Artists are invited to participate in a large scale sculpture show from July until September of 2010, hosted by the Vernon Community Arts Centre.  There is no limitation on media; wood, clay, glass, stone, metal, paper machÈ or any other media.  The only limitation on size is that it must be able to fit through the front door of the Arts Centre (7í 6î high by 5í 6î wide) and must be able to be moved by the artist without cranes, lifts, etc.  We cannot accommodate machines driving on our beautiful new floor, so sculptures must be moved by hand or with small dollies with pneumatic tires.  The only limitation on subject is that we are a community centre open to the public and children, so some subject matter may not be appropriate.  We reserve the right to reject works based on inappropriate subject matter.

Due to space issues created by working in large scale, we ask that interested artists contact us with a commitment to the exhibition.  With this, we can anticipate how much exhibition space will be required.  This will also provide us with information for press releases and advertising.  
More information will be made available as it comes to us.

Vernon Community Arts Centre
http://www.vernonarts.ca

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15 Aug 2009

August 30, 5:00
at Crannóg Ales
706 Elson Rd, Sorrento

Tickets in advance only. Call for reservations: 250-675-6847

$75 includes all taxes and gratuity

You've heard of the Hundred Mile Diet? For one night in August, feast on the Hundred Foot Diet.

On August 30, Crannóg Ales and Stellar Seeds host a midsummer feast at their farm and brewery in Sorrento. Picture long tables set with linen and crystal, outside beneath the cherry trees, surrounded by the gardens from which your dinner came. French meets fresh, in this inspired combination of local food and drink.

This year's Feast is a five course extravaganza of our own farm-raised food, from lamb to basil, heritage tomatoes and garlic. Our chef this year is Geoffrey Couper of The Corked Cook, an inspired chef dedicated to seasonal food. He teaches in the Culinary Arts department at Okanagan College as well as running his own catering business featuring fine local ingredients. Each course is paired with a fresh ale from Crannóg Ales, including some special cask-conditioned ales made only for this event!

The art of cooking seasonally is at its peak during tomato season. Our chefs will provide inspiration and delectation for your own seasonal eating, while brewer Brian MacIsaac will explore the art of pairing beer and food. Sophistication and fresh foods are the bywords of this feast, bringing you the very best our farm has to offer.

This very special dinner is by advance ticket only, $75.00 includes taxes and gratuity, five courses and all the alcohol. Please call Crannóg Ales at 250-675-6847 for reservations. We accept all credit cards, cheques or cash.

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13 Aug 2009

Date:   Monday, August 17
Time:   5pm-close
Location:   Ricardo's Mediterranean Kitchen, 415 Commonwealth Rd, Kelowna

Dine out at Ricardo's Mediterranean Kitchen and make a difference! On August 17th, enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian flare at the Okanagan Valley's hidden treasure. Ricardo's will donate 25% of food sales to Cops for Kids, a charitable foundation providing financial support to children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis in the Southern Interior Region of BC. There will also be a silent auction with some terrific prizes!

To reserve your table, please call: 250-766-6810

www.CopsForKids.org

About Ricardo's Mediterranean Kitchen
Tucked away on a quiet road just outside Kelowna, BC Ricardo's Mediterranean Kitchen offers gratifying, authentic dishes echoing from the Italian countryside and the Mediterranean basin. From mama’s hand-rolled, homemade meatballs to organic produce grown in the family garden, chef-owner Ricardo Scebba honors his Italian heritage and serves favorite family recipes that offer a true taste of Mediterranean life. The Tuscan-inspired 50-seat room designed by Georgia Award-winner, Tara Trumpetter makes the perfect place to savor Ricardo’s time-honoured taste creations with family, friends and lovers. Since opening in 2001, Ricardo's has won numerous awards including "Best Restaurant", "Best Service", “Best Italian” and "Best Romantic" from Okanagan Life Magazine. Situated in the Holiday Park Resort just 20km north of Kelowna, Ricardo's Mediterranean Kitchen is the Okanagan's best-kept secret. For menus and more info, visit: www.ricardos.ca

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10 Aug 2009

You likely have heard about the issue of potential cuts to arts funding in BC over the past few weeks.  These double-barreled cuts are centered currently on BC Arts Council annual grants, and Direct Access Funding from the Gaming Branch.  No formal announcements have been made by BC Arts or Gaming: it is anticipated that the September 2 provincial budget may contain information.  

