Kelowna

Local artists had the spotlight Saturday night, and a red carpet, at the Kelowna Community Theatre for the 2013 Okanagan Arts Awards.

Photo: Contributed - http://www.lakecountrymuseum.com

Bruce Taiji and his creation - Okanagan Refractured

Artists, their guests, and supporters were treated to an elegant evening of Summerhill Pyramid Winery’s Sparkling Wine paired with superbly delicious appetizers created by Chef Michael Lyon, which included a most delectable lobster cappuccino.

Each of the Okanagan Arts Award winners was presented with an exquisitely designed glass award created by Lake Country Glass Artist Bruce Taiji.

There were 45 nominees.

The 2013 Okanagan Arts Award winners are: 

• Media Arts Award: David Mcilvride
• Music Award: Craig Thomson
• Literary Arts Award: Sterling Haynes
• Dance Award: Vicki View
• Visual Arts Award: Crystal Przybille
• Design Award: Trevor Butler
• Theatre Award: Matt Brown
• Castanet 2013 - Supporter of the Arts Award: Robert MacDonald
• Arts Educator Award: Michelle Loughery
• Central Okanagan Foundation Arts Association Award: Creator’s Art Centre
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert Dow Reid

For more information check out the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan.