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Under 100 Exhibition
10:00 am - Sat, Nov 23rd, 2019 to Sat, Dec 21st, 2019at Lake Country Art Gallery
The Under 100 exhibition/art sale shows over 700 pieces of artwork that are all priced under $100, with new art being added every Wednesday. Read more
Water Travels a Cycle
10:00 am - Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 to Thu, Jan 30th, 2020at Kelowna Art Gallery
In his combination of linear forms and vibrant colours, David Wilson creates circular compositions that draw from the symbols and stories of his Okanagan First Nations heritage. Exploring traditional narratives and using pictographs based on those found on sites in the Okanagan region, he reinterprets the stories of his people. In this series, the story of water’s social life—from the rain of the clouds, through snowy peaks of mountains, to Spotted Lake where it evaporates—is told in images. Read more
Daphne Odjig 100
10:00 am - Sat, Sep 14th, 2019 to Sun, Jan 5th, 2020at Kelowna Art Gallery
Daphne Odjig 100 is a capsule retrospective of the late artist Daphne Odjig that opens the week of what would have been her 100th birthday. Odjig is one of Canada’s most celebrated Indigenous painters and printmakers, and has often been referred to as “the grandmother of Canadian Indigenous art”. Read more
ArtMart: Cool Arts Launch
6:00 pm - Fri, Nov 8th, 2019 to Sat, Jan 4th, 2020at Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art
Kelowna’s favourite (and only) art vending machine is back for its final edition of 2019! This time we’re doing something special: a partnership with Cool Arts! The incredible members of the Cool Arts Society have been working for months to create colourful sculptures and objects for the ArtMart. Every piece is one of a kind. Read more
Members’ Exhibition: Stories
6:00 pm - Fri, Dec 13th, 2019at Kelowna Art Gallery
Once again, the Kelowna Art Gallery is looking forward to hosting our annual members’ exhibition. Our members play a significant role in the Gallery’s continued success, and this is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate the talented artists in our community. This year we are asking members to submit works that celebrate Stories. Art can be used as a tool for storytelling and this theme encourages members to consider how sharing stories and experiences can create dialogue, increase awareness, and inspire others. Read more
Sip and Paint Alcohol Ink Christmas Ornaments
1:00 pm - Sat, Dec 14th, 2019at Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Complimentary wine tasting and a glass of wine supplied by Volcanic Hills Estate Winery. You will make 1 large, 1 medium, and 1 small glass Christmas ball with alcohol inks. Read more
Festive Wreath Workshop
12:00 pm - Sun, Dec 15th, 2019at The Vibrant Vine
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of fun and creativity. Students will choose from a lush variety of fresh seasonal foliage and decorating accessories. Read more
Family Sundays
12:00 pm - Sun, Dec 15th, 2019at Kelowna Art Gallery
Welcome to Family Sundays, our weekly art making program designed for children and their families to explore the world of art hands-on at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Gingerbread Masterpieces: Baby its cold outside, so join us indoors for a sweet afternoon of gingerbread cookie decorating followed by creative free play with an assortment of drawing materials. *while quantities last Read more
"winter Snow Scene" Acrylic Workshop With Shannon Wilson
1:00 pm - Sun, Dec 15th, 2019at The Vibrant Vine
Looking for a fun and memorable social event for the holidays? Bring your friends or family out to create a beautiful winter landscape! Read more
Family Sundays
12:00 pm - Sun, Dec 22nd, 2019at Kelowna Art Gallery
Welcome to Family Sundays, our weekly art making program designed for children and their families to explore the world of art hands-on at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Furoshiki Fabric Gift Wrap: Create a colourful printed piece of fabric to wrap up holiday presents! Participants will discover the Japanese gift wrapping technique called Furoshiki and use a selection of stamps and block printing inks to print onto pieces of fabric. Read more
Family Sundays
12:00 pm - Sun, Dec 29th, 2019at Kelowna Art Gallery
Welcome to Family Sundays, our weekly art making program designed for children and their families to explore the world of art hands-on at the Kelowna Art Gallery. Polar Bear Value Painting: Explore a wintery palette of cool colours and shimmery metallic paints while learning the fundamentals of creating tints and shades. After experimenting with colour mixing, young artists will be guided through painting a wintery polar bear scene. Read more
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