[BCMA] Media Release: Vernon Public Art Gallery Members Expose their Best Side | Exposed! Exhibition Opens November 8, 2012

Fri Nov 2 11:23:20 PDT 2012

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kelly MacIntosh

kelly at vernonpublicartgallery.com

November 2, 2012

Vernon Public Art Gallery

Gallery Members Expose their Best Side

Where: Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228 31st Ave. Vernon BC, V1T 2H3,
250-545-3173

When: Thursday, November 8, 2012

Why: Members Exhibition "Exposed!"

Who: Vernon Public Art Gallery

The Vernon Public Art Gallery will open its annual members' exhibition next
week with a total of 76 works of art produced by 46 talented and creative
artists. This is an increase in submissions from 2011, perhaps due to the
new title; Exposed!. 

"We are happy with the response from our call to artists. The new theme gave
the artists the chance to indulge in something new for 2012 and we have a
number of figurative drawings and paintings included in the exhibition. The
quality of work is strong and we expect this exhibition to be popular and
look forward to an increase in sales for our local artists!" said Dauna
Kennedy Grant, Executive Director.

The annual exhibition not only provides members of the community the
opportunity to exhibit their works in a public art gallery at no cost, it
also provides a small source of revenue to the Gallery. Part proceeds of all
art sales from Exposed! will support ongoing VPAG exhibitions and
programming.

"We encourage the public to consider purchasing art as a gift this holiday
season. All the artwork is original, and there is a variety of mediums and
subject matters to choose from. Everything from sculpture to printmaking, in
all different sizes and price ranges." said Dauna Kennedy Grant, Executive
Director. 

To celebrate the accomplishments of the artists in Exposed!, the Gallery is
hosting an opening reception on Thursday, November 8th, from 6-8pm. The
event is open to members and guests are welcome by invitation. 

Participation in the annual members' exhibition is one of many benefits to
becoming a Gallery member. In addition, members receive discounts on gift
shop merchandise, events, and workshops such as the new Live Model Drawing
Series which takes place at the Gallery on November 9, 23, and December 7,
from 11am-1pm. Member fee is only $10, half the cost for non-members. 

With the holiday season soon upon us, the Gallery will host the second
annual members' appreciation event "Get into the Spirit" on Thursday,
November 29th, from 6-8pm. Sponsored by Okanagan Spirits, members and guests
are invited to celebrate another memorable year at the Vernon Public Art
Gallery. The event provides guests with signature drinks from Okanagan
Spirits, live vocal and guitar music by Kelowna's Harley David, 20% off
purchases in the gift shop, and the chance to win fabulous door prizes. This
is a ticketed event, although tickets for VPAG members are free, and guests
are just $10. Tickets are available at the Gallery or by calling
250-545-3173.

Members' Exhibition: Exposed!, November 8 - December 21, 2012 
The VPAG annual members' exhibition features a new twist; the title has been
changed from Visual Vernacular to Exposed! From November 8 - December 21,
the Caroline Galbraith Gallery will showcase works created by current
members of the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Artists were encouraged to create
new works under the ambiguous title Exposed!, of subject matters that were
uncovered, revealed, divulged. Some artists chose to use raw materials,
experiment with camera exposures, or simply create uninhibited. Artwork will
be available for purchase, with partial proceeds supporting ongoing
exhibitions and public programming at the Gallery. An opening reception will
be held on Thursday, November 8, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, offering food,
refreshments, and live harp music by Holly Smith. 

For more information about the members exhibition, to sign up for live model
drawing sessions, or for ticket reservations to the members appreciation
event, contact info at vernonpublicartgallery.com , 250-545-3173,
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com

Images:

Julia Trops, The Sunbather, 2007, mixed media, 20 x 20 inches

Tina Siddiqui, Serenading the Breeze, 2012, collage on canvas, 16 x 16
inches

Kelly MacIntosh
Marketing and Programming Coordinator

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3228-31st Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 2H3 

vernonpublicartgallery.com (250) 545-3173

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Now on view until December 21st:
Contemporary Bulgarian Printmaking, Gabriel Newman;
<http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/> 
Funeral Cafe, Sookinchoot Youth Centre; Tribes of Dawn

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