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Cranbrook Arts turns 50
Cranbrook Arts cordially invites you to join us in Celebrating 50 years of Cranbrook Arts and Grand Opening this weekend July 28-30 at 1401, 5th St N.
We are kicking off the weekend Friday evening with our Gallery Gala: Summer Show & Sale, Opening Reception on Friday July 28, 6-8 p.m. We have an excellent collection of works from over 20 local artists, and wow it is a show worth checking out.
Silent Auction: Wildfire Fundraiser. Bidding commences at 6 p.m. for an original Jeanette Oostelander painting valued at $2,000. All proceeds are going to those who have lost their homes in the St. Mary’s River wildfire. Cranbrook Arts will be contributing 50% of all donations made over the weekend.
There will be delicious appies, cold beverages, cash bar, and of course birthday cake! Everyone welcome. All ages.
Art and Fine Craft Market: Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We have many of your favorite artisans from the giftshop joining us for this very special market day. Along with shopping, you can enjoy our Summer Show and Sale in the Gallery, and building tours, including our pottery studio. We have free button making all day, and of course Birthday cake! Fun for both bigs and littles!
Studio Sampler: Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday we are hosting not one, but two Studio Samplers! Join us from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. for your choice of free workshop and pottery studio activities. We have free button making all day (provided we still have supplies) and of course birthday cake! Everyone welcome all ages.
Workshop Sampler Schedule:
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop-In: Make your own trading cards with Tara Mercer.
1-3 p.m. Drop-In: Learn to Felt with Kristin Teetaert.
3-5 p.m. Painting begins at 3:15 – Limited Spaces: Explore Painting with Monique Cudbertson.
Pottery Sampler Schedule:
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Drop-In: Get Your Hands Dirty | Handbuilding – Vessels.
1:30-2:30 p.m. Wheel Throwing Demonstration.
2:30-5 p.m. Drop-In: Get Your Hands Dirty | Handbuilding – Tiles.
We couldn’t do this without the support of all our wonderful volunteers, sponsors, and partners. Save-On Foods has generously helped us with Birthday Cupcakes. Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies for our amazing button maker. Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance for supporting our Studio Sampler, and our partner Columbia Basin Culture Tour; check out this amazing regional initiative here.
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