What’s new with the Tumbleweed?
Updated: September 20st, 2024
State of the Art!
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Ironman 2024 Finale
Thank you to all of the teams, contestants, volunteers, and supporters of the Ironman from the very beginning. We at the Tumbleweed are very fortunate to have supported the triathlon since its inception in 1983 and for the finale this year we built our window display around the Ironman Triathlon.
We are sad to see you leave but our memories of joy, excitement, and heart ache will be ours to remember forever.
Thank you from the Tumbleweed.
Hello Jolene Mackie Fan’s
We are thrilled to announce that the talented artist Jolene Mackie, in collaboration with Blenz and The Tweed, has just unveiled her stunning new collection at BLENZ Café. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our generous sponsors for making this extraordinary showcase possible.
Meadowlark Nature Festival 2024.
Meadowlark Nature Festival is pleased to announce Anne-Marie Harvey as our 2024 Featured Artist. We unveil her work April 2024 including the poster, advertisements and on the cover of our program guide.
Visit us at the Tumbleweed to view Anne-Marie's magnificent meadowlark, work of art and more!
Its back… Ignite the Arts
Art Walk!
Celebrate the end of winter as we come together to support our thriving artist community. Lace up and join the excitement for one of Penticton’s most anticipated events!
CAROL MUNRO FINE ART
We are thrilled to introduce Carol Munro, a talented Canadian artist residing in the picturesque setting of Penticton, British Columbia. Her artistry is profoundly influenced by the natural beauty and geography of the Okanagan Valley, evident in the captivating essence of her work.
Carol's artistic vision is eloquently expressed in her own words: "There is a persistent whisper of things not-quite-seen, but powerful—forces and presences which are oddly familiar at some deep animal level within us. It is this sense of cycles—of movement, recurrence and belonging that I work to record when I put my mark on the paper or the canvas."
In her studio, Carol meticulously crafts her pieces, incorporating a unique technique that involves working images into a sanded surface, resulting in a rough and distressed finish. Through a combination of image transfer, pen, pastels, encaustic, and watercolor pencil, she enriches shapes and colors, adding depth and dimension to her creations. Some pieces are further enhanced with a layer of beeswax, enhancing their translucency and creating a sense of depth and distance.
Carol's paintings are more than mere representations; they are records of places, people, and events, faded and scraped over time like cherished memories. She explores the concept that our minds preserve experiences as they occurred, maintaining their freshness and vibrancy. In Carol's words, "Wayfinding traces the evolution of these works as my art moves through to the outer limits of encaustic and beyond, into mixed media, digital art, and textiles."
Carol Munro's work is a poignant reflection of the passage of time and the beauty that resides in memory. Her art invites us to delve into the enigma of recollection, where objects and characters are eroded by the roughshod passage of time, yet their beauty endures in the vivid landscapes of our minds.
Welcome…
PATRICIA GRACE !!!
Hello and thank you Patricia, for sharing your master-piece’s with us at the Tumbleweed and giving us the opportunity to share with the local community and surrrounding as well. Your choice of subject matter and your method of applying color, spark that sublime dopamine rush, for all who gaze upon your creations.
Patricia Grace, a talented and versatile artist based in the Okanagan Valley. She creates vibrant and expressive paintings that capture the beauty and diversity of nature, using acrylic as her medium. Her style showcases stylized landscapes which incorporates elements of texture, collage, and symbolism into her compositions. Her paintings reflect her passion for the environment, spirituality, and personal growth, and invite the viewer to explore their own connection to the world and more.
Psst!…we have more of her art, here at the Tumbleweed…
Family day weekend is full of things to do!
We would like to reminder everyone of the following.
Free Family Day Community Canvas Event
The Penticton Art Gallery and the Penticton & District Community Arts Council are excited to announce its upcoming Family Day event, scheduled to take place on February 17th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Penticton Art Gallery.
The highlight of the event will be a collaborative canvas project, where kids and families can come together to contribute to a communal painting. This canvas, once completed, will be transformed into something special for the “Parade for No Reason” during the Ignite the Arts Festival, set to take place on March 29th at 6:30 pm. Participants will have the opportunity to work alongside two Artists in Residence (AIR) from the PDCAC, as well as local Artist Jenny Long, who will guide them through the creative process.
In addition to the canvas project, the tearoom space in the Penticton Art Gallery will host other creative activities such as rock painting and coloring pages. Refreshments and snacks will also be provided for attendees to enjoy throughout the event.
