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VISUAL ARTSCool Arts Community Art Project The COOL ARTS crew invite you to join us on Tugboat Beach at Waterfront Park during the Fat Cat Childrenís Festival on Saturday June 12 starting at 11:00 am, to make a sandcastle in the shape of a really big SPIRAL. This is ephemeral eco art, using natural materials that will naturally disappear back to where it came from- the beach. Our SPIRAL will be about 40 feet in diameter, and made with sand, water and hands to pat the sand into shape. Sometimes art isnít about objects that stay forever, sometimes art is about the process; who we are, what we do and how we work together as a community. And this process is about you, the people who come to make our sand SPIRAL. So join us for some fun and some sandcastle building! We will be documenting our day and the photos will become part of the city of Kelownaís public art collection. You can find us at the north end of Tugboat Beach next to the bird sanctuary starting at 11:00 am. With funding from the public art committee and generous sponsorship from Hannaís Lounge and Grill, the Cool Arts crew along with Lori Mairs are celebrating community through the building of this piece of ephemeral art. For more information about this project please contact Lori Mairs at: 250-764-8335 or email at art@lorimairs.com. Cool Arts is a not-for-profit society, and is dedicated to providing fine arts opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities living in the Central Okanagan. For more information about Cool Arts, visit our web site at www.coolarts.ca or email info@coolarts.ca. 08 Jun 2010
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDENTS TO ESTABLISH ARTS FUND IN KELOWNAPhotography graduates at Centre for Arts and Technology are hosting a wine and cheese photography exhibition and live auction at Rotary Centre for the Arts to kick off their initiative to establish a Fund to support student artists in Kelowna.
Megan Hartridge says, “The struggle of emerging or student artists is that often the awareness is hard to come by and funding is scarce. These artists contribute much to our community, and recent cuts to funding have made it more difficult to be effective. Kelowna has the potential for a very vibrant arts community and that’s what we’re looking to contribute to.” Photography and other visual arts are paramount to our collective history as humans. Photography specifically, is a integral part of our record keeping and freedom of expression. A live auction will be held the evening of June 5th 2010 at the Rotary Center for the Arts in Kelowna to raise money to contribute to a local Arts Charity Fund. Seven high quality prints showcasing the diverse beauty of BC will be up for auction. This complimentary evening will be a great opportunity to support local arts and a unique and talented group of photographers. The show will go June 5th 2010 at 7pm. 7 photographers will showcase their unique perspectives in their show called, “Pure, Bold, Alive, Photographic Perspectives of British Columbia”. Come out and support this local event! See you there! Admission is free. 27 May 2010
REEL ROOTs 2010 An exhibition of short films by emerging First Nations artistsThe Kelowna Art Gallery is one again pleased to host the eighth annual REEL ROOTs exhibition showcasing modern forms of Indigenous storytelling through the portal of transferring and sharing oral Indigenous culture and Knowledge.
