SAGA Public Art Gallery presents "Gems of the Shuswap"

SAGA Public Art Gallery in Salmon Arm, BC is pleased to present "Gems of the Shuswap," an open exhibition of 7"x5" multi-media works by local artists.  The 7"x5" format celebrates the Arts Centre's 75th year. The opening reception is on Friday, August 3 at 7pm, featuring live music and wonderful refreshments.  All work is for sale for $75.  Artists of all ages and media are participating, bringing together over 400 works for a fabulous installation of small scale gems.  The exhibition is sponsored by Salmon Arm Downtown Association and the City of Salmon Arm.  It runs August 4 to September 1, 2012.

From August 4 to 18, the SAGA Lounge will feature the "Salmon Arm Culture Crawl," the starting point on the downtown walking tour of 29 businesses featuring local artists.  Beginning August 21, the Lounge will display works created during the Roots & Blues "Swarm," up for silent auction until September 1.  For more information, see www.salmonarmartscentre.ca.