加拿大西岸溫哥華著名書法家劉渭賢老師,教習書法凡卅載, 桃李滿門,其學生也已設帳授徒,續傳薪火﹔他把教導於不同學校之同學聯繫起來,方便溝通與交流,既可以舉辦展覽、講座、比賽、觀摩等各種書法活動,更加上一部分劉老師書法界之朋友樂意加入,【加西中國書法協會】 因而誕生; 經執行委員會約大半年的籌備 ,在二O一二年一月四日得到加拿大卑詩省政府批准, 註冊成為一個非牟利團體。
本協會宗旨乃:
ー) 在加拿大西部省份積極與同儕推廣中國書法藝術。
ニ) 藉著參予各類的社會、教育、專業及慈善活動與功能組別,爭取和其他書法人仕互相交流。
加西中國書法協會日常的活動主要包括幾方面:
一、會員互動活動,大家相聚交流,在活動現場以中華文化爲主題用自己擅長的書體落墨揮毫,觀眾在旁觀摩指點,大家交流近況和書法心得,各取所需、各有所得。
二、定期舉辦書法作品展覽,包括每年一度的會員作品聯展,以及不同主題的書法展覽如會員個人展、女子書法展、榜書展等等。另外本會會員也會以個人身份參與其他藝術展覽。通過展覽,向社區公衆展示書法藝術的魅力,也增强了和社會各界的交流,更好地推廣中國書法。
三、每年中國農曆新年期間,協會的書法家都會在大溫哥華文化中心及多個社區中心為民眾送上手寫的福字,並應顧客需要書寫各種應節揮春。借此推廣中國書法藝術,積極和社區互動。
四、和社會各界深入合作,參與社區活動,比如溫哥華「華埠節」、中醫藥針灸文化周活動、“中国电影周”活動、史蒂夫斯頓社區中心文化交流日、蘭菲社區中心中華文化日活動、卑斯省中國書法大賽等,向不同年齡包括青少年民衆推廣中國書法及中華文化。
五、定期舉辦中國書法及篆刻相關文化講座,傳授有關文化藝術知識,讓更多人瞭解中國書法。
六、協會多位老師在大溫哥華地區不同的社區開班進行中國書法教學,通過親自授課示範指導的方式讓更多人學習中國書法,進一步普及中國書法。
The Association’s core activities include the following:
1. Member Engagement: Members gather to share their work and experiences. During these sessions, participants create calligraphy in their preferred styles—centered on themes from Chinese culture—while observers watch and offer feedback. These gatherings serve as a platform for members to catch up, exchange insights on calligraphy, and learn from one another.
2. Exhibitions: The Association regularly hosts calligraphy exhibitions, including an annual joint exhibition of members' work, as well as themed showcases such as solo exhibitions, exhibitions dedicated to female calligraphers, and displays of large-scale calligraphy (*bangshu*). Additionally, individual members often participate in other art exhibitions. These events showcase the charm of Chinese calligraphy to the public, strengthen ties with various sectors of society, and further the promotion of the art form.
3. Lunar New Year Outreach: During the Chinese Lunar New Year, the Association’s calligraphers visit the Greater Vancouver Cultural Centre and various community centers to distribute handwritten *fu* (福) characters—symbolizing good fortune—and create custom *chunlian* (couplets) for the public. This initiative promotes the art of Chinese calligraphy while fostering active engagement with the community.
4. Community Collaboration: The Association collaborates extensively with diverse groups and participates in community events—such as the Vancouver Chinatown Festival, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Culture Week, the Chinese Film Week, cultural exchange days at the Steveston and Renfrew community centers, and the British Columbia Chinese Calligraphy Competition—to introduce Chinese calligraphy and culture to people of all ages, including youth.
5. Cultural Lectures: The Association regularly organizes lectures on Chinese calligraphy and seal carving, sharing knowledge about these cultural arts to help a broader audience gain a deeper understanding of Chinese calligraphy.
6. Instruction: Several of the Association’s instructors teach Chinese calligraphy classes at various community centers throughout the Greater Vancouver area. Through hands-on instruction and demonstrations, they provide opportunities for more people to learn the art, thereby helping to popularize Chinese calligraphy.
創會會長兼榮譽顧問:劉渭賢
法律顧問: 李溢
第七屆執行委員會名單(2024-2027)
名譽會長: 杜振華
顧問: 陳維廉
黃日彊
黃植江
鄒啟康
何自強
現任會長: 林國欣 (統籌會務及秘書 )
外務副會長: 何卓輝(分管公關、網頁統籌、會務活動 )
內務副會長: 徐永強(分管財務、會員管理、資料統籌 )
秘書長: 徐永強
財務長: 魏淑儀
出納: 葉碧珠
會員資料管理: 葉碧珠
歐振宇
攝影圖片: 胡文振
公關: 歐振宇
胡文振
陳麗靖
網頁統籌: 徐永強
物資管理: 陳麗靖
會務活動: 黎希文
彭家立
陳佩瑛
李成偉
香港分會會長: 張萬青
理事: 彭羅靄雲
永遠名譽理事: 張錫和