The REEL ROOTs Indigenous Media Art Exhibition of 2010 will be buzzing again with excitement through the screening and exhibition of works in partnership with the Kelowna Art Gallery. An opening reception is scheduled for 7 pm on Wednesday, May 26, and the exhibition will continue until July 18, 2010. For almost a decade this successful grassroots Indigenous cultural event has built community dialogue, artist networking opportunities which form new friendships, and partnerships by the sharing of food and culture. The rich cultural history of Canadaís first peoples will be the focus of this event. By expressing their stories through their voices using modern tools, the independent media student works will help to dispel myths and misconceptions about Indigenous media arts. REEL ROOTs 2010 showcases indigenous artistic traditions being explored by the indigenous media arts sector. Films by artists of Metis, Cree, Haida, Syilx, Haida, Tilícho, Dehcho and Secwepemc nations will be featured. The Eníowkin Centre, Ullus Collective and the Kelowna Art Gallery invite other partners in the Okanagan to share these stories as they relate to the past, present and future of the First Nations Peoples of Canada exhibited as a legacy for all Canadians to enjoy in spring and summer of 2010. This exhibition runs from May 27 to July 18, 2010. The Kelowna Art Gallery, located at 1315 Water Street is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday until 9 pm, Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm, Mondays 1 pm to 4 pm (July & August). Admission to the gallery is $5 for individuals, $4 for students and seniors, or $10 for a family. FREE admission on Thursdays from 3 - 9 pm. 19 May 2010
Art In Action: Inside Out The Kelowna Art Gallery is pleased to host our 24th annual Art in Action exhibition. This exhibition, on display in the Front Project Space, features approximately 125 works of art created by students in Kelownaís public and private high schools. Art in Action: Inside Out is a celebration of the creativity and artist talent of local youth. Each year, high-school students are asked to explore their imagination, creating their own creative visions of life through painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, and photography. Art in Action not only highlights the exemplary art activities taking place in local classrooms, but is also meant to give students an increased sense of pride in their work, while providing a valuable learning experience. Art in Action is one of our highlight community exhibitions at the Kelowna Art Gallery, as it is always fascinating to see the thoughts and ideas of our youth. The Kelowna Art Gallery, located at 1315 Water Street is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday until 9 pm, Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm, closed Mondays. Admission to the gallery is $5 for individuals, $4 for students and seniors or $10 for a family. FREE admission on Thursdays from 3 ñ 9 pm. www.kelownaartgallery.com 16 Apr 2010
Woodhaven Eco Art ProjectA unique artistic endeavor is officially underway in Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Regional Park.
It’s called the Woodhaven Eco Art Project and is being facilitated by UBC Okanagan Creative Writing professor Nancy Holmes in collaboration with local artist Lori Mairs. From April 17 - October 31, 2010, local artists and students, including musicians and performers, writers, sculptors and other visual artists will create multiple works of art in the park and in response to the park. You are invited to attend the opening ceremony on Saturday, April 17 at 2 PM. On Saturday, you’ll experience many unique experiences. Creative Writing students have created downloadable MP3 files for Woodhaven Audio Walks. There will also be collectable Woodhaven Trading Cards and strange little ‘zines’ to flip through - poems that people can read as they stroll along a path. There’s even a fridge magnet type log poem that people can use to create their own poetry. Professors Virginie Magnat and Aleksandra Dulic and Kenneth Newby will be organizing performers and music throughout the park between 2 and 3 PM. Throughout the year, there will be special guided walks, performances and events and a short film about the art projects and people involved will be created to document the project. Visitors to Woodhaven may find a new ‘natural object’ installation, a new poem or an interesting sculpture. Each visit could find a new sample of artistic expression, generated from the inspiration of each participating artist. Regional District Chair Robert Hobson says, “Our Board supports this unique endeavor because it is sensitive to the stewardship and history involved with Woodhaven, which was protected thanks to the vision and environmental activism of Joan and Jim Burbridge. Hopefully, this history and the wonderful natural surroundings of Woodhaven will inspire the participating artists and we look forward to their creative expressions. Our Regional Parks encourage people to leave only gentle footprints. As that forms the focus of this art project ‘that nothing will be left behind’, Woodhaven is the perfect location.” You can keep up to date with what’s going on by: - going to the website: http://www.woodhaven.ok.ubc.ca/ - becoming a friend on Facebook at “Woodhaven Project” - reading Lori Mairs’ blog at http://blogs.ubc.ca/woodhaven/ The Woodhaven Eco Art Project is funded by the Hampton Fund at the University of British Columbia and is supported by the Regional District of Central Okanagan. 13 Apr 2010
