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FRESH Art: Mallory Donen

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About the artist Mallory Donen is an interdisciplinary artist from White Rock, British Columbia. In June 2015, Donen graduated from …

FRESH Art – Julie Epp

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Julie Epp is a Fraser Valley artist and graduated in 2015 from University of the Fraser Valley with her BFA. …

FRESH Art: Rebekah Brackett

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Rebekah Brackett was born in Calgary, Alberta and belongs to the Piikani Nation. She was adopted by her loving parents, …

Fresh Art: Janelle Fitz

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Janelle Fitz is a visual artist and graphic designer located in the Fraser Valley. Janelle grew up with a love …

Fresh Art: Kenzie Dyck

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Kenzie Dyck has lived in Chilliwack, BC for her entire life, enjoying the beautiful wild landscapes it has to offer. …

Fresh Art: Jeff Rasmussen

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Jeffrey Rasmussen is a painter/sculptor and originally hails from Regina, Saskatchewan.  Currently, his work is focused on acrylic airbrush painting …

Fresh Art: Carla Swope

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Carla Swope’s passion for creating unique jewellery is something she’s possessed since she was young. Inspired by our natural environment, …

FRESH Art: Carolina Arai

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Carolina Arai is a graphic designer and photographer whose watercolour prints stood out at the recent Spring Artists’ Café hosted …
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  • Our winter issue is ready for you to catch up on local arts, culture, and community life. Our feature this issue is the upcoming Riverdale-themed conference which takes place next Wednesday, March 13. Link in bio. And, exciting news! Starting this issue, you will be able to find Raspberry in print at select community locations. Copies will start circulating next week. Check back for details. We'd like to thank the Government of Canada for their support in making this possible. Thank you as well to everyone who has been contributing to our progress toward this goal for nearly three years. #valleydale2019 #fraservalley #magazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #eatplayloveabby #abbotsford #popculture #beautifulbc @boardwalkcafegames @hmcpine
  • "Get out to local shows."⠀ Back in 2016, we sat down with James Kasper, then-organizer of the @civl_radio Fraser Valley Music Awards, to talk about the inaugural FVMAs, the local music community, and the future of the awards. Have a read of our July 2016 issue at issuu. com/raspberrymagazine, then see this year's show for yourself on December 19 @thestageinmission ⠀ ⠀ Submissions for the third annual Fraser Valley Music Awards, hosted and coordinated by Harry Doupe, are due by December 7. Visit civl .ca/fvma to enter a submission or to purchase tickets.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #fraservalley #fraservalleymusic #fvma #raspberryzine #raspberrymag
  • “I just saw music bring hope and relief and some peace in the midst of this chaos that people were living in.” Fraser Valley musician Tessa on her first solo album and the possibilities of music to effect change and inspire passion and compassion in the community. Link to full interview in our profile.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #music #addiction #community #localmusic #fraservalley #onekiss #Tessa #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford @teresatrask
  • It doesn't seem like so long ago that @boardwalkcafegames was just starting out, and it's now a busy staple of Downtown Abbotsford. Boardwalk was recently recognized with a New Business of the Year award from the @abbotsfordchamber, which has us reflecting back on our first of many friendly chats with Darin prior to opening. Congratulations, Boardwalk, and thanks for the fun and games! https://buff.ly/2r5luj6⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #fraservalley #eatliveplayabby #abbotsfordbc #raspberryzine #raspberrymag #throwbackthursday
  • Have you caught up on Sarah Sovereign's 24-hour portrait project yet? What are you waiting for! Featuring cake, twin nerds, beautiful babies and babies-to-be, family, friends, and all the humans who make the Fraser Valley into a gorgeous, zany, complete whole. Find coverage of this project in our newest issue -- full link in profile!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford @sarahsovereign
  • The art of the book: the possibilities of physical form and literary craft, and a travelling display of history, culture, and sheer book beauty. You can still catch this beautiful display at @goUFV until December 7! Link to full issue and article in our profile. ⠀ #bookhistory #bookart #amreading #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford
  • “Part of the reason I decided to start this project is because I kept seeing and hearing cyclical conversations that were beginning and ending with problems. As a therapist, and artist passionate about my community, I fully believe that there is healing in connection and community — and this project very much reflects that.” -- @sarahsovereign⠀ .⠀ .⠀ We're honoured to present another snapshot of Sarah Sovereign's 24-hour portrait project: wands, books, babies, and the heart of a community wrapped up in a lovely tangle of connections, acquaintances, and dear friends. Link to full story and more beautiful images in our profile!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford
  • The summer Josie was born: in three beautiful poems, @strongfemalelead_ writes about the birth of her niece, the terror of an extended hospital stay, and how joy and love are possible in even the most difficult times. Read her poems, interview, and more in our full issue -- link in profile. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #instapoet #poetry #readlocal #jeneeceplace #explorefraservalley #raspberrymagazine #raspberrymag #raspberryzine #amreading #beautifulbc #zine #callforsubmissions #eatplayloveabby #missionbc #chilliwackbc #abbotsford
  • “These are people that don’t know me, but they pour their heart out to me. I’m just someone whose book they read. But maybe it’s unfair to say they don’t know me, because sharing is an intimate act.”⠀ . ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ On strength, compassion, empowerment; poet Harman Kaur on the richness and importance of cultural history, narrative, love. Link to the full article and issue in our profile!⠀ #instapoet #poetry #readlocal #fraservalley