Beverages and morning snacks provided. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of our summer arts events. Share arts news for fall. See some new improvements to the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre. Take a look at an exciting new purchase. Hint: We’re putting artists behind bars … or in front of them…
Beverages and morning snacks provided. Hear behind-the-scenes stories of our summer arts events. Share arts news for fall. See some new improvements to the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre. Take a look at an exciting new purchase. Hint: We’re putting artists behind bars … or in front of them…
The Oliver Community Arts Council is looking for people who love to walk! We are entering the International Sunshine Festival Parade on Saturday July 14 and require several volunteers to be part of an eye-catching procession.
To publicize the broad range of our membership and give our members an advertising opportunity, we are asking for volunteers willing to carry a poster naming each group and business that operates under the OCAC umbrella.
And of course we need someone to hold … the umbrella!
Yes, this procession will have a multicoloured umbrella bearing our name, with colourful streamers connecting each strip of colour to a matching placard. That could mean up to 25 or so volunteers in the procession.
Ideally, each member holding a placard would be a representative from that group or business named on the sign. So does your group or business have someone who likes to walk? AND have fun in a parade? Let us know at OliverCAC @ gmail.com
Thanks to Arvie Bourgeault, BettyLou Trimmer Bahnsen, and Heather Fink for their creative efforts on this committee!
Who says it’s too cold to surf? Put on your suntan lotion, shades, and Bermuda shorts, and get set to “hang ten” by web surfing to our member sites:
Have you visited some of our member group websites? A new one has just been created for the Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers.
http://southokanaganslowfibrefestival.weebly.com/
It features the Slow Fibre Festival, but has a section devoted to the Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers. Great sheep photos!
Two more member groups with their own websites:
Federation of Canadian Artists: http://southokanaganslowfibrefestival.weebly.com/
Oliver and District Heritage Society: http://www.olivermuseum.ca/
Pick up some great gift ideas from our business members too. They are listed under the blogroll at right.
Check out the 19th Hole B&B http://www.19thholebandb.com/ and Oliver House B&B http://home.cablerocket.com/~oliverhouse/ and ask for some “getaway” gift certificates.
Paw Prints Studio and Gallery http://artofjohnsalsnek.com/, Handworks Gallery http://www.handworksgalleryonline.ca/, and Twin Lakes Encaustic http://www.encaustic.ca/ have some terrific local and BC art. Many items for gift giving in all budgets.
Nothing says Christmas like jewelry. Nature’s Elements Jewelry has some fantastic photos of their designs. http://natureselementsjewelry.webs.com/ Absolutely sparkling! There’s also some cool steampunk jewelry for teens in your life.
At Lauralee’s Treasure Cellar http://www.sochamber.ca/retail/shopping/artists_and_art_supplies/listing_367.html you will find beads and notions to make your own jewelry or to give as gifts to the crafter in your life.
Digipic Productions (Russell Work) has the perfect Oliver landscape prints for sale. Put the Okanagan on your wall. http://www.russellwork.com/photography/
Robot Leather Shop has awesome masks, belts, purses, and other leather items. Check them out on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=192442397351
Don’t see yourself advertised here? Become a business or non-profit group member! Fill out the membership form listed under the banner above, or contact olivercac@gmail.com for information.
The Oliver Community Arts Council hopes to foster three new arts groups this fall.
Over the years, several locals have expressed their interest in pottery, photography or writing, but no groups exist to support their creative endeavours, and no single individual has taken on the task of starting a group from scratch. To meet the need, the OCAC has decided to take on a facilitative role in getting these groups started.
The arts council is putting out a call to any people wishing to join a pottery, photography, or writing group to add their names to a contact list. In late fall, the arts council will co-ordinate and host an introductory meeting for each group at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre. They hope to “seed” each new group with arts council members who have special talent in the art form. These facilitators could provide some basic artistic instruction, offer guidance in starting a new club, and be a liaison with the arts council. Although still under discussion, the OCAC Board is hoping to offer some incentives to new groups, such as free rental for initial meetings at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre or a free one-year membership in the arts council. 
Currently member groups include the Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers, Double O Quilters, Federation of Canadian Artists, Friends of the Oliver Library, Oliver Arts and Crafts Sale, Oliver Country Market A-Fair, Oliver Sagebrushers, Sage Valley Voices Community Choir, South Okanagan Amateur Players, and South Okanagan Concert Society.
Other ideas for arts groups are welcome.
Interested in being part of a brand new arts group in Oliver? Contact the Oliver Community Arts Council at olivercac@gmail.com or at OCAC, P.O. Box 1711, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Let us get you jump-started!
