ArtKids!! Opening October 1st

Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist once we grow up
-Pablo Picasso

Happy Face by Evyn Olson

It is every artists wish to see the youth around us continue their growth as artists.

In September a call was put out for art from the youth in our community
The Monashee Arts Council (MAC) is pleased to present our newest show!

Running from October 1 st to October 31 st. Art Kids, a showcase a collection of pieces by local artists, twenty-five years and under, will
be showing at the Village Gallery (1975 Vernon Street, Lumby, BC)

The Village Gallery is open Monday thru Friday, 10:00am — 4:00pm. Safety precautions remain in place

You can go to our Facebook page or drop by the Village Gallery, 1975 Vernon Street. (Highway 6) during our open hours of 10-4, Monday to Saturday.

 

Monstra

by Erin MacDougall

Call for Submissions – upcoming Art Show: Stronger Together

Call for Submissions: “Stronger Together”

The Monashee Arts Council (MAC) will be hosting its third gallery show this year which will showcase art created by MAC members, many who have supported the organization during its 20-year history. The Village Gallery (under the auspices of MAC) invites artists and artisans in the community to join MAC and participate in “Stronger Together” for the month of September. This is an open-theme exhibit for 2-D and 3-D artists and artisans who are current or new members of the Monashee Arts Council.

Submissions are limited to two (2) pieces per artist and need to be delivered to the gallery with application form by August 28-29th. Memberships may be renewed/obtained at time of delivery. MAC will need the following information for each piece of work:

Title, Medium, Size, Price (if selling), Description (how, why, when or where), Name of Artist.

(Please note that the Monashee Arts Council will receive 40% commission on any art sold during this show.)

Membership is $15 per calendar year and is open to all who want to see the arts flourish in the area. Please pick up your MAC membership and application forms  at the Village Gallery, 1975 Vernon Street. (Highway 6). You can also request these documents by email: monasheeartscouncil@gmail.com

 For further information email us or call: 778-473-3029.

Beyond the Mask: A Collection of Pandemic Quarantine Art 2020

During the quarantine, Lumby resident, Ernie Hurd joined the Facebook page “A World of Hearts” and decided to contribute to the theme.  With help from his siblings, he cut out a line of plywood hearts and placed them along Whitevale Road at the edge of his property and posted photos to the “A World of Hearts” page.  The 12 pieces he collected from various artists shown on that FB page will be exhibited at the show.

Would you like to add your art to this show?

The Monashee Arts Council is putting out a call to local artists who have created works during the past four months.  The show will be mounted on Sunday, August 2nd and will run from August 3-29, 2020 at The Village Gallery.  Photography, paintings, drawings, and a limited amount of 3D art will be accepted.  Many people have used the time to unleash their inner artist and express feelings about the pandemic as well as the quarantine.

To enter please submit a photo of your piece and a brief statement about it to the Monashee Arts Council either via email (monasheeartscouncil@gmail.com) or in person at 1975 Vernon Street (The Village Gallery/MAC office) on or before Wednesday, July 29th at noon.  Accepted entries will be received at the Monashee Arts Council office on Friday, July 31st (10am-4pm) and we require those participants to purchase or renew their MAC membership at that time to take part in the show.

For more information, please call the office at 778-473-3029 or contact Robin LeDrew at 250-547-6397.

The Village Gallery & the Monashee Arts Council office are open 10am-4pm, Monday-Saturday.  The Monashee Arts Council staff member is onsite on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

We look forward to seeing what you’ve been busy creating!