Gallery 2 Art & Heritage Centre is particpating in the fourth annual Columia Basin Culture Tour. Come see the work of Amy Loewan, Illuminating Peace and Vivi Harder, Two Slow to Move, from June 9 to September 1, 2012.
Enjoy over 70 locations featuring everything from clay, glass, history,paintings, writers, archives and quilts. This year’s culture tour includes many of your returning favourites as well as a number of exciting new locations to explore.
Self-directed and free of charge, the culture tour is a great opportunity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios not normally open, shop for original art or fine crafts and experience special events planned only for this weekend.
Visit their website @ http://www.cbculturetour.com/
Plan a road trip to explore your community and area.
Folk Icon Garnet Rogers sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humor and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.
Daniel Champagne will be opening the show for Garnet. This guitar-slapping, body percussion, soulful singing makes this young man one to watch.
Stop by Gallery 2 or call 250-442-2211 for more details.
Gallery 2 would like to invite you come listen to the music of Kelly Joe Phelps.
Vancouver, Washington-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Kelly Joe Phelps continues to expand the parameters of modern blues through his strong commitment to literary songs and his expressive yet simple guitar stylings. While casual listeners may call Phelps a bluesman, his playing is so fluid, dexterous, and improvised he obviously has the soul of a jazz musician. Phelps was raised in a music-loving household in Sumner, Washington, near Tacoma.
Pick up your tickets at gallery 2 or reserve your tickets by calling the gallery at 250-442-2211.
Gallery 2 is gearing up for the 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball; this great new fundraiser provides an elegant atmosphere for the Venetian style masquerade. Once again “Mad Dog 20/ 20” will be providing some great tunes and lively dance all night music. A tasty late night buffet will be served by the gallery’s own Court Jester’s along with the new “Viennese Coffee Hour” where our own signature coffee drink will be available.
Masks will be required. You will receive a mask of your choice with your ticket. The ‘artistic’ can design a unique mask and the ‘adventurous’ are encouraged to come in full costume. There will be prizes for masks and costumes, and a cash bar.
Come celebrate spring with gallery 2 and friends at our Masquerade Ball. Limited number of tickets will be sold. Don’t Miss Out!
The Boundary Visual Artists have been meeting in
various incarnations for 10 years. This show is a sampling of works by
current members.
The reception will be at 5:00 pm, Saturday, March 2nd at Gallery 2 and most of
the artists will be there and happy to speak about their work and answer
questions.
During Arts and Culture Week, gallery 2 joins forces with the Boundary District Arts Council to present the visual arts. Numerous volunteers working for months in advance deliver exhibits and demonstrations that welcomes the participation of our elementary school children as well as an opportunity for adults to view exemplary original works of art. Each year, at the Centennial Auditorium, the performing arts are celebrated at a Gala presented by the Boundary District Arts Council. The Gala features music, voice, dance, and theatre from our Member Groups and the funds raised from the Gala are directed to the maintenance of the community’s grand piano.
If you are interested in particpating, please download the form or pick one up at the Reception desk.
Arts & Culture Week Registration Form 2013
One Man’s Treasure is back! Come find that piece of art that speaks to you. You never know you may find the next Rembrandt!
Art will be on display the week of June 24 – July 1st.
Winning Bids Announced Canada Day, July 1st at 1pm.
One Man’s Treasure Poster
http://www.gallery2grandforks.ca/wp-content/uploads/one_mans_treasure.pdf
This year the Garden Tour line up includes some of the most incredible gardens from Grand Forks to Greenwood. An additional feature and first, is a special tour Bron & Sons will be giving of their wholesale enterprise. There will certainly be something original to see at each location and whether you’re taking the tour for knowledge, inspiration or motivation, at the end of the day you will be refreshed after admiring the fruits of someone else’s labour. And if that wasn’t already enough, artists and musicians will be on site at several of the locations to make the day even more pleasurable.
Tickets available at:
gallery 2
Greenwood Visitor Centre
Deadwood Junction
Rags, Relics & Rutabagas
Welcome to the 5th Annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour.
On August 10 & 11 from 10am to 5pm, this year’s culture tour features 80 locations. Explore one of the many new venues to see what new works your favourites are featuring.
Self Directed and free of charge, the culture tour is a great opportujnity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios not normally open, shop for original art or fine crafts and experience special events planned only for this weekend. Plan a road trip or explore your own community.
gallery 2 is inviting all Boundary Artisans and beyond to come share their wares at the 6th Annual Juried Boundary Christmas Artisan Faire.
