[BCMA] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE_HECKLERS! A Spectrum of Human Anxiety™

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Introducing HECKLERS! A Spectrum of Human Anxiety™

Lake Country Art Gallery Members’ Exhibition

Opens April 11th at 1:00 PM.


Lake Country, BC — Lake Country Art Gallery is pleased to present HECKLERS!
A Spectrum of Human Anxiety™, the 2026 Members’ Exhibition.

Like stand-up comedians, every artist encounters a heckler at some point in
their life—whether a childhood bully, an imagined frenemy, or something
easier to express than explain.

This year’s exhibition brings together member artists responding to that
shared experience. Each has conjured a heckler of their own, forming a cast
of characters that span the spectrum of human anxiety™—from the deeply
personal to the broadly relatable.

Stepping inside the gallery, visitors take centre stage as the hecklers
stare back. Interactive elements invite audiences further into the role of
protagonist, confronting these many faces of adversity and, in doing so,
becoming part of the narrative themselves.

Ultimately, like the best stand-up comedians, the exhibition suggests a
shift in perspective: that these voices of doubt—once faced—can be
absorbed, transformed, and even incorporated into one’s routine.

The exhibition reflects a wide range of interpretations drawn from the
original member call, which invited artists to explore the “heckler” as
both internal and external—manifestations of doubt, fear, and resistance
that accompany creative and personal growth.


Opening Reception & AGM Invitation
The public is warmly invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday,
April 11 at 1:00 PM. Gallery members are encouraged to stay following the
opening to participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) from 2:00 PM.

Exhibition Dates
April 11 – May 17, 2026

Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Featured Works (Images Attached)

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   Tariffs — Jim Demchuck
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   Almost a Murder — Glenn Clark
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   HECKLER I — Angela Hanson


For media inquiries, additional images, or interview requests, please
contact:
Curator joshwilldigg at lakecountryartgallery.ca whatsapp 1-672-969-9602



Petrina 😊
250-899-2805

Petrina McNeill - *Executive Director*

www.lakecountryartgallery.ca
*Lake Country Art Gallery*
10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country <https://goo.gl/maps/9ZBXw>
250-766-1299
Open 6 days per week Tuesday to Sunday 9am - 3pm

*We respectfully acknowledge that the Lake Country Art Gallery and Art
House are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the
Syilx/Okanagan people*
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