BREW GALLERY 2012 OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Artists and groups of artists are invited to submit exhibition proposals of 2-D work for the Brew Gallery 2012 Calendar Year. The Brew Gallery exhibits new and emerging artists from an egalitarian perspective. Shows from open submissions are granted based on merit of community relevance and artistic strength.

The gallery currently has two rooms for exhibitions:
Main Gallery: approximately 60 feet of excellent walls 7' high.
Fireside Gallery: approximately 12 feet suitable for 4-10 small to medium works.

VIA ELECTRONIC: single PDF file containing all materials to brewgallery@gmail.com
VIA HARDCOPY (printed images, no discs): mail/drop off to 3202 31st Ave., Vernon BC V1T2H3,

CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION:
* Submissions must be received by the deadline of December 10th, 2011.
* a description of the intended 2-D exhibition
* indicate the room (Main Gallery or Fireside)
* artist(s) names, contact info, artist/group statement, bios
* 10-20 images relevant to the exhibition
* Attention: River Lewis, Brew Gallery Curator

Abstract Acrylics Students In the Main Gallery

A fun show of student work from the Vernon Community Arts Centre featuring abstract works on paper. The exhibition continues until November 30th.

Brew Gallery's Fireside Room Opens First Exhibit

The Brew Gallery is pleased to open it's Fireside Room in the Bean To Brew Coffee House with an exhibition of four intuitive paintings by Satyama Lasby.

The acrylic paintings are painted "for expression, as a meditation, a way to focus" says Lasby who also facilitates mandala workshops and therapeutic intuitive painting sessions for young people and adults.

The colourful and organic artworks will be on exhibit at the Brew Gallery from November 10 until December 30.

Okanagan Artists Open Brew Gallery's Latest Exhibit 'Noire'

Currently exhibiting at the Brew Gallery are  M.L. Hall from Lake Country, Jackie Lowrie from Vernon, and Summerland artists Scott Hagen, Michael Hermesh, Carol Hermesh, and Ed Eaton. 'Noire'
is open until October 21.

'NOIRE' Featuring 8 Okanagan Artists On Now Until October 21st

Currently showing at the Brew Gallery is an intriguing exhibition on a noire theme by eight talented Okanagan artists from Vernon, Lake Country, Summerland and Penticton.

Images containing hidden narratives solicit a dialogue between the viewer and the artworks, engagin with mystery, tension and subdued lighting that evoke a unique experience for each visitor.

Come meet artists, and join us for a fun opening reception on Saturday September 17th from 11:00am to 1:00pm! The restaurant will be open for refreshments and lunch.

NOIRE Preview at the Brew Gallery Downtown Vernon

"Chrysalis" photograph by Theresa  Stranack and "Montparnasse" oil on linen by Scott Hagen featured at the Brew Gallery until October 21.

"Totality 1 & 2" by M.L. Hall and "Underwaternoir" by Johann Wessels.

OPENING RECEPTION of 'NOIRE' Exhibition @ The Brew Gallery Sat. September 17th

The 'Noire' Exhibition Opening reception will be on Saturday September 17th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Brew Gallery Downtown Vernon.

You are invited! Please join us for a fun meet and greet of eight artists from Vernon, Lake Country, Summerland and Penticton in the Okanagan Valley. The theme of 'Noire' inspires mystery, intrigue, and hidden narratives reflected in superb artworks including portraits, scapes, abstract, mixed media, digital art and photography. On display from September 12 to October 14 are works by Ed Eaton, Johann Wessels, Scott Hagen, M.L. Hall, Carol Hermesh, Michael Hermesh, Jackie Lowrie and Theresa Stranack.

Location Information:
3202 31st Ave in Bean To Brew (next door to Vernon Public Art Gallery)
Downtown Vernon, British Columbia

Saturday the 17th 11:00 @ The Brew Gallery, meet and celebrate eight Okanagan artists and their thought-provoking artwork on the theme 'Noire'. We would love to see you there! Please SHARE this event invitation & invite your friends.