Oliver Community Arts Council

The Federation of Canadian Artists, South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter proudly presents a juried art show, “For the Love of Art” at Handworks Gallery, 35648 – 97th Street in Oliver. Phone 250 498 6388. This is a juried exhibition with new works from local artists in a variety of mediums. The opening reception is scheduled Friday, July [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Due to a double-booking in Osoyoos, the South Okanagan Amateur Players are rescheduling their spring production of Rumors.  The comedy still opens in Oliver on April 15 – 17 at the Frank Venables Theatre at SOSS highschool. The Osoyoos dates are now April 22 – 24  at the OSS Minitheatre. Anyone who purchased tickets for Osoyoos already (April [...]

Paul Butler, a visiting snowbird from Alberta, is taking the plunge. Not off the diving board or hurtling from a ski jump, but something almost as daring. An early retiree from the forest product industry with no previous acting experience, Butler is taking centre stage in his first theatrical production. He joins the cast of [...]

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 [...]

The OCAC welcomes a new member group to the arts council: Women of Oliver for Women (WOW). This active group promotes women in business and also support local projects for women in need. The public is invited to the WOW Trade Show on Saturday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oliver [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]