Artists on Main Osoyoos has been a contributing to the Osoyoos arts Community since 1950. From 10 original members, our membership has grown to over sixty in 2020. Members meet in Studio 89, on the second floor of the Osoyoos Arts Centre at 89th. Ave. and Main st. (Hwy. #3). Just above THE Art GALLERY Osoyoos. New Members are always welcome. New and experienced artists are welcome to drop in and meet the members. Yearly membership fee is $25.00

The O&D Arts Council

has a new website.

Click on the following link to go to the new site:

https://osoyoosartscouncil.com/

Note: This page will no longer be updated. You will find future updates and information posted on the new website.

To register or lean more about this local art group and their activities: workshops, demos, exhibitions or upcoming events please click on the link below:

http://artistsonmainosoyoos.wordpress.com

Workshops and Demos

Register directly with the facilitator by phone or email

In-house workshops and demos presented by some of our local artists in watercolour, acrylic, pastel and mixed media are offered throughout the year. These workshops cover all aspects of painting such as: the use of new products, beginner and advanced painting in all mediums, composition, design, perspective and colour theory. Usually once a year a recognized professional artist is invited to Osoyoos to do a workshop. Although paid members of Artist on Main Osoyoos are given priority to these limited classes, they are open to the community.

2020

Upcoming Workshops
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ART DISCUSSION

Once a month (usually the last Thursday of the month) an informal ART Discussion is held at 10:30 A.M. Due to COVID-19 this will be held in the Regional Park just off East Lakeside Blvd. Optional to bring in a painting you would like help with.

Visitors welcome for more information visit our web site.

NEXT ART DISCUSSION SCHEDULED FOR Thursday, JULY 30 at 10:30 am dependent on weather. Bring your own chair and coffee.

Other Workshops and Demos

Other workshops and demos that are in the planning stage will be listed on our website as they occur. All COVI- 19 safety guidelines will be observed. Workshops that are being considered are :

Geli Printing, Beginners Pastel and a Beginner’s / intermediate Water Colour.

Please watch our website for more information.

Workshops in 2019
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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
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Year Round:

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 News
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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!

Exhibitions and Shows

2020
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2019 SPECIAL EVENTS
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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!