Two new shows open next Thursday evening at the Summerland Art Gallery.
Bethany Handfield presents her first solo show at the Summerland Art Gallery where she will be exhibiting a large collection of works in encaustic (painting with pigmented beeswax) and acrylic.
Showing in the Adams Room will be “digital red/read”—an exhibit by digital artists in the Okanagan valley.
The exhibit theme incorporates the colour red and/or an item that is read such as time, text, music, etc.
These works are cutting-edge; using drawing and painting tools in computer graphics software and the latest photographic technology and digital printing techniques to create art.
A multi-media presentation will showcase other work by this group of digital artists and includes some video clips on digital techniques.
The opening reception is Thursday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.
There will be an Artist Talk on Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.
The show runs until Saturday, Nov. 17.
Studio tour
On Oct. 6 and 7 many of the more than 25 of Summerland’s art studios will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can see a forge where a blacksmith creates beautiful sculptures with red hot iron! Or how about a photographer’s studio, or a clothing designer cutting patterns from fabric and making lovely clothing.
There are potters and painters, quilting demonstrations, wood turning, jewellery makers showing how they make stones into semi precious gems, and so much more!
Bring the kids and show them what the world of art is all about. www.studiotour.wordpress.com
Vinyl Fest
The Peach City Community Radio Society is holding the first annual Okanagan Vinyl Fest, at the Shatford Centre this coming Sunday, Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is special early bird access, which will get the eager buyer in the door at 9 a.m.
The sale is not limited to just vinyl such as LPs and 45s. It will also feature CDs and audio equipment.
There will also be local bands playing acoustic sets to entertain you while you shop.
On stage
Storm Warning ends this weekend. For tickets call 250-276-2170.
Shows are at 8 p.m. this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, please e-mail dfinnis@telus.net or call 250-494-8994. summerlandarts.com and twitter.com/artspalette.
David Finnis is the president of the Summerland Community Arts Council.
