Cruise the Penticton art scene this fall season – Penticton News

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Cruise the Penticton art scene this fall season – Penticton News

“Four seasons of fun” is an ongoing collaboration between Castanet and Visit Penticton showcasing what Penticton has to offer all year round. Watch for it every Monday morning.

Keep warm and wind down while appreciating local art throughout Penticton.

Inspired by a trip across Canada in 2018 and by a Cape Breton Island art gallery owner, Gallery One Twenty Seven opened its doors at 127 Elm Ave in Penticton across from Skaha Lake.

Browse original artwork, prints and gifts made by local artist Peggie Collins, or let your creativity run free at one of her offered classes.

Be sure to check out Collins’ “100 Shoes for Mental Health,” a project started by Collins in which she paints pictures of shoes borrowed by a variety of individuals, with a percentage of proceeds from sales being donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The project began in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown, with Collins wishing to help raise awareness of mental health assistance.

Considering art has been noted as Collins’ therapy, Collins has used art to give back.

You can shop Collins’ artwork, gifts and prints online at peggiecollinsdesign.com or visit the gallery in-person.

Located at 18 Front St in Penticton you’ll find The Lloyd Art Gallery, established in the 1980s. Inside, you’ll find artwork by 30 Canadian artists, boasting artwork to “suit every budget” – just speak to the staff is something catches your eye! From sketches to paintings to bronze statues, The Lloyd Gallery encourages everybody to come browse – even children, since the gallery notes children are “keen observers.”

Not only can you appreciate Canadian artwork, but it’s a great family outing.

Visit lloydgallery.com for more information.

The exhibition, titled “Unexpected Bateman” is on now until Oct. 26 at the Penticton Art Gallery, featuring work by Robert McLellan Bateman. Paintings from Bateman’s personal collection and archive are on display, offering insight into the evolution of his artwork and inspiration.

Bateman is a well known artist who began at a young age and was influenced by the Group of Seven and Quebec impressionists work, as seen by the exhibit.

Have kids who want to get hands on with art? Try them in one of the Maker Mondays workshops at the Penticton Art Gallery – currently running is a jewelry making class (be sure to check back for upcoming workshops!) The Maker Mondays workshops are for kids age 5-12.

Teen Studio Art runs in conjunction with the school year, offering classes on painting, mixed media, sculpting and much more for teens age 13-18 not until Jun. 24, 2025.

On Thursdays, the Young Art ( a free program!) runs from 3:15 – 4:30 for kids age 10-16.

There’s plenty going on at the Penticton Art Gallery, so be sure to visit them in person at 199 Marina Way or online at pentictonartgallery.com

And if you really want to spend your time appreciating art, spend a night (or two!) at Cormier Studio, a husband-and-wife run studio featuring artwork made by the duo.

Lawrence Cormier specializes in steel and sometimes glass, granite or mosaics – and is self taught in sculptures.

Kena Cumming Cormier paints acrylic that is described as “colourful and whimsical,” and is on display at galleries across Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the U.K., Germany and Australia.

Located at 495 Vancouver Ave., it’s best to call ahead in the winter months to see when the gallery is open, but be sure to visit their website at cormierstudio.com for more information!

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