MAAS Monument for MADD – Mothers Against Drunk DrivingArtist Geert Maas has been working for months on a sculpture commissioned by MADD Canada at his studio located 250 Reynolds Road in Kelowna. The sculpture is now nearly completed. He designed and created a large, visually appealing, and long-lasting monument dedicated to leaving a legacy to victims of impaired driving and to educating the public about the dangers of impaired driving. The monument itself is a large brushed stainless steel circle with a cast bronze relief on it. The images on the artwork are meant to evoke images that coincide with MADD Canada's message; to provide support to victims of drinking and driving and to heighten awareness about this issue. The entire artwork will sit upon a tall base made of exposed aggregate concrete. The monument pays tribute to those loved ones killed or injured in an alcohol related crash, and victims of impaired driving will feel that their loved ones are not forgotten. This MADD Legacy Project is meant to inspire hope and offer strength and courage to move forward. The monument which will impact many people will be donated by MADD Canada’s Greater Vancouver Chapter to the City of Burnaby. Installation and unveiling in Burnaby to be announced. The ultimate goal of this project is to leave a long-lasting legacy; to recognize and honour the many victims of impaired driving and to raise awareness within the public of the dangers of driving impaired. The artist has given careful consideration to the subject matter of the monument since the art work in its entirety should be an inspiration and motivation for the community in which it will be placed. Victims viewing the monument will feel like their loved one is not forgotten and the issue of impaired driving is visible for all to see. The stainless steel circle which is the artwork in its entirety represents a giant wheel which is at the heart of MADD Canada's mission to stop drinking and driving. There are four shapes of people's faces (negatives) cut out of this circle. These represent the four people on average killed in Canada every day by impaired driving. These people are the innocent victims of this violent crime. They are missing from the artwork and leave a void in the lives of family and friends. When the monument is viewed from the back, the missing people are there amongst the living. This is meant as a metaphor that although the bodies of the people are gone, they continue to live on in the hearts and memories of friends and families. The four "positives" are the people left behind after the crash. These are the lives that are changed forever, never to return to the way things were before the crash. The bronze relief at the bottom of the front of the artwork creates artistic interest at the heart of the piece. The circular nature of the relief again represents a wheel, a steering wheel or the wheels of a vehicle. The circle motif also represents the support and friendship victims can find through organizations like MADD. The circle is like being enveloped in a giant hug after victims and their families have suffered such devastation and loss. There are several images of people in the bronze relief. This represents the many people who are impacted by a single crash. There are friends, family members, support groups, and professionals who deal with the victims and their families after a crash. In between all these people are hollow spots or cut out figures. These are the people who are missing, but never forgotten. The MADD Legacy Project is about remembering those affected by impaired driving and about creating public awareness around this issue. Last Fall two of Geert Maas bronze sculptures were unveiled at Okanagan College in Vernon and the Tachibana University in Kyoto, Japan commissioned on the occasion of these educational institutions celebrating 20 years of their student exchange programs. The unveiling in Kyoto was attended by the President of Okanagan College, Jim Hamilton, and the artist and his wife Elly Maas. On March 4 Geert Maas was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Arts Award from the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan. 09 Apr 2010
Surreal.Real.Ideal: The Art of Joice M. HallThe Kelowna Art Gallery is pleased to present the work of local artist Joice M. Hall in a solo show entitled Surreal.Real.Ideal: The Art of Joice M. Hall.
This retrospective exhibition is on display in both gallery spaces at the Kelowna Art Gallery. ![]() Realist painter Joice M. Hall spent most of her career based in Calgary, before moving to Kelowna to live in 1998. This exhibition is a full-scale survey show that has been organized for the Kelowna Art Gallery by independent curator Patricia Ainslie, who also moved to Kelowna (three years ago) after a long career at Calgaryís Glenbow Museum. The show will comprise about forty works, some of which contain multiple units. It will culminate with Hallís recent realist landscapes done in the Okanagan, including her works depicting the Okanagan Mountain fire of 2003. A full-length catalogue will be published with all works reproduced in colour. The show will give local residents and visitors the opportunity to consider the full career of this important and insightful artist who lives in our midst. This exhibition runs from March 20 to May 23, 2010. The Kelowna Art Gallery, located at 1315 Water Street is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday until 9 pm, Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm, closed Mondays. Admission to the gallery is $5 for individuals, $4 for students and seniors or $10 for a family. FREE admission on Thursdays from 3 - 9 pm. 27 Mar 2010
Second Exhibition Set to Open at Lake Country Art GalleryThe Lake Country Art Gallery Society is preparing to open its second show at the new public venue.
