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Gallery and Art Shows for 2011:



Lake Country Garden Tour - This will be our second time we have had the special opportunity of setting up at one of Lake Country finest gardens. This was a great way to showcase our artwork in a beautiful new setting last year and to meet a lot of new people interesting in art in their gardens. We look forward to displaying more new pieces and meeting even more people this year.
June 11, 2011

Caetani Gardens "Garden Art Fair" - we are participating for the third time in this art show and sale at Caetani Gardens sponsored by the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The focus of this show is on garden-themed art and sculpture.
June 18 and August 20, 2011

Potters & Artisans 21st Annual "For the Love of Art Almighty!" Show & Sale - This is the biggest and best quality Art and Crafts Sale in Kelowna and it happens at the Rotary Centre for the Arts on July 1st. The grand opening features local artisans and their wares: Pottery, Clay Art, Mixed Media Paintings, Digital Arts, Drawings, Glass work, slumping and stained glass, Sculpture, Soapstone, Marble, Clay and Bronze and Metal. Jewellery, Silver and Gold Smiths, Fabric Art, Textile Arts, Weaving, Photography, Printmaking, Woodwork, Quilting, and other high quality art and crafts. All artists will be in attendance. Sponsored by Potters Addict Ceramic Art Centre and the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
July 1, 2011 - this is our third year in this event.

Artisan Market in Enderby - This will be our first time at this show and we are exciting about opening up our artwork in a new location.
July 23, 2011

Grand Opening Garden Art Show & Sale - We moved last fall to a beautiful 1/2 acre property on the North edge of Vernon and this was our first show at our new gallery/sculpture gardens/studio. We were very pleased with the turn out to our Grand Opening - well over 200 people. We would like to thank the amazing artists that joined us in our opening; Linda Wadley, Evalynne McDougall, Juve Furtado and Genie Kubash.
August 27 - 28, 2011

IPE in Armstrong - This will be a new show experience for us. Along with the excitment of the second largest fair in BC every year, we will set up with vendors from all over the province. We have a new product to show case here as well as the artwork. If you haven't been to the IPE or haven't been there for a while, its definately worth the trip.
August 31 to September 4, 2011

Art Walk 2011 – the largest of its kind in the BC interior, showcases original works of art and live performances created by visual and performing artists living in the Okanagan Valley. More than 300 artists of all media are exhibiting over 3000 original works of art. The event plays host to over 7000 visitors.
September 10 & 11, 2011 - this was our seventh year in this event.

For the Love of Art Almighty! - This show will be held at the Rottary Center of the Arts and is organized by Bonnie Anderson from the Potters Addict Ceramic Art Center. It will showcase a variety of artists, artisans and crafters and everyone is welcome. This will be our second time in this show and its a great show to pick up unique gifts for all of the special people on your Christmas list.
November 12 & 13, 2011.

Coldstream Show & Sale! - This show was hosted by the Coldstream Elementary School as a fund raiser and although it was only 2 hours on a Tuesday night, it turned out to be a fun and profitable show. And we met a lot of new people as well.
November 15, 2011.

Okanagan Artisans Guild - Vernon - This is the 32nd Annual show and sale and will be held at the Vernon Lodge. The purpose of this show was to give artists and artisans a high quality show at which they could display and sell their work' also giving the public a chance to appreciate the talent and high quality craftsmanship available in the area.
November 25 & 26, 2011.

Gallery and Art Shows for 2010:

Art Walk 2010 – this is the largest art show outside of the lower mainland in BC with juried art works from over 300 artists. These unique and diverse artworks include sculpture, paintings, hotography, jewelry, art quilts and wearable art, scrimshaw and more. With non-stop music, theatre production, dance showcase, children’s art activities, great food, prizes and special events.
September 11 & 12, 2010 - this was our sixth year in this event.

20th Annual Potters and Aritsans Show @ RCA – this is a pre Christmas event (Artists by Invitation only) at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, BC. All work will be original and the artists in will be in attendence. This is our second year in this show and we are exciting by the opportunity to meet with patrons of the arts from the Kelowna area.
November 12 to 14, 2010


Carr's Landing Art Tour – 6 th Annual - Recent work of 11 artists at 6 galleries in Carr's Landing. The Artists that opened their studios included some new artists and most of the returning artists from previous years. Artists involved are Hanny Muggeridge, Chris Malmkvist, Dale, Doug Morgan (BC Panorama), Leona Klein (inKlein design), Crystal Kneller (KIZZ Designs), Wendy Klein (Tickled Pink Studio), Virginia May, Janet Stalenhoef, Wenelda Zurrin and Ed Goodon (Metal Dream Designs). It was our sixth year in this event and one of the most enjoyable to date.
July 31 & August 1, 2010

