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Gallery celebrates first anniversary at Rustico
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Children’s Art Classes start on Saturday January 7
Art lessons for ages 4-18 at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 34274-95th St. (5840 Airport Street)
Lessons to begin January 7th for six sessions – Feb.11, 2012
Ages 4-7 9 a.m -10.a.m. $5.00 or $30.00 per semester
Ages 8-12 10.30 -12 noon $10.00 or $60.00 per semester
Ages 13-18 1-3.30 p.m. $15.00 or $95.00 per semester
This will include some supplies. Please register to avoid disappointment because the classes will be kept to 10 per class.
Info: Leza 250 498-2757 Sally 250-498-0104
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Children's Art Classes start on Saturday January 7
Art lessons for ages 4-18 at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 34274-95th St. (5840 Airport Street)
Lessons to begin January 7th for six sessions – Feb.11, 2012
Ages 4-7 9 a.m -10.a.m. $5.00 or $30.00 per semester
Ages 8-12 10.30 -12 noon $10.00 or $60.00 per semester
Ages 13-18 1-3.30 p.m. $15.00 or $95.00 per semester
This will include some supplies. Please register to avoid disappointment because the classes will be kept to 10 per class.
Info: Leza 250 498-2757 Sally 250-498-0104
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A just reward for a labour of love
Sally Franks (Oliver Sagebrushers president) and Leza MacDonald (mural project manager) pose in front of the new Fields mural with their bouquets at the Celebration of Completion on Saturday October 29. Thank you all volunteers on this project! You did Oliver proud!
Photo Credit: Jack Bennest, Oliver Daily News, Check out more pictures at www.OliverDailyNews.com
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Arts Council funds four local arts groups
At their June Board meeting, the arts council awarded Contracted Service Agreements in varying amounts to four local arts groups. Financial aid is granted to successful applicants presenting a public seminar, workshop, performance, exhibit or other event with an arts focus that upholds the mandates of the arts council. As such, these events now become an extension of the work of the arts council.
The Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers received funding for an eco-dyeing workshop with Coby VanDerGaast at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre this summer. VanderGaast is an instuctor in the fibre program at Kootenay School of the Arts at Selkirk College in Nelson, B. C. She is also an organic farmer and is currently growing dye plants for Earthues, a natural colour company based in Seattle. Desert Sage regularly seeks arts council funding, enabling them to hire professional instructors in the fibre arts.
The Oliver Handbell Ringers were awarded financial aid to purchase sheet music for two public performances in the 2011 – 2012 season. This is the first year the Handbell Ringers have been members of the arts council and applied for funding. The arts council was especially pleased to see a new group apply — and apply successfully.
Another first-time applicant, although long-time member of the arts council, was the Oliver Sagebrushers. The painting club received funding for a public demonstration and exhibit entitled “En Plein Air Painting at Rustico Winery” on the weekend of September 10 – 11. The public can watch artists at their easels at scenic locations around the vineyard and winery. Arts council funding will cover publicity and live music at the event.
The South Okanagan Concert Society, which has relied on arts council support for many years, has been awarded $500 towards expenses for their 2011-2012 season. The season is a promising one, including
Fri. October 28: Alexander Sevastian, solo accordion Fri. Nov 25: Kallisto Trio, a capella female trio Fri. Jan 27: Daniel Bolshoy, solo guitarist Fri. Feb 24 : Penderecki String Quartet$60 regular flex pass and $20 single ticket. Tickets at Beyond Bliss, Oliver and Imperial Office Pro, Osoyoos. All performances at Oliver Alliance Church.
Congratulations to the successful applicants! Please attend these fine artistic events over the next year of programming!
Photo Credits: Gail Erickson, Val Freisen (file photos)
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Sagebrushers Week at Studio
Drop by to watch the Oliver Sagebrushers Art Club as they demonstrate some of their painting techniques at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre this week. The Studio is open daily from now until Saturday July 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour the studio exhibit of their completed works, and chat to the artists!
