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Amazing! It was wonderful news to hear that I had been selected for a scholarship for the 11th annual Encaustic Conference in Provincetown, MA!This prestigious annual interdisciplinary event brings a community of artists together with gallerists, curators, critics and collectors engaged with wax, printmaking, mixed media, professional practices and more. Directed by Cherie Mittenthal and produced by Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. Founded by Joanne Mattera. I am thrilled beyond words to meet so many artists working in encaustic from all over the world. All of my painting sales over the next few months will go towards helping me get...

I was thrilled to stumble upon the work of Nancy Yule while visiting family in Cambridge, Ontario last month. My mother and I took a tour of the newly revitalized downtown and came across Gallery M where she was exhibiting. What a treat to walk in and see her installation piece hanging with such powerful impact. Nancy graciously send me her statement about her work: "Celebratory Work – my new body of work is a celebration of love, colour, life and connection. Creating this new body of artwork gave me such joy and a deep level of satisfaction which permeates the work. The...

  Join Bethany for a fun workshop creating beautiful holiday cards using encaustic, stamps, and stickers.This workshop is perfect for beginners and everyone will go home with a set of holiday cards.There are two classes to choose from: Sunday, November 27th or Sunday, December 4thBoth will be held at the new Bead Trails shop in Summerland (13207 Victoria Rd, Summerland)Class time is 11:30am to 2:30pmCost: $45 - includes all supplies and materials. All students will create a set of holiday cards to take come.Tea and treats provided.

PSTCRD is an auction-style art show that includes original, postcard-sized art by 13 Penticton artists. Our opening reception is on Thursday, November 24 from 5pm - 8pm.

Please join me and my fellow CanwaxWest artist friends at our upcoming exhibition of Waxing Poetic at the Martin Street Art & Music Gallery. Enjoy CWW encaustic art exhibition and sale, Poetry, Music and Canapes. Cafe and Wine Bar available. Tickets available, $25.00 / CWW members contact Mandy Rollins at rollinsmandy@gmail.com for special pricing.