Happening Next at the Village Gallery- Acrylics and Oils: A Palette of Possibilities
From the rich, moody glazes of traditional oils to the vibrant, fast-drying brilliance of acrylics, artists have long embraced these two mediums to capture the world around them. Now, we’re bringing them together in one exciting exhibition.
Join us at the Monashee Arts Council Village Gallery for Acrylics and Oils: A Palette of Possibilities—a celebration of creative expression through texture, colour, and timeless technique. Featuring works by local artists, this show explores the possibilities that emerge when imagination meets pigment.
Exhibition Dates: April 28 – May 30, 2025.
Location: The Village Gallery, 1975 Vernon St, Lumby
Come and be inspired. Discover how artists continue to push boundaries with these powerful mediums—from the 7th century to the present day.
Artist among us – Julie Wilding: Cree Artist -Sculptor & Painter
A life filled with adventure, hard work, community service, family, and friends.
Julie Wilding is a beloved figure in her local community, renowned for her creativity as well as her delicious bannock, earning her the affectionate nickname “The Bannock Lady.” Born in Listowel, Ontario, in 1945, Julie moved to British Columbia as a young woman. As a single mother, she worked diligently for many years to raise her family, all while showcasing her creative talent through a wide variety of crafts.
After her children grew up, Julie pursued her passion for the arts by attending the Okanagan College Fine Arts Program from 1995 to 2000, where she majored in painting and ceramic sculpture. This period marked a significant elevation in her creativity, as if it had been waiting for the opportunity to fully bloom. Her very first piece—a large painting of a Georgia O’Keeffe-style iris flower—impressed her teacher so much that he showcased it throughout the college.
Now retired, Julie resides at Monashee Mews, where she receives care and support from the community she has loved and served for over 40 years.
A collection of Julies paintings are currently hanging at the Monashee Mews now until the end of July as part of the MAC public curation program.
