The Lake Country Art Gallery has many exciting events coming up kicking off with the annual ArtWalk Sept. 6 and 7.
That’s just a kick-start for what’s coming up at the gallery this fall.
ArtWalk
In its 21st year, ArtWalk has fast become the Okanagan’s largest art show. In conjunction with Artwalk, the Lake Country Art Gallery is pleased to present a month long ArtWalk Theme exhibition – A Step Forward, coinciding with the theme for this year’s ArtWalk.
Every year since the Lake Country Art Gallery opened its doors to the public, it has enjoyed the opportunity to play host to one of the art festival’s four main sites – 2014 will mark the gallery’s fifth consecutive year as an ArtWalk venue.
Artists have been dropping work off at the Lake Country Art Gallery for this exhibition all month long.
“This is the second year where we’re inviting any and all artists to submit work for this exhibition: You don’t have to be participating in ArtWalk to submit work,” explained Lake Country Art Gallery curator Katie Brennan. “We’ve opened this up to all artists as not everyone is able to be a part of ArtWalk.”
While the theme of the exhibition is A Step Forward, Brennan invites artists to interpret the theme in any manner, style or medium.
“I’m alway intrigued by how folks approach a themed exhibition. I like to leave a lot of room for creativity of all sorts,” she said.
A Step Forward
The A Step Forward exhibition runs from Sept. 6 to Oct. 3 and will be open for extended hours during ArtWalk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In conjunction with the ArtWalk Theme exhibition, the Lake Country Art Gallery has many other exciting events planned for the fall.
Art Bazaar
The third instalment of the Lake Country Art Bazaar will take place Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The outdoor market offers an intriguing mix of vintage wares, family activities, artisanal boutiques, glass and other giftware, art books on a variety of topics and outdoor artist galleries on the grounds of the Lake Country Art Gallery’s Art House.
Trivia night
On Sept. 25 the Lake Country Art Gallery presents the third round of its very popular pub-styled trivia nights. Co-presented by the Okanagan Young Professionals, this quiz night will test attendees knowledge on art, culture and more.
Workshops
To celebrate Culture Days, the Lake Country Art Gallery is offering one of its Signature Workshops. Paint What You See, Not What You Think You See is a two day workshop on the power of observation with Jerry Markham that will run on Sept. 27 and 28.
Under 100
It may seem a bit early, but it’s time for artists to start thinking about the Lake Country Art Gallery’s annual Under 100 exhibition. This exhibition features hundreds of works available to purchase for $100 or less.
The deadline for submissions is at midnight on Oct. 3.
Artists interested in applying are invited to attend a free Under 100 information night to learn all about how to best prepare for the exhibition on Oct. 1.
Get all the information online at www.lakecountrygallery.ca.
