Once again the Alternator is celebrating our diverse creative community through our Annual Members’ Exhibition, The Postcard Project & Studio Sale. To commemorate our 34th year in the Kelowna arts community we invited our members to fill the walls of the gallery salon-style with original artworks and postcards.

 The Postcard Project & Studio Sale is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work in the Alternator’s professional gallery space, creating a grand mosaic that showcased both the people involved with the gallery and the work they produce. This annual members’ exhibition doubles as an exhibition and sale where visitors could take home (or gift!) a part of the Okanagan’s rich arts community. Artists will take home 75% of sales while the remaining 25% supports the Alternator’s programming.

Similar to last year, we invited 34 Alternator members (one for each year of our existence!) to create 10 unique postcards in any visual medium to be sold at $10 each. As part of the Studio Sale, gallery visitors will be sure to find something that speaks to them. With over 50 participating artists, and works ranging from paintings to ceramics, lino prints to bleach designed T-shirts, there is something here for everyone. All artworks in the exhibition are unique originals and available for sale with prices ranging as low as $10.00 and up. People are encouraged to visit early, however, as works in the exhibition are sold, they will be removed from the wall and taken home with their new owners.

SAVE THE DATE! on July 28, from 6-9pm we will be hosting a fundraising party to celebrate the launch of this exhibition and our 34th Birthday. Joins us for food, desserts, door prizes and more. Click here for all the details!

The exhibition will be on from July 7 to August 12 and will utilize all 3 of our exhibition spaces; the Main Gallery, Project Gallery, and Members’ Gallery.

Artists participating in the exhibition included: Fredrik Thacker, Jaine Buse, Beverly Thacker, Vanessa Arcana, Marguerite MacIntosh, Sharon Duguay, Wynne Leung, Paige Gagnon, Katya Meehalchan, Mariah Miguel-Juan, Maud Besson, Shauna Oddleifson, Susan Bizecki, Bailey Ennig, Bramble Lee Pryde, Nathalie Coulombe, Annie Zalezsak, Angel Mamaril, Bonnie Anderson, Moira Roberts, Jesse Roode, Brandon Teigland, Shirley Addams, Patty Leinemann, Joanne Gervais, Eric Macnaughton, Sandra Cook, John Leinemann, Carrie Mitchell, Stacy Crane, Kimberly Crane, Paul Lewendon, Christina Knittel, Connor Charlesworth, Laura McCarthy, Madison Bohnet, Carly Sivasankar, Lesley Dalin, Peyton Lynch, Wanda Lock, Amy Van Dongen, Isabella Ford, Michelle Woods, Ceren McKay, Jolene Mackie, Chandler Burnett, Dawn Brauer, Angela Hansen, Avery Ullyot-Comrie, Asahna Hughes, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Hana Hamaguchi, Arianne, Tubman, Celeste Jackson, Alexa Tozer, Paula Schneider, Claudia Paquette, Elisa Roth, James Bergan, John Roberts, Jordan Lige, Kassidy Rutledge, Kat Gerhardt, Kathryn Pooley, Kathy Townsend, Kellen Grayston, Kirby, Lisa, Lucy Long, Matt Nakayama, Ricky, Robert Farley, Sam Mayer, Scott Gould, and Walid Waitkus.

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art’s Annual Members’ Show and Sale is back with the third edition of the Postcard Project and Studio Sale! This year we invite you to celebrate the Alternator’s 34th Birthday with this community-centered exhibition and sale taking place from July 7 - August 12, 2023.

Similar to previous years, the Annual Members’ Exhibition: Postcard Project & Studio Sale, will take on two distinct components. Artists will have the option to participate in either the Postcard Project, Studio Sale, or both.

Like last year, we will be hosting an event to accompany the exhibition in celebration of our 34th Birthday and our creative community, stay tuned for upcoming details!

The Postcard Project invites 34 Alternator member artists (one for each year of our existence!) to create 10 original postcards. The works may be watercolour, collage, photographs or any other 2D media that will fit on the 4x6” postcard substrate (postcard blanks will be provided by the Alternator). In the spirit of the Alternator mandate, we welcome experimental interpretations of this project. A grocery list? Instructions for performance art? A map leading to a buried treasure? We love it!! This will be a limited run of 340 unique postcards so don’t delay in registering as spots are limited, first come, first served! 

The numbered, limited edition postcards will be exhibited in-gallery and offered for sale to our visitors for $10 each with 75% of proceeds going directly to the artist, and the remaining 25% to the gallery to support the Alternator’s programming. The public will be encouraged to send their purchased postcard out to friends or family, keep it for themselves, or have the Alternator mail the postcard on their behalf (within Canada; address to be provided by purchaser).

