January 2012
1 post
Kamloops Art Gallery
January at the Gallery
Exhibitions
Stephen Shames
Tear Gas Grenade, Berkeley (detail), 1970, silver gelatin print
Collection of the Vancouver Art Gallery
Gift of Claudia Beck and Andrew Gruft
Bearing Witness
January 14 to March 10, 2012
This exhibition launches a year of programming at the Kamloops Art Gallery that focuses on the re-reading of history, the provocation of power...
October 2011
3 posts
Kamloops Art Gallery
Crags and Crevices
Lynda Jones is the October Featured Artist at the Courthouse Gallery at 7 West Seymour Street. Well known for creating outstanding and decorative pottery, Lynda presents “Crags and Crevices”.
Inspired by the rough texture of medieval pottery, Lynda adds a band of texture after the pot is made using a black slip and a thin wash of glaze. This accentuates the irregular surface.
The Courthouse...
Kamloops Art Gallery
October at the Gallery
Exhibitions
Tara Gardner
The Bones, 2011
video still from The Bones
Tara Gardner
The Bones
September 17 to October 29, 2011
The Cube
The Cube is transformed into a projection room for Tara Gardner’s The Bones. Gardner explores her family history through a digitally recorded performance of herself playing a Celtic instrument called the bones. The instrument was one...
September 2011
8 posts
Kamloops Art Gallery
Warriors donate to lift the spirits of cancer...
The Spirit Warriors dragon boat team in Kamloops consists of breast cancer survivors who get together and support each other and at the same time enjoy paddling and even racing.
Now in its fourth year, the team regularly participates in festivals and races survivors from other areas.
Earlier this year, the team hosted a comedy show, called the Boob Tour, which featured a line-up of comedians...
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Opening Soon
You: Any more new restaurants in Kamloops?
iLive2Eat: Yes, Original Joe's and Five Guys Burgers and Fries opening soon. Another Starbucks and a Subway coming soon to Aberdeen. Moon Wok on the Northshore. Check out http://www.facebook.com/ilive2eat to find out more.
Tapestries
September feature is textile, tapestry artist Cylynne Edgelow as she presents “Tapestries” at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street. Weaving, experimenting, creating a visual feast of colour with fibers, Cylynne is inspired by the landscape and endless vistas of this region. Found objects mingle with the swirls of colour to enhance her wall hangings and framed works. Free parking,...
August 2011
1 post
Learn about the snakes of Kamloops
A site dedicated to the six wild snake species in and around the city of Kamloops, British Columbia. Our goal is to educate you about the wild snakes that live near us through chat, videography, photography and links to other sites. You’ll read postings by local wildlife photographer and SPIN columnist Peter Sulzle and provincial bear aware coordinator Frank Ritcey.
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June 2011
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Erryn Carney, June Feature Artist
June feature artist at the Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street is Erryn Carney, “Hand spun Yarns and Other Treasures”. Wearable art, original creations by Erryn in silk, mohair and alpaca; hand spun and dyed yarns for knitting, weaving and felting. Browse the gallery, fine art and craft all by local artists, weaving, painting, pottery, table art, glass art, stained glass, textile, fibre...
May 2011
3 posts
Kamloops Art Gallery
Exhibition Talk and Tour, Thursday, May 12, 7:00 pm Renowned Saskatchewan artist, writer, curator and museum director Terry Fenton gives a talk and tour on the work of William Perehudoff, A.Y. Jackson and Ted Smith. Fenton discusses the importance of landscape painting in Canada and the role the Emma Lake Workshops (and philosophy) played in the career of William Perehudoff. Terry Fenton was...
Spring Fusion
Fourteen inspired artists partner in May for “Spring Fusion” at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street. Presenting fine art and craft with a spring theme, new works all by local artists, stained glass, painting, pottery, textile, glass art, jewelry, table art, sculpture, weaving, fibre, hand spun and dyed yarns. Artists on site, workshops in yarn scarves, glass art and felting May...
April 2011
5 posts
Kamloops Art Gallery
Annual General Meeting
Thursday, April 28
5:30 pm
Members are encouraged to attend the Kamloops Art Gallery Annual General Meeting. Reports are presented by the external auditor, staff and/or Trustees, new Trustees are elected, the auditors for 2011 are appointed, and the 2010 Annual Report that includes the December 31, 2010 Audited Financial Statements is distributed.
Kamloops Art Gallery
Exhibition Talk and Tour
Thursday, May 12, 7:00 pm
Renowned Saskatchewan artist, writer, curator and museum director Terry Fenton gives a talk and tour on the work of William Perehudoff, A.Y. Jackson and Ted Smith. Fenton discusses the importance of landscape painting in Canada and the role the Emma Lake Workshops (and philosophy) played in the career of William Perehudoff.
Terry Fenton...
March 2011
5 posts
13th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival
Kamloops Art Gallery and ORA RestaurantLounge
are proud to present the
13th Annual Kamloops Wine Festival
April 7 to 15, 2011
Celebrate Wine Week
A fundraiser for the Kamloops Art Gallery
Event Sommelier: Kristy Koehler
Event Sponsors: Talasa at Sun Rivers, The Kamloops Daily News, The River 97.5, Radio NL 610 AM, Fine Art Bartending, Menzies Printers, Kamloops Towne Lodge
All events are...
