Events

July’s 34th Annual Ribbon Show

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 Call for Submissions: 34th Annual Ribbon Show!

Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery
Exhibition Dates: July 3 – August 2, 2025

Artists of the Okanagan and Shuswap—it’s that time of year again!

We’re thrilled to announce the 34th Annual Ribbon Show, and we want you to be a part of it! Whether you’re just starting your artistic journey or you’ve been creating for decades, this is a joyful, community-rooted opportunity to show your work in a professional gallery setting—and connect with art lovers from across the region.


🎨 Categories for 2025

  • Photography
  • Representational / Figurative
  • Semi-Figurative / Semi-Abstract
  • Abstract / Non-Figurative
  • 3D Works (Sculpture, Fibre, Assemblage, etc.)
  • Youth (Aged 14–18 years)

✨ Why Enter the Ribbon Show?

  • Professional Adjudication: Qualified local artists will adjudicate each category, awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons.
  • Optional Feedback: You can request feedback to help grow your artistic skills—it’s thoughtful, specific, and designed to help you take your work to the next level.
  • People’s Choice Awards: After judging wraps up, the public will vote on their overall favorites—adding a fun and heartfelt community perspective.
  • Accessible & Inclusive: Whether you have a single piece or a small series, this is a perfect way to exhibit in a welcoming, professional environment.

📌 How to Submit Your Work

  • Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis, up until the Art Drop date: June 24, 2025
  • Please notify us of your intent to register by June 17, 2025
  • Each artist may submit one piece per category
  • Entry fees: $7 per piece ($5 for ASMAS members)
  • Registration forms are available:

🗓️ Key Dates

  • Intent to Register Deadline: June 17, 2025
  • Art Drop Date: June 24, 2025
  • Exhibition Opening Reception: July 3, 2025
  • Exhibition Dates: July 3 – August 2, 2025

📞 Got questions? We’re here to help!
Email us at asmas@telus.net or call 250-546-8318.

Let’s make this summer a celebration of creativity, community, and colour!


Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Society (ASMAS)

June Art Show

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June Art Show

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The opening reception on May 30th celebrated Vernon artists Sharon Isaaks and Eileen Sawracki as well as Lois Mollard representing the Silent Auction in the Freeze Gallery.

In addition to enjoying yummy goodies provided by the ASMAS volunteers the crowd was entertained by Howard Ketola and introduced to the artists and Natalie Merrill from Rossworn Henderson, the show’s sponsor.

27th Annual Book Sale

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Annual Used Book Sale for 2019 is over

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

We will be accepting books for the 2020 sale starting 29 April 2019

 

Art Gallery & Museum Open May 2, 2019

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Main Gallery: School Crossing