COMMUNITY FALL PHOTOS, JESSICA DEBRUIN OPENING NIGHT NOVEMBER 20, 6-8 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“COMMUNITY FALL PHOTOS BY JESSICA DEBRUIN”

EXHIBITION DATES: November 19 to December 16, 2012

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION: November 20, 6 – 8 pm.

Brew Gallery's latest exhibition in downtown Vernon features photographs by Jessica DeBruin of Armstrong BC. Through her photographs, Jessica expresses her strong interest and relationship with her community. Community Fall Photos features Jessica's recent seasonal photography from 2011 and 2012.

The exhibition is presented jointly by Brew Gallery and Kindale Developmental Association. Says Gary Arbuckle, Kindale's Director of Services and co-curator of the exhibition, the show captures and reflects Jessica's “personal perception of what our community has to offer”.

Brew Gallery was founded by River Lewis in 2011 with an informal mandate to be inclusive and create more opportunities and promotion for artists to connect with the community. To date, Brew Gallery has presented nineteen art exhibitions featuring fifty-one artists from the Okanagan and across Canada.

Community Fall Photos is on display at Brew Gallery from November 19 to December 16, 2012. Brew Gallery is located in Downtown Vernon inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

Brew Gallery hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:00pm Fridays. For more information please visit the Brew Gallery at 3202 - 31st Avenue, email the gallery's curator River Lewis at brewgallery@gmail.com or visit the gallery website at http://www.brewgallery.ca

NOIRE 2 ART EXHIBIT, OCT. 22 - NOV. 16

October 22, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“NOIRE 2”

EXHIBITION DATES: October 22 to November 16, 2012

On exhibit at downtown Vernon's Brew Gallery and Cafe, next door to VPAG is a collection of dusky, arcane and mysterious images which make up the gallery's latest show, NOIRE 2. Following in the dark footprints of last year's Noire exhibit, thirteen artists were selected from submissions to the themed open call for artwork.

Featured are paintings, photographs, drawings, and digital compositions by Kara Barkved, Carol Hermesh, Michael Hermesh, Christine Kashuba, Jackie Lowrie, Corey Mazurat, Petrina McNeill, Martha Moore, Sarah Parsons, Denise Patrick, Sylvia Scriver, Theresa Stranack and Sharlene Wallis.

NOIRE 2 is on display at the Brew Gallery from October 22 to November 16, 2012. Brew Gallery is located in Downtown Vernon inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

Brew Gallery hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:00pm Fridays. For more information please visit the Brew Gallery at 3202 - 31st Avenue, email the gallery's curator River Lewis at brewgallery@gmail.com or visit the gallery website at http://www.brewgallery.ca

OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS FOR 'NOIRE 2' EXHIBITION

OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS FOR 'NOIRE 2' EXHIBITION AT BREW GALLERY DOWNTOWN VERNON

September 29, 2012

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY AND OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Exhibit: "Noire" at the Brew Gallery from October 22 to November 15 2012

The Brew Gallery in Downtown Vernon BC and is pleased to announce this opportunity for artists to participate in it's annual show 'Noire'.

Deadline for submission is Monday October 15. Please submit 1-3 photos of your dark(noire) images with hidden, emerging or mysterious subject matter suitable for an all ages audience. Suitable media includes ready-to-hang, 2-dimensional works in photography, digital art, drawing, painting, mixed media.

* Electronic submissions may be emailed to brewgallery@gmail.com

* Posted or drop off submissions on CD or photoprint may be delivered to Brew Gallery c/o Bean to Brew Coffee House 3202 31st Avenue Vernon BC V1T2H3

* Submissions should include: - Artist Name, -Bio and/or CV and/or Artist Statement, - Your images in .jpg format no larger than 1024 pixels wide per image, - Title/Medium/Year/ for each image, - Return SASE if requesting your submission material to be returned,

The exhibit of selected work will run from Monday October 22 to Thursday November 15. The Brew Gallery is located in Downtown Vernon inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

THERE ARE NO SECRETS, The Preview

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“THERE ARE NO SECRETS”, The Preview
EXHIBITION DATES: September 17 to October 18, 2012

On exhibit at downtown Vernon's Brew Gallery and Cafe, next door to VPAG is a joint show by artists Michael Hermesh and Carol Hermesh from Summerland. Featured are 24 intimate photographs by Carol Hermesh, capturing husband Michael's sculptures and previewing his upcoming show at Vancouver's Petley Jones Gallery in November.

