Gallery 2

Gallery 2 will be hosting their third “Living Book” on April 18 at 7pm. If you are interested in Boundary history you should come out and listen to local resident Bill Durham who will be sharing stories of the Phoenix Mine as it was when he worked there through the 50’s, 60’s, & 70’s.  Bill will be sharing a video taken of a renuion of workers at the mine. Come see if someone you know is the reunion. We would like to extend this invitation to come listen to Bill’s stories.  This is our 3^rd Thursday of the month and we are open from 10am to 8pm with light refreshments provided throughout the day.

 The 70’s exhibit is just around the corner it opens on April 22, it’s going to be a great time along with Arts & Culture Week which is from April 22nd – May 4th.
Please stop by, have a visit, tour our marvelous building and enjoy some refreshments.
For more information call the gallery at 250-442-2211

Gallery 2 will be opening their new exhibitions:

Understory
Overstory
Sandra Semchuk/James Nicholson
and
Intersections: Full Circle Art Collective
Julie McIntyre, Hannamari Jalovaara, Jocelyn Barrable-Segal, Rina Pita, Heather Aston, Milos Jones, Wendy Morosoff Smith, Brigitte Potter-Mael

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.

Garden Tour 2013

Tickets available at:
gallery 2
Greenwood Visitor Centre
Deadwood Junction
Rags, Relics & Rutabagas

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.

Final Registration Form

Artisans Faire

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.

Over the next 2 days our Haunted House will be open to the public from 12-3pm. Come have some fun!

A Vintage Christmas….

Alive! Entertainment Group of Grand Forks presents STEVEN PALMER, with special guests “Up the Creek” (locals Peter Ritchie, Bev McCormick and Jeff Holitzki).  7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Centre at City Park.

Advance Tickets only $10, available at Kocomo’s and at Grand Forks Pharmasave.  $12 at the door.  Refreshments will be available.

Stephen presents a joyous blending of original and traditional country/folk, gospel, blues and ragtime.  You can listen to at spmusic.ca

Brian Grison: Relics of Prester John
Anne Dahl: Studio Watch
Opening Reception is Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 1-3pm

The Grand Forks Art Gallery Society would like to invite you to their 30^th 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.

We have three new exhibits opening, Joanne Circle: Murmurations, Bob Morton: A Photographers Eye- Landscapes and Architecture and Studio Watch: Leora Gesser

Please join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 1-3 pm

Join the art Group, Tuesday, September 9. There will be an artist talk with local artist Leora Gesser and photographer Bob Morton. Come be inspired by these amazing people and learn about their style and techniques.

The Grand Forks Art Gallery Society invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting to be held at 6 pm on September 11, 2014.
We will be serving refreshments as well as a draw will be held the night of the meeting:

2 – Tickets to our 23rd Annual Wine Tasting event to be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 – valued at $100 

Please come and show your support.

Thank You
The Board & Staff at gallery 2

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.

Keep watch for details

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 6^th.  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!

Gallery 2 needs volunteers for our November and December events! We have need of people over 19 years of age due to alcohol being served at some of the events. We also have a need for volunteers with the ability to handle heavy lifting and repeated use of our staircase.

All volunteers applications are welcome. Please fill out the form linked below and bring it back in to Gallery 2.

Volunteer Application Form

Smartphones have taken over the world of photography by the sheer number of people who have one, and the amount of photos that have been taken with them. No longer to we carry cameras to weddings, birthday parties or on nights out with friends, just our phones.

They are how we document our lives now and it can be easy to miss out on those moments you wish to capture. If you would like to learn how to better utilize your Smartphone and all of its photographic functions sign up for the Smartphone and Tablet Workshop hosted at Gallery 2.

When: November 7, 2015 @ 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: Gallery Art and Heritage Centre

How much: $40 per person, payable at the Gallery Gift Shop (Cash, Debit or Credit)

What to bring: Smartphone or tablet, pen or pencil

Questions about the workshop can be directed to coordinator@g2gf.ca or by phoning the gallery at 250-442-2211

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.

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!

