What makes good art?
It’s up to you to decide at the third annual In the Eye of the Beholder event taking place at the Penticton Art Gallery on March 15.
“It’s a random art extravaganza lottery,” Art Gallery curator Paul Crawford said.
Each ticket ($35 for Gallery members and $40 for non-members) is a winner as attendees will be able to choose from a multitude of paintings in a range of different art styles when their number is drawn.
The collection is a mix of pieces that Crawford and the Gallery have collected over the years.
“Stuff that I pick up at thrift stores and garage sales and various other places,” Crawford said.
The random mix of artwork always makes for some entertaining choices according to Crawford.
“I call it In the Eye of the Beholder because it’s really about what you deem to be art,” Crawford said.
“It’s always a really interesting thing to see what people choose and then it’s a bit of a bonus when you find out that there is a whole other story to it.”
Crawford provides any information on the artist he can find and puts biographies, and sometimes the story of the painting, on the back of the pieces.
“It’s always fun for me because I learn something new myself. “
There will be over 100 paintings to choose from and the money raised from this event goes towards supporting the art gallery.
For more information visit www.pentictonartgallery.com or call 250-493-2928
