Travel exhibit now on display

The Peachland Art Group (PAG) is a group of hobby painters who meet once a week to paint with other like-minded people. The goal is two-fold: to improve their techniques and skills in a variety of mediums, and to support local professional and amateur artists through instructional workshops.

They started up in the 1950s, when a small group of women used to drive to Summerland to paint with that group. Mary Smith was the Peachland artist who initiated this group, and it has been going and growing ever since.

The PAG likes to share their artwork with the community, through an annual spring art show, weekly summer “artists at work” in the Peachland Little Schoolhouse, and regular exhibits in the Seniors’ Residence, and the Peachland Library.

The current exhibit in the library has a theme of “Travel”, which has many interpretations. This will be on display for the next two months. A visit to our library during regular hours provides this extra bonus, and the art is also available for purchase.

The PAG is always happy to welcome new members, and will be hosting an open house on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. as part of the annual and upcoming HeARTS Festival. They will also have their art pieces on display during the showcase weekend, Feb 11-12, in the Peachland Community Centre, and will be participating in painting challenges during the weekend.