Artists on Main has been an active part of the Osoyoos arts community since 1950. From ten original members, our roster has grown to over sixty in 2018. Members meet in Studio 89, on the second floor of the Osoyoos Arts Centre at 89th Ave. and Main St. (Hwy #3), which also houses the Osoyoos Art Gallery and Osoyoos Potters Club. We welcome new members of all experience levels and encourage visitors to drop in anytime. The membership fee is $25 a year.

Workshops

In-house workshops, focusing mainly on watercolour and acrylic media, are presented by competent club members and occur in the fall and spring. Periodic classes are provided for other aspects of painting such as drawing, perspective, colour, composition and design. All in-house workshops are open to members and the general public; classes are for members only. In addition to in-house workshops, Artists on Main occasionally arranges for recognized professional artists to present workshops in areas of their expertise. These workshops are for members and invited guests only.

Alex Fong Workshop

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A SUCCESSFUL and very informative Oil Painting Course was held on May 11 & 12, 2019 by Alan Wylie, an internationally known artist. Nine people attended this course for two full days of painting. Alan demoed two ways to begin an oil painting, one using acrylics first and the other using only oils. The group members were each given individual time with Alan and all felt they had gained new skills from the workshop.

The group was pleasantly surprised to have Janice Roberts attend and paint in Acrylics as well. This was a bonus no one expected. Janice also teaches and made it known that she would be happy to teach for our group at another time.

2019 sponsored workshops and classes

2019 scheduled classes for members

BEGINNER WATERCOLOR PART 1 – 2 DAY WORKSHOP FEB 9 & 10

INSTRUCTOR – NANCY GRAY

A 2 day workshop to learn some basics of watercolor painting. We will be doing several paintings over the 2 days to get a feel for this wonderful medium.

Supply list provided at sign up. Cost $100. Payment required to reserve your spot. Contact Nancy at

nancygray3@gmail.com or 250-809-5737

Location will be determined by number of participants.

To view Nancy’s work, go to www.nancygrayart.com

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC WORKSHOP FEB. 22 & 23

INSTRUCTOR – SANDRA ALBO

EXCITING ACRYLICS WITH COLOUR AND LIGHT!

9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Boardroom over the Gallery

COST – $125.00 for 2 day course

Supply list can be emailed or picked up in the Studio on Tues or Thurs.

To Register call Sandra at 250 495 7359 or e mail sandramkalbo@gmail.com

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE PASTEL COURSE APRIL 27 & 28

INSTRUCTOR SHARON LEONARD

9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Boardroom over the Gallery

Covers introduction to using pastels and working with pastel

Composition and Light will be the focus

Cost $ 75.00 for 2 day course Maximum of 8 persons

To register please contact Sharon Leonard ssleon@telus.net 250 408 9909

or Donna Goett dgpurple51@gmail.com 250 486 2266

A post dated cheque required at time of registration to hold your seat, cheque should be post marked March 1st. Made out to Artist on Main. Cheque or cash in envelope marked for Pastel Course should be given to Donna Goett. All monies will be held until 1 month before course is run and reimbursed if course cancelled. After that, to ensure course costs are covered and seats not left vacant, no money will be refunded unless a replacement person is found.

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE OIL WORKSHOP MAY 11 & 12

INSTRUCTOR: ALAN WYLIE

9:30 am to 3:30 pm at Casa Del Mila Oro Resort

# 47 – 5401 Lakeshore Drive Osoyoos

Cost $255.00 for 2 day course

Maximum class size 15. Register early as it is expected to fill up fast.

Payment by post dated cheque at time of registration required to hold your seat. The cheques will be held till April 1st and returned if course is cancelled or you are unable to attend. After April 1st, money will be returned only if a replacement is found. Receipts will be issued on day 1 of course.

Call or email Donna Goett 250 486 2266 dgpurple51@gmail.com to register. Donna is also collecting the money.

Other Workshops

2019

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC WORKSHOP MAR 24 & 25

INSTRUCTOR – SANDRA ALBO

EXCITING ACRYLICS WITH COLOUR AND LIGHT!

9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Okanagan Art Gallery, 8302 Main St, Osoyoos

COST – $125.00 for 2 day course

Sandra will email a supply list.

