” pumpkin painting/carving while sipping the seasonal spice! Tix $20 avail at 1st Friday, 360.991.2479 portlandartcreations@yahoo.com *5

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Burnt Bridge Cellars (VDA Investor) — 1500 Broadway St features Music by: Doug Smith, Master of contemporary fingerstyle acoustic guitar, Grammy award winner. Artists: Patricia Thompson, quilts and Vicki McArdle, textiles and paper. Food: Class Cooking, Chef Kim. 4-9PM *6

Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie (VDA Investor) — 703 Main St Debuting our Halloween Collection - Handcrafted Ltd Ed Fragrances for Autumn! Fantastically phantasmic concoctions and devilishly delish treats await you! Wear a costume and get 10% off all purchases! *7

Luepke Flowers and Finds (VDA Investor) — 1300 Washington St Soft Pastel on Sanded Paper Paintings, Landscape and Floral by C. Snyder. *8

Most Everything Vintage (VDA Investor) — 815 Washington St Pop-Up shop, 6-9PM with local jewelry designer Crystal of Humblebug Jewelry. Upcycled, antique pieces transformed in to wearable art. Also featuring our vintage houndstooth collection. *9

Premiere Property Group (VDA Investor) — 311 West 11th StreetMixed media - liquid acrylic pieces by Kat Zander. If you LOVE color and abstract art, this is the exhibit for you. All canvas are ORIGINALS starting at $25 - $200. Limited edition Prints for $30 - great for framing. *10

Siren Salon (VDA Investor) — 104 W Evergreen Blvd In the style of Renoir, impressionistic paintings of elegant women in quiet repose by Carol Sandor, a Gallery 360/ Mosaic Arts Alliance member, can be viewed through October. *11

Where To Go On October 6th, 2017!

* = Number on VDA First Friday Map

www.vdausa.org811 Main Street, Vancouver

WA 98660(360) 258 – 1129

MORE ART!Top Shelf Martinis on Main (VDA Investor) — 600 Main St features the work of Nolan Jameson. Nolan has captured our beauty here in the PNW. He has 7 different portraits on display. Opens at 3PM. *12

Union Chapel — 806 Main St Office Moms and Dads is a non profit that originated right here in Vancouver with a mission is to care for children entering foster care. Group art show benefits this amazing organization. 6-9PM *13

Vancouver Community Library (VDA Investor) — 901 C St We are pleased to host Danny Ugbinada, Yelena Roslaya, Makoto Ito, and Jason Litts. The exhibition and reception will be open during First Friday and continue through Monday, October 9th. *14

Vinnie’s Pizza — 1000 Main St Scenes from the Mediterranean, photography by Gallery 360/Mosaic Arts Alliance member Susan Williams, are on exhibit through October. *15

Wattle Tree Place — 306 E 16th StWorks from 8 local artists on display at Wattle Tree Place including Barbara McVey, Deisy Minos, Kazzie Cazort Horn, Erika Bartlett, Fernando Horner and more! 4-9PM *16

Windermere Stellar – Vancouver (VDA Investor) — 210 E 13th St, Ste 100Features “50 Shades of Paws” a collection of doggie paintings in their own element by Lauren Rengani. Acrylics, watercolor or oil…On canvas or paper. Don’t miss the collection. *17

MORE ART!

Red Stars = VDA Public Art

= Storm Drain Murals* = Number on VDA First Friday Map Red Stars = VDA Public Art

1. Angst Gallery2. Art on the Boulevard3. Gallery 3604. The Artist Loft5. The PAC6. Burnt Bridge Cellars 7. Love Potion Magickal Perfumerie

8. Luepke Flowers and Finds9. Most Everything Vintage10. Premiere Property Group11. Siren Salon12. Top Shelf Martinis

13. Union Chapel14. Vancouver Community Library15. Vinnie’s Pizza16. Wattle Tree Place17.Windermere Stellar