Every year the Lake Country Art Gallery opens the doors of its gallery space to its members as a way to further support, engage and celebrate their artistic achievements.
The gallery currently has a membership of approximately 150 individuals whose contributions help support gallery programming, including the annual members show.
“We are really blessed by the strength of the support of our members and volunteers,” said gallery manager Petrina McNeill. “It’s really quite incredible that we have so many talented artists among our membership. Last year we had over 175 entries to the members show and the gallery is only able to accommodate about 50 or so pieces.”
Besides an opportunity to show their work at a public art gallery, artists also receive feedback on their work from the members show jury.
This year, artists Karla Griffin, of Saskatoon, and Vernon’s Angelika Jaeger served on the jury along with LCAG curator Katie Brennan.
“Our members and volunteers give so much to the gallery. I am constantly amazed at all the endeavors our members are up to in and out of their studios. That they still have time support the gallery the way they do is outstanding,” said Brennan.
The Lake Country Art Gallery’s annual members show is now open and runs to March 15. The gallery is located at 10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd. and hours are Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, visit the gallery’s website at lakecountryartgallery.ca.
