Art show in memory of late Kelowna lawyer will support up and coming artists

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A new home art show featuring Okanagan artists will be held this weekend in the memory of Garry Benson.

Home Is Where the Art Is will be held at the late Benson’s home, located at 1298 Belgo Rd. in Kelowna, on Saturday (Nov. 19) from noon to 5 p.m. Art sale proceeds will go directly to the artist, while admission fees will go to Kelowna Art Gallery youth programming.

Benson, a prominent Kelowna lawyer who passed away last month, was a board member of the Kelowna Art Gallery who cared immensely about upcoming and Indigenous artists. It was Benson’s wish to hold the inaugural art show at his home.

“The Kelowna Art Gallery is grateful to the show sponsors for their commitment to bringing art into the homes of our community and is fortunate to be the recipient of their generosity,” Kelowna Art Gallery executive director Nataley Nagy said in a press release.

Century 21 Assurance Realty, Benson Law and Kimmitt Wrzesniewski Barristers are sponsoring the art show, which will feature artists like Alex Fong, Kato Rempel, Patty Feist, Nancy Dearborn, Lee Claremont and Jessica Hedrick.

“We’re pleased to sponsor an event that brings together established and aspiring artists as well as community members to help inject life into art and homes for all,” Century 21 Assurance Realty’s Anna Carbone said.

Admission is $10 at the door. More information about Home Is Where the Art Is can be found here.