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.

Workshops and Demos

Register directly with the facilitator by phone or email

2020

DEMO: HOW TO TAKE PHOTO’S TO IMPROVE YOUR PAINTINGS

January 7 & 14, 2020 10:00 to NOON

$10.00 drop in fee

Facilitator: Richard McGuire – 250 485 8357 richard@richardmcguire.ca

Location: still to be determined.

WORKSHOP: 2 DAY ACRYLIC COURSE – Acrylic Gels, Mediums and Glazes

FEB 28 & MAR 1, 2020 9:30 – 3:30

$125.00

Facilitator: Sandra Albo – 250 495 7359 sandramkalbo@gmail.com

Location: Boardroom above The Art Gallery Osoyoos

Supply list will be provided by Sandra.

Bring a lunch, there will be a one hour break.

WORKSHOP: 2 DAY PASTEL COURSE BEGINNERS/INTERMEDIATE

May 16 & 17, 2020 9:30 – 3:30

$125.00

Facilitator: Sharon Leonard – 250 495 2019 sharonleonard8@icloud.com

Location: Boardroom above The Art Gallery Osoyoos

Supply list will be available in Studio 89 or e mailed to participants.

Bring a lunch.

2019

WORKSHOP: LIFE DRAWING

DEC 3, 10 & 17, 2019 6:00 – 8:00PM

$10.00 Fee

Facilitator: Steve Chmilnitsky – 250 495 0575 paloma0@telus.net

Location: Sonora Centre Multi Purpose Room

Participants to bring all necessary drawing supplies: easels, sketching pad (large is best), pencils, conte, pastels, charcoal or crayons, towel or cloth to cover chair and 2 drop sheets for floor and table. NO oils, acrylics or water colors will be used.

Chairs and tables available.

This course is being offered by Artists on Main and is sponsored by the Osoyoos District Arts Council.

DEMO: GELI PRINTING

Dec. 5th, 2019 10:00 to NOON

$10.00 drop in fee

Facilitator: Julie Brash – 604 561 33452 juliebrash444@msn.com

Location: Boardroom next to Studio 89

This is a 2 hour demo, to be followed by a workshop at a later date.

Come out and learn all about Geli Printing!

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.

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 is found.

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.

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 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

EXHIBITIONS

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

Osoyoos Credit Union 8312 Main St. Osoyoos 250-495-6522

Osoyoos Public Library Sonora Community Centre, 8505 68 Ave,

Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0

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

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!

The exhibition at Osoyoos Credit Union ends January 2, 2020.

Art Discussion

On the last Thursday of the month, an informal Art Discussion is held in the boardroom over the gallery at 10:30 a.m. Some members bring in their finished and unfinished paintings and either talk about their painting, for e.g. why it is special to them, where they took the picture, etc, or ask for friendly advice. Whether or not you bring in a painting, the coffee’s on and the sessions are very interesting and informative.

Art Creation

AOM has an Art Creation program, held quarterly following the Art Discussion, on the last Thursday of the month. A vote takes place and the piece that receives the most votes is the winner and the artist receives a prize. The winning piece is put on our website and an email is sent to all members. This program was formerly known as Painting of the Month.

November 2019

No contest.

October 2019

“The Ways of Water” by Toni Ramsay

September 2019

No contest

August 2019

“Tree of Life” by Lorraine Horn

July 2019

“McIntyre Bluff” by Lillian Sim

June 2019

No contest.

May 2019

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

April 2019

“Spring Bonnet” by Sharon Leonard

March 2019

“Golden Sunflower” by Carollyne Sinclaire

February 2019

“Runaway” by Jo Lamontagne

January 2019

“Bluebird on Lilacs” by Sheri Bridden

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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COMPLETED EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS

2019

The 2019 Art Walk was a well attended success again.

Many thanks to all the venues for hosting this event, to the artists who participated and the much needed volunteers.

A sample of what was on the walls for the show:

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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!

The Art Gallery Osoyoos 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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