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2nd Annual Juried Art Show & Sale
February 18th to February 26th, 2012
Old Courthouse Cultural Centre

The Kamloops Arts Council Juried Art Show will showcase all mediums, and all submissions will be displayed in the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour Street West for the duration of the show. This is an opportunity for local and regional artists to have their work showcased for two weeks as the event is open to the public.

Complete and submit the entry form with required fees by January 28th, 2012; there is a maximum of 3 entries per artist. Drop off or ship all submitted artwork between February 9th and February 11th. All submissions will be then be installed; jurying of all pieces will take place on the days prior to the opening of the show. Awards will be announced at the opening, Friday February 17th, 6pm to 8pm.

            AWARDS:
First Place: $300
Second Place: $200
Third Place: $100
People’s Choice: $50

Click here for more guidelines and the application form!

The Kamloops Arts Council exists to encourage, support and promote artists, specifically emerging artists. We are a registered non-profit organization who welcome new members that are looking for an avenue of support to develop their artistic talent.


 

What Events Does The Kamloops Arts Council Coordinate?

Art in the Park
Children's Art Festival
Downtown Artwalk
North Shore Artwalk
Lumiere Parade
Juried Art Show
Main Gallery 
Wilson House Gallery
Extension Gallery
The Body Beautiful: Art Redefined
Kamloops Writers Fair

 
What Does the Kamloops Arts Council have to offer?

Kamloops Arts Council Main Gallery, The Wilson House Gallery or The Extension Gallery for exhibitions by local artists
Kamloops Arts Council Grants for individuals & arts groups
High School Scholarships (Julia Appley Mitra Youth Scholarship)
A link to member artist's websites Opportunities for artists for artists to teach their art form Affordable opportunities for artists to learn new mediums Monthly Newsletter

photo credit: Donovan Harrison

The Kamloops Arts Council Office and Gallery is now located in The Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour Street West.  We share this wonderful venue (the building turned 100 in July 2009) with Arnica Artist Run Studio, The Courthouse Gallery Cooperative and Theatre BC (Mainstage). 

Our resident gallery is The Kamloops Arts Council's Main Gallery which hosts our member artist's wonderful work throughout the year.

Our hours have remained the same (see Contact Us page for hours) to serve you as we always have; please come visit us, our gallery and the rest of the amazing arts groups that are housed under one roof!