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The Fall Art Show and Sale winners in each category were announced during the evening’s awards presentation on Saturday October 3, Stellar quartet Jazz Out West entertained with soothing and sensuous tunes while the audience awaited results from the  public balloting.

Budding Artists (12 and under)

  1. Mataya Leinor: “Solitude”
  2. Nakisa Sanai: “Puppy Love”
  3. Morgan Munday: “Monster Painting”

Emerging Artists (13 – 18 years)

  1. Kendra Leinor: “Uclulet Fishing Boat” SOLD
  2. Sadie Bleiken: “Ragnarok”
  3. Morgan Bohn: “Dragon’s Mist”

Acrylic Paintings

  1. Dawn MacRae: “Round Pen Roundabout”
  2. Leann Parrent: “Way Beyond”
  3. Cameron Ogilvie: “A Royal Portrait”

Three-Dimensional:

  1. Brandt Leinor: “Japanese Arts and Crafts Sofa Table”
  2. Joyce Bunge: “Crow Harassment”
  3. Pamela Klassen: “Beaded Collar #1”

Fibre Arts:

  1. Kim Wanner: “Spirit Island”
  2. Marianne Parsons: “Poppy, Dill, and Allium”
  3. Klaudia Deschenes: “Speculation on Autumn”

Oil Paintings

  1. Rose Ripley: “Zebra”
  2. Michael Jorden: “Portrait of Eliot Barnes”
  3. Colleen Polychroniou: “Friends”

Photography:

  1. Paul Eby: “It’s Not Easy Being Green”
  2. Val Friesen: “Tiznit, Morocco” SOLD
  3. Jack Bennest: “Testalinda Turmoil”

Watercolour Paintings

  1. Luba Chpak” “Love Woods”
  2. Sally Franks: “Awesome Okanagan”
  3. Anthea McLean: “ Summer Run”

Other Media:

  1. Marion Trimble: “Sailor Take Warning” SOLD
  2. Tara Hovanes: “Burning Coal (Steam Punk)”
  3. Agnes Sutherland: “Bruce’s Bouquet”

BEST IN SHOW:

Kim Wanner: “Spirit Island” (Fibre Arts Category)

Congratulations to winners and all entrants! The Oliver Community Arts Council was especially pleased to have so many new entrants, and artists entering in new categories. Kudos as well to the FASS committee for a beautiful and well- executed show. The show and sale continued on Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. at the Oliver Community Centre, through the Festival of the Grape admission ticket. The winner of the stocked wine fridge door prize was announced at the conclusion of Sunday’s festivities: Matt Keizers

In addition to the artwork above, three other works were sold during the two-day event. Thank you to art-lovers for supporting your local artists and arts council with your decision to beautify your life with art!

Fall Frenzy

GforA 1Oliver’s Grandmothers for Africa are inviting everyone to come and get a head start on Christmas shopping.  They will be holding a Fall Frenzy on Saturday, October 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  at Medici’s Gelateria. Last year people got their friends together, dropped by, treated themselves to a latte or some delicious gelato and had fun selecting gifts from a variety of handmade items from Africa.   Woza Moya dolls, exotic jewelry, hand crafted ‘bowl buddies’ and the ever-useful dish cloths (a personal project of our eldest member, Thelma Forty), plus other beaded work will be on hand.  All the proceeds from sales are donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African grandmothers raising children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.   Purchases bring you pleasure while doing good in a troubled world. Pictured: Sue James & Shirley Polk looking at some of the beaded Christmas ornaments made in Africa. 

Sometimes we all feel overwhelmed as news reports bring tales of one disaster followed by another.   Desperate refugees flee the Middle East and swamp Europe.  Earthquakes create devastation in Nepal.    Often our minds jump from one event to the other as we try to do what we can to help.

In Africa, the grandmothers steadfastly continue to raise orphaned grandkids whether the news focuses on them or not.  Raising children takes time and ongoing care.   Canadian grandmothers recognize this.  We know hope for healing a new generation of African kids able to care and relate to others despite the terrible trauma of their early years is absolutely vital.  Security, love, food and education are all part of the grassroots Stephen Lewis projects we support.

Please join us at the Fall Frenzy and be part of the solution while having a good bit of fun.  Over 200 unique items are on sale.   This year Tagua Eco Friendly jewelry from Equador will be showcased.   We look forward to meeting you!  Those interested in also joining the local group will be warmly welcomed.Fall frenzy 2