Kelowna, BC-based Chinese-born emerging artist Jeffrey Wong presents an exhibition of paintings titled Attempt, that is a cross-cultural commentary on the global state of affairs based on his personal experiences and ideas relating to the issues of immigration in general. Wongís approach to this question is two-fold; his desire to be able to live in Canada and adopt Canadian values on one hand, and questioning if it is even possible culturally on the other.

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3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 2H3
Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday,11:00am to 4:00pm 

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08 Jan 2010

The Vernon Public Art Gallery will host the exhibition titled Re-Sourced/Recalled by Kelowna, BC-based artist, Joanne Gervais. Her exhibition at the VPAG is a video installation that addresses the issues of ethnicity and cultural identity. Her previous work focused on creating commemorative narratives for specific audiences, often descendants of the First Nations and French homesteaders in Northern Alberta. In this exhibition Gervais advances the notion that the sense of nostalgia became a unifying factor that contributed to the formation of the cultural identity of MÈtis in that region.  The source images for this video installation are actual photographs, digital images, documentaries and various culturally implied narratives communicated orally and in written format. As an artist and descendant of MÈtis culture, Gervais offers the viewers an opportunity to engage and explore the video itself as a non-linear presentation of imagery and sound tracks that form the open-ended propositions relating to the history and interaction of different ethnic groups.

Check out our new website at www.vernonpublicartgallery.com

3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 2H3
Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday,11:00am to 4:00pm 

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08 Jan 2010

The Topham Brown Memorial Gallery in the Vernon Public Art Gallery will exhibit Montreal and Vancouver based artists, Richard Ibghy and Marilou Lemmens.  Ibghy and Lemmens have been producing collaborative works since 2002. Their practice is focused on synthesising modes of expression that combine linguistic, scientific and visual forms of representation.  In this exhibtion titled Horse & Sparrow the analysis of various models and theories allows them to  bring together seemingly non-related variables that result in propositions and commentaries on the human condition.

Exhibition runs from January 7 - March 11
3228 31st Avenue, Vernon, BC, V1T 2H3
Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday,11:00am to 4:00pm

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08 Jan 2010

The Summerland Art Gallery is pleased to announce the first show of its 2010 season ... "LOOKING INTO ICE" features the digital photographs of local Summerland artist, Jeremy Heibert.



These abstracts of ice and snow reveal stunning images. Heibert says the he has "grown to love ice for its ephemeral beauty. It emerges for minutes or days before changing or disappearing - like infinite simulations run from equations using nothing but gravity, time, temperature, wind and water."

"LOOKING INTO ICE" opens with a wine and cheese reception on Thursday, January 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. and continues until March 13, 2010.
The Summerland Art Gallery, at 9533 Main Street, is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

For further information. please call the Summerland Art Centre at 250-494-4494 or slandarts@telus.net.  And don't forget our website  www.summerlandarts.com and http://twitter.com/artspalette

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08 Jan 2010

Proceeds toward Okanagan Greens Society (Non Profit);

Okanagan Greens Society
Working together in our community for a healthy environment, happy people and a sustainable local economy.

The Event: Conduit Festival
‘Cakewalk Co-Op’ has partnered with ‘Okanagan Greens Society’ to bring the people CONDUIT; A live showcase of local and organic emerging and established Art, music, installation, sculpture, eco-activism, handmade crafts, Cake, literature, furniture, heirloom seeds, beer, wine, martinis, snacks, fire spinners, story tellers, slam poets, and speakers.

-Saturday Feb. 6, 2010
-4pm to 1am
-Multiple galleries and spaces within the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
-Sliding Scale admission

Venue donated by Cultural Services; The city wants to see more activity in the art district to hold interest for the 18-35 year old demographic.

Live Performers:
We are committed to sourcing the most auspicious in local experimental, folk and Alternative Music.

List: Kevin Kane, Old Man’s Beard, Prarie Cat, Midnight, Leila Neverland, Uncanny Valley, The Capers, Time, Yoko, Sam Wilson, Alison Cociani, Nixie, Imaginary friend, Bradley Florent, Thom Bouman, Vanessa Eides, Lee Schurian, Timothy Fehr, Kinshira, and more…

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07 Jan 2010