Once again, a beautiful painting from Freida Martin has been voted in as People’s Choice...
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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
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.
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.
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 .
We would like to thank the following people and organizations for their generosity and support in the past and present:
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:
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.