The gallery 2 building will be decked in Christmas decor creating a wonderful backdrop for displaying your craft. The central location makes it easy for shoppers to find.
Please contact gallery 2 @ 250 442 2211 to reserve your space. Saturday, October 19th will be the deadline to secure your booth.
Please find attached Information sheet and Registration.
THE SUNSHINE QUILTERS OF GRAND FORKS, BC are holding a raffle for a beautiful handmade quilt entitled “Dancing Maples” complete with two shams. Proceeds will be given to the Sunshine Valley Women’s Institute.
King Size Quilt, 96″ X 110″,
including 2 Shams
Draw Date: September 24, 2013
10:30 am at the
Focus On Fibre Association Building in Grand Forks, BC
Proceeds to Sunshine Valley Women’s Institute
Sunshine Valley Quilters
To view this beautiful quilt and purchase your raffle tickets visit the Farmer’s Market – 9am – 1pm Tuesday and Friday from June – August.
Gallery 2 is featuring a spooktacular haunted house! Stop by if you dare!!
BE PREPARED TO BE SCARED!!!
A Production of Benson Musaev
Benson has been building movie sets and monsters both illustrations and sculpture for many years.
Please visit Benson’s website at www.monkeyinacatsuit.com
CALL GALLERY 2 FOR HOURS 250 442 2211. There will be specific show times but you are free to visit the production anytime during regular gallery hours.
A Vintage Christmas….
Let us take you back to the Christmases of the past and join us on November 29 & 30. Be awed by the beautiful assortment of artwork and crafts shared by our Boundary artisans and beyond. There will surely be something unique for you to purchase to inspire that special person in your life. Both floors will be filled with beautiful crafts, soft Christmas music and a place to sit and have something to eat. Bring your friends. We are open late Friday evening until 7 pm and Saturday until 4 pm.
March 8, 2014
Gallery 2 is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball. This great spring fundraiser is scheduled at just the right time when one needs to shake off those winter doldrums. What better way than to dance the night away to the lively rock n’ roll tunes of “Mad Dog 20/ 20”. Gallery 2’s century old heritage building will provide elegant surroundings for this Venetian style masquerade. Gallery 2’s Court Jesters will be providing some tasty “Small Bites” both savory and sweet to be enjoyed later in the evening. Masks are required and will be provided when you purchase your ticket. The ‘artistic’ can design a unique mask and the ‘adventurous’ are encouraged to come in full costume. There will be prizes for masks and costumes, and a cash bar.
Whether you are a “Mad Dog ” follower or aim to breakout of winter or just want to pay tribute to our memorable past in one of this community’s heritage gems – come celebrate spring with Gallery 2 and friends at our 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Don’t Miss Out!
Starts at 8pm – Midnight
“Small Bites – Savories & Sweets”
Prizes for Best Costumes
50/50 Draw
Dance
The Grand Forks Art Gallery Society would like to invite you to their 30th Birthday Party
to be held at Gallery 2 Art & Heritage Centre. The party is based on our “Toys Were Us” exhibit. We are going to have a good old-fashioned family fun day. With games and prizes. Sack races, pin the tail on the donkey, fish pond and much more. We will be serving hot dogs, popcorn and cupcakes for the whole family. It will start at 12 noon – 3pm.
Bring your children, grandchildren and join us for this outdoor event. All you need to bring is a lawn chair. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
August 9-10, 2014, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Gallery 2 will be participating in this self-directed and free of charge tour, the culture tour is a great opportunity to meet people behind the scenes at galleries and museums, visit studios not normally open, shop for original art or fine crafts and experience special events planned only for this weekend. Before you hit the road, check out the profiles to see the special events that are happening at each location!
Sorry we no longer have any spaces left for the Boundary Artisan Faire.
The 8th Annual Boundary Artisan Christmas Faire will be held November 28 & 29, 2014. Its such great place to share your wares, the 100 year old building is a perfect setting, with the festive, inviting Christmas décor. The building buzzes with action with an outreach of 800 people through last year. So if you’re interested you have until October 24th to register.
To register for a space please click the link below to download your copy.
Artisan Christmas Faire Form-2014
For more information please call Wendy at 250 442 2211.
Come enjoy the art works of our Boundary artists the exhibit will be on display starting April 21 through to May 2, 2015. Make sure and stop by and show your support for these talented artists!
For those interested in submitting their work – Registration Forms are ready to be picked up or downloaded for the upcoming Boundary Showcase of the Arts.