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 is excited to be presenting the first two exhibitions of 2016. Local(i)ty 2, curated by Carin Covin, presents the work of artists Nora Curiston, Laura Widmer and Brenda Feist in the Reid and West Galleries. This ambitious exhibition includes work in diverse media from all three artists that explore connection to place, with particular emphasis on artists working in smaller urban centres, as Carin Covin explains: “The title Local(i)ty 2 refers to the location that these artists work from, here in Grand Forks and in Kelowna. In a smaller centre, do we see a difference in the integrity of what art can be seen as today, how it is produced and how it can be given an audience…”  Curiston continues her working methodology of pairing the physical and the intangible, with a particular emphasis on the use of wind. Feist investigates the use of metaphor and social mapping of the individual through physical work that includes the use of blackboards and theatre-style sets. Widmer, a printmaker, has begun to make her own paper that she incorporates into her practice in processes that becomes her metaphor for the search for the ultimate meaning of life

Shunga (Pictures of Spring), an exhibition of work by noted Japanese Canadian artist Noboru Sawai, will be in the east gallery. Sawai has devoted his printmaking practice to making sensuous, erotic art since the 1970s. As with his printmaking techniques, Sawai draws his imagery from diverse sources including the Kama Sutra, traditional Japanese woodblock print styles and the often erotic imagery of The Pillow Book, as well as images from Inuit legends. Be sure to come and witness the amazing work of Noboru Sawai.

Gallery 2 is pleased to be presenting a new travelling heritage exhibit from The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC), A Call for Justice – Fighting for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977-1988) inspired by the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Redress agreement. Please keep watch for this exhibit, which will be open from March-June
Join us for the first Opening Reception of the year on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1-3pm for Local(i)ty 2 and Shunga.

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 .

Come join us for an evening of drawing. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Everyone who is interested in drawing is welcome.

Come join us for an evening of drawing. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Everyone who is interested in drawing is welcome.

Come join us for an evening of drawing. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Everyone who is interested in drawing is welcome.

Curator Carin Covin, artists, Nora Curiston and Laura Widmer will be giving an artist talk for the closing of their exhibition “Local(i)ty 2.

The date is April 7th at 7pm at Gallery 2.

Come join us for an evening of drawing. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Everyone who is interested in drawing is welcome.

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

Come join us for an evening of drawing. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Everyone who is interested in drawing is welcome.

Come join us for an evening of drawing. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Everyone who is interested in drawing is welcome.

Gallery 2 -May 14 – August 27, 2016, Grand Forks, BC

We are excited to have the “Grand Forks Quilt Connection” showcase their amazing fabric art. “Tiptoe Through Nature” promises to be a refreshing, inspiring exhibition, with the colors of summer, stitched to perfection.

“All these are the inspirations for the fiber art works in this show.  The challenge begins with drawing and designing the piece. Then, detailed planning or to work intuitively?  Realistic, representational or abstract, and to what degree?”  Quilters: Stephanie Alcock, Diana Bartelings, Emilie Belak, Laura Jean Cuthbert, Arielle Gerencser, Helen Hatch, Susan Meanley, Anne Rayner-Gould, Karen Thatcher, Florence Vatkin, Sheila Vockeroth

Gallery 2 – May 14 – August 13, 2016 – Tsuneko Kokubo comes to us from the New Denver area and her exhibit entitled “Regeneration” is refreshing and inspirational. Her artwork reflects her life and the things she values.

“In this new work for the Regeneration show, I am combining impressions, abstractions and narrative elements related to early Japanese immigration, family memories, and the internment of Nikkei (Japanese Canadians) in the Slocan Valley – all the while striving for beauty in expected places.”

The Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC), A Call for Justice – Fighting for Japanese Canadian Redress (1977-1988) inspired by the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Redress agreement. This exhibition will be on display until June 11^th. This is a very important show for the Boundary and surrounding areas.  Please take the time to stop by and have a look this is part of our heritage and contains a very powerful story.

The Opening Reception is Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 1-3pm. Please stop by and meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments.

Pre-Register for Summer Arts Program

Come join the fun at Gallery 2 for a new summer arts program filled with creative fun! The program runs Wednesday’s from 1-3:30pm for ages 6-12 years old. (Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)  There will be something challenging and fun for each age group.
Please call to pre- register, we would like a minimum of  one days notice, 250 442 2211 or drop by the gallery to fill out your registration.
We have limited space available so please pre-register – No Drop Ins

Sessions run every Wednesday into August, so don’t miss out!

Pre-Register for Summer Arts Program

Come join the fun at Gallery 2 for a new summer arts program filled with creative fun! The program runs Wednesday’s from 1-3:30pm for ages 6-12 years old. (Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)  There will be something challenging and fun for each age group.
Please call to pre- register, we would like a minimum of  one days notice, 250 442 2211 or drop by the gallery to fill out your registration.
We have limited space available so please pre-register – No Drop Ins

Sessions run every Wednesday into August, so don’t miss out!

