ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO BUY ORIGINAL ARTWORK IN THE OKANAGAN IS AT LOCAL VENUES AS WELL AS SHOWS IN WHICH OUR MEMBERS PARTICIPATE.
HOPE ARTS GALLERY
349 Fort Street, Hope, BC
11am - 3pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Holly has maintained her membership with the OAC after moving to Hope, BC.
Holly Smith is an artist from Hope BC, Canada who enjoys painting a variety of subject matter. She began painting flowers, landscapes, and still life arrangements, and has since also become interested in portraiture, life drawing, animals and abstracts.
"I love colour and texture, which can be seen in my work as it is often quite bold and bright." - says Holly.
Recently Holly has also been playing with mixed media, adding pastel, netting, ink, and collage materials to her paintings.
Holly also finds pleasure in spending time with her dog, gardening, playing the harp, and outdoor activities in her new location in Hope.
http://www.hollysmithartist.com/
Holly Smith is an artist from Hope BC, Canada who enjoys painting a variety of subject matter. She began painting flowers, landscapes, and still life arrangements, and has since also become interested in portraiture, life drawing, animals and abstracts.
"I love colour and texture, which can be seen in my work as it is often quite bold and bright." - says Holly.
Recently Holly has also been playing with mixed media, adding pastel, netting, ink, and collage materials to her paintings.
Holly also finds pleasure in spending time with her dog, gardening, playing the harp, and outdoor activities in her new location in Hope.
http://www.hollysmithartist.com/
VILLAGE GREEN MALL, Vernon BC
The show ran from Oct 1st and wound up Nov 15th, 2020, it was a tremendoud success!
Thank you to The Village Green Mall and local patrons for supporting your local artists, so very much appreciated.
And a special thank you to Sharon Bettesworth, Sharon Isaaks, Pat Doyle and helpers for coordinating this show.
The show ran from Oct 1st and wound up Nov 15th, 2020, it was a tremendoud success!
Thank you to The Village Green Mall and local patrons for supporting your local artists, so very much appreciated.
And a special thank you to Sharon Bettesworth, Sharon Isaaks, Pat Doyle and helpers for coordinating this show.
THE FIG BISTRO
https://thefigbistro.ca/
ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
https://armstrongspallmuseumart.com/
MAIN GALLERY:
Kathy Munts, Kathryn Ross and Cheryl Turner are members of the OACS who are presenting a show called 'TRANSITIONS' at the Armstrong Art Gallery November 19th to December 18th, 2020.
The concept 'Transitions' refers to those changes we experience moving through stages of life, from teenage to queen age, or the movement from season to season, or from beginner to master, to skilled beginner again. The essence of 'Transition' is change and shifting perspectives.
All pandemic precautions are in place so please wear a mask when attending the show..
It is a lovely fall drive to this gallery, enjoy it with friends and artists and then stop for lunch in Armstrong or Vernon!
LAKE COUNTRY ARTWALK
http://lakecountryartwalk.ca/artchair-project/
Lake Country ArtWalk– What’s Happening for 2020? – Art Chairs!
Two of our very own members of OACS are particiipating in this very special event. To see Liz MacArthur and Terri Heinrichs interviewed with their amazing chairs, see the You Tube below - Okanagan Artists: Hello Okanagan.........
Two of our very own members of OACS are particiipating in this very special event. To see Liz MacArthur and Terri Heinrichs interviewed with their amazing chairs, see the You Tube below - Okanagan Artists: Hello Okanagan.........
VILLAGE GREEN HOTEL LOBBY:
A hearfelt thank you to the Riviera Village Green Hotel for supporting local artists with bi monthly exhibits of original paintings in their front lobby.
Currently on display, the next changeover is April, 2021.
This exhibit features many artists from the Okanagan Artists of Canada Society as well as other artists from our North Okanagan Valley. The paintings change out varies during these trying times.
Please contact Christine Kashuba at 250-308-4199 email christinekashuba@gmail.com for any questions or follow up, or Kathryn Ross at 403-477-6755 email kathrynross100@gmail.com
Thank you Christine Kashuba, Kathryn Ross, Eileen Sawracki and Arlene Armstrong for making this show possible.
Terri Heinrichs retired November 1st, 2020 after volunteering four years as curator of this gallery. Thank you Terri for your devoted leadership and happy painting!
Please contact Christine Kashuba at 250-308-4199 email christinekashuba@gmail.com for any questions or follow up, or Kathryn Ross at 403-477-6755 email kathrynross100@gmail.com
Thank you Christine Kashuba, Kathryn Ross, Eileen Sawracki and Arlene Armstrong for making this show possible.
Terri Heinrichs retired November 1st, 2020 after volunteering four years as curator of this gallery. Thank you Terri for your devoted leadership and happy painting!
Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
Coatcheck Gallery - exhibiting original paintings by OACS members November to January every year and may be viewed by the public before, during and at the end of a show/production. To purchase a painting, please contact the artist directly from the brochure available on the counter. A special thank you to Ria Carpay for organizing this event every year.
Coatcheck Gallery - exhibiting original paintings by OACS members November to January every year and may be viewed by the public before, during and at the end of a show/production. To purchase a painting, please contact the artist directly from the brochure available on the counter. A special thank you to Ria Carpay for organizing this event every year.
ARCHIVES:
VERNON LIBRARY:
Fall/Winter 2019 - This amazing quilt and work of art is on display at the Vernon Library in the children's section.
"When our art quilting group, QuArtz, was approached by the Friends of the Library to design some quilts for the children's section of the Vernon Public Library I immediately thought of Nancy Vince's "Happy Art". What could be more perfect for children than those bright colours and carefree scenes? After asking permission from Nancy I submitted her picture as a design idea and before long I was making the quilt. Several techniques went into making the quilt including:
painting on fabric, paper piecing, fabric collage, and applique. The library plans to display the quilts on a rotating basis so if this quilt disappears, it will eventually reappear." Jeanette Marten
Fall/Winter 2019 - This amazing quilt and work of art is on display at the Vernon Library in the children's section.
"When our art quilting group, QuArtz, was approached by the Friends of the Library to design some quilts for the children's section of the Vernon Public Library I immediately thought of Nancy Vince's "Happy Art". What could be more perfect for children than those bright colours and carefree scenes? After asking permission from Nancy I submitted her picture as a design idea and before long I was making the quilt. Several techniques went into making the quilt including:
painting on fabric, paper piecing, fabric collage, and applique. The library plans to display the quilts on a rotating basis so if this quilt disappears, it will eventually reappear." Jeanette Marten
ARMSTRONG SPALLUMCHEEN MUSEUM & ART GALLERY:
2019 - 31st ANNUAL RIBBON SHOW:
PAINTING BY NANCY VINCE AND STORY BY CATHY SHULTZ:
- NANCY - Cathy first saw this piece in Peachland, fall of 2018 and later that week came to me and asked if I would mind that she had written a story on it. I told her I was honored that she chose to do so.
- Here is the little write up that I had with the artwork that inspired her:
- "I found my garden boots in the shed one day stuffed to the brim with sunflower seeds and nicely topped up with hose connectors. The resident squirrel wanted to make sure no one found his 'stash' and figured he had the best hiding place ever. When I realized he was getting ready for winter, I left the boots as they were."
- Smart squirrel, a true story and the inspiration for the delightful story that Cathy wrote.
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2018 - 30th Annual Ribbon Show
Link to the Morning Star: https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/armstrong-gallery-ribbon-show-sees-talent/
Many OACS members participated in this gallery show and sale.
People's Choice Award - Sharon Bettesworth, Strom, Lemaire
Link to the Morning Star: https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/entertainment/armstrong-gallery-ribbon-show-sees-talent/
Many OACS members participated in this gallery show and sale.
People's Choice Award - Sharon Bettesworth, Strom, Lemaire
WINNERS (OACS members listed):
Watercolour
1st Sally Tatlow-Kennedy American Goldfinch
2nd Cathy Shultz Dawn
Pastel
1st Sharon Isaaks Sadie
Alternative
1st Ann Crook Swamped
3rd Sherise Martin Bloomin’ for Christmas
Acrylic
3rd Amber Kusmer Lafoule de théǎtre
Portrait
1st Sally Tatlow Kennedy Little Roper
3rd Lois Campbell African School Child
Drawing
1st Cathy Shultz Contemplation
2nd Sally Tatlow Kennedy Only Eight Seconds
Mixed Media
1st Kathy Munts How the Light Shines Through
3rd Charley Hampton If You Build It
CONGRATULATIONS to all the participants and the winners!
Watercolour
1st Sally Tatlow-Kennedy American Goldfinch
2nd Cathy Shultz Dawn
Pastel
1st Sharon Isaaks Sadie
Alternative
1st Ann Crook Swamped
3rd Sherise Martin Bloomin’ for Christmas
Acrylic
3rd Amber Kusmer Lafoule de théǎtre
Portrait
1st Sally Tatlow Kennedy Little Roper
3rd Lois Campbell African School Child
Drawing
1st Cathy Shultz Contemplation
2nd Sally Tatlow Kennedy Only Eight Seconds
Mixed Media
1st Kathy Munts How the Light Shines Through
3rd Charley Hampton If You Build It
CONGRATULATIONS to all the participants and the winners!
LUMBY ART GALLERY:
The Lumby Mural was finished in fall of 2018. The project was completed by some of our OACS members, Robin LeDrew, Kathy Munts, Christine Rawcliffe, Nina Westaway and many residents of Lumby all participated in this community project. If you are headed into Lumby be sure to check it out by the Village Art Gallery on Hwy. 6. Congratulations to everyone who participated.