Arts Week Exhibit Entry Form 2015
Gallery 2 will be hosting Rembrandt’s Attic V, one of the galleries most rewarding fundraisers. This event takes place every five years and is a great way to own an original piece of art donated by some of the artists we have exhibited in the past five years and beyond. Christina Lake, Richard & Beverley Reid, Grand Forks, Steve Howard, Edmonton, AB, Amy Loewan and Lisa Rezansoff, just to name a few.
You purchase a ticket and your ticket is drawn at random the evening of the event.
Click link below for poster information on the event.
Rembrandt’s Attic
The gallery 2 Garden Tour offers an amazing showing of gardens. This year the Garden Tour line up includes some of the most incredible gardens along the North Forks Road. Back by popular demand is Bron & Sons who will be giving a tour of their wholesale enterprise. There will certainly be something original to see at each location and whether you’re taking the tour for knowledge, inspiration or motivation, at the end of the day you will be refreshed after admiring the fruits of someone else’s labour. And if that wasn’t already enough, artists and musicians will be on site at several of the locations to make the day even more pleasurable.
Gardeners by their very nature are big-hearted people – sharing seeds, sharing zucchini, dividing perennials amongst friends and offering advice. These enthusiastic and willing growers have generously consented to share their creative spirit and passion for gardening and we hope you’ll support their efforts on July 6th. You won’t be disappointed, and remember “an hour in the garden puts all of life’s problems into perspective”.
You are invited to join us the evening of September, Wednesday 16, 2015 at 7 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting. There will be refreshments and prizes. Bring a friend and join us.
Door Prize! Two tickets to the Wine Tasting Gala!
Join us for the 24th Annual Wine Tasting we will take you down a snowy lane to the warmth of an old-fashioned Christmas setting. You don’t want to miss this amazing event and tickets sell out fast. So please make sure you come in and purchase them as soon as possible. Its the social event of the Boundary and you don’t want to miss out!
Tickets are now sold out!
We are SO excited to be bringing ELLIS to our Grand Forks audience! Gallery 2 and Spotlight Films are co-sponsoring this screening Dec. 1st. It will shown before our regular monthly movie. Take the time to check see the trailer. Sol Guy (grew up in Grand Forks) is a part of the Tribeca team and has helped make this viewing possible. More updates to follow…
https://tribecafilm.com/stories/jr-film-robert-de-niro-ellis-movie-jane-rosenthal-tribeca-film-festival-artist-ellis-island
Gallery 2’s Curator, Jessie Short will be giving a brief commentary as well as answering questions from the audience.
There’s no show like it anywhere in BC. It’s an intimate part of Boundary culture. On Friday December 4th and Saturday December 5 artisans converge at gallery 2 in the historic courthouse for the 9th Annual Artisan Christmas Faire. Surrounded by stained glass, wood, and the arts, these artisans will bring their best work from the last 12 months, to give you a chance to browse their merchandise, and shop for your holiday gift giving.
You’ll discover beautiful, handmade artisan crafts, while listening to the melodious songs from the harp, played skillfully by Jenn Fenn. Or have a seat in the bistro, right in the gallery, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, Christmas baking, or even have your lunch.
When you visit gallery 2 on December 4th and 5th, you’ll find the artists on both floors – this year’s show will be full to capacity. The holiday joy and comfort is brimming over, ready for you to enjoy on the first weekend in December. The selection will be great with PotterBees’ Sandy-Jo Lewis, jewellery and stained glass, by Tracey Jory, and Alex Semenoff’s distinctive wood turnings. New to the show will be Lana Halisheff with her handmade, natural skincare products, John and Leda Fair of Midway with crafted handmade bird houses and canes, Fran Etson with her fabric creations and quilts. Jill Gunnarson, Paper Garden and Kathryn Hankey are back from previous shows and more…
This year you just might leave the gallery with more artwork than you planned. An exciting new feature will have you coming back for more. When you make a purchase from one of the artisans or from the gallery gift shop, you’ll receive a draw ticket. Put one part of the ticket in the draw for the hour, and you enter for a chance to win the door prize – your pick of any of the artisan crafts offered for the draw. You’ll have a chance to win every hour, so be sure and stick around and enjoy the show and come back on Saturday. You could take home a special piece of Boundary culture, for free.
We still have a couple of spots left if anyone is interested in setting up a booth. Please download the registration form, fill it out, bring it in or drop it by the gallery. Payment is required upon registering.
River’s Edge Theatre presents a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”.
Tickets are available at Gallery 2 and Pharmasave, please don’t miss out!