Chelsea Terry, PAG Communications Coordinator, expressed enthusiasm for the event, stating, "We are thrilled to offer a space where families of all kinds can come together and unleash their creativity. This event is not only about creating art but also about building connections within our community, something the missions of both PDCAC and PAG have in common.”
Thanks to a partnership and grant with BC Museums Association, funding has been secured to allocate for Artist in Residence fees, refreshments, and materials, giving the ability for the two arts organizations to present these activities for free to anyone who wishes to participate.
Attendees to the Family Day Community Canvas event are encouraged to join in the fun and return to join in the parade during Ignite the Arts.
Paul Butvila Fine Art
Experience the captivating artistry of Paul Butvila, an innovative painter renowned for his ability to blend fantasy and realism. His work has not only graced the covers of two novels but has also found its place on the walls of collectors around the world.
Paul's mastery of various techniques results in compositions that are a symphony of textures, colors, and reflections. By skillfully combining brush strokes, airbrush, and palette knife techniques with oil and acrylic paints, he creates artworks that are not just visually striking but also imbued with a captivating character.
Born in London, England, Paul Butvila moved to British Columbia with his family at the age of three. His passion for art blossomed early, as he spent hours sketching and recreating images from magazines like TV Guide. Explore his world where imagination meets reality, and experience the magic of his creations firsthand.
March 3rd, 2024
Award winning inter-arts maestro, Candice Roberts from Vancouver will charm us with her new show, Oopsie!
Come along with us at the Tumbleweed for this amazing production. Also note that we will be selling tickets at the Tumbleweed - 452 Main Steet, so come down enjoy the art while brainstorming about your next art frame project
Presenting Shrek the Musical at Penticton Lakeside Resort!
Join us, as we attend this fantastic show.
“Cheers to 2024 and the promise to a rewarding year ahead!”
“Happy New Year, from all of us at the Tumbleweed!”
Yippee! Santa is Coming!
Join us and the City of Penticton for the 2023 Santa Claus Parade.
Ho, ho, ho! The Santa Claus Parade is coming to town on Saturday, Dec. 3. Get in the festive spirit as dozens of floats cruise their way down Main Street in downtown Penticton.
Parade route: Main Street, from White Avenue to Lakeshore Drive
When: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
Start time: 4:30 p.m.
Hello Tumbleweed friends!
Join us for the upcoming PENTICTON FALL ART WALK Saturday November 18th 2023, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Tumbleweed Framing & Gallery, as well as 21 other fantastic venues to explore . We at the Tumbleweed will be featuring Local Art, Custom Framing and more.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO VOTED FOR US!
We are so honoured to have been voted into the top 3 galleries to visit in the South Okanagan.
To all our valued and incredibly amazing clients, we thank you for your continued support and entrusting us with your precious artwork, heirlooms, memorabilia, and more. The relationships that have budded and bloomed over the years is a true treasure. We also would like to thank you for supporting our local talented artists who create such beautiful, inspiring works of art. It is always wonderful seeing how their creativity and imagination evokes such beautiful feelings of joy, imagination, inspiration and artistic conversations.
Ignite The Arts 2023 Art Walk
Come and visit us and other venues for the Spring art walk at the Tumbleweed Custom Picture Framing & Art Gallery Inc.
Seeds of Hope
From January 31 through March 28, 2023 Kettle Valley Memorial together with Tumbleweed Gallery will present Seeds of Hope, an exhibition of paintings by Kelowna artist, Jolene Mackie. Her first solo exhibition since the COVID shutdown, it is especially meaningful to Jolene: it is dedicated to her mother who passed away in June 2022.
An Emily Carr fine arts graduate, Jolene is a recipient of the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan Visual Arts Award. Her work is widely exhibited throughout the Okanagan Valley and British Columbia. Aside from paintings on the usual canvas or board, Mackie’s murals can be seen on the walls of the administration building at Naramata Centre, at the Vernon City parkade, on the ceiling of the Kelowna CMHA and at the BC Children’s Hospital Teck Acute Care Centre in Vancouver.
“My paintings (are) a vessel for my feelings and how I process and understand the world. My creative practice is deeply rooted in my mortality…I am this being, this lump of flesh - that has consciousness! And yet this body is so temporary. Everything is so ephemeral”.
Jolene Mackie is known for her surreal, otherworldly scenes. Islands float serenely in outer space painted in hues that range from soft blues and greys to orange and mauve, reminiscent of an Albert Bierstadt landscape on up to a more modern palette of unabashedly brilliant jewel tones.
