#2 - Kyle Street Lawn Park
Located next to next to Port Moody’s Kyle Centre, Kyle Park lawn has become a colourful community gathering space, and a popular hang out for families during the warmer months.
Address: 125 Kyle Street, Port Moody
Exhibiting Artists
Olivera Habibovic
(Port Moody Arts Association)
Since childhood, Olivera Habibovic has had a profound passion for the arts. For over three decades, she has explored various mediums, including acrylic, watercolours and mixed media. She has created nearly 200 unique paintings that eloquently capture the beauty of nature. Her paintings aim to capture the most beautiful and happy moments in life.
Following an extensive career in interior decorating and painting, Olivera embarked on a new journey: teaching. She led an art and craft program catered to school-aged children for over 20 years. Recently, she founded and started teaching and hosting paint events in her community. Through this she leads engaging painting socials for groups of 10-15 individuals, offering an approachable avenue for creative expression. In addition, Olivera is a member of the Port Moody Arts Association, contributing to the enrichment of the local artistic community.
“My art is a visual representation of my inner passion for nature and my love for the Dalmatian coast and the Mediterranean Sea. They capture a snapshot of nature usually combined with abstract elements bursting with life. I am often inspired by a memory of my past, and daily energies and interactions with my friends, family and garden.”
MTM Hobbes
(Port Moody Arts Association)
Margarita Hobbes is a multidisciplinary artist living in the Greater Vancouver area of BC, Canada. She is emerging as an artist dedicated to exploring different media and methods to make art and promote creativity. With playfulness and curiosity, Margarita uses both digital and analog equipment and materials to supplement her creative process. She produces art pieces that investigate the concepts of connection and time. Passionate about the environment, many of her works are made and assembled with repurposed materials.
Margarita has completed several bodies of abstract work; exhibiting in group and solo shows in the province of BC.
“MTM Hobbes is inspired by colours and shapes of the natural environment, and is obsessed with past events that have occurred in her life. She looks for what might not immediately be apparent to the naked eye. Her work is a study of shape and movement conveyed through line, texture, layers and colour.”
Robert Atyeo
(Port Moody Arts Association)
Robert Atyeo is a Toronto born artist who now resides in Vancouver. He has been creating art for most of his life.
Robert creates intriguing abstract landscapes, using bold acrylic colours, pastels and coloured pencils on canvas, wood, and paper. His paintings have been influenced most notably by Jackson Pollock, The Group of Seven, and Gordon Smith. His appreciation of the natural world in all of its beauty and chaos can be seen throughout his work.
Robert’s paintings have been exhibited in Ontario at Gallery Q, the Acme Gallery, The Canadian Canoe Museum, and the Christiansen Gallery, in Quebec at Arts Sutton and the Knowlton Gallery, and in Vancouver at Gallery George, Jericho Arts Centre and the Dogwood Pavilion.
Exhibiting Groups
Blackberry Gift Shop
Medium: Various
The Blackberry Gift Shop is operated by the Blackberry Artist’s Society and is located inside PoMoArts. The gift shop is open and a selection of our artists will be offering their works for sale on the Kyle Lawn.
Explore exclusive handmade treasures crafted by some of the artists from the Blackberry Artist's Society. Connect with creators and listen to the stories behind their work. Whether it's a standout piece for your home or a heartfelt gift, you’re sure to discover that something special.
Exhibiting artists:
Dilys Huang: Ink and Watercolour Sketches
Greta Smith: Moss Designs
Joanne Henderson: Artisan Jewelry
Violet Finvers: Fused Glass
Wendy Schmidt: Painting
Yolanda Cheung: Paper Cutting and Folding
Website: https://www.blackberrygiftshop.ca/
Instagram: @blackberrygiftshop
Facebook: @blackberryartistssociety
Tri-City Potters
Medium: Ceramics
Tri-City Potters is a non-profit society founded in 2007 to encourage awareness and learning about the ceramic arts. Our membership includes those who appreciate and collect ceramic art as well as professional and recreational potters and ceramicists.
We meet on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Port Moody Arts Centre. Everyone is welcome to our meetings. Each meeting includes a planned activity such as a guest speaker, demonstration, discussion of art by various members or a short hands-on workshop, and time to socialize.
Website: https://tricitypotters.ca/wp/
Facebook: @tricitypotters
Port Moody Rock and Gem Club
Medium: Rocks
The Port Moody Rock and Gem Club provides facilities and events for those interested in the lapidary arts and earth sciences. Founded in 1978, our non-profit organization is a member of the British Columbia Lapidary Society, the Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada, and the Port Moody Arts Centre Society.
Lapidary is the art of cutting and polishing semi-precious and precious rocks and gemstones. Our lapidary workshop at Kyle Centre provides members with the tools needed to work stone for both jewellery and display. We participate in and host field trips at sites across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
Website: http://www.portmoodyrockclub.com/
Facebook: @portmoodyrocks
Tri-City Photography Club
Medium: Photography
We are a group of photography enthusiasts with all levels of skills – from the beginner wanting to know more about all of the buttons on their camera to the seasoned veteran who loves their hobby.
We meet every second and fourth Tuesday evening (excluding statutory holidays, school events, etc.) either online (Zoom) or at Montgomery Centre (Coquitlam Continuing Education SD43) at 380 Montgomery St, Coquitlam. Meetings start at 7:00 PM sharp. Guests are always welcome!
Website: https://www.tricityphotoclub.ca/
Port Moody Art Association
Medium: Various
We are an art group that has been operating in Port Moody for the past 57 years. Currently membership is at 53 members and we hold an "Art to Go" Fall Show during the first weekend of November at the Port Moody Recreation Centre.
Artists exhibiting on Kyle Lawn: Beth David, Margarita Hobbes, Olivera Habibovic, Robert Ayeo
Website: https://portmoodyartassociation.ca
Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild
Medium: Wood
Our monthly, IN PERSON, Club Meeting is the 4th Thursday of each month, July, August, and December excluded - Please arrive for 6:30PM to help setup the chairs, tables, audio/visual equipment. Classes are scheduled intermittently and held at KMS Tools Woodworking shop.
Our members have a wide range of abilities and interests and are delighted to share their woodturning experiences and assist you in your endeavours. Everyone regardless of skill level is encouraged to check us out.
Website: https://www.gvwg.ca/