Virtual Gallery: Christmas Artisan Market opens at The Art Gallery Osoyoos

Quilting by Marjorie Trosky and Maureen Wood. (Richard McGuire Photo)

The annual Christmas Artisan Market, “Under the Tree,” opens Saturday, November 6 at The Art Gallery Osoyoos and runs until Monday, December 20.

The market features the work of Osoyoos artists and artisans and includes affordable pieces from painters, potters, photographers, quilters and others. It is geared to local shoppers and browsers, and tourists, but the focus is on items that make great holiday gifts.

Throughout the exhibition, some artists may change their exhibit space, so it’s worth checking back again during the next month and a half to see what is new.

The gallery is now on non-summer hours and is open from noon to 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. On Saturdays when the Market on Main is open at the Legion Hall — November 13, December 4 and December 11 — the Christmas Artisan Market is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, the market will be open on Sunday, December 19 and Monday, December 20 for those wanting to do some last-chance viewing and shopping. Covid precautions are in effect.

The gallery is located at 8713 Main St. in Osoyoos, B.C., just west of Town Hall.

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Ceramics by Sheila and Jim French. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Fabric art by Regina Puetz. (Richard McGuire Photo)

At left are ceramics by the Osoyoos Pottery Club and at right are paintings and stuffed animals by Claudia Punter. (Richard McGuire Photo)

These ceramics were made by members of the Osoyoos Pottery Club. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Just inside the back room is photography by Richard McGuire, and through the door is the front room with a Christmas tree with handmade ornaments by June Smith. (Richard McGuire Photo)

A Christmas tree is decorated with handmade ornaments by June Smith. (Richard McGuire Photo)

A Christmas tree in the back room is hung with small ornaments by different artists. The back wall features artwork by Jane Scheffler, Bev Vorley, Maureen Potter, Marjorie Trosky and Maureen Wood. (Richard McGuire Photo)

At left are paintings by Lorraine Gibson and on the right are paintings by Jane Scheffler. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Paintings by Lorraine Gibson. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Art by Bev Vorley and Maureen Potter. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Art by Maureen Potter. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Jewelry by Bernadette Bombardier. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Ceramics by Darlene Fillion. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Ceramics by Darlene Fillion, Photography by Greg Reely and paintings by Sandra Albo. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Paintings by Sandra Albo and Lilian Grant. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Art by Britt Lodoen. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Paintings by Jocelyne Lamontagne and Marcia Hurley. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Paintings by Marcia Hurley, clockwise from left: The New Neighbours, Hiking Trails, and At the Sea. (Richard McGuire Photo)

At the entrance to the gallery is a photo by Richard McGuire, cards by multiple artists and Covid protection with masks and sanitizer. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Soap and candles by Nathan Harper and glass birds by Britt Lodoen. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Paintings by Peter Scott and jewelry by Wanda Haworth. (Richard McGuire Photo)

Fabric Sculpture by Maureen Walker. (Richard McGuire Photo)

This fabric sculpture by Maureen Walker is titled “Amara.” (Richard McGuire Photo)

This fabric sculpture by Maureen Walker is titled “Miss America.” (Richard McGuire Photo)

Author: Richard McGuire

Richard McGuire is an Osoyoos photographer who worked at the Osoyoos Times between 2012 and 2018, first as reporter and then as editor. He has a long career in journalism as well as research, communication and management at the House of Commons in Ottawa and in the federal government. View all posts by Richard McGuire

Author: Richard McGuire

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