HeARTS Fest showcase weekend to feature painting challenges

Paula Mclaughlin

The Peachland Community Arts Council is thrilled to host a full in-person showcase weekend again this year, after two years of COVID restrictions.

The weekend will be two full days of activities to enjoy. These include three mini-workshops:

• Darlene Romanko and Joanne Bale: Home and Garden Design;

• Paula McLaughlin: Macramé hearts; and

• Radina Jevdevic: Flower arranging.

Ongoing demonstrations will be provided by artists Wayne Power, Terry Moore, Kerry Kozak, and Richard Smith.

The showcase weekend will also include two painting challenges: a “bash-out” painting and “one-handed painting,” which promise to be highly entertaining! Music entertainment includes the Peachland Variety Singers, the Ukulele Strummers, and a romantic singalong with myself.

Throughout the week, look for more ways to participate. The Peachland Library has a make and take Valentine craft, the visitor centre has a wishing tree for decorating a heart with a personal wish to hang on the tree, and the open mic evening will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9. All performers are welcome.

Concerts are a part of the festival as well, with the variety singers on Monday, Feb.13 at 11 a.m. at the 50 Plus, and a very special Okanagan Symphony Orchestra strings concert in the Peachland Art Gallery on Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at Peachland Sushi.

Tickets for the concerts, and pre-registration for the workshops are available at the Peachland Art Gallery. For more information call 250-767-7422. The entire schedule of events is available at peachlandarts.ca.