Moral Panic, Whisper Campaigns, Wicked Problems
Mar
16
to May 11

Moral Panic, Whisper Campaigns, Wicked Problems

Lake Country Art Gallery Members Exhibition

Moral Panic: A widespread feeling of fear, often an irrational one, that some evil person or thing threatens the values, interests, or well-being of a community or society. *

Whisper Campaigns: A method of persuasion in which damaging rumours or innuendo are spread about the target, while the source of the rumours seem to avoid being detected while they are spread. *

Wicked Problems: A social or cultural problem that is difficult or impossible to solve because of its complex and interconnected nature. Wicked problems lack clarity in both their aims and solutions, and are subject to real-world constraints which hinder risk-free attempts to find a solution. *

words by Wanda Lock, curator

This whole show is thought-provoking and relevant, challenging and encouraging as well. This is a members show which features varied works, so there is something for everyone. I was personally fascinated to learn how different artists are using AI in surprising and unexpected ways. If you are in Lake Country this Spring, please stop by and take a look.

Lake Country Art Gallery

Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9-3

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Shuswap Artist Collective
Apr
12
to Apr 30

Shuswap Artist Collective

The Shuswap Artist Collective is a group of 18 emerging and professional artists organizing events together in Salmon Arm.

The Artist Collective will have their next opening at hOurspace May 3 from 4-7pm. 

Drop by after work for beautiful people, beautiful art, appetizers and drinks.  

The current show is open until April 30.

hOurspace hours are 9-3 Monday through Friday.

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Nature at Every Level Exhibition at the Silk Purse Gallery
Oct
18
to Nov 12
Art Exhibit, Art Gallery, Art Show, Art Sale

Nature at Every Level Exhibition at the Silk Purse Gallery

Nature at Every Level
October 18 - November 12
Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave.

Four artists with deep connections to the North Shore illustrate & illuminate micro & macro perspectives on the natural world around us in their distinct styles & varied media.
Janna Kumi meticulously renders micro-level portraits of bark on branches, trees & logs in graphite & coloured pencil with striking clarity & a limited colour palette.
Sonia Mocnik presents a series of expressive & vibrant watercolour studies of Oregon Grape plants that grow around the Silk Purse, capturing their changes over the course of a year.
Sara Wiens has created vivid oil paintings of rocky shorelines, abstracted to illustrate the interplay of light, texture & shape. 
Arabella Young captures the essence of local forests, shorelines & wetlands in oil paint through expressive colour, gestural mark making & enveloping compositions.
Artists Talk Livestream
Wed. Oct. 18, 7 pm
Join us for an engaging livestream conversation with the artists as they share insights into their artistic processes, inspirations & take a tour of the exhibition.
Meet the Artists
Sat. Oct. 29, 2 - 3:30 pm
Join us in celebrating art & artists! Meet the artists, chat with them about their work, & celebrate the creativity in our community.
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Lake Country Art Walk
Sep
9
to Sep 10

Lake Country Art Walk

The Okanagan’s biggest art show with original art, textiles, live music, illustrators, prizes and more. This art fair attracts thousands of visitors each year and is an explosion of creativity all in one place.

Come and see for yourself.

Saturday September 9 and Sunday September 10 from 10am to 5pm

Lake Country Community Complex and Grenda Middle School

Admission is $2

Lake Country Art Walk website

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Art Garden Show
Aug
28

Art Garden Show

Second annual Art Garden Show in the beautiful garden of artist, Jennifer Dodds. There are 6 artists and artisans in this year’s show including a live harpist. Come enjoy a lovely Sunday afternoon with art, jewellery, flowers and music.

August 28, 11-4

431 Mallory Road, Deep Creek

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Exhibition: In Dialogue with Vivian Lindoe
Jan
22
to Feb 26

Exhibition: In Dialogue with Vivian Lindoe

Ten Artists respond to serigraphs created by Vivian Lindoe, printmaker, painter and ceramics artist who lived at one time at the base of Mt. Ida in Salmon Arm.

Opening Day is Saturday January 22 from 11am to 1pm.

Artist’s Talk Thursday February 17 at 2pm.

Sara Wiens will be attendance at both events.

Featured artists also include Barb Belway, Myrna Button, Jen Dyck, Lisa Figueroa, Linda Franklin, Robin Hodgson, Susan Miller, Amy Modahl, and Mary Thomas.

www.salmonarmartscentre.ca

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Studio Open House
May
8

Studio Open House

The first open house in my new studio. Gifts for Mother’s Day, original art in keeping with Spring, creative activities, and a chance to connect. Come and see my new creative space.

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Piqw Art Exhibit
Jan
30
to Mar 27

Piqw Art Exhibit

This exhibition is open to all members of the Salmon Arm Arts Centre. Artworks submitted were no larger than 6 inches in any direction. Piqw is pronounced pek-whe, and is a Secwepemc word meaning “to look.” The title of the exhibition was chosen in consultation with Neskonlith Knowledge-Keeper Louis Thomas. For the story of the series Sara created for this exhibition, you can read the Stitched Together post in her blog.

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A Seat at the Table
Jun
7
to Aug 3

A Seat at the Table

Join the arts community of Salmon Arm as we gather at Salmon Arm Arts Centre to celebrate Sara’s new work with the other artists of "A Seat at the Table", a multi-media exploration of food sovereignty, security and sustainability.

Opening night is June 7 from: 7-9pm

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Upcoming events.