Known for his figurative sculptures, Michael has delivered lyrical fantasy wrapped in the tension of human existence in works such as The Conversation, Item of Value, and The Window Shopper. He describes life as dynamic and a struggle, while the living postures and faces of his 3D work can nurture awareness for the viewer and moments of compassion. Michael Hermesh's drawings, paintings, and sculpture will be on display at Petley Jones Gallery in Vancouver BC from November 8 to November 29, 2012.

You are invited to view 'There Are No Secrets - The Preview' on display at the Brew Gallery from September 17 to October 18, 2012. Brew Gallery is located in Downtown Vernon inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

Brew Gallery hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 3:00pm Fridays. For more information please visit the Brew Gallery at 3202 - 31st Avenue, Vernon B.C.

OPENING RECEPTION: TOPOGRAPHIES, Friday June 1st 5-7 pm

Brew Gallery presents the intriguing photography of Kelowna-based photographer Corey Mazurat, opening Frisday June 1st from 5 - 7 pm.

An engaging look at new figurative photography and portraiture, the black and white artwork is featured in Brew Gallery's Main Gallery and Fireside Room, located at 3202 31st Avenue in downtown Vernon, inside the Bean To Brew Coffe House, which is next door to VPAG.

GAIA OKANAGAN EXHIBITION OF SMALL WORKS BY SEA DEAN

Now showing in Brew Gallery's Fireside Room, GAIA OKANAGAN Exhibition of small paintings by Sea Dean until May 24th.

A DUAL ARTISTS RECEPTION will be held on Wednesday April 25th from 4pm to 6 pm in the Brew Gallery, at 3202 31st Avenue in Vernon, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery to celebrate the work of Sea Dean and the Predator Ridge Artists.

ARTISTS RECEPTION WEDNESDAY APRIL 25 4-6PM, THE ARTISTS OF PREDATOR RIDGE

Now showing in Brew Gallery's Main Gallery, The ARTISTS of PREDATOR RIDGE until May 24th.

An ARTISTS RECEPTION will be held on Wednesday April 25th from 4pm to 6 pm in the gallery, at 3202 31st Avenue in Vernon, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

This is the group's Premier Gallery Exhibition and features the artwork of Linda Ball, Jennifer Burrows, Denise Callander, Jill Devenish, Carol Dodds, Susan Lumsden, Martha Moore, and Ed Shannon.

OPENING RECEPTION March 20th OFF THE HILL - CHRISTINE KASHUBA NEW MONOPRINTS

Brew Gallery invites you and a friend to celebrate the opening of Christine Kashuba's new exhibition Off The Hill, a series of one-of-a-kind monoprints on paper on the theme of spring training and baseball.

The artworks were created by throwing baseballs at the paper and printing plate, building unique textures through the artist's printing technique reminiscent of action painting. Titles like Knuckle Ball, Chin Music, and Rain Delay among others make for a special reveal to the viewer upon investigation.

Opening reception at the Brew Gallery is on Tuesday March 20th, from 6pm to 8pm. Come join the fun, bring a friend, and meet the artists. The Brew Gallery is an equal opportunity gallery located in downtown Vernon, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

LOCATION: 3202 31st Avenue, Vernon BC, inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House.

OPENING RECEPTION: TUESDAY MARCH 20th from 6PM to 8PM.

ROUGE! Opening Reception THURSDAY FEB 9th

The Brew Gallery is transformed with a celebration of 'ROUGE! and all it's multi-faceted incarnations.