The central figure often found in her paintings is a backpack-toting robot bearing a heart on his bib: This curious little investigator… has somewhere to take me; he’s got something to show me. The robot might be sitting at the edge of an island, feet dangling in space, or walking along a magical path. Curly-cued fronds or a rainbow-coloured swirl of bejewelled geometric shapes emanate from him and flow towards the sky. Perhaps they depict the robot’s thoughts or emotions of awe or wonderment - not fear - as he stands in the midst of the unknown.
It was one such painting that Kevin Smith, owner of Kettle Valley Memorial purchased from Tumbleweed Gallery a few years ago. He describes the piece entitled A Moment to Ponder (see below) as “very cool - there’s this robot, roaming around in the universe - sort of like what it might be after we pass on”. The painting now hangs in the viewing room at Kettle Valley Memorial, where it gives solace to visitors grieving the loss of a loved one.
Happy New Year!
Visit us in the New Year for more great Art and Framing idea’s for home, business and of course for our loved family and friends.
WE ARE OPEN FRIDAY!
Come and fill for your last minute gift idea’s at the Tumbleweed!
Please note that:
We will be closed Saturday December, 24th 2022 to January, 7th 2022
“The Esteem Artists @ the Tumbleweed”
“Sunshine in Winter”
Visit Us and be energized by the fine art nestled in the Tumbleweed.
Let’s Go!!!
"A Christmas Carol" on December 11th
December 11. 2022
After two years the Children's Showcase finally announces their 39th season return to the stage. They are excited to feature two spectacular and not to be missed shows at the Penticton Cleland Community Theater. Dufflebag Theatre "A Christmas Carol" on December 11th with a show that boasts an exciting, interactive and unique experience for all who attend. Three Hat's Circus February 19th which will entertain and inspire guests with their amazing Circus skills and a message of co-operation and believing in yourself! Tickets are $16.29 or two shows for $26.74 and can be purchased through Evenbrite or at the door.
Over thirty years ago a group of parents met and created something wonderful for their kids and their kidsʼ friends. They decided to bring live, professional, family entertainment to Penticton. That was the beginning of Childrenʼs Showcase. Today it is still going strong, making it the longest-running childrenʼs entertainment series in British Columbia!
“Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas…”
Come and see us before its to late?
Thank you!
We would like to extend our gratitude for the amazing turnout and hard work to those who made this day a memory to remember.
The Art Walk was a success!
November 19, 2022
November 19, 2022
November 19, 2022
“Remember”
We will be closed November 11, 2022
Thank you from the Tweed!
FALL ART WALK 2022
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
FALL ART WALK LOCATIONS
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU
Paul BUTVILA: FEATURED WORKS
PAULS ART SPANS THE GLOBE WITH SHOWING IN LONDON, LAS VEGAS, MAUI, AND OF COURSE THE TUMBLEWEED PENTICTON.
THXS PAUL, FOR THE VISUAL SERENITY
Tumbleweed Gallery Fall Harvest Exhibition October 2022
Come and enjoy new art for our Fall Harvest Collection in October 2022
Join us - 12th Annual Golf Tournament
Yes, it's time to get registered for the Annual Discovery House Recovery Charity Golf Tournament! So many amazing prizes to be won this year, plus a sit down dinner and auction, games, give aways... It's going to be amazing!
Psst the silent auction will be showcasing work completed by the Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed trivia!
Did you know?
That Tumbleweed Gallery and Frame shop has been supporting Ironman North America since the 90’s.
Click to explore!
Ironman 2022
LINDA LOVISA: FEATURED LIVE JULY 22, 2022
“Visit us at the Tumbleweed Gallery and have a conversation with Linda, while showcasing live creation of her art”.
Kelowna artist Linda Lovisa paints Alla Prima. (direct approach) This type of painting keeps the colors fresh and vibrant while mixing direct on the canvas. Her techniques include Impressionism, symbolism and abstraction. Although she works primarily in acrylic, she continues to explore a wide range of media including pastel, mixed media and watercolor.
Linda’s paintings have appeared in exhibits across Canada and the United States and can be found in private and public collections nationally and internationally. Linda has been presented by The Federation of Canadian Artists, a Gold Award and an Award of Excellence.
Anne-Marie Harvey: FEATURED WORKS
“SUMMER IN THE VALLEY”
(image, “GOLDEN REFLECTIONS” )
Anne-Marie’s ability to paint people as well as landscapes won her success in the competition for cover artist and illustrator for the Advocate, the law magazine for B.C. and the Yukon. Each issue features a notable and interesting person in the field of law. With one short interview, Anne-Marie created for the cover a light-hearted portrait, which accurately captures the spirit of this person. This work earned for her a spot as finalist for best illustrator at the Western Magazine Awards.
Meadowlark Nature Festival
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