Pre-Register for Summer Arts Program

Come join the fun at Gallery 2 for a new summer arts program filled with creative fun! The program runs Wednesday’s from 1-3:30pm for ages 6-12 years old. (Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)  There will be something challenging and fun for each age group.
Please call to pre- register, we would like a minimum of  one days notice, 250 442 2211 or drop by the gallery to fill out your registration.
We have limited space available so please pre-register – No Drop Ins

Sessions run every Wednesday into August, so don’t miss out!

Pre-Register for Summer Arts Program

Come join the fun at Gallery 2 for a new summer arts program filled with creative fun! The program runs Wednesday’s from 1-3:30pm for ages 6-12 years old. (Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)  There will be something challenging and fun for each age group.
Please call to pre- register, we would like a minimum of  one days notice, 250 442 2211 or drop by the gallery to fill out your registration.
We have limited space available so please pre-register – No Drop Ins

Sessions run every Wednesday into August, so don’t miss out!

Click on Poster for all the details.

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary recently acquired the 7 hectare (17 acre) Doukhobor Village Historic Site at 3655 Hardy Mountain Road. In effect, the community owns it. So, what should we do with it? Any ideas? We want to hear from you.

Who will be there?

Director Roly Russell will chair it. RDKB staff will be there to help. And you!

What comes after the Open House?

At this point, who knows? What we hope to gather are some good ideas from the community on what you want to have happen. From there, we can start to make a plan.

I have an idea but I can’t make it to the Open House ?

That’s okay. Get it to us one way or another. This is not a formal hearing; it’s an opportunity

to talk about a tremendous community asset and what we might be able to do with it. Let us

know your thoughts before, during or after the Open House.

Come have your say over what comes next . . . with the Hardy Mountain Doukhobour Village Historic Site

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Boundary Museum and Intrepretive Centre
(also known as Fructova School Heritage Centre)
6145 Reservoir Rd, Grand Forks, BC

www.rdkb.com

plandept@rdkb.com

250.368.9148

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 Click on Poster for Details.

Please Click on poster for details.

Amanda Strong, Mia Still

Bracken Hanuse Corlett, Blood Memory

There will be an Artist Talk for this opening reception. Please keep watch for details on this upcoming exhibit.

Keep watch for the details of this exhibition and join us Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 1-3pm and show support to local wood turner David Milton.

Artist meetings: Fall Schedule

 First Saturday Art Circle: This is an informal drop in meeting on the first Saturday of every month at the Gallery.  There is no set agenda and is a chance for you to get out and chat with other likeminded creatives.  Feel free to bring a piece of work you want/need a second opinion on or just bring yourself (and anybody else you would like to bring!) to talk about any and all things art.  First fall session is October 1^st.

Boundary Visual Artists: Sketch/Drawing group meets every Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8:30 at the Gallery, we usually hire models for clothed life drawing sessions, and occasionally change it up with a still life.  In November we will be using the first Tuesday evening of every month to share out techniques or interesting supplies members of the group have come across.  The first Tuesday evening session in November will demo Gelli plate monoprinting. Drop in fee to come to the sessions is $5…join us for some fun.

Artist meetings: Fall Schedule

 First Saturday Art Circle: This is an informal drop in meeting on the first Saturday of every month at the Gallery.  There is no set agenda and is a chance for you to get out and chat with other likeminded creatives.  Feel free to bring a piece of work you want/need a second opinion on or just bring yourself (and anybody else you would like to bring!) to talk about any and all things art.  First fall session is October 1^st.

Boundary Visual Artists: Sketch/Drawing group meets every Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8:30 at the Gallery, we usually hire models for clothed life drawing sessions, and occasionally change it up with a still life.  In November we will be using the first Tuesday evening of every month to share out techniques or interesting supplies members of the group have come across.  The first Tuesday evening session in November will demo Gelli plate monoprinting. Drop in fee to come to the sessions is $5…join us for some fun.

Artist meetings: Fall Schedule

 First Saturday Art Circle: This is an informal drop in meeting on the first Saturday of every month at the Gallery.  There is no set agenda and is a chance for you to get out and chat with other likeminded creatives.  Feel free to bring a piece of work you want/need a second opinion on or just bring yourself (and anybody else you would like to bring!) to talk about any and all things art.  First fall session is October 1^st.

Boundary Visual Artists: Sketch/Drawing group meets every Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8:30 at the Gallery, we usually hire models for clothed life drawing sessions, and occasionally change it up with a still life.  In November we will be using the first Tuesday evening of every month to share out techniques or interesting supplies members of the group have come across.  The first Tuesday evening session in November will demo Gelli plate monoprinting. Drop in fee to come to the sessions is $5…join us for some fun.

