[BCMA] Media Release - Mad Hatter

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MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

 

The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan presents: Mad Hatter: Through the
Looking Glass

 Extreme Tea Party fundraiser Friday, March 4 from 6:30-9:30 pm;

Exhibition on view from March 5 to March 14, 2011

 

February 8, 2011 - Kelowna, BC: The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan is
proud to present Mad Hatter: Through the looking Glass. You are invited to
fall into another world on March 4, 2011. Come for the party and experience
the art from 6:30-9:30 pm at 1864 Harvey Avenue, next to The Parkinson
Recreation Center. This evening will be full of intrigue and discovery
showcasing installation art, vintage teacups, performances, music and
happenings. Arrive dressed for the outdoors with your maddest hat and get
ready for an experience of a lifetime!

 

The Mad Hatter: Through the Looking Glass is a result of a collaborative
partnership between the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan and The
University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, Faculty of Creative and
Critical Studies, professor Byron Johnson. This extraordinary event was made
possible with the help of Witmar Holdings Ltd., which kindly donated the old
Ponderosa Motel property for this unique project.  

 

This major art event is curated by renowned local artist and UBC professor
Byron Johnson. Featuring first, second, third and fourth year sculpture
students from UBC Okanagan campus who have transformed the old motel into a
distinctive installation art experience.  Installation art is a genre that
incorporates any media, including the physical features of the site, to
create a conceptual experience for the viewer. "This is a great opportunity
for students graduating with a bachelor fine arts degree from UBC Okanagan
campus to be exposed to the art world outside the institution." says Byron
Johnston. 

 

Don't miss this chance to enter another world where every one of your senses
will be captivated. Mad Hatter: Through the Looking Glass will hold its
opening fundraiser on March 4, 2011 from 6:30-9:30pm. The fundraiser is in
support of the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan's Community and Youth
Programming. The installations will be on view by donation from March 5 to
March 14, 2011. The Mad Hatter exhibit is located at 1864 Harvey Avenue,
next to The Parkinson Recreation Center. 

 

Buy Tickets: $35 General $15 Student through the Rotary Centre for the Arts:
www.selectyourtickets.com and at the door. Need more info: 250-861-4123 or
info at artsco.ca 

 

 

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For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

 

Elke Lange

Executive Director

The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan

250.861.4123/info at artsco.ca

www.artsco.ca

 

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