The Studio Sale is an open call for submissions for Members to submit up to two guaranteed artworks and one juried artwork (any medium / theme) for inclusion in an exhibition taking place in the Main and Project Gallery. The maximum artwork size is 36”x36”. Artworks may be offered for sale at any price with 75% of proceeds going directly to the artist, and the remaining 25% to the gallery to support the Alternator’s programming. Works will be removed from the wall as they are sold so buyers can walk away with their newly purchased art.

How​ ​to​ ​Participate:

Step​ ​1:​ ​Membership

Sign​ ​up​ ​for​ ​or​ ​renew​ ​your​ ​Alternator​ ​membership.​ ​You​ ​can​ ​sign-up​ ​online​ ​​or​ ​in​ ​person​ ​at​ ​the​ ​gallery.​ ​

Not​ ​sure​ if your Alternator membership is still active? ​ ​Contact​ ​us​ ​at​ ​250 868 2298​ ​or​ ​at​ ​info@alternatorcentre.com and we can help you out!

Step​ ​2:​ ​Register​ ​to​ ​Exhibit​ by: Saturday, June 24, 11:59 p.m.

Complete and submit the registration form either through the Alternator website or by completing a printed form that can​ ​then​ ​be​ ​submitted​ ​in​ ​person or​ ​emailed to​ ​info@alternatorcentre.com. Artists can sign up for either the Postcard Project, Studio Sale, or both.

Postcard Project & Studio Sale Registration Form (Online)
Postcard Project & Studio Sale Registration Form (PDF) 

Step​ ​3:​ ​Label​ ​and​ ​drop​ ​off​ ​your​ ​artwork

POSTCARD PROJECT
Pick up your blank postcards (if applicable)

Artists participating in the Postcard Project will be provided with 10 4x6” blank postcards. Cards may be picked up at the Alternator between May 27 - June 24. Any medium is welcome as long as the piece remains 2D and limited to 4x6”.

Completed postcards should be returned to the Alternator on Saturday, June 24, or between Tuesday - Friday, June 27 - 30 during gallery hours. If you are unable to drop off your completed postcards during these times, please email info@alternatorcentre.com to make alternate arrangements. Please identify your work by completing the following inventory form and return when dropping off artworks.

Postcard Project Inventory

STUDIO SALE

The public will take home purchased Studio Sale artwork with them immediately. As such, we ask that artwork is dropped off in good condition and ready to hang or install. For instance, artwork that is on warped frames or that does not have required hardware (i.e. wire) for hanging will not be accepted. 

Label​ ​and​ ​identify​ ​your​ ​artwork​ by filling out and attaching labels below.

Studio Sale Label Form (PDF)

Labelled artwork can be dropped off at the Alternator on Saturday, June 24, or between Tuesday - Friday, June 27 - 30 during regular gallery hours. If you are unable to drop off your work during these times, please email info@alternatorcentre.com to make alternate arrangements.

All​ ​artwork​ ​identification​ ​must​ ​be​ ​included and​ ​securely​ ​attached​ ​to​ ​your​ ​art​ ​at​ ​the​ ​time​ ​of​ ​drop-off. Please be sure to note which of your submitted pieces are your 2 guaranteed works, and which is an additional work submitted for jurying.

Important Dates

Exhibition dates: July 7 - August 12

Submissions open: May 22

Submissions close: June 24

Blank postcard pickup: May 27 - June 24

Postcard waitlist opens: June 27

Artwork dropoff: Saturday, June 24, Tuesday - Friday, June 27-30

Artwork pickup: August 15 - 19

Cheques sent out: September

Still need convincing? Take a look at exhibition photos from previous years!

Once again the Alternator is celebrating our diverse creative community through our Annual Members’ Exhibition, The Postcard Project & Studio Sale. To commemorate our 33rd in the Kelowna arts community we invited our members to fill the walls of the gallery salon-style with original artworks and postcards.

 The Postcard Project & Studio Sale is an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work in the Alternator’s professional gallery space, creating a grand mosaic that showcased both the people involved with the gallery and the work they produce. This annual members’ exhibition doubles as an exhibition and sale where visitors could take home (or gift!) a part of the Okanagan’s rich arts community. Artists will take home 75% of sales while the remaining 25% supports the Alternator’s programming.

Similar to last year, we invited 33 Alternator members (one for each year of our existence!) to create 10 unique postcards in any visual medium to be sold at $10 each. As part of the Studio Sale, gallery visitors will be sure to find something that speaks to them. With over 50 participating artists, and works ranging from paintings to ceramics, lino prints to photographs, there is something here for everyone. All artworks in the exhibition are unique originals and available for sale with prices ranging as low as $10.00 and up. People are encouraged to visit early, however, as works in the exhibition are sold, they will be removed from the wall and taken home with their new owners.