Love, emotion, fire and life exhibited in some very playful and exciting artwork by Canadian artists Barbara Bryant, Sheila Campbell, Jennifer Kathleen Morris Cormier, Sea Dean, M. L. Hall, Cherie Hanson, Bonnie Heather, Angelika Jaeger, Jackie Lowrie, Robin McDonald, Martha Moore, Amber Powell, Wendy Pros, Gail Whitter, and Xaviera_j.

Opening reception at the Brew Gallery is on February 9th, from 4pm to 6pm. Come join the fun, bring a special friend, and meet the artists. The Brew Gallery is an equal opportunity gallery located in downtown Vernon, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.

LOCATION: 3202 31st Avenue, Vernon BC, inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House.

OPENING RECEPTION: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9th from 4PM to 6PM.

ROUGE OPENING RECEPTION, Thursday February 9th from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Brew Gallery downtown Vernon 3202 31st Ave, next door to
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ARTIST OPPORTUNITY AND CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

January 10, 2012

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY AND CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

'Rouge' Exhibition at the Brew Gallery from February 7 to March 9 2012
Submission Deadline: Monday January 30 2012

The Brew Gallery now enters its second year of exhibitions in Downtown Vernon BC and is pleased to announce a call for submissions and opportunity for artists to participate in its 11th show 'Rouge'.

February is coming and romance is in the air! What does red mean to you? Whether it is romance, passion, fire, life-force or power, Brew Gallery is accepting submissions of 2-dimensional works in photography, digital art, drawing, painting or mixed media based on your interpretation of the theme ‘Rouge’. All subject matter must be suitable for an all-ages audience.

Please submit 1-5 images of your red(rouge) and/or romance inspired artwork. Suitable media includes 2-dimensional works in photography, digital art, drawing, painting, mixed media.

* ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS in single PDF file may be emailed to brewgallery@gmail.com

* HARDCOPY POSTED OR DROP-OFF SUBMISSIONS in print only (no discs) may be delivered to Brew Gallery c/o Bean to Brew Coffee House, 3202 31st Avenue, Vernon BC V1T2H3

* Submissions should include: – Artist Name, – Bio and/or CV and/or Artist Statement, – Your image(s), and Image List stating Title/Medium/Year for each image, – Return SASE if requesting your submission material to be returned.

The exhibition of selected work will run from Tuesday February 7 to Friday March 9 2012. The Brew Gallery is located in Downtown Vernon inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery and consists of the dedicated Main Gallery space, and the Fireside Room.

Brew Gallery hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 3:00pm Saturdays. For more information please visit the Brew Gallery at 3202 - 31st Avenue in Downtown Vernon inside the Bean To Brew Coffee House, email brewgallery@gmail.com or visit the website at http://brewgallery.blogspot.com.

IN THE BREW GALLERY FIRESIDE ROOM

The Brew Gallery's Fireside Room is now featuring a new exhibit by Vernon artist Angelika Jaeger. Using a primary colour palette in her Color is Power series, Jaeger references the female form with subtle artistic line in 'Female Flower' and continues the series with images titled 'Flower Power' and 'Power Color'. The three original artworks were created with mixed media techniques and acrylic on 24"x24" canvasses. Three more artworks are also on display from her Migration series until February 2nd.

2 BOLD NEW EXHIBITS AT BREW GALLERY

On exhibit from January 4 to February 2, 2012 are two bold exhibits from Okanagan artists Ed Eaton of Summerland and Anjelika Jaeger of Vernon.

'SATISFACTION' features 20 edition prints on canvas by Eaton in Brew Gallery's Main Gallery. The work was chosen by Curator River Lewis from a decade's production of computer-aided mixed media process. Eaton brings scanned material textures, found objects, and virtual spaces into a collection of lively and flexible storylines.

'COLOUR IS POWER' features 6 handmade works on canvas by Anjelika Jaeger in the Brew Gallery's Fireside Room. The theme of colour relating to personal energy and vitality anchors Jaeger's mixed media process with line, shape, and predominant use of primary colour in the Color Is Power Series exhibited. Also featured is work from the artist's Migration Series.

Brew Gallery is located at 3202 31st Avenue in downtown Vernon, inside the Bean to Brew Coffee House, next door to the Vernon Public Art Gallery.