Members of Wells Gray Gallery are eagerly preparing for the gallery's grand re-opening on Saturday, May 24, to be held in partnership with Wells Gray Information Centre’s re-opening and unveiling of new natural history exhibits.
The gallery is run by Wells Gray Artist Society, a member-driven non-profit society with a strong mandate to support and develop local arts and culture. Centrally located in the lower level of the Infocentre, the gallery has begun to form a cultural hub through which the greater community can connect with some of its’ talented artists. In the gallery’s first two seasons, members offered free community workshops, artist demonstrations, collaborated with other groups to develop the Winter Market and Night Market in addition to offering beautifully crafted, handmade local art.
In its third season, Wells Gray Gallery is excited introduce Young Wells Gray Artists, a program through which Clearwater’s creative kids can display and sell their work.
The Night Market will be moving to Thursday evenings starting on June 18. Music will be a regular feature.
A new structure has made membership an easy option for local artists and the gallery is planning to open an online store this season to help pique even more interest in this spectacular region.
Wells Gray Gallery’s ongoing success is due to the hardworking and passionate dedication of its members to enhance local cultural opportunities and to the amazing reception from Clearwater and area.
“[Wells Gray] Gallery is invaluable – both as a way for local artisans to display their work and for local residents and travellers to seek out unique gifts for others and themselves.” says Christi Dobi, a regular visitor to the gallery.
When purchasing a piece of local art, it’s not just the object that you take home. You take home a unique perspective of the place and time you’ve chosen to explore as a resident or visitor.
All work in Wells Gray Gallery is handcrafted from a wide variety of raw materials. Wells Gray Gallery welcomes applications from all local artists and craftspeople. For more information email wellsgraygallery@gmail.com or phone 250-674-8775.
