Artists on Main

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

2019 sponsored workshops and classes

2019 scheduled classes for members:

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.

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 got off with a bang. We had 10 beautiful entries. It was tough to choose a winner! Pictured here is the winning piece.

December 2018 “Can I Come in Now?” by Jane Scheffler

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Other entrants December 2018

EXHIBITIONS

Year Round:

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

Sushi 17 8143B Main St. Osoyoos 250-495-8367

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

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

Studio 85 (every two months) 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:

2018

Rust Wine Co. 4444 Goldenmile Dr, Oliver April-June 2018. A three artist 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: