Arts

FILE - In this April 26, 2018 file photo, The Bob Ross “Art of the Chill Game,” by Big G Creative, is displayed at the TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase, in New York. Ross was known for his unpretentious approach to painting on his long-running show, “The Joy of Painting,” but now the painting he completed on his first show in 1983 is for sale for nearly $10 million. Minneapolis gallery owner Ryan Nelson calls it the ‘rookie card’ for Ross. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

First Bob Ross TV painting can be yours for $10 million

First work produced on The Joy of Painting TV series is up for sale

 

An arts festival from Sept. 20 to 24 will celebrate the legacy of George Ryga, an internationally renowned author and playwright. Ryga lived in Summerland from the early 1960s until his death in 1987. (Photo contributed)

Plenty of events at Ryga Festival in Summerland

Festival will be held Sept. 20 to 24

 

George Ryga, considered by many as Canada’s most important English playwright lived in Summerland from 1963 until his death in 1987. He is the inspiration for the annual Ryga Arts Festival. (Contributed)

Ryga Arts Festival in Summerland to feature Ukrainian themes

Arts festival in September to include music, spoken word events and more

 

Kathy Mackey holds her dog Fancy as she’s surrounded by dozens of pet neckwear pieces in her Chilliwack home on July 6, 2023. She’s bringing her business, Simply Fetching Pet Designs, to the Chilliwack Fair Aug. 11 to 13. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

‘These ain’t your nana’s bandanas’: B.C. senior creates unique neckwear for dogs

‘They’re all about fun, and fashion and showing off,’ says Kathy Mackey of Simply Fetching Pet Designs

Kathy Mackey holds her dog Fancy as she’s surrounded by dozens of pet neckwear pieces in her Chilliwack home on July 6, 2023. She’s bringing her business, Simply Fetching Pet Designs, to the Chilliwack Fair Aug. 11 to 13. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
John Delaney, famous DC Comics artist, designed the poster for the 10th annual Kelowna Fan Experience. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

DC Comics artist signs autographs during Kelowna Fan Experience

DC Comics artist John Delaney has called Kelowna home for more than 10 years

  • Jul 16, 2023
John Delaney, famous DC Comics artist, designed the poster for the 10th annual Kelowna Fan Experience. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Kamloops PrintMakers Society, 2 Billion Trees, intaglio prints, 2023. (Photo contributed)

New Salmon Arm Art Gallery exhibit explores acts of healing amid climate crisis

Exhibit opens Saturday, July 8

  • Jul 7, 2023
Kamloops PrintMakers Society, 2 Billion Trees, intaglio prints, 2023. (Photo contributed)
This downtown mural dubbed Fisher Family was completed in 2000. It is based off of a historical photograph taken in 1910. (Contributed)

Popular downtown Vernon mural tours return

Tuesday, July 11 will be the beginning of the summer tours, taking place every Tuesday and Friday

This downtown mural dubbed Fisher Family was completed in 2000. It is based off of a historical photograph taken in 1910. (Contributed)
The Summer Arts Program will resume this summer. The program, organized by the Summerland Community Arts Council, has activites for children between the ages of three and 14. (Contributed)

Summerland Arts Council to offer Summer Arts Program

Activities for children from 3 to 14 will be offered

The Summer Arts Program will resume this summer. The program, organized by the Summerland Community Arts Council, has activites for children between the ages of three and 14. (Contributed)
Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)

Brief boys make Okanagan debut

Brief Factory’s Dirty Laundry cabaret will be in Vernon Saturday, June 3.

Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)
Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)

Bubbly burlesque show coming to Vernon Arts Centre

Brief Factory’s Dirty Laundry cabaret will be at the Centre on Saturday, June 3.

Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)
The Summerland community Arts Council is seeking designs for street banners to be displayed around the community this year. Five banner designs will be selected. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland calls for street banner submissions

Five banner designs will be displayed around the community

The Summerland community Arts Council is seeking designs for street banners to be displayed around the community this year. Five banner designs will be selected. (Summerland Review file photo)
This Penticton art duo participated in the Sculpture Contest at the Ignite the Arts Festival’s art walk. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

PHOTOS: ‘No shortage of vibrancy’ at Ignite the Arts Festival’s Walk in Penticton

With 25 different venues and hundreds of artists, Saturday afternoon was a ‘celebration of culture’

This Penticton art duo participated in the Sculpture Contest at the Ignite the Arts Festival’s art walk. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
A journalist films uncovered ruins on Siniyah Island in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates, Monday, March 20, 2023. Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on an island off one of the northern sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)

Their world was the oyster: Oldest pearl town found in UAE

Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the…

A journalist films uncovered ruins on Siniyah Island in Umm al-Quwain, United Arab Emirates, Monday, March 20, 2023. Archaeologists said Monday they have found the oldest pearling town in the Persian Gulf on an island off one of the northern sheikhdoms of the United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
This Penticton art duo were one of two winners to win a $100 prize at Okanagan Lake Park on Saturday, April 1, 2022, at the first-ever Ignite the Arts’ Sculpture Contest. (Logan Lockhart -Western News)

Popular festival returns to make Penticton ‘cultural capital of B.C.’ again

The second annual Ignite the Arts Festival runs from March 24 to April 2

This Penticton art duo were one of two winners to win a $100 prize at Okanagan Lake Park on Saturday, April 1, 2022, at the first-ever Ignite the Arts’ Sculpture Contest. (Logan Lockhart -Western News)
A new stage has been reconstructed at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, which will reopen for regular performances starting Saturday, March 11, 2023. The theatre’s main stage was damaged by a burst pipe and subsequent flooding in December 2022. (Submitted photo)

Vernon Performing Arts Centre opens curtain following flood damage

A burst pipe in December caused water damage to the main stage, forcing shows to move elsewhere

A new stage has been reconstructed at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre, which will reopen for regular performances starting Saturday, March 11, 2023. The theatre’s main stage was damaged by a burst pipe and subsequent flooding in December 2022. (Submitted photo)
FILE - This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said a decision will be announced Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2022, in a statement and on social media platforms. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Slain cinematographer’s Ukrainian relatives sue Alec Baldwin

Ukrainian relatives of a slain cinematographer are seeking damages in her death…

  • Feb 10, 2023
FILE - This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. A Santa Fe district attorney is prepared to announce whether to press charges in the fatal 2021 film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said a decision will be announced Thursday morning, Jan. 19, 2022, in a statement and on social media platforms. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
A chair painted by artist Margaret Kyle for the 2020 Art Walk in Lake Country was recently damaged. (Facebook/Penny Smith)

Art Walk chair vandalized in Lake Country

The chair had been placed on the Rail Trail in Oyama

  • Dec 8, 2022
A chair painted by artist Margaret Kyle for the 2020 Art Walk in Lake Country was recently damaged. (Facebook/Penny Smith)
Chere Strain shows one of her works of art, Rhino Blues, which includes a rhino beetle positioned at a grand piano, accompanied by a jewel beetle in cuff links singing at a microphone. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm ‘insect mortician’ brings bugs to life in three-dimensional works of art

Creepin’ It Real’s Chere Strain scared of, yet inspired by, insects

Chere Strain shows one of her works of art, Rhino Blues, which includes a rhino beetle positioned at a grand piano, accompanied by a jewel beetle in cuff links singing at a microphone. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu presents a proclamation to kick off BC Culture Days in Vernon’s Polson Park Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Vernon kicks off BC Culture Days

Live music and activities in store all day Friday

Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu presents a proclamation to kick off BC Culture Days in Vernon’s Polson Park Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Penticton’s Ariane` Kamps has been selected to have her artwork join in on an upcoming NASA mission to the Moon. (Instagram- Ariane Kamps)

A trip to the Moon? Penticton artist selected to be part of upcoming NASA mission

Artwork by Ariane Kamps is being sent to the Moon, as early as next week

Penticton’s Ariane` Kamps has been selected to have her artwork join in on an upcoming NASA mission to the Moon. (Instagram- Ariane Kamps)