Past Arts Gallery Shows 2019
From January to Present 2019
Art of Sound Blog post, featuring several of the 25 artists, and their submissions...
On Experience Nicola Valley, showcasing what is happening in Merritt.
For the month of February 2019, the Courthouse Arts Gallery is ringing with the sounds of singing bowls, Djembe drums, vinyl records, wooden flutes, Leonard George rattles, handmade stringed instruments, and original songs.
Even the art on the wall seems filled with sound and music!
Art of Sound:
The Creative Expression of Sound Through Sound and Art Mediums
Enjoy this exhibition - until Mar 2, 2019
Thursday to Saturday, 12-6pm
Courthouse Gallery - 1840 Nicola Ave
Feb 27, Wednesday
For Art and Soul Reloaded
'Singing Bowls, Drums, and More Sounds"
with Gale Simpson and Friends
Winter Artisan Show
Nov 30-Jan 26
Closing for a two week holiday.
Open again Jan 10/19
Our Gift Shop Artisans are showing off their wares in a winter wonderland Gallery!
Come and shop:
jewelry, weavings, stained glass,
pottery, cards
...
(Poster art by Gale Simpson)
Robert Moretti was the first to sign up for our Community Art Show!
He brought in two pieces, on either side of Michelle Lonsdale's "Is That a Grandma Phone?"
"Jukebox" and "Cuban Art"
Well attended Reception on Friday, Feb 1, 2019
There was a lot of music, sound, and chat during the Reception as over twenty local artists displayed instruments, interactive dioramas, and art.
Artist Vanessa Trenholm catered a delicious table of healthy and tasty food!
Thanks all for catering, exhibiting, and visiting!
Living Legends
Four Nicola Valley Artists
Doug Strand
Evelyn Armstrong
Pius Chong
Jackie Stibbards
Mar 8-30
Reception Mar 8, Friday, 4-7pm
Courthouse Arts Gallery Show
Wondernatural
with artist Michelle Lonsdale
Apr 8-27/19
Successful Reception Friday, Apr 5
Regular Show hours Thurs - Sat, 12-6pm
On now at the old Courthouse gallery!
"Forever West:
A Lifestyle That Has Never Changed"
Artist - Faye Gustafson
"The cowboy way of life has always appealed to my soul." says Gustafson. "I love the endless stories of the people who lived way back when, and the excitement the modern cowgirls and cowboys still enjoy!"
Visit the show! Thursday to Saturday 12-6pm
A wonderful exhibition of memories and plans for the future...
Murray Church Show
June 28-Aug 07
Reception Friday June 28, 4-7pm
Join us and share in the stories and appreciation...for new and old artwork of this historic church, for the collection from Trinity United Church and the Museum and Archives, and for the contributions of individual members of the community, like Melva Murray and her beautiful, original Murray Church organ.
And hear Linda Baird play!
Also...
We are planning a Murray Church Storytelling Evening at the old Courthouse Gallery, July 17, 6-8pm. Bring your memories!
Yes, you can bring it back to life!
UPCYCLE!
August 9 - Sept. 7, 2019
Courthouse Arts Gallery
1840 Nicola Ave, Merritt BC
Check out the Artisan Shop too!
Great things to see and buy there
Nicola Valley Arts Gallery Show
Swing Into Fall!
September 13 - October 5
Reception Friday, September 20th, 4-7pm
Come and see:
- Fall Fair Photography Exhibition Winners
- Get-In-the-Mood for Fall Art
- Swing Dance Display!
Art work, photography, and memorabilia
by several of our local artists and members!
Bev Veale, Robert Moretti, Wyatt Collins, Judy Young, Dave Barber, Jennifer Artibise, and Diane Wandler, Cindilla Trent, Barb Sayles, Bev Sidnick...
Nicola Valley Arts Gallery
1840 Nicola Ave (Old Courthouse)
Fractured Reflections
Oct 11-Nov 9/19
Fred Tomlin works with wood and mirrors for a stunning display of work-for-sale and pieces from private collections...