Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm
Monday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
COURTYARD GALLERY
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People’s Choice Award – February, 2023
Once again, a beautiful painting from Freida Martin has been voted in as People’s Choice...
Mar 04, 2023
Gallery Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibitions
August 13th to September 2nd
Lynne Wright
September 3rd to 30th
Lou Conron
October 1st to 29th
Open Show
October 29th to November 11th
Silent Auction
November 15th to December 23rd
Little Treasures Show
October 1st to 29th
Open Show
October 29th to November 11th
Silent Auction
November 15th to December 23rd
Little Treasures Show
Featured Artist August 13th to September 2nd
Lynne Wright
EVEN AT AN EARLY AGE Lynne Wright (Flanders) appreciated Nature taught by her artist father Alex Wright, who was instructed in part by Les Moines Fitzgerald from the famous Canadian Group of Seven. As early as age 4 Lynne explored the lake Superior Laurentian Shield in the cold wee hours of the morning with her dad who painted nature at its finest. She learned his oil painting techniques while sitting on nearby rocks in the cool early mornings; as well he demonstrated a tremendous love and respect for the surrounding lakes, trees and animals. Lynne learned to appreciate nature through him.
This was time well spent as she did not know her father’s life and time spent with him would be short lived.
Lynne initially drew in ink/charcoal and painted sporadically over the years while living is SE Asia learning the art of Batik in the traditional manner. She and her husband raised 3 children when returning from world travels back to Canada. She pursued a career in critical care Nursing and continued to paint with various art groups in Alberta in the evenings when she had time.
Currently Lynne and her partner reside in Salmon Arm living at the base of Little Mountain Provincial Park with their two lively Australian Shepherds. She also lived the Cariboo for 14 years on Sheridan Lake where inspiration for her colourful oil paintings came from the array of animals and waterfowl living in harmony with her family.
She is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has shown her art work in Kamloops at the Old Courthouse, at Parkside Gallery 100 Mile house, Kelowna wineries and in various other Art Shows throughout AB and BC over the years. She has served as a board member more recently on the (SCAS) Southern Cariboo Art Council, planning art events and services for that region.
More of Lynne Wright’s artwork can be seen on her website: lynnewright.ca
About Us
We are a gallery in Enderby, BC
Who We Are
History
In 2012 a group of local artists came together with the vision of forming an art gallery in Enderby. With some fundraising and a start-up grant of $3000 from the Enderby and District Arts Council the newly formed Enderby Artists’ Initiative opened the doors of the Courtyard Gallery in April of 2013. In 2020 the Courtyard Gallery ceased to operate under the Enderby Artists’ Initiative as a result of a merger with the Enderby and District Arts Council (EDAC) and now operates as a permanent standing committee of EDAC.
Purpose
Goals
This nonprofit, co-operative gallery aims to showcase the work of local artists and reach out to the community with workshops and exhibitions, as well as participate in local arts festivals.
EDAC
February 1, 2020 marked the official merger of the Enderby and District Arts Council with the Enderby Artists Initiative (Courtyard Gallery).
The revitalized Enderby and District Arts Council and Courtyard Gallery continue to bring to the people of Enderby and District the art experiences that they have come to expect.
EDAC has moved it’s office to 617 Cliff Avenue, Enderby, BC.
As a member of Enderby & District Arts Council, the Courtyard Gallery supports the future Community Art Centre.
You can find more info about the arts council at enderbyartscouncil.ca .
Thank You
We would like to thank the following people and organizations for their generosity and support in the past and present:
Artists
Artist Highlights
Pamela Furlong has been juried into the Central Okanagan Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists “2023, 10th Annual Oasis Show” in Peachland with her painting Wait for Me and was awarded an Honourable Mention.
Pamela Furlong has been juried into the Federation of Canadian Artist Show “ 2023 Abstracted Exhibition” that will take place at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island, Vancouver, Her painting Luna will exhibit September 19th – October 1st.
Pamela Furlong has been juried into the Federation of Canadian Artist Show “ 2023 Signature Exhibition” that will take place at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island, Vancouver, Her painting Blue will exhibit October 3rd – October 15th .
Patricia L. Smith was awarded 2nd Place in the juried Thompson Nichola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists Spring Show 2023 in Kamloops with her painting Shuswap Haying and Janice Cleland was awarded an Honourable Mention for her painting Cress Creek. Cynthia Langford and Bonnie Baker were also juried into this show.
Lou Conron has won second place in the People’s Choice award for her painting Morning Magic at the Armstrong and Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery
Congratulations to Krystyna Laycraft for having an exhibition show at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery, August 11-September 3rd.
Lou Conron won 1st place in the watercolour category, in the Armstrong Spallumcheen Art Gallery’s 32nd Annual Ribbon Show, with her painting Morning Magic. Congratulations Lou!
Cynthia Langford and Dawn Scott have been juried into the Thompson Nichola Shuswap Chapter FCA Regional Spring Fine Art Show and Sale in Kamloops. March 29- April 9th, 2022.
Courtyard Gallery artist Bonnie Baker-Bacigalupo received an Honourable Mention for her painting Return of the Sockeye in the Thompson Nicola Shuswap Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists Show, which took place from April 13th to 24th in Kamloops.
Our member, Karen Oliver, received 2nd place in the Federation of Canadian Artists Show “Abstracted”, that took place at the Federation Gallery on Granville Island, Vancouver, February 22 to March 7, 2021. Karen’s painting was titled Celebrating Movement.
Gallery Members
Bonnie Baker-Bacigalupo
Labels & Facebook
Howard Brown
Chair of Gallery Committee, EDAC Rep, Installation Committee
Lou Conron
Open Show
Alice Duck
PR, Jurying
Marg Froess
Scheduling, Head of Jurying
Pamela Furlong
Installation Committee, Artist
Terry Greenhough
Jurying
Virginia Halper
Financial Manager, Installation Committee & 3D Displays
Diane Larsen
Head of Installation Committee
Krystyna Laycraft
Installation Committee & Juror
Pamela Montgomery
Secretary, Membership/Social Secretary, Publicity
Al Scott
Pottery Jurying, New Member Training
Dawn Scott
Installation Committee & Website Liaison
Janice Cleland
Artist
Karen Desimone
Artist
Gail Dyer
Artist
Linda Flavel
Artist
Heather Funfer
Artist
Betty Hubert
Artist
Cynthia Langford
Artist
Allison Lawrie
Artist
Nola Neilson
Artist
Karen Nesbitt
Artist
Karen Oliver
Artist
Sue Saloka
Artist
Mike Sykes
Artist
Patricia L. Smith
Artist
Lynne Wright
Artist
Suzie Yskes-Dalton
Artist
Consignment Artists
About Membership
Hours of operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
If you are interested in being part of this nonprofit, artist run gallery, please download our Application Form and return it to the gallery. Or you can also ask for an application if you are visiting in the gallery. You can contact us here for more information:
Our Studios
In order to get to know the Courtyard Gallery artists, we are introducing a Blog called Our Studios which we will be implementing throughout the year. The reader will see where they work, what inspires them, their routines, such things as their favourite music as they work and interesting tidbits. We hope you enjoy this insight into our artists.
