Virtual Gallery: Christmas Artisan Market now open at The Art Gallery Osoyoos

The paintings by Shirley Trites (acrylic and mixed media) and photography by Zarin Khan are to the right of the gallery entrance. (Richard McGuire Photo)

The annual Christmas Artisan Market, “Unique Treasures” opened Saturday, November 4 at The Art Gallery Osoyoos and runs until Friday, December 22.

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 on non-summer hours and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday.

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

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Val Nadon is displaying jewelry such as these pendants. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Jane Scheffler is displaying paintings, including oils, acrylic and watercolours. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Birds and blossoms are the themes of Jocelyne Lamontagne’s acrylic paintings. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Elya Baird is showing a mini field guide and bird activity book aimed at children. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Marcia Hurley is displaying watercolours of birds and animals. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Jose Holman paints with alcohol ink on tile. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Jose Holman has bracelets and other jewelry below her ink paintings. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Jennifer Giffin works with watercolours and polychrome pencils to do these cards and paintings with a bird theme. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Richard McGuire is showing landscape photography, including recent autumn pictures and old favourites.
Darlene Fillion is showing ceremics, including creations using tree bark. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Jean Crawford’s work in watercolours includes birds, a dog and a pair of cats as subjects. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Greg Reely’s photography includes dramatic skies, while Sandra Albo’s vibrant acrylic paintings show landscapes and historic landmarks. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Bev Vorley’s paints with both acrylics and watercolours. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Claudia Punter’s paintings are usually acrylic, with some on board, but the larger piece on the right uses watercolours and gouache. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Members of the Osoyoos Potters Club are showing a variety of pieces including mugs, bowls and wall hangings. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Quilters Maureen Wood and Marjorie Trosky are sharing a large space to show quilts and other fabric art pieces. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Chantal Scanlon has a display of scarves and other clothing items. (Richard McGuire Photo)
Sherrill Anderson is displaying fabric items from baskets to a floor mat. (Richard McGuire Photo)
The Osoyoos Quilters are displaying a Christmas-themed quilt that was a collaborative effort. Eight individual hand-embroidered story blocks display Santa’s busy season. (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.