Submitted by Kootenay Gallery of Art
It’s that time of year when the Kootenay Gallery of Art offers Christmas at the Gallery for the holiday season. Over 100 artists and artisans have created work that is showcased in the annual exhibition and sale. There are plenty of new vendors along with community favourites.
The Kootenay Gallery chooses artists who live and work in the Kootenays. The gallery is proud to support them and encourage residents to shop locally and support the arts and artisan community. Shopping the event also helps to sustain the gallery as well.
An opening celebration takes place on Friday, Nov. 18 from noon until 8 p.m. This will coincide with the annual sale of the Selkirk Weavers and Spinners Guild which takes place next door at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Check out both sales while you are in the neighbourhood.
For the opening celebration, there will be hot apple cider, Christmas goodies and more. Visitors can also enter a draw for a gift basket donated by Geoff and Katarina Yule.
There is no charge to browse at Christmas at the Gallery. It is a beautiful, and (almost always) calm environment to find the perfect gift items. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. In December, the gallery is also open on Sundays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Kootenay Gallery is located across from the airport, between the Doukhobor Discovery Centre and the West Kootenay office of the BCSPCA. For more information, contact the gallery at 250-365-3337, email kootenaygallery@telus.net or search www.kootenaygallery.com.
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