Aunaray C. Clusiau and Pilar Mehlis

Welcome to our newest artists Aunaray C. Clusiau and Pilar Mehlis, who take residence in Studio 202 on June 1st at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.



Aunaray C. Clusiau (aka Carol Clusiau) grew up in Toronto and studied at the Ontario College of Art and Design. She was drawn to the west coast, fell in love with BC and later attended Emily Carr College of Art and Design. Not only is Aunaray a painter, but she has a background in film, she designs and sells jewelry and is also a yoga instructor!

Aunaray has several large paintings hung at the Local.lounge.grille at the Summerland Resort. Check them out next time you're in the area!  more


Pilar Mehlis was born in Manhattan, NY,  raised in Bolivia and resides in Kelowna, BC.

Pilar had her first painting lesson in Haines, Alaska. She has since attended the Academy of Art Hernando Siles and the Fine Arts program at Universidad Mayor de San Andres. She obtained her BFA at the University of Victoria, double majoring in Art History and Visual Arts. Pilar has produced pieces for high-profile commissions and art auctions. Her work is currently represented by the Petley Jones Gallery in Vancouver, BC.

Tari Dodd DiBello has been Studio 202's resident artist at the Rotary Centre for the Arts for the past three years. Her colorful, whimsical paintings lit up the centre like no other! They, along with Tari's quick wit and ready smile will be missed!

Tari resides in the Okanagan and can be contacted through her website www.misstari.com.

The Rotary Centre for the Arts staff would like to wish Tari the best of luck in her future artistic endeavours.

A special event was held on Mothers Day, May 9, 2010, in celebration of the major gift of a Brand New Ritmueller 188 High Performance Grand Piano from Moir Pianos and Pearl River Piano Group Co.

Moir Pianos and Pearl River Piano Group Co.donated this beautiful piano, replacing the instrument formerly in the Atrium. It was unveiled in a special donor appreciation celebration with performances by some of the Okanagan's finest pianists, Olga Osipova and Neville Bowman, who were pleased to be part of the celebrations.

The President of Pearl River U.S.A. visited the Rotary Centre for the Arts last summer with David Rooksby, the District Sales Manager of the North-Western USA and Canada along with Richard Moir, as part of a Canada wide tour to determine  the state of the piano industry for the Pearl River Piano Plant. They toured the Rotary Centre for the Arts facility full of activity, including a drumming circle and the Pearl River grand piano in use in the atrium. 

Richard Moir has since brought David Rooksby back to the Rotary Centre for the Arts during his last few visits. These visits, combined with Moir's relationship with Pearl River Piano Group and the Rotary Centre for the Arts, has led to obtaining an exchange of our piano with the most current premium German designed Ritmueller 188 grand piano.  The Pearl River Piano Group Co. has come to believe that the Ritmueller 188 grand piano would be an excellent performance showpiece placement in the Atrium at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Moir Pianos have been involved with the RCA from the beginning, providing excellent quality Pearl River Pianos for the Centre. As well, they loan pianos in support of our many special events held throughout the 8 years of our operation. Executive Director, Tracie Ward says, "The RCA is very fortunate to have Richard and Ruth Moir as friends of the Centre."

The Rotary Centre for the Arts would like to thank each of our key contributors and supporters for their years of commitment and on-going support. Since its inception over 15 years ago, the RCA has grown into a thriving multi-disciplinary arts centre, offering a variety of programming and events year-round. With the support of our key contributors, annual fundraisers and the RCA Endowment Fund, the Rotary Centre for the Arts continues to offer quality programming to all ages in the community.

The Centre for Arts and Technology
Digital Photography graduates present:

Pure, Bold, Alive;
Photographic Perspectives on British Columbia
Alex Fong Galleria
June 1st - 30th

This group exhibition is made up of seven students and includes Allana Mason, Angela Brooks, Blaine Caldwell, Dave Bennewith, Kaylyn Taylor, Megan Hartridge, and Tessa Parent. They are a talented group of emerging artists with a wide range of photographic specialties from wildlife and agriculture to weddings and creative portraiture.

The theme of the photography is the diverse beauty of people and places in British Columbia. Work will include fine art prints as well as examples of student's specialty area.

Opening and Live Auction: Saturday, June 5th at 7:00 PM. This event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. All proceeds from the auction will support the local arts community through the Central Okanagan Foundation.  more



Immaculata High School
South Atrium & Upper Mezzanine
June 1st - 30th

This exhibit features artwork from Immaculata High School students, grades 8 to 12.

Included are acrylic works, graphite, watercolour and prints. The subject matter throughout the exhibit varies from portrait to still life to abstract.  more

After living in the Okanagan Valley for more than twenty years Mal Gagnon continues to be inspired by the region's beautiful lakes and valley vistas. The magnetic attraction is evident by the thousands of visitors who vacation here each year. The richness of visual subject matter is endless and truly is an artist's dream.

The purpose of www.okanaganartnow.com is to showcase newly completed original paintings and giclees of Okanagan subjects as they are completed.

As a companion site to 'Okanagan Art Now' you are invited to view Mal's earlier works at www.malgagnon.com. Spanning over 30 years you will see the change in style, subject matter, composition and mediums ranging from pencil, watercolor and acrylic paint.

Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District,
Rotary Centre for the Arts is a multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts centre and rental venue providing a wide array of events and festivals. The community can experience artists and performers in action, and share in the excitement of developing and strengthening the Okanagan's cultural heritage.

We appreciate everyone who continues to make the Rotary Centre for the Arts a vibrant and creative destination. Keep in touch - we'd love to hear from you!

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