Penticton Arts Council

Playful Colours and Mysterious Objects: A solo exhibition from Kurt Hutterli

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Get inspired by vibrant colours and thrown away materials through Kurt Hutterli’s colourful, "pointillistique" paintings and mysterious sculptural objects combining all kinds of materials from cardboard to metal and stone. Opening Reception: Saturday, November 18th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm *Live music performance by Bob Park during reception. Gallery Hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10:30 […]

Holiday Art Market

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

We hope you’re planning to get out and enjoy the Fall Art Walk on November 18th! While you’re stopping by the Leir House to visit the PDCAC and the Potters Guild you’ll have to make sure and visit the Holiday Art Market running in the Leir House Community Room. This Market has been organized by […]

Winter Watercolour Trio: Watercolour Pencils for Beginners with Trista Bassett

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Join Trista Bassett for this 2 1/2 hour class where you will learn the basics of watercolour pencil while creating 3 of your own Christmas or winter-themed postcards. For participants there will be an option for mixed media application of pen and ink in addition to the watercolour. All materials supplied and you bring home […]

Music With Mona

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Join Mona Struthers, the Electric Mother Goose, at the Leir House for a performance of nursery rhymes accompanied by an electric guitar and effect pedals. There will be familiar songs reinterpreted by a self-described ‘old hipster mom’ with the PDCAC Animal Antics exhibit as a backdrop. Ideal for preschoolers. *Admission by donation* When: Saturday, January […]

Out of Thin AiR: Artists in Residence Group Exhibition

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Inspiration can sometimes appear out of thin air. We might set out to create one thing, and then end up with something completely different and unexpected. This year’s Artists in Residence Group Exhibition is a celebration of spontaneity, experimentation and the infinite possibilities of art. Opening Reception: Saturday, January 27th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 […]

Recurring

ᐳᐋᐧᑕᒼ powâtam s/he dreams about it – Solo Exhibition by Ann Doyon

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Dreams can change the world, only if they are shared. This exhibition is a compendium of a decade of dreaming—from the use of traditional Indigenous mediums to digital creations, all art flows from the dream world. Opening Reception: Saturday, January 27th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm January 27th to March 16th PDCAC Gallery II […]

The Shattered Canvas: Fragments of Beauty in Unexpected Places Solo Exhibition by Nancy Dearborn

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

We sometimes find ourselves on an unexpected journey, unsure of where it may lead. In the uncertainty there are fragments of beauty to discover. As we focus on the beauty around us, we just may find ourselves sowing seeds of joy along the way. Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm […]

13 Going on 30 Youth Group Exhibition

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

The future belongs to the next generation and whatever it may hold is for them to define. The PDCAC has invited local artists aged 13 to 30 to show us what art means to them to give us a glimpse into the future of art. Opening Reception: Saturday, March 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 […]

Ignite the Arts Art Walk

Save the date for Saturday, March 23rd as 24 venues at 21 locations will be taking part in the annual Ignite the Arts Art Walk starting at 11:00 AM and going to 4:00 PM. This event will help kick off Community Week for the Ignite the Arts Festival coordinated by the Penticton Art Gallery. With […]

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How to Write Awesome Dialogue with Tom Leveen

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Learn how to write convincing dialogue with published author, Tom Leveen! What you learn in this class can be applied to a variety of genres such as fiction, film and theatre. Fee: $30.00 + fees or FREE with Ignite the Arts Festival Pass Date: Saturday, March 30th, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Location: […]

Publishing & Marketing with Tom Leveen

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Learn how to share your writing with the world through traditional and indie publishing! Fee: $30 + Fees or FREE with Ignite the Arts Festival Pass Date: Saturday, March 30th, 2024 Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Location: Leir House Cultural Centre (220 Manor Park Ave) *Please note that the Leir House is not wheel […]

Wine by the Glass with Nancy Dearborn

Leir House Cultural Centre 220 Manor Park Ave., Penticton, Canada

Enjoy a glass of wine and a tour of the Shattered Canvas exhibition by the artist. Fee: $10 (Includes a glass of wine and cheese) *Non-alcoholic options available. **Taxes and service fees may be charged by Eventbrite. Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Leir House Cultural Centre (220 Manor […]