Kamloops Art Gallery
Karla Griffin Almost Everything March 26 to May 28, 2011 The Cube
Almost Everything is an exhibition of Griffin’s large scale drawings examining the relationship between individuals and the consumer objects they surround themselves with. The drawings function similar to advertisements, isolating the objects and presenting them as goods of want, desire and consumption. Most of the items are common...
Kamloops Art Gallery
The Optimism of Colour: William Perehudoff, a retrospective March 26 to May 28, 2011
For six decades, since his first solo exhibition in 1950, William Perehudoff has been regarded as a leading Canadian artist and one of the most influential abstract painters in Western Canada. In 2004 Kamloops Art Gallery acquired eight major Perehudoff works as a donation from the artist. They span some of his...
Ted Smith and A.Y. Jackson
Kamloops Art Gallery
Ted Smith and A.Y. Jackson Familiar Territory March 26 to May 28, 2011 Visions of our dynamic land are scored deep in the heart and mind of every Canadian. Artists from coast to coast to coast have captured many of those very Canadian images in their work. Urban planners, anthropologist, sociologists and cultural geographers alike continue to investigate the curious reasons...
Spring Art Camps @ Kamloops Art Gallery
Spring Art Camps
Half-day art camps for children ages 4 to 12
Monday to Friday, March 21 to 25
Limited spaces available, registration begins February 1
Students develop their artistic abilities by learning how to use a variety of art materials and techniques to produce art projects in a safe and fun environment.
Ages 4 to 6
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
$63 (per week)
Extended Care available 9:00...
February 2011
2 posts
Christina McLean is March Feature Artist
March feature artist at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street is Christina McLean. Using colored pencils and a unique style this self taught artist creates breathtaking florals in vibrant colors. An exciting exhibition to see, the gallery also offers fine art and crafts by local artisans, weaving, glass art, textile, jewelry, stained glass, pottery, felting, sculpture, paintings,...
HeartFelt Designs
Heartfelt Designs by fibre artist Karen Hanna featured for the month of February at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street. Subtle colours in wools and exotic fibres, innovative designs in hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, gloves include elements of glass art, beads, hand-designed motifs and tassels. New work, kumihimo braiding, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, as well as felted toys...
January 2011
5 posts
Welcome New Artists
Kamloops Coruthouse Gallery Artists’ Co-op welcomes new members Patricia Colter and Christina Mclean. Patricia has several pen and ink drawings in the gallery already and Christina will soon have some of her colored pencil renderings on display as well. We will also have them added to our webpage as soon as possible. Visit us at www.kamloopscourthousegallery.ca
http://kamloopsbumbling.tumblr.com/post/2690149281/... →
kamloopsbumbling:
Mochi Mayhem!
Spoiler alert: Do not attempt this recipe. The ingredients were sound, but my methodology was absolute pants.
Here is the aforementioned tumblr project I tackled today. My lovely and amazing boss-lady suggested I make mochi for this blog. I was so excited to do this! I toddled down to Mori Mori Grocery on Lansdowne and picked up the ingredients, including a...
Bob Boyer at the Kamloops Art Gallery
Bob Boyer His Life’s Work January 15 to March 12, 2011
In 2004 just before Bob Boyer’s death, Kamloops Art Gallery added one of his most significant works to its permanent collection. The Gallery is honoured that Boyer’s Just Another Indian Cowgirl in Iraq has been selected to be part of the celebrated national touring exhibition Bob Boyer: His Life’s Work. A leading Aboriginal artist from...
Mike Andrew McLean @ the Kamloops Art Gallery
Mike Andrew McLean Range: Mountain National Park Photographs January 15 to March 12, 2011 The Cube
The large format photographs presented in McLean’s Range reflect on the Rocky Mountain National parks and their role in shaping the identity of Western Canadians. The Rockies provide a myriad of industrial opportunity, employment and recreation for tens of thousands of Canadians. Every year, it...
Winter Comforts
The Courthouse Gallery Co-operative at the old Courthouse Cultural Centre, 7 West Seymour Street presents “Winter Comforts” through the month of January. The fourteen artists work spans weaving, woodcarving, soapstone sculptures, painting, stained glass, jewelry, glass art, pottery, handspun and dyed yarns, table art, silk scarves, knitting, felting and textile. Open Tues to Fri, 10...
December 2010
2 posts
Outdoor Kamloops
Looking for a site to submit outdoor gear reviews or simply read up on some new and old products or services? Visit gear guy at www.frankritcey.com
We are looking for new contributors. If your into camping, hiking, photography or hunting in the Kamloops area, you will find this fledgling site to be an informative resource.
Gifts Made by Hands: Dec feature at the Courthouse...
“Gifts Made by Hands” features the fourteen members of the Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street beginning December 1. Weaving, glass and table art, jewelry, painting, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, textile and fibre, silk scarves, hand spun and dyed wool, fine art and craft all by local artisans. Be sure to take in the “Small Pleasures” section featuring small...