The exhibition will be on from July 8 to August 6 and will utilize all 3 of our exhibition spaces; the Main Gallery, Project Gallery, and Members’ Gallery. SAVE THE DATE! on July 22, from 6-9pm we will be hosting a opening reception and party to celebrate the launch of this exhibition. Joins us for food, desserts, games, raffle prizes and more. Details to be announced soon, stay tuned!

Artists participating in the exhibition included: Bailey Ennig, Annie Zalezsak, Patty Leinemann, Faith Wandler, Maud Besson, Jesse Roode, Jaine Buse, Nicholas Tay, Wynne Leung, Shauna Oddleifson, Marguerite MacIntosh, Joanne Gervais, Juliana Lavell, Hailey Gleboff, Leanne Clark, Maryam Hosseinzadeh, Sandra Cook, Sharon Duguay, Shirley Addams, Angel Mamaril, George Popi, Matthew Hildebrandt, Izabela Bogdanovic, Katelynne Pearle, Fredrik Thacker, Sara Richardson, Bev Thacker, Carney Oudendag, Hana Hamaguchi, Moozhan Ahmadzadegan, Jian Suniga, Shannon Lester, Myrna Button, Destanne Norris, Nayaab Master, Gus Goerzen, Claude Angelo, Anna Cadger, Ceren McKay, Sofie Lovelady, Asahna Hughes, Lynden Beesley, Susan Bizecki, Arianne Tubman, Michaela Bridgemohan, Mary Jong, Jacen Dennis, Allan Carswell, Tova Cicco, Bonnie Anderson, Lesley Dalin, Alexa Tozen, Jordan Lige, Katherine Gerhardt, Alin Munro, James Bergen, Kassidy Rutledge, Sharlene Harris, Lina Chan, and Scott Gonld.

The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art’s Annual Members’ Show and Sale is back with the second edition of the Postcard Project and Studio Sale! This year we invite you to celebrate the Alternator’s 33rd Birthday with this community-centered exhibition and sale taking place from July 8 - August 6, 2022.

Similar to the previous year, the Annual Members’ Exhibition: Postcard Project & Studio Sale, will take on two distinct components. Artists will have the option to participate in either the Postcard Project, Studio Sale, or both.

This year we will be hosting an event to accompany the exhibition in celebration of our 33rd Birthday and our creative community, stay tuned for upcoming details!

The Postcard Project invites 33 Alternator member artists (one for each year of our existence!) to create 10 original postcards. The works may be watercolour, collage, photographs or any other 2D media that will fit on the 4x6” postcard substrate (postcard blanks will be provided by the Alternator). In the spirit of the Alternator mandate, we welcome experimental interpretations of this project. A grocery list? Instructions for performance art? A map leading to a buried treasure? We love it!! This will be a limited run of 330 unique postcards so don’t delay in registering as spots are limited, first come, first served! 

The numbered, limited edition postcards will be exhibited in-gallery and offered for sale to our visitors for $10 each with 75% of proceeds going directly to the artist, and the remaining 25% to the gallery to support the Alternator’s programming. The public will be encouraged to send their purchased postcard out to friends or family, keep it for themselves, or have the Alternator mail the postcard on their behalf (within Canada; address to be provided by purchaser).

NOTE: Registration to participate in the postcard project is now full. You can still register, and will be on a waitlist if any spots become available! Registration is still open for the studio sale.

The Studio Sale is an open call for submissions for Members to submit up to two guaranteed artworks and one juried artwork (any medium / theme) for inclusion in an exhibition taking place in the Main and Project Gallery. The maximum artwork size is 36”x36”. Artworks may be offered for sale at any price with 75% of proceeds going directly to the artist, and the remaining 25% to the gallery to support the Alternator’s programming. Works will be removed from the wall as they are sold so buyers can walk away with their newly purchased art.

How​ ​to​ ​Participate:

Step​ ​1:​ ​Membership

Sign​ ​up​ ​for​ ​or​ ​renew​ ​your​ ​Alternator​ ​membership.​ ​You​ ​can​ ​sign-up​ ​online​ ​​or​ ​in​ ​person​ ​at​ ​the​ ​gallery.​ ​

Not​ ​sure​ if your Alternator membership is still active? ​ ​Contact​ ​us​ ​at​ ​250 868 2298​ ​or​ ​at​ ​info@alternatorcentre.com and we can help you out!

Step​ ​2:​ ​Register​ ​to​ ​Exhibit​ by: Thursday, June 30th,​ ​2022, 11:59 p.m.

Complete and submit the registration form either through the Alternator website or by completing a printed form that can​ ​then​ ​be​ ​submitted​ ​in​ ​person or​ ​emailed to​ ​info@alternatorcentre.com. Artists can sign up for either the Postcard Project, Studio Sale, or both.

