Catching Stars Gallery, a Co-Operative and collectively run gallery in the heart of the cove, will soon celebrate its fifth successful year of operations and we invite you to help us celebrate!
The Gallery has welcomed in many amazing artists during the last five years. To date, there are 60 artists represented at Catching Stars Gallery, with more than half of those being from Bowen Island.
We have recently welcomed new artists Nicole Green and Corina Hanson from the Lower Mainland, Trillium Soap and Candles from Nelson, BC, and Gregg Simpson of Bowen Island, who was our Featured Artist for the month of May.
Our current feature artist is Jenna Smillie, a freelance artist from the Vancouver area, who creates calming beauty in her abstract painting series “Ocean Dynamics”. Next month will feature new works by Mumtaz Bandali.
Our current collection celebrates Summer! The Aquatica Collection features wonderful and whimsical works by Darren Thompson, Elaine Brewer-White, Nancy Dearborn, Elle Wild, Heather Doherty and Ruggid Coast.
We are thrilled to welcome Heather Doherty (That Lady Heather) into the Catching Stars fold as our newest Associate. Come and check out her delightful creations available now in the gallery! Heather uses a variety of material in her pieces including resin, metal, wood, glass, sand, stone and preserved flowers. As a self-taught artist she is constantly trying out new techniques as inspiration strikes. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.
Sadly, we will be saying Bon Voyage to Cynthia Albuquerque (Art by PIM) as she relocates to Europe and we wish her well in her new adventures. This leaves us with openings for new Associate artists to join us. Associates receive a larger percentage of their art sales in exchange for volunteering shifts in the gallery and having a dedicated space to display their work.
This model allows the gallery to be open daily and gives locals and tourists alike the opportunity to meet the artists, purchase unique artworks and support the creative community. Interested in finding out more? Please get in touch with us - co-owners Emilie and Kathleen. Our website has more information in the Submissions section.
Join us in celebrating our Fifth Anniversary of Catching Stars Gallery on Saturday, June 24 from 2 to 4 pm for a patio party and sample our signature Blue Mermaid cocktail.
Enter our contest on social media to win prizes donated by some of our amazing artists including limited edition prints, textiles, jewellery, resin art and more! Post a photo of your favourite Catching Stars Gallery artwork that you have in your collection. Tag @catchingstarsgallery and share on your feed and that will get you entered into the draw. The winner of the draw will be selected at the party!
See you there!
