Call for Artists
June 23, 2009
Application Deadline is August 1st, 2009. There are only 39 days left to submit!!
The Okanagan Arts Awards is seeking a design for the three-dimensional sculpture that will become the award to be presented to each award recipient. More information about the awards program can be found on the website at www.okanaganartsawards.com.
The process is as follows:
— Submit your drawing(s) of the design by August 1, 2009.
— Submissions will be short listed to 3 by August 20, 2009.
— The 3 short listed artists must submit a maquette of the design by September 20, 2009, to be delivered to the Arts Council Office by 2:00 pm. The maquettes should be about 8” – 14” high, and should have a base that is a maximum of 4” in diameter so it will fit onto a specific base. The maquette can be made out of clay, wood, glass, wax, or other material.
— One maquette will be chosen by September 30, 2009, which will then be used to produce the award sculptures.
— The chosen design will receive an honorarium of $1,000.00.
— Each of the other 2 maquettes will receive $250.00.
Please include the following in your submission:
Drawing(s) of your design
An artist statement that explains your design
Your contact information
Information about how your design can be reproduced,
giving details of processes and costs.
A self-addressed envelope for the return of your material.
Submissions for this Call are due by August 1, 2009. They can be delivered, mailed or emailed to Arts Council of the Central Okanagan, #100, 1690 Water Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8T8.
Inquiries: 250-861-4123 or to info@artsco.ca
Lavan Press Release
June 23, 2009
After some ruthless criminals ran sacked Lavan head quarters at the end of 08 and countless production errors, the fresh Lavan produce has finally arrived. This year’s line sees some fresh new designs as well as a few popular carry over designs from last year. We’ve also introduced the use of water based inks on a lot of our designs this year, which helps keep mother Earth happy.
Lavan Apparel is a clothing company that focuses on mountain biking but make designs that everyone will enjoy. Lavan is more than looking good and getting rad. We design and produce our products locally with a conscious effort to use printing practises that are less damaging to our environment such as the water based inks. We also give back to an organization or charity each year, this year’s being Athletes for Africa (for more info check out our website.) Lavan has supported some fairly hot names in the bicycle world such as: Casey Groves, Eric Lawrenuk, Luke Fulton and Brendan Howey; as well as being a proud sponsor of the Goatstyle Bike Competition since day one.
The 09 team consists of all returning family members – Andrew Sherry, Dustin Greenall, Dylan Dunkerton, Stevie Smith and Travis Bilton – and one that is still to be determined. A B-team has recently been launched and so far features Anthony Evans and Colton King.
To place an order or see more check out our website.
www.lavanapparel.com
Home with “Big City Swagger” available in the Okanagan
June 8, 2009
An ultra chic “Hard rock style” Penthouse is being sold high above Okanagan Lakes deep waters. Download the Press Release to see more images or read it below.
Kelowna, BC, May 26, 2009 – Picture an ultra chic, Las Vegas penthouse – cut right out of the Hard Rock Hotel – and hung high above Lake Okanagan’s deep waters.
Vantage West Realty recently listed a home fit for a rock star in Sunset Waterfront Resort just down from Prospera Place. Kelowna has seen an emergence in style – exemplified in this custom-designed 3,750 square foot double suite, originally built in 2006 and listed for the first time since construction.
“This is a special property that combines the best of both worlds,” said AJ Hazzi, Director of Vantage West Realty. “This is a unique opportunity to show people that Kelowna has more than one speed – and properties that capture all the style and glamour of the world’s most exciting cities.”
The view from this Sunset Drive residence encompasses all of Kelowna’s traditional beauty – an
unobstructed view of Lake Okanagan, picturesque mountains and glorious sunsets. But the vision
inside this newly listed property is something rarely seen in the interior of British Columbia – a glimpse of Las Vegas flash, with an ostrich-leather pool table, fused glass and metallic flooring and eight flat-screen televisions.
A rising percentage of high-end homeowners are turning to Vantage West to find and move the type of places that cater to a very specific home-buyer. They’ve been a beacon of change – focusing on being responsive to the demands of a style migration that’s been sweeping the city.
Kelowna is attracting interesting and successful people from around the world – entrepreneurs,
professional athletes and high-profile celebrities who appreciate the region’s natural beauty. With
international style and flair gaining hold in the Valley, the value of a property like 1902-1128 Sunset Drive is on the rise.
Style has come to Kelowna – and its here to stay.
Media interest in more information or photos of this unique property can arrange interviews or a
viewing by contacting:
Amberly Schamuhn
Vantage West Realty
Ph. 250-878-9648
Toll-free. 1-877-817-3133
Fax. 250-717-3193
pr@vantagewestrealty.com