Oliver Community Arts Council

The Federation of Canadian Artists, South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter presents the following exhibit: Art, wine, and a view — what more could you ask?

by Marion Trimble The “Ripoff Artists” once again rise to the challenge as they scale new heights in lifting Lawren Harris’s “MOUNT LEFROY” during a week of open studio. So-named for their annual pilfering of a famous dead artist’s masterpiece, the Ripoffs, a “Group of Nine”, have selected the Canadian icon who was the driving [...]

The Oliver-based artists’ collective known as the Ripoff Artists are getting ready to “lift” the work of Group of Seven painter Lawren Harris, “Mount Lefroy”. Each exhibit, the Ripoffs select one famous piece of artwork for inspiration. Each artist in the collective then works independently in their chosen medium to capture the essence of the [...]

May’s Sunday Showcase features Mother’s Day Specials including Roses that last forever! Join us Sunday, May 2nd 1 – 4pm Paw Prints Studio & Gallery  ~The Art of John Salsnek~ 148 Carr Crescent, Willowbrook 1-888-256-3600 Light Refreshments served

by Marion Trimble “Large talent for a small ‘burb like Oliver,” was a comment made by one of the attendees at the crowded opening reception of Art at the Owl on Saturday April 17 at the Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.   The show, diverse in media and subject matter, was a delightful mixed bag for all [...]

What is the impact of art on the brain? Handworks Gallery exhibits fascinating and stunning works by individuals with acquired brain injury. The 15 artists represented in the exhibit attest to the success of the popular Relaxation through Art program, which encourages the brain injured to develop their artistic skills. The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury [...]

The Art of John Salsnek Sunday April 4 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Paw Prints Studio & Gallery ~ favourites ~ new works ~ gifts Find a piece of Spring to take home! Everyone Welcome Visit ~ Enjoy ~ Browse ~ Collect! Collectors’ Appreciation Specials continue!    148 Carr Crescent, Willowbrook 1.888.256.3600 Call for directions or [...]

You’re invited to Paw Prints Studio and Gallery for some light refreshments and a bit o’ green cheer at their next Sunday Showcase, March 7, featuring art by John Salsnek. St. Paddy’s Day specials last the whole month long!

Members of the OCAC or the Oliver Sagebrushers are invited to enter now for the Spring Art Show and Sale kicking off Arts and Culture Week April 17 – 24. The Oliver Community Arts Council, together with support from the Oliver Sagebrushers, are soliciting local artwork from artists in a variety of media: fine art, photography, and [...]

“Those Were the Days” is the theme chosen for the 27th annual Fall Art Show and Sale, October 2 and 3, 2010. The Oliver Community Arts Council has been planning this year’s event with inspiration drawn from the Oliver and District Heritage Society. Museum director Darryl Mackenzie is thrilled about the collaboration between the two [...]

This year the Fall Art Show attracted its largest number of entries, 103. Many entries were submitted by artists exploring relatively new media: painters working instead in collage (Ellen Tache Cote) , quilting (Kim Wanner), or 3-D (Leo Pedersen), and collage artists painting (Marion Trimble). Some of these entrants have excelled and won awards in [...]

Get ready for our big fall splash of colour!  Held in conjunction with Oliver BC’s Festival of the Grape (part of the Okanagan Wine Festival), the weekend is a perfect blend of arts and culture. The Fall Art Show promises to be the biggest and best one we’ve ever had. We are up to 104 [...]

School students and working adults will appreciate a new set of fine art classes beginning this fall at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre. Instructor Steve Staresina hopes the Thursday evening lessons will appeal to those busy during the day. Each class includes a 45 minute lesson, followed by up to an hour and 45 minutes [...]

Dyeing for their Art: Fabric  Artists Kick Off Summer Studio Colour is not something seen with the eye, but something spun, woven, and dyed. Colour becomes three-dimensional under the talented hands of the Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers. The Guild is eager to demonstrate the richness and variety of their craft during the first week of [...]

Paw Prints Studio & Gallery – The Art of John Salsnek Call 1.888.256.3600 anytime. Open Daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.  148 Carr Crescent, Willowbrook Snuggled in the valley between See Ya Later Winery and Dominion Radio Observatory. Visit www.ArtofJohnSalsnek.com for a downloadable map.   On the first Sunday of each month, we showcase John’s newest [...]

The 26th Annual Fall Art Show is set to go. It is slated for October 3-4, 2009  held in conjunction with the Festival of the Grape at the  Oliver  Community Centre. The theme for the show this year is “Autumn”. October 3, 2009 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. : Public Viewing 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Public [...]

The Oliver Sagebrushers, a fine art club, meet regularly for painting and drawing classes and workshops in many media (charcoal, pen and ink, watercolours, and oils). They also organize exhibits and contribute their talents towards many community projects. Outside of designated classes and workshops, the club meets weekly for idea and technique sharing, socializing, and simply [...]