>>> Classic boat festival seeks artists and musicians

Time is running out for applications from visual artists, musicians and performers to take part in the Maritime Museum of British Columbia’s upcoming Classic Boat Festival, Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.

The museum is accepting applications for both its music and Artists Aboard programs for the 45th annual festival.

“We are looking for emerging artists who work with maritime or heritage boat themes to be our first cohort of Artists Aboard,” said Anya Zanko, events and development manager for the museum.

Selected visual artists will receive a $200 honorarium. Selected artists will have access to unique and exclusive vantage points: on the docks; aboard the SV Dorothy, a 1897 classic boat, and aboard another classic vessel for the Sunday Sail Past.

Successful artists will be included in the Artists’ Showcase on Sunday, Oct. 20, a full day of display in the museum’s gallery with works produced for the festival and other related work.

A $200 honorarium is offered to each individual or group under the musical program. While all types and styles of music are welcome, the event is looking for performers who have a stated interest in or connection to heritage boats and/or maritime culture.

Performance times are two hours in length, with performers supplying their own instruments and sound amplification equipment (if applicable).

Although both programs are open to all ages, artists and performers 18 years and under must have a guardian sign for them. Applicants must be residing in Canada.

Deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m., March 11. Successful artists and performers will be announced by April 15.

• For more information on the Artists Aboard program, go to mmbc.bc.ca/artists-aboard-2024.

• For more information on the music program, go to mmbc.bc.ca/music-program-2024