The Lake Country Art Gallery is pleased to present a unique and appealing fundraising event:

Dining Artfully

Saturday June 17th
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Get ready to join us for an evening to be charmed and captivated by a live art auction  of 18 unique pieces of art, live on-site painting, tapas bar, local wine, and some drawings so bad their good.  Start the bidding online on June 1st but be at the event to see who takes home the prize.  You’ll wonder how we fit so much in our gallery. 

All of this for only $25 - Tickets available on Eventbrite 

Ever wonder what happens at the Lake Country Art Gallery after hours?  Join us in Dining Artfully and find out! 
We are taking over the gallery to bring you an artful event that will be a spectacle of imagination and creativity. 

Every part of the evening will be a treat to the senses!   Spend the evening of June 17th being charmed and captivated by everything art for just $25 which includes a drink. An onsite tapas bar will have chef assembled artisan bites, local wine and music that will all set the stage for the main event, a live art auction with 18 unique paintings will be auctioned off by a live auctioneer.  There will also be a chance to take home a painting created in front of your eyes by local artists.  

The auction will start online 2 weeks earlier, on June 1st with both the virtual and the in person competition continuing during the Dining Artfully event with the assistance of a live auctioneer. 

But it won't be all fine art!  Drawings so Bad they are good will also be spotlighted in the evening.  Come to judge and buy some bad drawings to prove beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 

The proceeds from this evening will go to providing more engaging, accessible community art programs by the Lake Country Art Gallery.  Come to discover these two magical hours in the Lake Country Art Gallery.
Inquiries: Contact:lakecountryartgallery@gmail.com 

Stick around an extra hour after Gather 3, & the Mother(load) exhibition opening for our AGM, Saturday March 11th at 3pm. Members in good standing can influence the future of Lake Country Art Gallery by using their voting privileges to nominate and vote for the next years leading team of Directors.

Enjoy a review of what we have achieved with your support, and catch a glimpse of the exciting things yet to come...

We hope to see you at the State(s) of Being Artist Salon where conversations about art will be led by women artists and intellects. Hosted at the Lake Country Art Gallery February 25th from 1-3pm.

Join us in this 2-day workshop with apprentice Syilx knowledge keeper Krystal Withakay
February 18th & 19th from 10-3pm
Located at the Lake Country Art House
Admission by donation - Space is Limited 
Register by email arthouse@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Find hand-made and unique gifts at this year's Winter Night Market

25 vendors located inside the Art Gallery, Art House and Coffee House

Everything from traditional crafts like felting and stained glass to new and innovative materials like plant-based 3-d printed items - and everything in between. Oh and locally made beers too.

Who and what you will find at the Winter Night Market:
Alice Pallett ~ Felted Goods
Amy Lorea Art ~ Curios & Gifts
Capricornucopia ~Hand-dipped Beeswax Tapers
Charlie Girl Creations ~ Jewelry & Accessories
Coffee House Gift Shop ~ Assorted Gifts
Elemental Roots & Jewelry ~ Semi-precious Pendants
Ethereal Tea & Confections ~ Artisanal Teas and Sweets
Harvest Moon Macrame ~ Macrame Goods & Ornaments
Jamke Glassworks ~ Stained Glass
Kat’s Breakery ~ Smashable Cakes & Sweets
Kitty Ville ~ Feline Rescue Merchandise
Laurel's Boutique Pottery ~ Ceramic ware
Let It Shine Project ~ Self- Affirmation Decks
Lux Beauty Bar ~ Permanent Jewelry
Nickie Burditt Art ~ Artwork
Okanagan Pasta Company ~ Artisanal Pasta & Gifts
Oyama Soap Company ~ Soap and Bath
Paradigm 3-D ~ Plant-Based 3-D Printed Toys
Pretty Charming Creations ~ Bath Bombs, Jewelry & Gifts
Seafoot Creations ~ Assorted Gifts
Shoreline Brewing ~ Craft Beers
Steven Calamity/Casey Scott ~ Market Bags & Gifts
Wild Coven Crystals ~ Gemstone Jewelry & Crystals
Willabees Pottery ~ Ceramics
Woven Love ~ Knitted Goods​

Entre a prize draw by getting your vendor *passport stamped all the way through all three market areas.

See graphic below

The 2022 Winter Night Market is an indoor holiday artisan market taking place at Lake Country Art Gallery & Arthouse, collaborating with the Lake Country Coffee House's select vendors at 10356 and 10344 Bottom Wood Lake Rd. 

The Winter Night Market also gives you evening access to the current 2022 Under 200 Fundraising exhibition and sale of original art. Hundreds of original artworks by over 60 gallery members.

We aim to create an evening that will attract a discerning and  keen group of seasonal gift-buyers. Supporting local, to find unique hand crafted and artisanal goods,  made with love.

There will be hot drinks and sweet treats available in the Coffee House, plus a food truck outside to  sustain and support your shopping experience.

Contact the Gallery via email or phone with any inquiries

First access to hundreds of unique and affordable original artworks by our Gallery Members, perfect for gifting or to add to your collection. Three timeslots will be available for just 15 buyers per session. Goodie bags, live music, sparkling beverage and door prizes add to the VIP shopping experience.

​Click the image above for TICKET LINK

The Art Sale that everybody has been waiting for!

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Awful Drawings…Drawings so bad they’re good!
Lake Country Art Gallery Fundraiser


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH 5PM TO 10PM
At the Lake Country Art Gallery’s 
Night Picnic
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Most art galleries ask artists to donate a piece of one of their treasured artwork but not us at the Lake Country Art Gallery; we've asked for … Terrible, Horrible, Absolutely No Good, Awful Drawings… drawings so bad they're good.
Walk away with an original work of Bad Art for just $25 - or be ready to bid up to $50, $100 or even $500 for your favourites to support this unique fundraising event featuring a wide range of (mostly) works on paper. All donated artwork by your favourite artists, gallery staff, and members, including sketches, paintings, Lino prints, etchings, photographs, and more.
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Want a Terrible, Horrible, Absolutely No Good, Awful Drawing but unable to attend the event? No problem! Contact the gallery curator with your donation amount and a Terrible, Horrible, Absolutely No Good, Awful Drawing will be chosen just for you! Send an email to: wandalock@lakecountryartgallery.ca with your donation details.
The Night Picnic will take place at the Lake Country Art Gallery on the grounds in front of the ArtHouse and Gallery. There will be live music by @kinfolknation.official , a variety of artisan vendors, a picnic area, explosive comfort food from @tntdynamitefood and craft beer served by @taptruckokanagan 
Media Contact: Wanda Lock - curator email: wandalock@lakecountryartgallery.ca

Join us on August 17th from 5-10pm for our Night Picnic 
at the Lake Country Art Gallery, and gardens of the Arthouse!

Live music: Kinfolk Nation & friends
Craft Beer served by Tap Truck
Street Food from TNT Dynamite 
Artisan Vendors including: Turyia the Fourth; Okanagan Wildbrush Honey; Two Bee Studios; More to be announced soon ...

Plus fun for all ages with a bubble wand crafting activity from the Arthouse.