The Art Gallery displays exhibitions by local artists and those from other regions. The popular inaugural exhibition, Celebrating Lake Country, included a variety of works by 21 local artists. The new themed exhibition, a juried show entitled Sculpture Partners With Abstract, will consist of both 2D and 3D works by local artists. “The jury was very pleased with the sizeable number of entries for the next exhibition. There were many strong and interesting submissions from a number of artists,” said Sharon McCoubrey, Chair of the Lake Country Art Gallery Society. “With over eighty works submitted, we believe that the selected pieces will create a unique and varied exhibition that showcases the artists talents.” Sculpture Partners With Abstract will be available for public viewing during normal Gallery hours beginning Thursday March 18. The Gallery will celebrate the new exhibition with a public reception on Sunday March 21 beginning at 1:30pm. Winter hours of the Lake Country Art Gallery are Thursday – Saturday from 10am – 4pm, and Sundays from 12pm – 4pm. A volunteer committee of local artists and residents administers the Lake Country Art Gallery. Volunteering is a great way to provide support and meet community members and visitors. Memberships are also an essential means of support to ensure the success of the venue. Admission to the Lake Country Art Gallery is free so that all have the opportunity to visit, and everyone interested in supporting local artists is encouraged to purchase a membership to the Gallery, which are very reasonably priced and offer several additional benefits. The Mission of the Lake Country Art Gallery is: To celebrate art as an essential part of the human experience, enhancing our community through art and art experiences. For more information, or to volunteer, receive a membership package, or make a donation, please visit the Gallery at 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd, email lakecountryartgallery@telus.net or call 250-766-1299. Please also visit their blog at http://www.lakecountryartgallery.blogspot.com 12 Mar 2010
Surreal.Real.Ideal: The Art of Joice M. Hall A Retrospective Exhibition March 20 to May 23, 2010Image: Joice M. Hall, Cumulus Congestus 1, 2004, oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches, private collection, Calgary The Kelowna Art Gallery is pleased to present the work of local artist Joice M. Hall in a solo show entitled Surreal.Real.Ideal: The Art of Joice M. Hall. This retrospective exhibition is on display in both gallery spaces at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Realist painter Joice M. Hall spent most of her career based in Calgary, before moving to Kelowna to live in 1998. This exhibition is a full-scale survey show that has been organized for the Kelowna Art Gallery by independent curator Patricia Ainslie, who also moved to Kelowna (three years ago) after a long career at Calgary’s Glenbow Museum. The show will comprise about forty works, some of which contain multiple units. It will culminate with Hall’s recent realist landscapes done in the Okanagan, including her works depicting the Okanagan Mountain fire of 2003. A full-length catalogue will be published with all works reproduced in colour. The show will give local residents and visitors the opportunity to consider the full career of this important and insightful artist who lives in our midst. This exhibition runs from March 20 to May 23, 2010. The Kelowna Art Gallery, located at 1315 Water Street is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday until 9 pm, Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm, closed Mondays. Admission to the gallery is $5 for individuals, $4 for students and seniors or $10 for a family. FREE admission on Thursdays from 3 – 9 pm. 10 Mar 2010
In The Footsteps Of The Masters - Plein Air Painting Workshop in the Rocky MountainsJuly 16-19, 2010
In this workshop we will follow in the footsteps of master painters, such as John Singer Sargent, Carl Rungius, Edgar Payne and J.E.H. MacDonald, through their travels of the Canadian Rockies from Bow Lake to Lake OíHara. We will be painting outdoors at Bow Lake and Lake O'Hara with stops at Moraine Lake and Lake Louise. At Bow Lake we will paint in the same places as Carl Rungius did, to study what he saw and why it is important to study the masters to better understand our own work. At Lake OíHara we will stand at Sargent's Point and paint one of the most beautiful, and most painted, places on earth. Painters from around the world have come to paint and study these wonders of mother nature. We will study the works of some of these artists and then learn to create our own interpretation of these majestic places. For more details visit http://www.jerrymarkham.com/workshops.html or call Leah at 250-558-0350. 10 Mar 2010
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