At their Annual General Meeting on Nov. 13, Art Zone members discussed new events and elected new members to the board.
Liz Derksen, member at large, said the group was looking forward to bringing new events and workshops to the village for the coming winter. They plan to offer a series of “pop up” gallery events in conjunction with the Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival, Presidents Week and local schools’ spring breaks. These events will be hosted in different locations to create a space to showcase local artwork.
The AGM also saw new members elected to the board. Bill Fell joined as a board member at large, Martin Pitt moved to the treasurer position, Ruth Falkwiebe became secretary, and Pam Dalgleish was elected vice-president.
Founded in October 2012, Art Zone Sun Peaks now has around 45 members who work to host galleries and workshops in the community. Past events included painting, jewelry making and lettering.
Workshops for this season are still in the planning process and Derksen said Art Zone always welcomes suggestions or requests for artists by any member of the community.
Derksen encouraged local residents to join the organization.
“We are always looking for members and you don’t have to be an artist to be a member. Even people who love art, have an interest in art or support art at Sun Peaks can join,” she said.
New members can join year round and are welcome to attend any of the board meetings. The next meeting will be on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at #35 in The Cottages on Fairways Drive.
More information can be found at artzonesunpeaks.com or by calling Liz Derksen
at 250-303-0595.
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