Photo Credit: Jack Bennest, Oliver Daily News
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Celebrate Arts and Culture Week April 10 – 16
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Sagebrushers “Art at the Owl” exhibit April 16 – 26
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Sagebrushers "Art at the Owl" exhibit April 16 – 26
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Oliver Sagebrushers Set to “Paint the Town”
Arts council member group, the Oliver Sagebrushers, is working with Town contractor Laurena Weninger to help spruce up Oliver’s downtown. Weninger was hired by the Town of Oliver to help businesses improve their appearance and marketing strategies. One of her objectives is to help businesses make use of $50,000 remaining in “Paint the Town” grant money.
The Oliver Sagebrushers have been brought on board to paint a series of moveable art panels which can be hung in any vacant store windows along Main Street. This will ease the transition when storefronts are temporarily closed, and help those store windows gain sidewalk appeal. The fine art group hopes this will also increase morale of neighbouring businesses who may fear loss of customer traffic when other businesses close. By beautifying the window space, Main Street will retain curbside appeal year round.
The advantage of the project is the decorative art panels can be “recycled” as businesses open and close. As new temporary window dressing is needed, panels can be moved and rehung.
Comments? More information about this project? Want to get involved? Contact olivercac@gmail.com and we’ll connect you with the Oliver Sagebrushers.
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Oliver Sagebrushers Set to "Paint the Town"
Arts council member group, the Oliver Sagebrushers, is working with Town contractor Laurena Weninger to help spruce up Oliver’s downtown. Weninger was hired by the Town of Oliver to help businesses improve their appearance and marketing strategies. One of her objectives is to help businesses make use of $50,000 remaining in “Paint the Town” grant money.
The Oliver Sagebrushers have been brought on board to paint a series of moveable art panels which can be hung in any vacant store windows along Main Street. This will ease the transition when storefronts are temporarily closed, and help those store windows gain sidewalk appeal. The fine art group hopes this will also increase morale of neighbouring businesses who may fear loss of customer traffic when other businesses close. By beautifying the window space, Main Street will retain curbside appeal year round.
The advantage of the project is the decorative art panels can be “recycled” as businesses open and close. As new temporary window dressing is needed, panels can be moved and rehung.
Comments? More information about this project? Want to get involved? Contact olivercac@gmail.com and we’ll connect you with the Oliver Sagebrushers.
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Oliver Sagebrushers
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 painting together. Both beginners and advanced artists are welcome, as are drop in visitors and snowbirds. Classes are taught at all levels, and seasoned painters teach and encourage newcomers. Formerly known as the Oliver Art Club, this organization is one of Oliver’s oldest arts groups.
Oliver Sagebrushers
Every Tuesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
September to June
Studio Building, Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
34274 – 95th Street
Oliver, BC
Info: 250-498-0104
Quail’s Nest: 250-485-0088
Club activities run from September to June. In October, members participate in the Oliver Community Arts Council’s Fall Art Show , run in conjunction with Oliver’s Festival of the Grape. Sagebrushers host a booth in November at the Arts and Crafts Sale. During Arts and Culture Week (third week of April) and the Meadowlark Festival (mid-May), the club holds exhibits and open house. Weekly classes conclude with a plein air painting picnic in June. Sally (above) and Hazel (left) enjoy the warm sunshine and lovely views in Val’s peaceful garden retreat at last year’s picnic. One week of every summer , the Sagebrushers display and demonstrate their artwork at the Oliver Community Arts Council’s Summer Studio at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre.
Register now for an upcoming workshop with Calgary-based oil painter, Robert E. Wood. Robert is inspired by the South Okanagan, and visits here yearly to paint. He is known for capturing the Okanagan’s distinctive light and heat on canvas. Here, Robert poses with his painting “Ponderosa Shadows” and Sagebrushers president Sally Franks.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned painter, there’s lots to learn and enjoy with the Oliver Sagebrushers! 250-498-0104 Annual Membership Fee: $50 Semi Annual Membership Fee: $25 (payable in September and January) Photos by Penelope Johnson
