 Image: Artists Jen Dyck, Steve Mennie and LC Art Gallery Curator Wanda Lock
Lake Country Art Gallery Unveils its first Exhibition of 2024 with Artists Jen Dyck and Steve Mennie. The Lake Country Art Gallery is thrilled to announce its first exhibition of the year, Bats in the Belfry: the Origins of Bat Sh#t Crazy Featuring the artwork of accomplished artists Jen Dyck and Steve Mennie. This exhibition, encompassing painting, drawing, and collage, promises to take visitors on a thought-provoking journey exploring various themes and observations reflective of our contemporary times. You are Invited to an Opening Reception: Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 1 to 3 pm  Join us for.... THE NIGHT MARKET Friday, December 15, 2023 4:00pm to 8:00pm 15+ Vendors Under 200 Art Sales Door Prizes Admission by Donation Food Truck: Beaver Tails https://beavertails.com/ @michmohan @sirjenadesigns @moozhan_jooon @chantelteeds @givenandgather @oyamacandles @lainelowe @paradigm.okanagan @ashsgreen @tattoosbyboyko @bigminkbeads @plutovi_ @littlevalleyweaveco @expressionsofanartist @blacktulip_studios @prettycharmingcreations @kylehoffarth @amyloreafineart Eveline Wallace Catherine Acutt  Front of the Line - Exclusive preview
Saturday, December 2 9 to 11 AM Front of the Line is an exclusive preview of our annual Under 200 show! For Under 200 the gallery space is transformed and filled with artwork created by Lake Country Art Gallery members. This year there will be over 400 pieces and most are priced under $200! A ticket gets you an exclusive first preview before we open to the public. Join for a brunch and the opportunity to find the perfect gift or some artwork for your home. Tickets: $40 Includes: Exclusive first preview at the Under 200 exhibition Live music Brunch and refreshments available Meet, Mend, Make occurred on October 14th 2023. It was a day of reflection and action on Climate. As part of the event community members were invited to create a climate themed sculpture. The sculpture began as a conversation about climate and consumerism, the group that came together were inspired by the materials on hand. A large sink, some natural materials and man-made materials. The concept that came together was that our capitalistic culture of consuming was being sucked into the whirlpool of the sink and then transformed into a return to the natural environment. Taking only what we need and leaving the rest. Those viewing the work are encouraged to ponder consumer culture? How can we transform as humans to an equilibrium where the more than human world is valued and given as many rights as our own? Artists and contributions included, Suzanne C, Junko, Paul L, Eddie B, Katherine, Joanne, Shauna, Alison B, Pippa DV and many more comments and ideas that helped guide the work.  Meet Mend Make
On October 14th join together with fellow neighbours and community members in Lake Country, BC for a day of Climate focussed happenings. Artists Alison Beaumont & Pippa Dean-Veerman are bringing together a whole day of activities to build community and connection around climate themes. You can join for the whole day or part, we ask that you sign-up in advance for the FREE event. Event Details Meet - 9AM TO 10/10:30AM - Climate cafe facilitated by Alison & Pippa in main gallery with tea and cakes. Conversations about climate. To participate in the cafe arrive just prior to 9am to be ready for the discussion to begin. Ages 19+ Mend - 10:45AM TO 12:45PM - Bring your clothes that need some mending love or a refresh, we will have some supplies on hand or bring your own and share your techniques for bringing clothes back to life. Bring your lunch, light refreshments will be provided. This portion will take place in the Art House. All Ages. Make - 1PM TO 3PM - Let’s create a community sculpture. We ask participants of all ages to bring items from home to upcycle into a community climate sculpture to be displayed in front of the main gallery. No experience necessary, just your ideas, items around the climate theme. This portion will take place in the Arthouse and outside (depending on weather). All Ages. Saturday, October 14th 9:00AM to 3:0PM FREE admissions Full details for the event and the sign-up form are at https://www.spiritofthemoment.ca/mmm  JOIN US for a night of drawing and drafts!
