Art in Empty Spaces – 5 exhibitions in Rutland + more

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Only 1 day left to see the Art in Empty Spaces exhibitions in Rutland Since April, Rutland has been the home to a project called Art in Empty Spaces. It consists of a rotating group of exhibitions featuring art in unexpected spots. Modeled after similar projects in places like Portland, Oregon, Art in Empty Spaces […]

Workshop: Figure Painting Using Classical Techniques

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ARTSCO is thrilled to be bringing established artist Kristy Gordon back to the Okanagan from New York City for an exclusive 3-day workshop in Classical Methods of Figure Painting this December. Dates:  December 17-19th, 2015 10am to 4pm daily Location: Ellis Art Studios 1021 Ellis Street, Unit 203, Kelowna, BC Course Description:  This three-day figure […]

Introducing Katie Brennan – the NEW Executive Director of ARTSCO

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  Hi there! Let me introduce myself. I’m Katie Brennan and I’m the new Executive Director of the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan. You may know me from my previous role as the Curator of the Lake Country Art Gallery where I served for the last 4 years. I hold a BFA from Emily […]

New Art up in Rutland

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Art in Empty Spaces is brightening the streets and businesses of Rutland with new artists still to come, so don’t forget to look up and around and see if you can spot all the local art we’ve placed so far! http://www.ourrutland.ca/news/news/News/2015/06/03/54:art-in-empty-spaces

Skyway Ventures Call to Artists

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Art in the Airport. This opportunity is open to the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Artists of the BC Southern Interior (YLW catchment) region. Click the link below for more information and how to apply. http://www.swac-arts.com/ylw—swacskyway-ventures-call-to-artists.html

Call for Artists: Art for Humanity

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CALLING OKANAGAN ARTISTS! Art for Humanity is looking for local artists who would like to participate in our Holiday Art Show & Silent Auction Fundraiser.  Where: The Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna When: Saturday, November 28, 2015 This is a unique dual-purposed event aimed towards providing local artists with a great opportunity to show their work to […]

Artscape Exhibitions on Now!

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Angela Bonten, Cherie Hanson, Danielle Harshenin, Tara Kelly, and Billy Snaderson are not to be missed and showing now… come and find their work around the community! https://artsco.ca/artscape-2/current-exhibtions/    

Art by the Lake

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The Mission Painters Group will host “Art by the Lake” on July 4 and 5. The show and sale will take place at the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd. (at Sarsons Beach) from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Original art by local artists will feature a wide variety of styles and subjects, including Okanagan scenes, in watercolor, oil, acrylic […]

Call Out for Local First Nations Artists

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Contact the Rotary Center for the Arts to submit work for an upcoming group show this September: [email protected] 250-717-5304 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada  V1Y 6Z1  

Annual General Meeting: You are Invited

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YOU ARE INVITED to ARTSCO’s 2015 Annual General Meeting We would like to extend a warm invitation to all ARTSCO members to attend our 2015 AGM. This is a great opportunity to catch-up on all that ARTSCO has undertaken this past year, vote for your new board of directors, reunite with old Arts council Members […]

The Orchard Events

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Harpdog Brown & the Travelin’ Blues Show – June 27, 2015 Gate opens and reception begins at 6:30pm. Come early and enjoy the view with local beverages hosted by the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan. Concert begins 7:30pm, Rain or Shine! Tickets: $20.00 Poppa Dawg – July 18, 2015 Gorden James – July 24, […]

Art in Empty Spaces

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  The Uptown Rutland Association and ARTSCO proudly present Art in Empty Spaces. Empty storefronts awaiting new tenants or business spaces being newly configured by construction are being used creatively to make ‘pop-up’ art galleries. The juried show was open to those who showed an understanding of and skill for depicting the influences that made Rutland […]