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October 2013October 2013You are invited to the friendly monthly gathering of the arts council:

Arts Jam! Arts Jam! Arts Jam! Arts Jam! Monday October 28 Monday November 259:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.Quail's Nest Arts Centre Quail's Nest Arts Centre5840 Airport Street 5840 Airport Street

Arts Council News Arts Council News Congratulations to everyonewho entered the Fall ArtShow and Sale! Visitorswere awestruck by thequality and breadth of talent,as well as the overallprofessional presentation.The committee is alreadyplanning ways to improve, yet again, next year. As popularity and entries increase, so does the event organization. Consider lending a hand next year!

Best in Show: Merle Somerville (Photography) The Old Church

Watercolours: 1. Janice Goodman: Moonlight 2. Hella Prochaska: Released (SOLD) 3. Luba Chpak: New Day

Acrylics: 1. Marion Trimble: Mountain Retreat to Hidden Lake2. Dianne Bersea: Sunset Bluff AND Janet West: Trees (SOLD)3. Tara Hovanes: Red Pines 1908 (SOLD) AND Cameron Ogilvie: Casual Stroll on a Cobbled Street

Oils: 1. Colleen Polychroniou, Colour in Floral (SOLD)2. Michael Arne Jorden: Longterm Parking – Pueblo + Ramada3. Rod Gould: Mr. Attitude

Fibre Arts: 1. Anne Rayner-Gould: Island Twilight2. Janice Goodman: First Light 3. Joan Swan: Twisted Ribbon

Member GroupsMember GroupsDesert Sage Spinners and Weavers Double O QuiltersFederation of Canadian ArtistsFriends of the Oliver LibraryOkanagan Archive Trust SocietyOliver and District Heritage SocietyOliver Art GalleryOliver Arts and CraftsOliver Handbell RingersOliver Community Garden SocietyOliver Sagebrushers Oliver Women's InstituteRipOff ArtistsSage Valley Voices Community ChoirSouth Okanagan Amateur PlayersSouth Okanagan Concert SocietyWomen of Oliver for Women

Member BusinessesMember BusinessesBlack Orchid PhotographyCrystal Healing Vibrations

Digipic ProductionsGraham Funeral Home

Luv Lee CraftsManzanita Muse Studio

Mary Fry DesignsMedici's Gelateria & Coffee House

Oliver Daily NewsOliver House Bed & Breakfast

Oliver Twist WineryPaw Prints Studio & Gallery

Quail's Roost GallerySelf Sense

We gratefully acknowledge the support of:The Province of British Columbia ~ BC Arts Council

The Town of Oliver ~ Oliver Parks and Recreation SocietyRegional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Arts BC ~ Oliver Kiwanis ~ Valley First Credit Union

OCAC Board of DirectorsOCAC Board of DirectorsPresident: Stephanie Salsnek (250) 498-4732

Vice President (interim): Jack BennestTreasurer: Arleyene Farnworth (250) 498-4151

Secretary: Diane Gludovatz (250) 498-6174Directors: Betty Lou Trimmer Bahnsen, Sally Franks, Penelope Johnson,

Brian Mapplebeck, Jennifer Mapplebeck, Bernice Myllyniemi, Marion Trimble

Oliver Community Arts CouncilOliver Community Arts CouncilP.O. Box 1711, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0

Quail's Nest Arts Centre, 5840 Airport Street, Oliver, BCOliverArtsCouncil.org [email protected]

Art Learned ~ Art Loved ~ Art LivedArt Learned ~ Art Loved ~ Art Lived

Photo: Emma Millward with her emerging artist submission, “Beautiful Butterflies” Photo Credit: Val Friesen

Three Dimensional: 1. Pamela Klassen: Shhhh! 2. Doug Morton: Local Lake Legend 3. Kelly Fraser: The Mighty HeronPhotography: 1. Paul Eby: Osoyoos Fog 2. Merle Somerville: Old Church 3. Jack Bennest: Entry OneOther Media: 1. Jim Kemes, Rendezvous #2 2. Michael Randle: Bob 3. Bev Alexander: ChippiesEmerging Artists (<18 yrs): 1. Sadi Bleiken, A Wild Hymn We Sing 2. Olivia Ruddiman: A Mirrored Past 3. Mateya Leinor: Bill’s Cat

Vice President Mary Fry has regretfully had to step away from the Board table to attend to her graphic design business. Past Board member Jack Bennest has agreed to step in and assist for the remainder of her term. Good luck Mary, and thank you for your enthusiasm and energy!

Member NewsMember NewsFront Street Gallery presentsFront Street Gallery presents

Jodi ForsterJodi Forsterof Manzanita Muse Studio

Carved & Sculptural MasksAcrylic PaintingOctober 18 – 31

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - SaturdayFront Street Gallery, 60 Front St, Penticton

778-476-0016 ~ FrontStreetGalleryPenticton.com

The Fibre Broads and Friends invite you to aThe Fibre Broads and Friends invite you to aWarm & Fuzzy Christmas SaleWarm & Fuzzy Christmas Sale

Saturday November 210 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Quail's Nest Arts Centre5840 Airport Street, Oliver

Cuddly gifts for the whole family!

Call for Artists & Artisans!Call for Artists & Artisans!Tinhorn Creek Vineyardsis looking for artistic vendors forWinter in Wine Country: Arts & Crafts SaleWinter in Wine Country: Arts & Crafts SaleNovember 22 – 24Tinhorn Creek WineryTo participate, contact Muriel Allen, Hospitality Manager250.498.3743 [email protected]

SOAP Players presentSOAP Players present

Twisted TalesTwisted Taleshilarious comedies based on classic stories

October 25 -26OSS Theatre, Osoyoos

November 1 – 2Oliver Seniors Centre

$18 Adults $15 Seniors/StudentsSundance Video (Oliver), Your Dollar Store with More (Osoyoos)

South Okanagan ConcerSouth Okanagan Concert Society presents t Society presents Bergmann Piano DuoBergmann Piano Duo Fri. November 8: 7:30 p.m. Oliver Alliance Church4-way Flex Pass: $60 Single: $20Students 17 & Under FREEAvailable at Beyond Bliss & Imperial Office ProFri. November 22: Musica Intima Fri. January 17: Khac Chi “Sounds of Vietnam” Fri. February 28: Ken Lavigne “The Road to Carnegie Hall”

Oliver Arts and Crafts presentsOliver Arts and Crafts presentsArts and Crafts FairArts and Crafts Fair

Friday November 15 10 am - 7 pm

Saturday November 16 10am - 4pm

Oliver Community CentreFREE admission

Donations for the Oliver Food Bank

The Oliver Art Gallery presentsThe Oliver Art Gallery presentsJane SchefflerJane SchefflerOctober 28 – November 26Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11 – 46046 Main St. Oliver778-439-3320www.oliverartgallery.ca