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2012 Okanagan Arts AwardsA NIGHT TO REMEMBER! The 5th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards Saturday, February 25, 2012
A night of celebration, a night of elegance, a night of performance, a night to remember! A showcase of artists, theatre, music and dance, poetry, a silent auction, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS OF THE 2012 OKANAGAN ARTS AWARDS.DATE February 25, 2012 Hosted by Cheryl Gillespie and Troy Scott Award Sculpture by Terry Shewchuk TIME Doors open at 6:00pm come early to mingle with the Nominees and enjoy Summerhill Sparkling Wine paired with Chef Michael Lyon appetizers. Show Starts at 7:00pm. LOCATION Kelowna Community Theatre AUDIENCES Supporters of the Arts TICKET PRICES General Admission: $35.00, Student Admission: $20.00 Select Your Tickets www.selectyourtickets.com Includes: 2012 Okanagan Arts Awards NomineesTIMELINES:FEBRUARY 2SPECIAL MEDIA RECEPTIONHostess Cheryll GillespieWine courtesy of Ex Nihio Delicacies prepared by Chef Michael Lyon Music performance by harpist Sarah Mainland FEBRUARY 25SPECIAL NOMINEES RECEPTION:5:30-6:30 - Black Box, Kelowna Community TheatreNominees will enjoy a glass of sparking wine courtesy of Summerhill Pyramid Winery and delicacies prepared by Chef Michael Lyon ALL TICKET HOLDERS:6:30-6:55 - Black Box, Foyer, Kelowna Community TheatreAll ticket holders are invited to meet the nominees in the Black Box and enjoy a glass of sparking wine courtesy of Summerhill Pyramid Winery and delicacies prepared by Chef Michael Lyon Mingle in the foyer Purchase wine at the Theater's bar View silent auction items. CELEBRATION - SHOWCASE:7:00 start of the eventThis is the 5th Annual Okanagan Arts Awards Hosted by Cheryl Gillespie and Troy Scott Award Sculpture by Terry Shewchuk Dance by Get Bent Active Arts Society Showcase: a concert of the Okanagan's high quality arts performers Entertainment by: Dance by Robb Card dancers Music by Melina Moore & Jim Leonard, Thomas Kjorven and many others Visual Arts will be profiled through an exhibition in the foyer, the Juried show is focused on the theme of "Water" AWARDS PRESENTATION:All 32 nominees will be profiled, by categoriesAwards presented in each of 9 categories 9:00 Conclusion of the Celebration - Showcase DESSERT RECEPTION:9:00 desserts served by Summer Art Scene for Youth (SASFY)Final _ hour to view the silent auction 9:30 closure of the silent auction AFTER PARTY:10:00 Hanna's Lounge and BarAll ticket holders are invited to come AWARD SCULPTURE:TERRY SHEWCHUKTerry Shewchuk of Kamloops was the winner of the Okanagan Arts Award sculpture this year! Terry's sculpture design will be cast in bronze and presented to all the winners of this year's Okanagan Arts Awards on February 25, 2012.Shewchuk explains his winning sculpture as A small vision can spiral from inception round and round and inspire another spiraling vision from the artists mind as represented by the conjoined snail swirls which bring inspiration to the viewer from every angle with their smooth flowing lines and contracting or expanding circles. This sculpture also won a jurors award in the Shuswap Festival of the Arts this year. Terry Shewchuk carves original sculptures in soapstone, alabaster, marble, jade and other stones for the discerning art collectors. He has sculpted stones that range from 2 tons to 2 ounces into flowing lines and detailed figurative wildlife and abstract shapes. He assisted with the bronze life-size figure of Phil Gaglardi, found in Gaglardi Square and is represented at Hampton Galleries and Sahali Artists Studio-Gallery in Kamloops. AWARD CATEGORIESIndividuals, groups, associations or businesses are eligible to be nominated for these awards. Okanagan Arts Awards Winners2011 Okanagan Arts Awards Winners2010 Okanagan Arts Awards Winners 2009 Okanagan Arts Awards Winners: 2008 Okanagan Arts Awards Winners: Contact Us for more information on the Okanagan Arts Awards or for sponsorship information please contact the Arts council's Office at 250 861 - 4123 or info@artsco.ca |
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Telephone: 250.861.4123 | Fax: 250.861.4155 | Email: Click here