Ninety local artists answered the call to celebrate the art of portraiture for this yearsa国际传媒檚 annual memberssa国际传媒� exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery.

The group show is titled Encounters and submissions in a wide variety of media were welcomed, including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, mixed media, and digital media.

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The works range dramatically throughout the space. One piece by Patty Leinemann appears to be the metal frames from a pair of different sized suitcases. Titled Mom & Dad, the work is a consideration of the artistsa国际传媒檚 parents and their immigration experience, according to the art gallery.

Another example by Cheryl Arnouse was composed using a variety of different coffees and teas which she dripped on to paper to create a portrait she calls Perspective on Homelessness, over Coffee & Tea. Arnouse chose to create a portrait of a man she met through the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre. His compelling story and hardships resonated strongly with her and the resulting work is a tribute to his courage and strength, according to the art gallery.

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The exhibition is on view in the gallerysa国际传媒檚 front project space from Dec. 2 to Feb. 3. This exhibition space is free and open to the public during gallery hours of operation.

For more information about membership at the Kelowna Art Gallery, call 250-762-2226, or visit .

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