OLIVER ART GALLERY TO OPEN SOON

The necessities of life – wine, food, shelter – are taken care of.
The discerning mind naturally turns to the next order of need – ART.
Now Oliver has a new public space devoted to the fine arts – painting,
photography, sculpture, pottery and jewellery – the Oliver Art
Gallery.  Situated at 34848 – 97 Street, in Oliver’s downtown, the
gallery is the brainchild of a small group of local artists who wish
to maintain a commercial art presence in downtown Oliver.

The Oliver Art Gallery is an artist-run cooperative emphasizing
quality art by South Okanagan artists who will staff the gallery daily
and who will always be available to discuss art and art-making with
visitors.

Spokesperson Michael Jorden, one of the artist-participants says “Arts
and culture are part of the staff of life.  The South Okanagan and the
town of Oliver are fortunate in having an active and vibrant art
community which participates daily in the cultural life of the region.
Our first act after securing space in our new gallery and starting
renovations was to join the Oliver Arts Council as a participating
member group.  We believe the new gallery will complement and support
the many winery art venues and other outlets that display and support
local artists. We see art as one of the components of a tourism
strategy that will enhance Oliver’s image as a visitor destination”.

Opening of the Oliver Art Gallery which is currently undergoing
extensive renovations is slated for April 25th.  More information on
gallery events can be obtained from the OAG website at
www.oliverartgallery.ca.

Hours of Operation
Winter: 10 AM – 4 PM (Mon – Fri)
Summer: 9 AM – 5 PM (Every Day)

Location
34848 – 97th Street, Oliver BC

Contact Mike Jorden   250 495 8184  mike@jordencook.com