November 2010
6 posts
Christmas in the Gallery
Christmas in the Gallery
Saturday at 10:00am
The Gallery Store at the KAG
The Gallery Store invites you to come shop our unique holiday selection of gifts, ornaments, jewellery, ceramics, home decor, fun stuff for kids, and more from BC and Canadian artists and designers. Find some beautiful gifts that have been ‘handmade for the holidays’.
Kamloops Art Gallery
Construction Sites: Identity and Place
October 18 to December 31, 2010
Co-curators, Craig Willms and Annette Hurtig
The Construction Sites: Identity and Place exhibition presents works by contemporary artists who investigate and reflect on the social construction of identity and the production of social space.
Made over the past several decades, the works in the exhibition respond to...
Kamloops financial advisor elected to Volunteer BC...
Volunteer BC, the provincial association for promoting the value and impact of volunteerism and the network of volunteer centres across the province has elected their new board for 2010-11.
And among the new members joining the board is Sean Simpson of Volunteer Kamloops.
Simpson has lived in Kamloops for more than 20 years.
In 2008, he joined Volunteer Kamloops as a director and then...
Soroptimist club says thanks
Last month, Soroptimists asked members of the community for help in completing our Baby Bundles for moms of newborns, as identified by the Kamloops Food Bank.
We needed 10 baby blankets for 10 bundles. You answered that call — loud and clear!
KEEP ON KNITTING
We received many calls from knitters who needed a bit more time to get their blanket to us. Keep on knitting; we will need 10 more next...
Christmas at the Courthouse
The spirit of Christmas is alive at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street for the 4th annual Christmas at the Courthouse Nov. 27 & 28, hosted by the Courthouse Gallery Co-operative. Artisans will present a selection of gifts to suit casual shoppers or serious collectors. A strolling caroler, singing and playing various musical instruments, will entertain each day. A delicious...
Weaving, Weaving Everywhere!
Jan Seedhouse presents “ Weaving, Weaving Everywhere” beginning Nov 1 at the old Courthouse Gallery, 7 West Seymour Street. Experience the beauty of wearable art with jewel toned colours woven in scarves, ruanas and shawls. Jan’s runners, place mats and napkins will complement any table setting and show the tactile skill and design which dominate this artists work. Rag rugs and wall...
October 2010
5 posts
In-School Mentors Needed!!!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region needs positive role models to make a difference in the life of a child! In just 1 hour a week, you can spend time doing fun, non-academic activities with a child who needs a friend. If you have a fun-loving attitude and just 1 hour a week to volunteer, we need you! Our staff will help match you to a great kid and support you every step of the way....
Homeless shelter prepares for winter season
The first night for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s Out Of The Cold shelter will open Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 at St. Paul’s Cathedral at 360 Nicola St.
The shelter will continue to open to the end of March 2011 for every Sunday and Wednesday night and whenever the outside temperature drops to minus 10 degrees or colder.
The change for this year is that there will be no hot meals...
WESTSYDE SECONDARY SCHOOL
BLUE WAVE FOOTBALL TEAM
FUNDRAISER
Check out our on-line auction
We have a hundred items such as groceries cards, hair care, home security, fitness memberships, restaurant certificates, home improvement items, pet accessories, auto accessories and much more.
bluewavefootballauction.com
Auction closes October 23, 2010 so hurry and register to bid. No credit card...
webpage for the mentally ill
Hi my name is Daniel Hicks and I am a member of a clubhouse called cami. It’s a clubhouse for people with a mental health illness and I am their newsletter editor looking for people that want to help. If you have a question, you can contact me at danhsting@yahoo.ca or at the clubhouse when we find one. So please feel free to ask me anything and if I can’t help I’ll find someone...
The Kamloops Project wants YOU!
The Kamloops Project wants YOU!
On Oct. 19, the citizens of Kamloops have the chance to make history through a unique community endeavour called The Kamloops Project.
The project’s goal is to document the heart and soul of this great community of ours by having residents share what they are thinking, doing or feeling on Oct. 19 — through a short writeup and a photograph taken that day.
These...
September 2010
8 posts
Naden Band
Thursday, October 7/10. 7:30 pm Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets at Kamloops Live Box Office. Seniors/Students $10.00. Adults $15.00. Join us in celebrating the Navy’s Centennial Year!
A Photographic look at the wild side of Kamloops
Follow me as I document the creatures of Kamloops and beyond!
Peter Sulzle’s Wild Kamloops - http://psulzle.blogspot.com/
Courthouse Gallery Presents Bonnie Keats
Knutsford potter, Bonnie Keats is one of the only potters to wood fire in this area, Bonnie’s functional wares, terracotta murals and large scale vessels show her talent in combining elements of design with a variety of techniques. Her skillful use of colour and manipulation of form make this a visual event of note. Bonnie is Feature Artist for the month of October. The gallery is brimming with...
Update on SuperWalk fundraising
The donation tally from Saturday’s Kamloops Parkinson SuperWalk is now at $18,632.