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Unique gifts for the holidays at Maple Ridge art club’s fall show and sale

Garibaldi Art Club’s annual Fall Show and Sale takes place Nov. 17-19
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A sample of the artwork that will be seen at the Garibaldi Art Club Fall Show and Sale. (Garibaldi Art Club Facebook/Special to The News)

The creative works of a Maple Ridge art club will be for sale just on time for the holiday season.

Garibaldi Art Club’s Annual Fall Art Show and Sale will feature hundreds of original acrylic, oil, watercolour, pottery, ceramics, and multimedia pieces – showcasing the talents of 33 artists.

The fall show allows all members of the group the opportunity to display their work and visitors to the show will see original paintings in all genres and media, in addition to art cards.

And, a special wall of anonymous eight inch by eight inch paintings will be for sale at a special price.

The opening reception will be taking place Friday, Nov. 17, from 7-9 p.m. with a wine bar, cash only.

On both Saturday, Nov. 18, and Sunday, Nov. 19 there will be raffle draws for a beautiful gift basket – and artists will be demonstrating their different techniques.

On display will be the winning works from the 2023 Spring Juried Show: first place winner Peaceful Days by Clara Yoon; second place winner Nicolmen Slough by Bryn Watkins; and third place winner Amped Wave by Sharon Ferreira.

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The Garibaldi Art Club was started in 1959, and members range from beginners to professional. They hold monthly meetings, painting sessions, workshops, and art exhibitions.

Meetings take place on the third floor of the ACT Art Centre, 119

The club allows artists in the community to get together and share their work.

For those interested in becoming a member email Jackie Versfelt at jversfelt@shaw.ca.

More information about the club can be found at garibaldiartclub.com.

The show will be taking place at the Albion Community Centre at 24165 104 Ave. in Maple Ridge.



Colleen Flanagan

About the Author: Colleen Flanagan

I got my start with Black Press Media in 2003 as a photojournalist.
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