Special Hours

Gallery IS will be closed Thursday, October 2nd.

The gallery will be open extended hours on the First Friday, October 3rd. Open 10am - 8pm.

Triptich's, Works in Three.

Gallery IS presents it's fall Group Exhibit "Triptych's". "Triptych" means "in three", and the artists chosen to participate have created all their submissions in groups of three. Artworks in mixed media, painting, beading, and drawing have all been done in sets of three, series of three, or one subject seperated onto three panels.

This show features artworks by Red Deer artists. Among them are Jeri-Lynn Ing, Erika Schulz, Elizabeth Ferchuk, Justina Smith, Liba Labek, Matt Gould, and Sara Dudenhoffer.

"The Late Lunch"

Acrylic on canvas.

Justina Smith

$900.00

This is a very interesting show with much diversity within the theme. Subjects range from illustrative in Sara Dudenhoffer's "Muffin Top" series, to Jeri-Lynn Ing's social commentary in her "Downtown Living" series.

"Heart on my Sleeve"

Mixed media with Silkscreen.

Valerie Turbak

$125.00 each.

Exhibit runs from Now to October 25th, 2008.
Opening reception is First Friday, October 3rd, from 6-8pm.
As part of the First Friday series Gallery IS will be open along with the Harris-Warke and Bilton Contemporary Art.

Currently at Gallery IS

Feature Artist
Peter Cameron
"Uncalesco"
Acrylic
$500.00

Feature Artist
Lauren Cowles
"Hands Embrace"
Mixed Media
$ 300.00






Featured Artist
Vivian Bennet
Various







Debbie Hunter
Sunset Delight
$1,080.00













Jeri-Lynn Ing
Tangle of Trees, Diptych
$385.00

Gallery IS LIVE

Begining September 15th, Gallery IS will host small studio spaces. These spaces will contain an artist at work. Live artists, producing live artwork. Its so exciting.

The first artists to showcase their process will be Gallery IS owners Erika Schulz and Jeri-Lynn Ing. More Gallery IS artists will be participating as well in the future.

The gallery is always changing and there is always something new to see. Be sure to make Gallery IS a regular destination.

Enchanted By The Seasons ~ September Exhibit

Gallery IS presents its newest solo show, "Enchanted by the Seasons".

This exhibit is the first ever solo by local jewellery designer Elizabeth Ferchuk.

Her work will be featured in the Gallery from September 1st to September 27th, 08.

We hope you will make a point to come and see this unique display of custom made, sculptural beadwork.

This is what Elizabeth has to say about her work ...

"Enchanted by the Seasons
The seasons and all their glorious colours, both in nature and the ones traditionally associated with them, are what provided the inspiration for Elizabeth Ferchuk’s first solo show, Enchanted by the Seasons. From a simple flower in her backyard garden, a shimmering fall landscape, snow-capped trees or the summer skies at midnight, nothing is off limits to providing ideas. She finds that all the wonderful colour combinations provide such inspiration, that it’s quite an enchanting feeling when a design is thought up and begins to come to life. The pieces in the show are a mix, some are simple and eloquently stated and others are quite sculptural and expressive. "

Tryptic's Group Show Submissions

Open call to all artists.
We are now accepting submissions to "Tryptic's", our next group show.

This show is themed for artworks that come in a set of three. It could be three pieces, with a subject running through all, or it could be three pieces with related subjects. We are open to interpretation, but it must be 3 seperate works to be considered a Tryptic.

All media are acceptable.
Professional, emerging, and student work will be considered.
We are only accepting one submission(one set of three) per artist for this exhibit.

The deadline for submissions to the "Tryptic's" group show is September 20th, 08.
Notice of acceptance will be given by September 22nd, 08.
Delivery of accepted artwork must be made by Saturday, September 27th/08.

Please review our submission guidelines.
SUBMISSION FEE FOR ENTRY IS $5.00 PER ARTIST.

Official show dates are September 29th to October 25th, 2008.
Opening reception is Friday, October 3rd, 08. 6-8m.

All submissions must be made to the Gallery IS.
Submissions can be made via email.
Call us for more info or if you have any questions (403) 341-4641.

A Week At The Lazy M

Gallery IS presents a group of artists participating in the Red Deer College Summer Series Program, lead by Internationally renowned painter David More.
This exhibit will showcase selected paintings from their time at the Lazy M Ranch. A full week of painting outdoors and experiencing all that Alberta's landscape can offer, will provide viewers with a colourful, energetic, and spontaneous viewing experience.
Visit Gallery IS during the month of August for this unique group exhibit. Satisfaction guaranteed.
This show runs from July 28th - Aug 30th.
Opening reception is August 1st, 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome.

*Call the Gallery for Pricing and Availability*

CenterFest and a Book Signing at Gallery IS

On the weekend of July 26th and 27th, the Downtown will once again be taken over by Center Fest, our yearly street preformers festival. Gallery IS will be open and active in this event.

Our special hours will be:

Saturday, 11am-6pm.

Sunday, Noon -4pm.

On Saturday you will deffinately want to visit our gallery. You will see artist demos, as well as a Book Signing by Local Author and artist Sara Steeves Dudenhoeffer.

This last February, Sara Steeves Dudenhoeffer released the first book of her new series of youth fiction novels. The book is titled "Horse on the Loose" and even as a fiction novel, it incorporates many of her personal experiences. Although this series is mainly written for a younger crowd, it touches upon many issues including growing pains, cultural differences, and environmental issues. Sara grew up in a town just North West of Red Deer called Rimbey. She spent much of her childhood on horseback and finds nature to be her biggest inspiration both as an author and artist.

She will be autographing copies of her novel, "Horse on the Loose" at Gallery IS on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Please be sure to drop by and get your copy signed.

Local Images Group Show

Gallery IS is once again hosting our annual summer exhibit "Local Images". This is the perfect opportunity to view a unique perspective, by local artists, on our City and our Province.

This exhibit features artworks by many Red Deer and Alberta artists, and is a reflection of their lives and surroundings. You will recognize some Red Deer Landmarks, Famous Local Personalities, and the Classic Alberta Landscape. This exhibit also features works that reflect the Artists more personal Local Images, in the form of Loved Ones and Inner Landscapes.

The show runs from July 2nd to July 26th, 08.
The opening reception is once again part of the First Friday Series on Friday July 4th, 6 - 8 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Be sure to bring your visiting relatives to this show as it is a great tourist destination within Downtown Red Deer.

Justina Smith

"Parking Behind the Hub"

Acrylic

24x24 inches

$575.00

Kathleen Polson

"Downtown"

Watercolor

11x14 inches

$450.00

Shauna Hulyk

Red Deer CPR Bridge
Oil Painting
3 X 4 feet
Sold.

Canada Day Weekend Hours

Gallery IS will be closed for the Canada Day Weekend.

Closed:
Sunday, June 29th.
Monday, June 30th.
Tuesday, July 1st.

Open:
Wednesday, July 2nd. 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

Regular hours resume on the 3rd.