Gallery 2, Boundary Museum and the Grand Forks Public Library will be participating in the celebration of BC Heritage Week, February 15-22 Each venue will be focusing their projects on this year’s theme entitled “Distinctive Destinations” which will concentrate on the History and Culture of the Doukhobor People. Gallery 2 has distributed over a 100 posters into the Boundary Area, posters hand painted by the elementary students from JA Hutton Elementary and DA Perley Elementary Schools. Gallery 2 will be showcasing storyboards created by the Grand Forks Secondary School’s social study students. The boards depict the history of the Doukhobors beginnings in Canada. Please take the time to stop by, the boards are quite impressive. Boundary Museum Society has a full week with more than 300 students visiting the museum from both JA Hutton and DA Perley Elementary schools over a period of three days. The society has a number of activities scheduled including a bread making demonstration in an outdoor bread oven, butter churning, Borscht demonstration and tasting, rug making with a loom, Doukhobor room with ladle wood carvings. Also there will be a Saddle Lake Presentation – The Granby Wilderness Society will be presenting information on the creation of Saddle Lake and what its cultural uses and values were. They will talk about how people presently value the lake and what critters now call it home. The public is invited to attend the demonstrations as well, please contact Cher at 250 442 3737 for dates and times. Also the Boundary Museum and members of the Doukhobor community have scheduled visits to local senior’s facilities to present the Doukhobor story through photographs and artifacts. They’re asking residents to dress in their traditional costumes from their many ancestral backgrounds.
The Grand Forks Public Library will have a display of books on the history of the Doukhobor. Please take the time to visit each venue and celebrate with us! Visit the BC Heritage website to learn more about this year’s theme. The website has 90 ideas of how to celebrate Heritage Week. www.heritagebc.ca .
The 17th BC Arts & Culture Week April 15-30, 2016. Spring is here and so is the BC Arts & Culture Week sponsored by the Boundary District Arts Council and gallery 2. We are proud to host the 17th consecutive Arts Week as it is one of the most elaborate display of arts and crafts in the Boundary. The history of this event goes back to June 1979 called ‘Spring Thing’ when the Grand Forks Arts Society had a display in conjunction with Canada Week. In March 1981 it continued in Perley School as the ‘Spring Arts Festival’ along with an evening concert. In May ‘84 ‘Spring Thing’ was expanded and held in the Boundary Mall with over 200 displays. This encouraged the Society to hold Spring Thing events in the Art Gallery in 1985, 1986 and 1987 but due to a lack of a coordinator and funding the last one was held in 1991.
In 1999 the Assembly of BC Arts Councils announced they would help fund local Arts Councils if they participated in an Arts Week during their specified time, the last week in April. The Grand Forks Arts Council with the help from the Grand Forks Art Gallery revived the event and have continued annually with changes in names and buildings.
We are inviting all art and crafts people to enter their exhibits. Application forms are available at gallery 2.
A Gala Performance of BDAC musicians and dancers was held on Thursday, April 21st in the Grand Forks Secondary School auditorium.
Reception and entertainment for all from 1 to 3pm on Saturday, April 23rd at gallery 2.
We are inviting everyone to participate, enjoy and celebrate the ‘ARTS’ in Learning and in Life.
For more information phone Susan Hals at 250 442 2942 or Wendy Butterfield at 
250 442 2211 or email admin@g2gf.ca
For those interested in participating please download this form or come into the gallery and pick up your entry form.
Arts & Culture Week Entry Form
Click on Poster for all the details.
Learn more about the Columbia Basin Culture Tour
Visit the website for more information:
Columbia Basin Culture Tour
BC Cultural Tour – Facebook page
Please Click on Poster for Details.
The Board and Staff of gallery 2 are pleased to invite you to the First Annual Craft Beer Tasting on August 20th; the new annual fundraiser will offer a summer evening on the grounds of the Old Courthouse. There is no need to dig out the suit come in your summer attire and enjoy a casual evening, with great company, food, drink and live music. Educate yourself in the ways of brew through tasting the subtle differences between products and their producers in a pleasurable and relaxed atmosphere.
“Taps & Tapas” will offer the tasting of craft beers local and beyond, the ambience of a summer evening, with a warm inviting atmosphere. Be in the company of those who appreciate the rich taste of brews and delicious Tapas style food.
We have on our list Boundary Brewing Company, Kettle River Brewing Company and Nelson Brewing Company. What would brew be without the accompaniment of a varied selection of appetizing finger foods served Tapas style. Gallery 2’s own “Court Jesters” will be providing mouth watering assortment of savoury snacks. We have live music with the Corner Turtles from Keremeos.