Artist meetings: Fall Schedule

 First Saturday Art Circle: This is an informal drop in meeting on the first Saturday of every month at the Gallery.  There is no set agenda and is a chance for you to get out and chat with other likeminded creatives.  Feel free to bring a piece of work you want/need a second opinion on or just bring yourself (and anybody else you would like to bring!) to talk about any and all things art.  First fall session is October 1^st.

Boundary Visual Artists: Sketch/Drawing group meets every Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8:30 at the Gallery, we usually hire models for clothed life drawing sessions, and occasionally change it up with a still life.  In November we will be using the first Tuesday evening of every month to share out techniques or interesting supplies members of the group have come across.  The first Tuesday evening session in November will demo Gelli plate monoprinting. Drop in fee to come to the sessions is $5…join us for some fun.

Artist meetings: Fall Schedule

 First Saturday Art Circle: This is an informal drop in meeting on the first Saturday of every month at the Gallery.  There is no set agenda and is a chance for you to get out and chat with other likeminded creatives.  Feel free to bring a piece of work you want/need a second opinion on or just bring yourself (and anybody else you would like to bring!) to talk about any and all things art.  First fall session is October 1^st.

Boundary Visual Artists: Sketch/Drawing group meets every Tuesday evening 6:30 to 8:30 at the Gallery, we usually hire models for clothed life drawing sessions, and occasionally change it up with a still life.  In November we will be using the first Tuesday evening of every month to share out techniques or interesting supplies members of the group have come across.  The first Tuesday evening session in November will demo Gelli plate monoprinting. Drop in fee to come to the sessions is $5…join us for some fun.

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.

Everyone Loves a Good Story! 
Join us next Friday (Dec 16th) at 2:00 for tales told by Storyteller Extraordinaire (Sandy Colclough). 
Recommended for children ages 4 to 12 accompanied by an adult.
View Gallery 2’s wonderful holiday displays and enjoy some light refreshments. Bring a camera to take a family photo by the tree.

Come join the fun as the Rivers Edge Theatre presents A Pirates Christmas, in story and song. Proceeds donated to the Grand Forks Food Bank!

Gallery 2 is excited to present the first exhibitions of 2017 featuring two well-known artists Debra Rushfeldt from Nakusp, BC and Saskatchewan born Jason Baerg
Rushfeldt drawings are richly detailed taking “ordinary objects, that which allows us to move outside the ordinary.”  Her work is deeply personal she says “The subject matter of these works belongs to my personal world, to my emotional bond with my environment, and to my awareness of the significance of my “ground” not only as physical, but as idea and emotion.” Rushfeldt  will be here for the closing of her exhibition and will be giving an artist talk on April 8^th, please keep watch for details.
Baerg is an indigenous curator, educator and visual artist. “Creatively, as a visual artist, he pushes new boundaries in digital interventions in drawing, painting and new media installation…” This exhibition entitled “Ohcistikosiwak” which means “The Spruce Tree Provides Shelter from Rain”, is part of a series called “Oskayi Askiy which means the new world in Cree…” This project is translated through, “…The sky, Animals and Land are processed through technology and are translated as flesh, fauna and playful apparatus. As working methodology, this space acts as an exploratory arena to consider solutions to the social and environmental calamities at hand…”
Curator Ted Fogg has chosen several pieces from the Permanent Collection and says “This small exhibition of selected works from our Permanent Collection is not based only on curatorial criteria. They are works that first and foremost made me pause and stop to look and question; that impacted me viscerally. Works by artists that have enriched my life experience whether by their complexity, subject matter, technical mastery, or other influences….“
Please join us for the first Opening Reception of the year on Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 1-3pm

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.

Please stop by and meet artist Jason Baerg who will be giving a talk on his exhibition now at gallery 2 in the Reid Gallery. He will be starting at 1 to 2.

Exhibiting artist Debra Rushfeldt will be here at the gallery Saturday, April 8th at 1pm  and will be giving an artist talk. This amazing artist has an exhibition entitled “Grounded” in the East Gallery and it is well worth seeing her work. Please tell your friends and family and come enjoy an inspirational talk.

She will be here on “Slow Art Day” its a national event where art lovers visit their local galleries and take some time to really look deeply into the art and find meaning for themselves and understand the artists passion. Drop by the gallery on that day whether to come and listen to Debra or just drop by and have a look at the exhibitions.

