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September 11, 2009
Press Release – for immediate release

The Cowichan Valley Arts Centre proudly presents the unique perspective of the paintings and poetry of bill bissett in a special solo exhibition of thirty-four paintings and a performance poetry reading.

A colour exhibition catalogue available during the exhibition featuring a guest essay by Victoria's Poet Laureate Linda Rogers states: “You are a very privileged person if you have been lucky enough to experience this exhibition of paintings by the protean performance poet and visionary philosopher bill bissett”.

opening reception: Thurs. Sept 24th 4-8p.m.
poetry reading: Friday Nov. 13th 7 p.m.
closing reception, meet the artist: Friday Nov. 13th 4-8 p.m.

cowichan valley arts centre
2 - 139 Station Street Duncan B.C. Canada

Gallery Hours:
Tue. Wed., Fri, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (curator in attendance)

Artist's Statement

bill bissett

curated by Jeffrey Birkin: jeffreybirkin@hotmail.com

The Cowichan Valley Arts Centre acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and The League of Canadian Poets.

The Cowichan Valley Arts Council gratefully acknowledges the support of the British Columbia Arts Council, Assembly of BC Arts Councils, Pacific Region Arts Councils, BC Gaming Commission and Chances Cowichan.

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