Tickets on sale at Gallery 2 Gift Shop and they are ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY – $35. Please show your support to the gallery and come enjoy a summer evening out.
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting to be held Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 7pm. Member Attendance is important for funding needs, please plan to come.
Refreshments will be served and prizes will be given away, including 2 tickets to the 25th Annual Wine Tasting.
We hope to see you there!
We have a special anniversary, the 25th, join us for this nostalgic event, “25 years of memories”. Please join us on the evening of November 26th from 8-10:30pm.
This is our largest annual fundraiser and assists the gallery with programming & exhibitions. Please show your support and pick up you tickets at the Gallery 2 Gift Shop.
WE ARE SOLD OUT!
Please join us for our 10th Annual Artisan Christmas Faire. The building will be decked in holiday fashion from top to bottom and there will be more than 20 vendors who are excited to show their crafts which they’ve been working on over the past year. Come for lunch the gallery 2 staff and board will be baking and cooking. Come have a delicious bowl of soup for lunch.
On Friday, March 10 at 7pm we will be hosting our first “Wineology 101”
Join us for an evening of tasting wines and learning the art of wine tasting.
The world of wine can be intimidating. You know what you like and don’t like but it’s difficult to substantiate the differences and express why. Those who have been discovering wine for some time, the experience has just served to increase their hunger for more knowledge.
Through the Gallery’s annual Wine Tasting fundraiser we’ve heard frequently that patrons want more education but the festive atmosphere of the evening is not the optimal time to absorb knowledge. It’s more a time to share a glass with friends.
Here is an opportunity to learn more about the intricacies of wine. Winology 101 led by instructor Moss Scheurkogel of Intersection Winery is an excellent class for beginners as well as enthusiasts. The evening is casual, informative and above all else fun. Whether you bring your partner for date night, girls night out or just a means to pass the last of the winter nights, by the end of the evening you will have a greater appreciation for the different components and features that make each wine varietal unique.
Tickets are on sale Feb 7th in the Gift Shop. There is a limit so make your decision early to raise your wine awareness.
If you are interested in showcasing your artwork for a couple of weeks in a professional gallery. Please fill out the form provided with this link. Make sure to have your artwork in by the April 15th. See full details on Registration Form
If you are interested in showcasing your artwork for a couple of weeks in a professional gallery. Please fill out the form provided with this link. Make sure to have your artwork in by the April 15th. See full details on Registration Form
If you are interested in showcasing your artwork for a couple of weeks in a professional gallery. Please fill out the form provided with this link. Make sure to have your artwork in by the April 15th. See full details on Registration Form
If you are interested in showcasing your artwork for a couple of weeks in a professional gallery. Please fill out the form provided with this link. Make sure to have your artwork in by the April 15th. See full details on Registration Form
Plan to attend, mark this date…more details to follow.
Its one of the most enjoyable ways to spend the day with friends and garden lovers.
The Board and Staff of gallery 2 are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Annual Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser on August 19th. “Taps & Tapas 2” will offer a summer evening event on the grounds of the Old Courthouse. There is no need to dig out the suit but be comfortable in your summer attire and enjoy a casual evening, with food, drink and live music. You will be in the company of those who wish to educate themselves in the ways of brew by tasting the subtle differences between products and their producers in a pleasurable and relaxed atmosphere. Find your favorite.
“Taps & Tapas 2” will offer craft beers from seven breweries .What would brew be without the accompaniment of a varied selection of appetizing finger foods served Tapas style. There will be music by last year’s band, The Corner Turtles. So don’t miss out we are limiting the sales of tickets and tickets must be bought in advance. Tickets are on sale now! $40 & $35 Member Price
The world of wine can be an intimidating. You know what you like and don’t like but it’s difficult to substantiate the differences and express why. Those who have been discovering wine for some time, the experience has just served to increase their hunger for more knowledge.
Through the Gallery’s annual Wine Tasting fundraiser we’ve heard frequently that patrons want more education but the festive atmosphere of the evening is not the optimal time to absorb knowledge. It’s more a time to enjoy while sharing a glass with friends.
Well now here is an opportunity to learn more about the intricacies of wine. Wine Tasting 102 led by instructor Moss Scheurkogel of Intersection Winery is an excellent class for beginners as well as enthusiasts. The evening is casual, informative and above all else fun. Whether you bring your partner for date night, girls night out or just a means to pass the last of the winter nights, by the end of the evening you will have a greater appreciation for the different components and features that make each wine varietal unique.
Tickets are on sale September 1st in the Gift Shop. There is a limit so make your decision early to raise your wine awareness.