This event is open to everyone! Regardless of age or drawing ability. Lake Country Brewing Company welcomes folks from all ages (families and kids included). Doodles and Drafts Wednesday, September 27th 7:00PM to 9:00PM (Join for all or part of the two hours!) Admission by Donation No signup required Supplies will be provided (including tables covered in paper and drawing supplies) The evening is presented by Lake Country Art Gallery and hosted at Lake Country Brewing: https://lakecountrybeer.ca Hope to see you there!  Artist's Salon | Moored
Join us and the artists of the Davis Road Collective for a conversation about the exhibition and the themes surrounding the work. Sunday, September 24 1:00 to 3:00 pm Free Admission About the show: The Lake Country Art Gallery presents its summer exhibition, Moored, featuring an installation of artworks by the Davis Road Collective. Comprising three women artists, Jane Everett, Lilly Thorne, and Lysle Barmby, the collective unites their creative skills from various western cities, driven by a shared concern for the encroachments of industry and recreation on the pristine interior of BC. As the delicate balance of lakes and forests faces escalating threats from clear-cutting, the pine beetle epidemic, and a paradoxical form of 'recreation' that clashes with the very environment it aims to appreciate, the Davis Road Collective explores these pressing issues through their unique artistic expressions. Through a harmonious blend of photography, drawing, and textiles, this exhibition invites viewers to deeply contemplate their impact on the natural world. "The concepts and conversations explored in the Moored exhibition unfold right here in Lake Country. We proudly boast about the area's natural beauty, yet a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore in Okanagan Centre exposes an uninterrupted string of moored boats cluttering the water...This is precisely why we cherish the presence of artists among us, as they possess the power to reveal our true essence and shed light on our ever-evolving nature. They serve as reminders of beauty while simultaneously sounding the alarm. Few question the substantial allocation of tax dollars toward road maintenance and the accommodation of more cars. But where does this lead us? What does the future hold?" Wanda Lock, Curator Read Curator Wanda Lock's full essay HERE  GATHER Community Picnic
Join us Thursday, August 10th for our annual nightly picnic. GATHER 2023 will be an evening of family friendly, culturally diverse activities, stories, and vendors, featuring Reggae vibes by GOLD MYND Music, storytelling by Adam and Marnie Gregorie, singing and drumming by local indigenous knowledge keepers, Indian Folk dancing by Ravi and Friends, Mohawk Creation Story by Lee Claremont, Reggae Fusion food truck, refreshment from Tap Truck, artisanal vendors, art activities and more... Some Artisanal Vendors include: G Singh Art Nasim Pirhadi Michaela Bridgemohan Aleeha Mendi Blue jay Beadwork This family friendly event celebrates diversity and takes place at the Lake Country Art Gallery and Art House from 5 - 8 p.m. Bring your friends! August 10th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Admission by donation 
EXHIBITION: Artists were invited to submit any art form that best captures their furry feline beast for this community exhibition that runs from June 24-July 16. CAT & KITTEN ADOPTION: Are you looking to adopt a furrever friend? On Sunday, June 25th, the Lake Country Art Gallery will partner with the Okanagan Humane Society for a day of cats, kittens, and the opportunity to select your new best friend to join your family. FUNDRAISING: Entry to the special cat-themed art gala and adoption day will be by donation. Plus unique and truly creative culinary treats will be available to buy, with the bake sale on June 25th offering an amazing selection of cat inspired edibles. If you like to take up the challenge of creating something truly unique for the bake sale/ culinary art show, and support our fundraising drive with the proceeds, we'd like to hear from you. Because while we know that “cats are connoisseurs of comfort”, they are also connoisseurs of fine food. Proceeds from the sale of these feline inspired but human consumable treats will be a fundraiser for the Lake Country Art Gallery. Please email RENA for an application form and more details Have you heard? Lake Country Cats have been heard to be protesting the number of tax dollars going toward dog parks with no plans from the District of Lake Country to provide green spaces for cats. In a recent interview with Lake Country Art Gallery curator, a cat named Robin, who lives in Okanagan Centre, says although there is a charming dog park along the shores of Okanagan Lake not far from her home, there are no safe spaces for her and other cats to roam and explore, climb a tree, or just bathe in the sunshine. It is time for cats to unite and demand city council takes a serious look at the lack of cat services. Public art galleries provide spaces for public forums and debates, and the plight of cats is no exception. The Lake Country Art Gallery is taking up the cause and examining this important feline plight. Show your support for the cats of Lake Country by participating in the Lake Country Art Gallery's upcoming exhibition, Cattywampus. Cattywampus will be up at the LC Art Gallery from June 24th to July 16th. TICKETS* SOLD OUT! * please contact the gallery about being added to the waitlist  The Lake Country Art Gallery is pleased to present a unique and appealing fundraising event:
Dining Artfully: Fundraising Art Auction Tapas, Wine, Live Art Auction, Silent Auction, Live Painting and more June 17, 6:00 pm Ever wonder what happens at the Lake Country Art Gallery after hours? Join us for 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 is a treat for the senses! Spend the evening of June 17th being charmed and captivated by everything art. Access is with a $25 ticket which includes a dinner of Tapas and a drink. Fine food, local wine and music will all set the stage for the main event, a live art auction with 18 unique paintings. The auction has begun online and will be completed in-person during the Dining Artfully event. There will also be a chance to take home a painting created in front of your eyes by local artists. But it won't all be fine art! Drawings so Bad they are good will also be available to buy. Prove beauty is in the eye of the beholder by judging and buying some ‘Bad’ drawings. In support of our fundraising drive, local artisans, organisations, individuals, and businesses have all generously donated items to be included in a silent auction throughout the evening. THANK YOU to our confirmed sponsors including: intriguewines.com chefsedge.ca janetsteinjewelry.com theatre.kelowna.ca sunsetranchbc.com arrowleafcellars.com lisolabella.ca rotarycentreforthearts.com peauwines.ca kelownaactorsstudio.com The proceeds from this evening will support more accessible and engaging art programs at the Lake Country Art Gallery. Join us for two magical hours for a wine and dine arts experience to remember in the Lake Country Art Gallery from 6pm Saturday June 17th. Tickets from Eventbrite. Inquiries:[email protected] or call 250-766-1299 |
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Lake Country, BC V4V 1T9 Phone: 250-766-1299
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Opening HoursTuesday - Sunday
9:00am to 3:00pm* Admission by donation *check Exhibition dates for temporary closure during installations *extended hours for the Under 200 exhibition 
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