June 5- June 8, 2008

WEST KOOTENAY CAMERA CLUB ANNUAL JURIED SALON

The 16th annual photo salon is the result of an agreement made many years ago with the West Kootenay Camera Club as a part of the Kootenay Gallery’s community outreach program. The intent was to exhibit the work of a large number of photographers, both professional and amateur in a professional gallery setting.

In the East Gallery...
June 13 - August 3, 2008

TONY ONLEY - A Survey

Tony Onley: A Survey comprises a selection of paintings from the permanent collection at the Art Gallery of the South Okanagan (AGSO), Penticton, British Columbia.
Over the years Onley supported the AGSO by donating works to both the collections and various fundraising activities. This collection, which includes paintings from the 1960’s to the 1990’s, provides a unique window into both the early and late periods of Onley’s artistic development.
This exhibition reflects a signature painting style now known the world over as belonging to one of British Columbia’s and Canada’s most important visual artists. Paul Crawford will give a public presentation on this collection.
OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY JUNE 13 AT 7PM
ADMISSION IS FREE

In the West Gallery...
June 13 - August 3, 2008

ART FOR A DOLL HOUSE

Art For a Dollhouse is a collection of original miniature artworks created specifically for Nikko Snyder’s dollhouse.
At the age of twelve, and after six years of collecting furnishings and décor that would make the house her grandfather built for her complete, the next logical and fanciful step was to acquire artwork to adorn the walls and rooms.
With artists for parents, Nikko’s familiarity and friendship with other artists from across Canada were well in place. A young girl’s letter to many of those artists resulted in a collection of over thirty miniature artworks.
The artwork for her dollhouse was created by well know Canadian artists such as Dorothy Knowles, Eric Cameron, Gordon Ferguson, Robert McInnis, Wendy Toogood and Don Mabie, amongst others. The artwork is presented in stand alone room settings that were designed by Nikko and her mother.
Nikko’s collection was presented in public galleries in Calgary, Surrey, Penticton and Edmonton from 1989-92, and now, after being in storage for fifteen years will once again delight audiences of all ages. The exhibition will be accompanied by a public presentation.
OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY JUNE 13 AT 7PM
ADMISSION IS FREE