Long Gallery + Studios is packing it in for a bigger and better opportunity.
Penticton artist Jenny Long, who is best known as an abstract expressionist, announced on Feb. 26 that the art gallery, located at 374 Main St., is expanding to include her new partnership with Carla O91裸聊视频橞ee to become the BeeLong Contemporary Gallery, Artist Studios & Makers Shop.
To celebrate the expansion and partnership, the artists are hosting an opening night at the gallery on Mar. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will feature music by DJ Spill, door prizes, beverages from Cannery Brewing Co. and Da Silva Vineyards & Winery and more.
91裸聊视频淣ewly renovated for the expansion, BeeLong will present nine rotating new shows a year in the gallery including Jenny and Carla91裸聊视频檚 work, and that of studio, local and visiting artists,91裸聊视频� states a press release. 91裸聊视频�(It will also feature) workshops and classes for all levels of learning in the teaching space and handcrafted Canadian goods in the new makers shop.91裸聊视频�
According to Long, Long Gallery + Studios opened two years ago and she is excited to join forces with O91裸聊视频橞ee to bring it to 91裸聊视频渢he next level.91裸聊视频� O91裸聊视频橞ee is also known for her abstract work as well as handmade creations.
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91裸聊视频淐arla brings to this partnership a complimentary vision that highlights the makers-movement that is upon us,91裸聊视频� states Long in the release. 91裸聊视频淎s well as being a painter, Carla is an accomplished jeweller herself and brings her connections to our makers shop. And, as qualified teachers, who love to facilitate people91裸聊视频檚 creative learning, we will both be teaching classes as well as working in our studios.91裸聊视频�
O91裸聊视频橞ee added, 91裸聊视频淚 am beyond thrilled to be partnering with Jenny in this inspiring artistic space. I am especially pleased that we have expanded the gallery space for bigger shows and to be adding the makers shop.91裸聊视频�
This is Penticton91裸聊视频檚 second makers space, including the recently opened Idea Forge Maker Studio, located in the basement of the Shatford Centre. According to O91裸聊视频橞ee, 91裸聊视频渢here is a strong makers movement that is on the uprising.91裸聊视频�
91裸聊视频淏eeLong is all about inclusivity and supporting diverse voices found in visual arts. Stimulating our minds with news ways of looking at things, or reusing materials in new ways (up-cycling) is what we are all about,91裸聊视频� states the release. 91裸聊视频淭his is not a pretentious space, we all 91裸聊视频榖elong91裸聊视频� here!91裸聊视频�
Five residential artists will be joining Long and O91裸聊视频橞ee in creating and selling artwork out of the studios. The gallery will be open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
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