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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width=223 height=164 style='width:2.3263in;height:1.7083in' src="cid:image003.png@01DCC11F.01317E40" align=left hspace=12 v:shapes="Picture_x0020_3"><![endif]><span class=A1><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>opening reception : 7p | may 7</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#211D1E'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=Pa1><span class=A1><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>in gallery sales : may 7 - 28</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#211D1E'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=Pa1><span class=A1><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>online sales : 8p | may 7 - aug 31</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#211D1E'><br><span class=A1>tickets : $10 via <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-earring-show-the-2026-edition-tickets-1984931935853?aff=ebdssbdestsearch">eventbrite</a></span></span></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p>Get ready to explore a dazzling range of styles and unique designs at The Earring Show, back for 2026. This in person event brings together earring lovers and trendsetters under one roof. Whether you are searching for bold statement pieces or subtle everyday styles, you are sure to find something you love.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Arrive early for the best selection</span></strong>, as many of the most popular earrings sell out quickly.<o:p></o:p></p><p>We encourage everyone to browse the earring designs online before the show. <a href="https://craftcouncilbc.ca/the-earring-show-2026-edition/" target="_blank" title="https://craftcouncilbc.ca/the-earring-show-2026-edition/"><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:blue'>The collection will be available to view online April 20 | 2026</span></strong></a><strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>Opening night is<strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'> a great chance to see the full selection first</span></strong>. If you cannot attend, the earrings will still be available to view and purchase <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>in person </span></strong>at the <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Craft Council of BC</span></strong> from <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>May 7 to May 28</span></strong>, and <strong><span style='font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>online until August 31</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Do not miss this sparkling celebration of earrings! <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>✨<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>raine mckay<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century 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style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>1386 cartwright street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>vancouver, bc v6h 3r8<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:red;mso-ligatures:none'>charitable # 10699 0955 rr0001<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:red;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>office: 604.687.6511<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-CA style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none'>cell: 604.992.1855<o:p></o:p></span></p><p 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