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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:
203-1905 Evergreen Court, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9L4
Phone: 250.861.4123
Fax: 250.861.4155
Email: Click here
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2011 Civic Award Winners

The Civic Awards 2011 honourees, shown above, were Quinn Best and Grace Kim.
For more, click here.

The 2009 Award honourees, shown below, were George Cwiklewski and Evan Kascak.

The 2008 Award honourees, shown below, were Randy Leslie and Hayley Blais.

The 2007 Civic Awards honourees, shown below, were Gayle Liman and Melissa Wilmot.

The 2006 Civic Awards honourees, shown below, were Neal Facey and Carmen Harris.

The 2005 Civic Awards honourees, shown below, were Hugh Parsons and Josh Ferguson.
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Our Programs
ARTSCO supports the development of art groups and organizations, sponsors many cultural events, and provides programs that support local arts organizations, and individual artists. ARTSCO is on top of current arts and cultural events in the Central Okanagan community, delves into special projects, stands up for members through advocacy, and supports local artists on their journey.
We are proud to present the following programs:
OKANAGAN ARTS AWARDS
http://www.okanaganartsawards.com
The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan created the Okanagan Arts Awards to celebrate excellence in the arts in the Okanagan.
These awards serve to underline the importance of the arts to our communities.
The Arts Awards recognize individuals and groups for their outstanding achievement; for their significant contributions; or their noteworthy support of the arts.
Mad Hatter
http://artsco.ca/madhatter.php
Arts Council of the Central Okanganís second annual Mad Hatter!
This extraordinary community event features over 50 students and local artists who will transform empty spaces into installation art.
Installation art is a genre of art, which incorporates any media, including the physical features of the site, to create a conceptual experience for the viewer.
The Mad Hatter is a significant community event that aims to enrich Central Okanaganís cultural experience.
Youth Council and Arts Ambassadors for Youth
http://artsco.ca/youth.php
The Art Ambassadors for youth program was developed by the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan to address young people's needs in community cultural development.
Networking Luncheons
Encouraging strategic partnerships among our members. Cultivating and promoting local and cultural artistic activities.
Lectures and workshops.
ARTSCAPE
http://www.artsco.ca/community.php
The Artscape Program has been in existence since 1995 and is an effective and well used
program. The program provides artists with exhibition opportunities, sales venues, and
marketing opportunities.
HONOUR IN THE ARTS
http://www.artsco.ca/honour.php
The Honour in the Arts program consists of four components: Bursaries, Certificates of
Achievement to Schools within School District 23, Civic Awards for outstanding achievements
in the Arts, and the new Okanagan Arts Awards.The Honour in the Arts Program recognizes the importance the arts are in the development of
a community. The Honour in the Arts Program provides recognition for outstanding
achievement in the arts and provides acknowledgement from a recognized cultural
community leader.
OKANAGAN ARTS DIRECTORY
http://www.okanaganarts.com/directory.php
The Okanagan Arts Directory is a reference source. It includes individual artists and private
organizations and businesses in an effort to be as comprehensive as possible. Each listing
includes a description, activities and events, affiliations, addresses, telephone and fax
numbers, web and email addresses and other information users find helpful.
The information in the Okanagan Arts Directory has been compiled from existing data held by
the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan.
For more information on these programs or events email us at info@artsco.ca
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