PAST EXHIBITS

2014 Members’ Show and Sale

The ‘Members’ Show and Sale’ exhibition events are excellent opportunities to get a visual measure of our membership and reciprocate the support that our members give us as an organization.

Nelson at War

Did you know that the Boeing Aircraft Company operated a temporary production plant in the Civic Center during WW2, and that Boeing required the workforce of about 150 workers to be 65% female? Nelson At War will offer a glimpse into this and other aspects of Nelson’s involvement in World Wars 1 and 2, as well as the Boer War. The exhibit will feature historic photos and news clippings from the Touchstones Nelson Archives, as well as artifacts from the Permanent Collection, such as a scale model of the SS Formidable, the aircraft carrier from which Hampton Gray flew his final ill-fated mission in the dying hours of WW2.

Susan Andrews Grace: Underwritten

Nelson artist and writer Susan Andrews Grace explores the sacredness of life on earth in her new body of work featuring textile-based printmaking, collage, sculpture and

installation. She contemplates the “language of the earth’s beauty” through forms that echo the paths of insects etched in wood and the amorphous shapes in clouds. Reflecting on her Catholic upbringing, Grace refers to religious iconography, but infuses it with her own imagery, drawn from earth-based notions of the sacred.

Abandoning Paradise: The Northern Gateway Project

Over the course of a year, Glenn Clark (Penticton) and Peter Corbett (Winlaw), traveled across northern BC, painting the landscapes which would be impacted by the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. A selection of their plein air sketches and studio paintings will be shown alongside pertinent information about the region and the scope of the pipeline project.

City in Flames: A Journey Through Nelson’s Fire History

This exhibit will tell the stories of fires that have changed lives and transformed our community over the decades. It will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the fire hall on Ward St. in Nelson, and look at changes in firefighting methods and equipment.

Graham Gilmore: I Love You, In Theory

Graham Gillmore’s large, colourful, text based paintings have garnered him international acclaim. His solo exhibition I Love You, in Theory will feature a wide cross section of work, from his iconic paintings on panel and canvas, to large works on paper, small etchings and sculpture with found materials. His methods and materials are unique and honed, resulting in work that is both beautiful and rough, precise and seemingly random. His use of idioms and found text conveys a mixture of humour

Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College: Graduation Exhibition

This exhibit features the work of graduating students from the Kootenay Studio Arts at Selkirk College. Student work from each of the four studios: Clay, Fibre, Jewellery & Small Object Design and Metal will be displayed. KSA’s programs place emphasis on the skills necessary to become a successful and professional arts practitioner. Hands-on studio work combined with the study of design, drawing, history, and professional practices leads to an in-depth understanding and refined ability to apply the essential elements for success in the industry.

2013 Members’ Show and Sale

This exhibition will showcase the wide-ranging talent of the Gallery’s members. A juried exhibition, it is intended to be as inclusive as possible in order to encourage, support, and celebrate the Gallery’s members who make art. Work in all mediums is encouraged and much of the work will also be for sale, offering a great opportunity for current or aspiring art collectors.

Aliens Among Us

The Royal BC Museum’s popular exhibition Aliens Among Us is about to invade Nelson! The exhibition aims to educate British Columbians about the growing threat of alien species in our natural environment. “By raising awareness about the issue of alien species, we hope to inform people so they can make good choices about protecting B.C.’s natural environment,” said Pauline Rafferty, CEO of the Royal BC Museum. Visitors will learn how alien species arrived in BC, how they can affect our environment, and what people can do to help protect their communities.

Klang & Squeal

When was the last time you were invited to touch a piece of art? Klang and Squeal, a two-person exhibition featuring interactive sculptures by Megan Dickie and sound drawings by Diana Burgoyne will give viewers the chance to do just that! In their respective practices, both artists explore the notion of interaction through very different, but complementary means.

Diana Burgoyne refers to herself as an electronic folk artist. Her work combines electronic components with traditional art media in simple but often unexpected ways. The result is work that not only invites participation, but changes and evolves in response to it.