This letter is coming to you from a task force drawn from concerned central Okanagan arts groups, a list of which is at the end of this email.  We are getting in touch to ensure everyone is aware of these potential cuts and funding freezes and we encourage you and your organization to discuss this issue with your supporters, sponsors, donors, board members, artists and members of your local community.  

We hope that you will choose to advocate for the arts at this critical time.  Let your concerns be heard in a positive fashion, bringing a message of the strong economic and cultural impact the arts have on our communities and the province.  

Many provincial arts groups have already expressed their concerns to their MLAs and to other government officials.  Good, up-to-date information is available online at   http://www.allianceforarts.com.

We ask your support in taking the message of your organization to your local MLA – if at all possible, in a face-to-face meeting, before the House sits again August 25.  Clearly these funding issues affect many arts organizations in the province. To get more information on your local MLA, you can go to  http://www.leg.bc.ca/MLA.

We feel it is vital to make the business case for continuation of funding - how many dollars does your organization contribute to your local economy; and what the impact is, both financial and cultural on your audiences and artists.  The Alliance for Arts and Culture quantifies the provincial impact of the arts at 80,000 jobs and $5.2 billion annually.  You need to tell your financial and job story.  

You can also encourage your organization to send a letter, and keep sending letters, talking about the impact of proposed funding cuts on your community by writing to pertinent elected officials.  Office addresses on each elected official’s web pages.
Arts - Minister Kevin Krueger -  Kevin.kruegermla@leg.bc.ca
Gaming - Minister Rich Coleman -  rich.colemanmla!@leg.bc.ca
Premier Gordon Campbell -  premier@gov.bc.ca

Please forward this email, perhaps with a covering note, to your in-house email list.  We know the government needs to hear from the groups and organizations impacted and they especially need to hear from the community itself - including individuals and businesses - that the arts matter to them.  

We also ask you to respond to this email - either to the organization which sent it to you - or to  ArtsResponseOkanagan@shaw.ca, so that we can measure the reaction to this information and tell all MLAs and others about the ongoing awareness of this issue among BC Arts groups.

Thank you - please react within the next two weeks.

PAK - Professional Performing Arts Alliance of Kelowna: Ballet Kelowna, Chamber Music Kelowna, Community Concerts Kelowna, Okanagan Symphony
Arts Council of the Central Okanagan
Rotary Centre for the Arts
Okanagan Institute

    
 

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10 Aug 2009

Become a tour guide at the Kelowna Art Gallery

The Kelowna Art Gallery is currently recruiting volunteer tour guides for its 2009/2010 School Tour Program. Volunteering as a tour guide offers a terrific opportunity to work with the public and expand your knowledge of the visual arts.
At the Kelowna Art Gallery, tour guides work as volunteers escorting school groups through current exhibitions. You will be required to volunteer approximately two-and-a-half hours per week, plus you will attend exhibition information meetings, held approximately once every six weeks. As a tour guide, you will receive a free membership to the Gallery, selected exhibition catalogues, the opportunity to meet artists and curators, and the chance to attend workshops, artistís talks and opening receptions.
Training will begin in mid September, and the Gallery will provide all the information necessary to lead exciting and dynamic tours. Your training will include instruction on working with children in a gallery setting, contemporary art, and teaching methods.

For more information contact Renee Burgess, Head of Public Programming at 250-762-2226 ext 310 or email the gallery at info@kelownaartgallery.com.

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06 Aug 2009