The Penticton and District Community Arts Council is encouraging residents to shop local this holiday season using their 鈥淟oveLocalArt鈥� online directory.

The arts council鈥檚 online directory is 鈥測our go-to spot for galleries and artists of all kinds,鈥� offering locals a place to find and purchase gifts from local artists, galleries and shops.

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Using the directory, people can purchase unique handcrafted goods, book a musician or music lessons, commission an illustration, poem, or painting, decorate with crafts and even discover books by local authors.

鈥淲e are blessed with a rich and varied local art scene with something truly for everyone,鈥� said arts council administrator Bethany Handfield.

鈥淟et鈥檚 make a real difference this holiday season and shop local keeping dollars circulating in our community,鈥�

Artists who would like to be part of the LoveLocalArt online directory can sign up for free at

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