Critique

On the last Thursday of the month, a critique is held in the boardroom over the gallery at 10:30 a.m. Members bring in their finished and unfinished paintings for friendly advice and discussion. Whether or not you bring in a painting, the sessions are very interesting and informative.

Painting of the Month

AOM has recently started a painting of the month program. Members bring a finished painting to the monthly critique. A vote is held and the piece that receives the most votes becomes the painting of the month. The winning piece is displayed at Office Mills Productivity each month. Once a year, a calendar will be made using the winning paintings from each month, to be sold in time for Christmas and the New Year.

The first painting of the month held December 2018 got off with a bang. We had 10 beautiful entries. It was tough to choose a winner!

Pictured here is the winning piece:

“Can I Come in Now?” by Jane Scheffler

Entrants December 2018

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January 2019 Winner “Bluebird on Lilacs” by Sheri Bridden

Entrants January 2019

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February 2019 Winner “Runaway” by Jo Lamontagne

March 2019 Winner “Golden Sunflower” by Carollyne Sinclaire

April 2019 Winner “Spring Bonnet” by Sharon Leonard

May 2019 Winner “Sumullo River – Hwy 3b” a collage by Katherine MacNeill

EXHIBITIONS

HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!

A sample of what’s on the walls for the show:

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COMING SOON!!

SAVE THE DATE!

Year Round:

Bits & Bites Cafe 8319 Main St. Osoyoos 250-689-1695

Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery 9140 92nd Ave. Osoyoos 250-498-9976

Expert Hearing Solutions 105-8309 Main St. Osoyoos 250-495-7008

Salon 85 (every two months) 2-7405 85 St, Osoyoos 250-495-7909

Seasonal (April-October):

Burrowing Owl Guest House, 500 Burrowing Owl Place (off Black Sage Road) Oliver 1-877-498-0620

Member Solo/Team Exhibitions:

2019

Here’s The Thing Vineyards 4740 Black Sage Road Oliver 250-498-9712. Lorraine Gibson is once again holding a solo exhibition of her most recent colourful works!

2018

Rust Wine Co. 4444 Goldenmile Dr. Oliver April-June 2018. A three artists display of Abstract Art: Lorraine Gibson, jennifer Farnell, Toni Ramsay.

Here’s The Thing Vineyards 4740 Black Sage Road Oliver 250-498-9712 This winery just opened May long weekend 2018. Lorraine Gibson had a solo exhibition of her most recent colourful works!

Faustino Estate Cidery on Hwy 97 (14000 97th St.) Carollyne Sinclaire exhibited solo!

Osoyoos Art Gallery 8713 Main St. Claudia Punter had a solo exhibit during the month of September!

Art About Town July 21 6-9pm. This event was a huge success! Our thanks to all who participated and volunteered, and of course to the public who made it the success it was by attending the event! The following businesses displayed the works of local artists and artisans:

Bordertown Vineyards and Estate Winery
Tumbleweeds Spirits
Jo Jo’s Cafe
Bits & Bites
Osoyoos Times

AWARDS 2019

Members of Artists on Main who belong to the the FCA

participated in their annual juried show

“On the Wall” at The Art Gallery Osoyoos Exhibition and Sale

Mar 9 – 30, 2019

Artists on Main members who received awards were:

Carollyne Sinclair 2nd place “Summer Sunflower”

Michael Jordan 3rd place “Kettle River Rodeo”

Sandra Albo 3rd place “Kettle River Walkway”

Claudia Punter 3rd place “Robin”

Barbara A. Hofer 3rd place “Looking Up”

Congratulations to all!

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SPECIAL EVENTS 2019

Global Wellness Day, held June 8

Three Artists on Main members: Lorraine Gibson, Marcia Hurley and Pam Duncan, represented ODAC (Osoyoos and District Arts Council) and Artists on Main to demo paint pouring and watercolor painting – the creative aspect of wellness. The event was held at the Desert Sun Counselling Centre 8701 Main St. We had participation in creating art from both adults and children. Global Wellness Day is a not-for-profit day, a social project dedicated to living well. The purpose of Global Wellness Day is to ask the question, even if for just one day, “How can I live a healthier and better life?”, to direct the thoughts of both individuals and society towards “living well” and to raise awareness.

Check out the website: http://www.globalwellnessday.org

Here are the impressive results!

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