For the Love of Art Almighty! - This show will be held at the Rottary Center of the Arts and is organized by Bonnie Anderson from the Potters Addict Ceramic Art Center. It will showcase a variety of artists, artisans and crafters and everyone is welcome.
July 17 & 18, 2010

Canada Day Celebrations - Made in Canada Marketplace - we participated in this show for a third year. This is a joyeous celebration and we are always happy to be a part of it. Having a large display of our work and display books on hand, we have a chance to met some very interesting people every year.
July 1, 2010

Lake Country Cafe - This venue showcases one artist's work at a time in a relaxing athmosphere with good food and drink. There was 12 pieces of artwork diplayed around the cafe and everyone who seen them seemed to enjoy them.
May 15 to June 30, 2010

Spring Garden Art Show & Sale - This was a show and sale at our own gallery/studio. Edward has been creating some beautiful new pieces over the winter and this was our first chance to showcase them. Besides the sales from the show, we were invited to participate in a unique new project (more on this later).
May 1 & 2, 2010

Lake Country Art Gallery - This was the second showcase for the brand new gallery and were very happy with the turnout for the new show.
March 15 to April 30, 2010

2009

19th Annual Potters and Aritsans Show @ RCA – this is a pre Christmas event (Artists by Invitation only) at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, BC. All work will be original and the artists in will be in attendence. This is our first year in this show and we are exciting by the opportunity to meet with patrons of the arts from the Kelowna area.
November 13 to 15, 2009

Art Walk 2009 – this is the largest art show outside of the lower mainland in BC with juried art works from over 300 artists. These unique and diverse artworks include sculpture, paintings, photography, jewelry, art quilts and wearable art, scrimshaw and more. With non-stop music, theatre production, dance showcase, children’s art activities, great food, prizes and special events, this show as usual did not disappoint.
September 5 & 6, 2009 - this was our fifth year in this event.

Carr's Landing Art Tour – 5 th Annual - Recent work of 8 artists at 5 galleries in Carr's Landing. The Artists that will be opening their studios include some new artists and most of the returning artists from previous years. Involved this year are Hanny Muggeridge, Chris Malmkvist, Wendy Klein (Tickled Pink Studio), Dale Harris, Leona Klein, Doug Morgan, Crystal Kneller and Ed Goodon (Metal Dream Designs). It will be our fifth year in this event as well.
August 1 & 2, 2009

Canada Day Celebrations - we participated in this juried art show for the third year. This is a joyeous celebration and we are always happy to be a part of it. Having a large display of our work and display books on hand, we had a chance to met some very interesting people.
July 1, 2009

Wilden Art Promenade - Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna invited artists from around BC to display their artwork during this celebration.
May 1 to 3, 2009

2008

Christmas in Carr's Landing Art Show
Four accomplished artists will be displaying recent works at their galleries in the Carr's Landing area - within a km. of each other. Artists: Edward Goodon (Metal Dream Designs), Wendy Klein (Tickled Pink Studio), Dale Harris and Chris Malmkvist.
November 28 & 29, 2008
10:00 to 5:00

Art Walk 2008 – largest art show outside of the lower mainland. You will be treated to the juried art works of over 250 artists. These unique and diverse artworks include sculpture, painting photography, jewelry, art quilts and wearable art, scrimshaw and more. Enjoy non-stop music, theatre production, dance showcase, children’s art activities, great food, prizes and special events.
September 6 & 7, 2008 - this will be our fourth year in this event.

Caetani Gardens "Garden Art Fair" - we are participating in the second annual art show and sale at Caetani Gardens sponsored by the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The focus of this show is on garden-themed art and sculpture. We displayed our artwork with 20 other juried artists in the Okanagan Valley.
August 23, 2008

Carr's Landing Art Tour – 4 th Annual - Recent work of 6 artists at 4 galleries in Carr's Landing. Artists involved are Roy & Athea McLean, Hanny Muggeridge, Chris Malmkvist, Cindy Downey, Wendy Klein (Tickled Pink Studio) and Ed Goodon (Metal Dream Designs).
August 2 & 3, 2008

Canada Day Celebrations - we have been invited to display our artwork during the celebration and will have several pieces on display for sale.
July 1, 2008

2007

Art Walk 2007 – largest art show outside of the lower mainland. You will be treated to the juried art works of over 250 artists. These unique and diverse artworks include sculpture, painting photography, jewelry, art quilts and wearable art, scrimshaw and more. Enjoy non-stop music, theatre production, dance showcase, children’s art activities, great food, prizes and special events.
September 8 & 9, 2007 - this will be our third year in this event.