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

Arts Week Exhibit Entry Form 2017-

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

Arts Week Exhibit Entry Form 2017-

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

Arts Week Exhibit Entry Form 2017-

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

Arts Week Exhibit Entry Form 2017-

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.

Please join us Saturday, July 15th from 1-3 pm for the Opening Reception of three amazing artists.
Pamela Nagley Stevenson
Imbibe: Vessels of Illumination

Tiki Mulvihill
Landlocked

Nicola Tibbetts
Arctic Sojourn

All three artists will be in attendance and there to discuss their work. Refreshments will be served.

The Board and Staff of gallery 2 are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Annual Craft Beer Tasting Fundraiser on August 19^th. “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

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“The greatest interpreter and vocalist performing in the contemporary folk scene.” -Sing Out

“I have found strength and comfort in his songs. This is good and rich and big music. Welcome one and all. come on in. Get down.”     – Greg Brown

…Rogers has been the featured performer on numerous television and radio programs including Much Music, Mountain Stage and All Things Considered. He has been a headliner at concert venues and festivals such as Wolf Trap, Lincoln Center, and Art Park; sharing the stage with performers such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Billy Bragg, Bill Monroe, Ferron, Greg Brown, and Guy Clark. Though Garnet has enjoyed much popularity over the years, her remains resolutely independent, turning down offers from major labels to ensure that he continues doing music his own way.

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.

Please join us for the Annual General Meeting of the Grand Forks Art Gallery Society.
This will give you an opportunity to meet the Board of Directors as well as staff and of course our new Director/Curator Tim van Wijk. Its a chance to learn about the inner workings of the gallery and the election of new directors.  Your attendance is important to our funders the support is necessary.
We will also be saying goodbye to Ted Fogg who will be leaving us for a well-deserved retirement.
Refreshments will be served and a draw for a ticket to our upcoming 26th Annual Wine Tasting.

We always have something special planned a new theme every year and we’re currently working on it and its our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Please mark this date on your calendar and we’ll keep you posted with more details and the time draws closer.

On Friday November 24th and Saturday November 25th artisans converge at gallery 2 in the historic courthouse for the 11^th Annual Artisan Christmas Faire. Stop by the building it will be decked from head to toe,  and the artisans will be eager to show their best work from the last 12 months. It will give you a chance to browse their merchandise, and shop for your holiday gift giving.
The atmosphere is amazing with the 100 year old building filled with the scents and sounds of the holiday season. You’ll discover beautiful, handmade artisan crafts, while listening to the melodious songs from the harp, played skillfully by Jenn Fenn.
Gallery 2 will be hosting the bistro again as a fundraiser for ongoing arts & culture programming and exhibitions.  Bring a friend and enjoy a hot bowl of soup or a cup of coffee or tea, purchase some Christmas baking. The Gallery’s own Court Jesters who cook for the wine tasting
Part of the fun is the hourly raffle. When you make a purchase from one of the participating artisans or from the gallery gift shop, you’ll receive a draw ticket.  Put one part of the ticket in the draw and you enter for a chance to win the door prize – your pick of any of the artisan crafts donated by our artisans.  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.

Hours:  Friday, November 24th  from 10am-5pm and Saturday, November 25th from 10am-3pm.

Watch for more details as the time draws closer.

If you are interested in participating in the faire please download a Registration form and drop it by or send your registration and payment to Gallery 2, Box 2140, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0.  11th Annual Artisan Christmas Faire Registration

Join us for the first opening reception of 2018 we have five talented artists who will be showcasing their work in our three upper galleries.
Reid Gallery
Uncultivated Ground
BARBARA LANGMAID
MEGAN DILL
RICK CAPELLA

Ted Fogg Gallery
Korean Dreams
NATHALIE DAOUST

West Gallery 
Inner Rain Forest
Shelly Ross

Come meet the artists in attendance and enjoy some refreshments, Saturday, February 3rd from 1-3pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

The opening day of the 19th Annual Arts & Culture Week is  April 21st.
Please join us as Boundary artists present their best work. We have many talented artists throughout the Boundary area, some who will be showing their work for the first time in a large gallery. The exhibition will open Saturday, April 21st to Saturday, May 5th. A reception will be held at gallery 2 on Saturday, April 28th from 1-3pm. Come meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments. Hosted by Boundary District Arts Council and Gallery 2.
“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 has continued annually with changes in names and buildings.

REGISTRATION FORM
For more information please contact the gallery at 250 442 2211 or direct your questions to communications@g2gf.ca.

Please keep watch for the details for the Taps & Tapas 3.

More information to follow…

More information on the event to follow.