Art @ KCT, a professional exhibition series showcasing local artists, is coming to the 91大黄鸭 Community Theatre this week.

The first exhibitions open to the public on Friday, April 1, featuring the work of two Okanagan-based artists at different points in their careers. Syilx artist Csetkwe Fortier is a multi-disciplinary artist exhibiting a series of new works entitled 鈥渘tyxtyix yilmixwm x虒菨l ya蕰t a ck藞菨wilx k藞a nyxwtitkw鈥� or 鈥渃hinook salmon, chief for all beings in water.鈥� It explores salmon鈥檚 vital role in the well-being of the ecosystem.

Also included in the inaugural edition is Sam Neal, a recent graduate from the MFA program at UBC Okanagan. His works 鈥淚mpressions of Water鈥� consider time, place, and process, and were created using a (natural) cyanotype process on the banks of Wood Lake.

鈥淭he new Art @ KCT program was created to both support professional local artists and celebrate the rich talent of our creative community,鈥� said Caroline Ivey, 91大黄鸭 Community Theatre manager. 鈥淥ur Theatre was slated for some much-needed renovations at the end of 2021, and as part of that, we really wanted to consider innovative ways to support a diverse cross-section of artists in the Central Okanagan.鈥�

Art @ KCT will feature the work of four local or regional artists over the course of the year who will be compensated for their work and selected by a professional committee.

鈥淔or both emerging and mid-career artists, compensation and professional selection are two critical components to furthering their practice and play an important role in helping artists access funding and designations from provincial and national organizations鈥�, said Christine McWillis, cultural services manager. 鈥淏eyond the impact to the lives of local artists, the work on display will add vibrancy and cultural context to visitors of the theatre.鈥�

Artists interested in exhibiting their work as part of Art @ KCT can visit the for more information.

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gary.barnes@kelownacapnews.com
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