Lake Country Public Art Gallery

06/18/2026

☀️ Summer is officially here, and things are evolving at LCAG! Inside our June newsletter, we are sharing a sneak peek of our logo design process as we prepare for next year’s big move.

Plus, learn about the UBCO MFA exhibition, see how you can help shape our new ArtBus initiative, read our special tribute to Liz Earl, and find out how you can officially Act, Belong, and Connect as a gallery member. Click the preview below to read the full update!

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Current Exhibition | Studio Rental | Liz Earl Tribute | ArtBus | Call for Art | Art Gallery Membership | Upcoming Exhibitions | Regional Feature

If you’ve peeked at our header or website lately, you might have noticed things look a little different. We are officially in a season of creative evolution! Behind the scenes, we are hard at work playing with different versions of a new logo. Consider this a work in progress, and yes, your feedba...

06/14/2026

💬 ARTIST INTERVIEW | Samantha (Sam) Wigglesworth: ‘Everyday Existence as Resistance’
“It is about painting trans and gender-nonconforming individuals as works of activism... to play into the mundanity of everyday queerness.”
Hear from UBCO MFA candidate Samantha (Sam) Wigglesworth as they share the powerful, necessary vision behind their solo thesis exhibition, ‘Everyday Existence as Resistance’.
By capturing trans and gender-nonconforming individuals in moments of relaxed, everyday life and painting onto real and fictitious cardboard motifs, Sam shifts the focus from sensationalism to the beauty of the mundane. These striking works challenge the viewer, redefining ordinary presence as a radical act of activism and resilience.
We are honored to host this urgent collection at the Lake Country Art Gallery.
📦 Everyday Existence as Resistance is now on display.

Explore this powerful exhibition, experience the incredible texture of the work in person, and celebrate the vital stories being told.

📍Lake Country Art Gallery
📅 May 23 - July 5
🎟️ Free + Open to Public
⏰ Tue-Sun, 9am - 3pm 🕛

🎥✍🏻👩🏼‍💻 by Anke Sabo

06/12/2026

💬 ARTIST INTERVIEW | Pegah Khor: ‘Collapsed Within’
“It’s about grief. It’s about how you can move on with grief, and how we all go through the process of grieving. Basically, these works are about human emotions...”
Hear from second-year UBCO MFA student Pegah Khor as she shares the deeply resonant themes behind her thesis exhibition, ‘Collapsed Within’.
Through her texturized and evocative installations, Pegah explores the universal landscapes of human emotion, the shared phases of life, and what connects us all in moments of vulnerability and transition.
We are so proud to host Pegah’s work and provide a space where her creative vision can truly settle and come alive.

🖤 Collapsed Within is now on display at the Lake Country Art Gallery.

Come step into the space and experience these moving pieces firsthand.

📍Lake Country Art Gallery
📅 May 23 - July 5
🎟️ Free + Open to Public
⏰ Tue-Sun, 9am - 3pm 🕛

🎥✍🏻👩🏼‍💻 by Anke Sabo

06/07/2026

06/02/2026

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Looking for a creative space to make your art come alive?
A bright studio space is now available at the Art House.
Perfect for painters, illustrators, mixed media artists, and other creatives seeking an artistic space.

📍Studio 4 at Lake Country Art House
📅 Available July 1
🏠 156 sq ft
💰 $375/month
⏰ Visit Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat, 9am - 3pm
📧 Email [email protected]

PLEASE SHARE!

05/27/2026

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Looking for a creative space to make your art come alive?
A bright studio space is now available at the Art House.
Perfect for painters, illustrators, mixed media artists, and other creatives seeking an artistic space.

📍Studio 4 at Lake Country Art House
📅 Available July 1
🏠 156 sq ft
💰 $375/month
⏰ Visit Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat, 9am - 3pm
📧 Email [email protected]

PLEASE SHARE!

05/26/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday May 27: LIVE at the ALTERNATOR Artist Talk with Samantha Wigglesworth

LIVE AT THE ALTERNATOR // FEATURING SAMANTHA WIGGLESWORTH

Experience the heartbeat of Kelowna’s art scene: live!

Join us TOMORROW for “Live at The Alternator”, a monthly talk show hosted by local contemporary artist Kel Taylor. Set in the beautiful Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, this series brings you raw, uncensored interviews with the creative dynamos shaping our city.

In this edition, Kel sits down with Samantha Wigglesworth! Sam () isn’t your average artist—they’re a creative force who thrives on pushing boundaries. Challenging the current violent and hostile tide of North American conservative rhetoric Sam provides a platform through portraiture for their gender nonconforming subjects to be seen and “heard.” In a political climate that struggles to find peace and foster inclusivity, Sam’s work is a beacon and the spotlight is on them in our 4th episode of Live at The Alternator.

When: May 27th | Doors: 5:30 PM | Showtime: 6:00 PM
Where: The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art, 421 Cawston Ave, Unit 103.
The Vibe: Expect offbeat questions, unscripted brilliance, and the kind of spontaneous energy that only happens in a room full of creatives.
RSVP here so we know you’re joining us: https://bit.ly/4tHNjup.

We believe in building a creative community where everyone belongs. This event is open to all. For those in a position to give, we invite you to pay it forward. Your generosity keeps our doors open to everyone, creates access for all, and sustains the programs that enrich our collective cultural life. We gratefully accept contributions by cash or online: https://bit.ly/41PThOF.
Unable to contribute? You are always welcome here.

05/25/2026

✨ A room full of community, and incredible art. ✨
Thank you to the 60+ friends, family members, and art lovers who gathered at the gallery to celebrate the opening of the UBCO MFA thesis exhibitions! It truly felt like a family affair, filled with wonderful conversations, shared pride, and immense support for these two emerging artists.
Congratulations to Samantha (Sam) Wigglesworth (*Everyday Existence as Resistance*) and Pegah Khor (*Collapsed Within*) on the culmination of your intensive graduate work.
If you missed the opening, don’t worry!
Come visit the gallery, slow down, and immerse yourself in their incredible installations.

📍Lake Country Art Gallery
📅 May 23 - July 5
🎟️ Free + Open to Public
⏰ Tue-Sun, 9am - 3pm 🕛

🎥✍🏻👩🏼‍💻 by Anke Sabo

05/23/2026

Introducing 'Collapsed Within' by Pegah Khor and 'Everyday Existence as Resistance' by Samantha (Sam) Wigglesworth - now open until July 5th!

Both artists are exhibiting their work as part of their thesis defense, the culmination of their MFAs at

05/23/2026

Join Us for the Opening Reception
🗓️ Saturday, May 23rd
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍Lake Country Art Gallery

Come celebrate these emerging artists, connect with the Okanagan arts community, and see the future of contemporary art firsthand.

🎥👩🏼‍💻 by Anke Sabo