<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi there, </div><div><br></div><div>Please see below for information on<b> Lake Country Art Gallery's upcoming Exhibition (What Trickles Through) and Opening Reception (Saturday, July 20th from 1-3PM)</b>. </div><div><br></div><div>See attached for:</div><div>Photo Note: LCAG Staff previewing two pieces by Ashley Johnson</div><div>What Trickles Through exhibition poster</div><div>Press Release PDF</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-07b92bab-7fff-ed30-b529-f9ab52981008" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Lake Country Art Gallery Presents: "What Trickles Through” with guest curator Julie Oakes</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Lake Country, July 12, 2024</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> – The Lake Country Art Gallery is proud to announce its upcoming art exhibition titled </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">What Trickles Through with guest curator Julie Oakes</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">, featuring the works of Ashley Johnson, Mahmoud Meraji, and Ortansa Moraru. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, July 20th, from 1 to 3 PM and will run until September 15th.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">About the Exhibition:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">What Trickles Through</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> showcases works of three artists, each of whom began their artistic journey in their country of origin before immigrating to Canada. This exhibition highlights the art they have created in Canada, far from their birthplaces, reflecting a blend of cultural heritage and new influences.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Featured Artists:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ortansa Moraru:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Born in Romania, Ortansa arrived in Canada in 2002. Her works explore themes of identity and displacement, drawing on her experiences of migration and adaptation.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Mahmoud Meraji:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Mahmoud, born in Iran, moved to Canada in 1998. His art delves into the complexities of cultural integration and the merging of Eastern and Western artistic traditions.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:12pt;font-family:Times,serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Ashley Johnson:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> Originally from South Africa, Ashley relocated from Johannesburg to Toronto in 2005. His pieces often focus on themes of transformation and the impact of geographical and cultural shifts.</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">All three artists are now Canadian citizens, and their works in </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">What Trickles Through</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> reflect their diverse backgrounds and the unique perspectives they bring to the Canadian art scene.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Lake Country Art Gallery invites everyone to join us for the opening reception and to explore the works on display throughout the exhibition, from July 20th to September 15th.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><b>The opening reception is a free event on Saturday, July 20th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. </b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">About Lake Country Art Gallery:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Lake Country Art Gallery is dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary art from regional and national artists. Through diverse exhibitions and programs, the gallery aims to engage the community and foster an appreciation for the arts.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For more information, please contact: the Lake Country Art Gallery, tel: 250 766 1299 email: <a href="mailto:lakecountryartgallery@gmail.com">lakecountryartgallery@gmail.com</a> website:</span><a href="http://lakecountryartgallery.ca/" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="text-decoration:none;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="text-decoration:underline;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">lakecountryartgallery.ca</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:9pt"><br></p></span></div><div>Thank-you,</div><div><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px">Steph Townsend</span><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px">Lake Country Art Gallery Summer Student</span><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px">ArtHouse | Lake Country Art Gallery</span><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px">10356A Bottom Wood Lake Rd, Lake Country</span><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><a href="mailto:steph@lakecountryartgallery.ca">steph@lakecountryartgallery.ca</a> | 250-766-1299</span><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><br style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica;font-size:12px">We respectfully acknowledge that the Arthouse and Lake Country Art Gallery are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people</span></div></div>