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Arts Council of the Central Okanagan is a resource centre and advocate for the arts in Kelowna and Central Okanagan. Find us at:
8-1304 Ellis Street
Kelowna BC V1Y 1Z8
Phone: 250.861.4123
Fax: 250.861.4155
Email: Click here
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Each month this website will feature a writer or poet, with introduction, photo, biography, and, most important, the writing.
Recently Featured Writers:
» Janet Hinton
» Harry van Bommel
» Rebecca C. Liman
» James D. Thwaites
» Isabel W. Sturgeon
» Grace Dodds
» Lorraine Drdul
» Cherie Hanson
» Sterling Haynes
» Denton Brothers
Submissions Invited!
» The story or poem should not be over 2000 words and must be your own original work. All submissions must be word processed and emailed to us at our email address.
» Submissions must include your complete contact information: Name, Telephone, Email, Mailing Address.
» Please also include a short biography and if possible a small photo of yourself.
» The anonymity of all that submit a story or poem will be respected. Contact details supplied as part of your submission will not be disclosed to any third party.
Join the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan today and you will:
» Meet people who are involved in our arts community, and stay informed.
» Receive our weekly email newsletter, The Junction.
» Become eligible for group member grants.
» Have a worthy advocate to protect your artistic and cultural rights.
» Be able to join ARTSCO's special projects.
Click here to apply.
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Featured Writer for March 2006:
Lorraine Drdul
Moving around has dominated the life of Lorraine Drdul. Born in Vancouver and raised in Montreal, she returned to Vancouver to complete her education at UBC and later at York University in Toronto.
Married life was also one of constant movement as she and her family lived across Canada and overseas in Saudi Arabia and Sierre Leone. Lorraine retired to Kelowna in 1990 where she quickly became involved in volunteer work as a literacy tutor. Four years ago she joined the Okanagan Branch of the Canadian Authors Association because she wanted to return to her love of writing and to meet other authors.
"This was one of the best moves I've made as members of our group have encouraged, inspired and helped me with my writing efforts."
She recently self-published a children's picture book story that is in some of the library branches here in the Valley. It is also on the shelves of several bookstores in Kelowna. Lorraine continues to write poetry and tales for young readers. She also plans to turn some of her experiences overseas into short stories.
I FEEL LIKE "NO"!
No! I don't want any sausages, bacon or ham,
or crusty toast with strawberry jam.
No! I don't want to wear my red checkered shirt,
or put on that itchy pleated skirt.
Why can't I have green and blue jelly beans
and run around in my cut-off jeans?
No! I won't tidy up all the toys in my room,
or sweep up cracker crumbs with a broom.
No! I won't read anymore adventure tales,
or practice those stupid piano scales.
Why can't I just run outside to play
and scatter the squawking crows away?
No! I'm not going to scrub my hands and feet,
or brush my hair until it's neat.
No! I'm not going to wear that silly nightgown,
or snuggle under the covers when I lie down.
Why can't I just keep my dirty toes out of sight
and go to sleep under the bed tonight?
I know Mom's not mad 'cause she told me so.
She still loves me even when I feel like "NO"!
» Featured Writer for February 2006: Cherie Hanson
We invite submissions from writers.
» The story or poem should not be over 2000 words and must be your own original work. All submissions must be word processed and emailed to us at our email address.
» Submissions must include your complete contact information: Name, Telephone, Email, Mailing Address.
» Please also include a short biography and if possible a small photo of yourself.
» The anonymity of all that submit a story or poem will be respected. Contact details supplied as part of your submission will not be disclosed to any third party.
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