Caetani Gardens "Garden Art Fair" - we are participating in the second annual art show and sale at Caetani Gardens sponsored by the Vernon Public Art Gallery. The focus of this show is on garden-themed art and sculpture. We will be displaying our artwork with 20 other juried artists in the Okanagan Valley.
August 25, 2007

Carr's Landing Art Tour – 3rd Annual - Recent work of 7 artists at 4 galleries in Carr's Landing. Artists involved are Roy & Athea McLean, Hanny Muggeridge, Chris Malmkvist, Cindy Downey, Wendy Klein (Tickled Pink Studio) and Ed Goodon (Metal Dream Designs).
August 4 - 6, 2007

Prediator Ridge "Community Arts Festival" - we are participating in the first annual art show and sale at Prediator Ridge with 20 other juried artists from the Okanagan Valley.
July 21, 2007

Canada Day Celebrations - we have been invited to display our artwork during this celebration.
July 1, 2007

Kelowna Garden Show - several pieces of our artwork will be displayed in Sharon McKenna's beautiful garden during this show.
June 16, 2007

Open Studios – this is the second year for this program sponsored by the Kelowna and District Arts Council - this was an outstanding opportunity for the public to see the diverse artistic talent that the Central Okanagan has to offer and to view their "behind the scenes" creative space. There was a specially designed catalogue produced for this event which served as a useful and valuable on-going community artist resource.
April 19 - 22, 2007
June 14 - Mid August, 2007

Winfield Municipal Hall - we were invited to display 10 pieces of our artwork at the local municipal hall for 2 months...this has been a good opportunity to introduce new pieces to the public.
March 19 - May 12, 2007

2006


Alternator Gallery - Fundraising event – We had 3 pieces on display at the Alternator Gallery (in Kelowna) from November 3 to December 4 as part of their fundraising for 2006. This was a great event for them and I hope everyone enjoyed coming down and checking out the wonderful artwork on display by other artists as well.

Open Studios – this is a new concept sponsored by the Kelowna and District Arts Council - this is an outstanding opportunity for the public to see the diverse artistic talent that the Central Okanagan has to offer and to view their "behind the scenes" creative space. There was a specially designed catalogue and studio map guide produced for this event which will serve as a useful and valuable on-going community artist resource.
September 15 - 30, 2006 - this will probably be the last show of the season and we are looking forward to meeting more wonderful people.

Art Walk 2006 – largest art show outside of the lower mainland. The juried art works of over 250 artists were on display. These unique and diverse artworks include sculpture, painting photography, jewelry, art quilts and wearable art, scrimshaw and more. With non-stop music, theatre production, dance showcase, children’s art activities, great food, prizes and special events, the show was enjoyed by over 6,000 people.
September 9 - 10, 2006

Carr's Landing Art Tour – 2nd Annual - Recent work of 7 artists at 4 galleries in Carr's Landing. Artists involved are Roy & Athea McLean, Hanny Muggeridge, Chris Malmkvist, Cindy Downey, Wendy Klein (Tickled Pink Studio) and Ed Goodon (Metal Dream Designs).
August 5 - 6, 2006 - thanks to all of the wonderful people that came out to our 2nd annual art tour. This was our most successful show to date with the sale of several pieces of art work. Pieces went to Victoria, Vancouver, Prince George and Calgary as well as many to Kelowna, Winfield, Carr's Landing and Vernon...and there were people at the show from as far away as Michagan and Ontario.

Guisachan Garden Show – 11th Annual. This ever-popular annual "Midsummer's Faire" features garden exhibits & displays, a judged flower show, garden arts & crafts, entertainment, food vendors, tea garden, workshops, live demonstrations & lectures including featured speakers Brian Minter of Minter Gardens & David Tarrant of the UBC Botanical Gardens. The event takes place in a beautifully restored 1920's Edwardian Garden.
July 8 & 9, 2006

Lake Country Public Art Commission's Annual Garden Show & Sale – Third Annual at Swalwell Park in Winfield.
June 25, 2006

Kelowna Life & Arts Festival – 3rd Annual - multi-disciplined arts festival that celebrated all that life and the arts have to offer. Music, live theatre, street performances, visual arts of all dimensions were included as well as the culinary arts and a focus on multiculturalism. The Festival Village featured an Artisan Marketplace and Crafters Walkway.
May 12 - 14, 2006

Guisachan Spring Fling – at Guisachan Heritage Park
April 30, 2006












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Metal Dream Designs
Owner/operators: Edward & Debbie Goodon
6346 Pleasant Valley Rd. Vernon, BC V1B 3R3
Phone: (250) 766-5999 or (250) 550-8544
E-Mail: info@metaldreamdesign.com or Goodon75@hotmail.com