Postcard Project & Studio Sale Registration Form (Online)
Postcard Project & Studio Sale Registration Form (PDF) 

Step​ ​3:​ ​Label​ ​and​ ​drop​ ​off​ ​your​ ​artwork

POSTCARD PROJECT
Pick up your blank postcards (if applicable)

Artists participating in the Postcard Project will be provided with 10 4x6” blank postcards. Cards may be picked up at the Alternator between June 7 -  June 11. Any medium is welcome as long as the piece remains 2D and limited to 4x6”.

Completed postcards should be returned to the Alternator between​ ​June 30 - July 2 during gallery hours. If you are unable to drop off your completed postcards during these times, please email info@alternatorcentre.com to make alternate arrangements. Please identify your work by completing the following inventory form and return when dropping off artworks.

Postcard Project Inventory

STUDIO SALE

The public will take home purchased Studio Sale artwork with them immediately. As such, we ask that artwork is dropped off in good condition and ready to hang or install. For instance, artwork that is on warped frames or that does not have required hardware (i.e. wire) for hanging will not be accepted. 

Label​ ​and​ ​identify​ ​your​ ​artwork​ by filling out and attaching labels below.

Studio Sale Label Form (PDF)

Labelled artwork can be dropped off at the Alternator between​ ​June 30 - July 2 during regular gallery hours. If you are unable to drop off your work during these times, please email info@alternatorcentre.com to make alternate arrangements.

All​ ​artwork​ ​identification​ ​must​ ​be​ ​included and​ ​securely​ ​attached​ ​to​ ​your​ ​art​ ​at​ ​the​ ​time​ ​of​ ​drop-off. Please be sure to note which of your submitted pieces are your 2 guaranteed works, and which is an additional work submitted for jurying.

Important Dates

June 1 - Registration opens
June 7 - 11 - Blank postcard pickup
June 14 -18 - Postcard waitlist notified & pickup
June 30 - Registration deadline
June 28 - 30 & July 2 - Artwork dropoff
July 8 - Exhibition opens
August 6 - Exhibition ends
August 9 - 13 - Artwork pickup
September - Cheques mailed out

Still need convincing? Take a look at photos from 2021’s event below!

The Alternator once again adorned its walls salon style in both support and celebration of our diverse creative community. To commemorate our 32nd in the Kelowna arts community we invited our members to take part in our annual members’ exhibition, the Postcard Project & Studio Sale!

 The Postcard Project & Studio Sale was an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work in the Alternator’s professional gallery space, creating a grand mosaic that showcased both the people involved with the gallery and the work they produce. This annual members’ exhibition doubled as an exhibition and sale where visitors could take home (or gift!) a part of the Okanagan’s rich arts community. Artists will took home 75% of sales while the remaining 25% went towards supporting the Alternator’s programming.

This year, we had included a new twist to the exhibition by inviting artists to create one-of-a-kind postcards. 32 Alternator member artists (one for each year of our existence!) were invited to create up to 10 unique postcards in any visual medium to be sold at $10 each. With the Postcard Project, we hoped to foster connection despite living in times of limited communication and isolation. Guests were encouraged to send their purchased postcard out to friends or family, keep for themselves, or to have the Alternator send on their behalf (within Canada).

The exhibition ran from July 16 to August 28 and utilized all 3 of our exhibition spaces; the Main Gallery, Window Gallery, and Members’ Gallery.

Artists participating in the exhibition included:

Aiden Kirkegaard
Alia Munro
Alice Pallett
Amy Bradshaw
Amy Opitz
Andreas Rutkauskas
Angel Mamaril
Annie Zalezsak
Arianne Tubman
Bonnie Anderson
Bailey Ennig
Carney Oudendag
Charlie Moskal
Christina Knittel
Colleen Gay
Coralee Miller
Emily Stubbs
Fern Helfand
Heather Parlane
Jaine Buse
Jennifer Palma
Joanne Dallman
Joanne Gervais
John Roberts
Jordan Lige
Kai St. Pierre
Kathryn Pooley
Kassidy Rutledge
Kristi Clarke
Leigh Knapp
Lina Chan
Lynden Beesley
Mackenzie Perras
Marguerite MacIntosh
Mary Jong
Maryam Hosseinzadeh
Matt Nakayama
Maud Besson
Melanie Marcotte
Melissa Dinwoodie
Miranda Koetsch
Moira Roberts
Moozhan Ahmadzadegan
Myrna Button
Nakita Jones
Patrick Lundeen
Patty Leinemann
Reuben Scott
Sandra Cook
Sandra Kessler
Sharon Duguay
Shauna Oddleifson
Shay Ritchie
Steve Kwasniewski
Thomas Semchuk
Tracy Pshyk
Tyler Keeton Robbins
Yuliya McMahon