From a red spider and giant wine bottle made out of horseshoes to kissing salmon, there are eight new public sculptures to see this long weekend if you are walking along Okanagan Lake, downtown by City Hall and Front Street.

The City91裸聊视频檚 new set of public sculptures are being installed Thursday and Friday. To celebrate, an opening ceremony including Artist Talk and Forum will be held at the Penticton Art Gallery on Saturday, May 20 in the Tea Room from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

91裸聊视频淭he Artist Talk and Forum features this year91裸聊视频檚 sculpture artists and explores the role of public art in defining and enhancing public spaces,91裸聊视频� said Kelsey Johnson, manager of recreation, arts & culture. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e looking forward to hearing from these talented artists.91裸聊视频�

The Public Sculpture Exhibition program was created in 2016 and is a year-long outdoor exhibit of original sculptures.

91裸聊视频淎rt has the power to transform spaces, inspire creativity and foster a sense of community. They serve as landmarks, gathering points and inspiration for residents and visitors alike,91裸聊视频� said Mayor Julius Bloomfield. 91裸聊视频淚 encourage everyone to take the time to explore these new installations and celebrate the power of art to bring people together.91裸聊视频�

Pearl the Pandemic Salmon by Kaleden artist Jean E Ouellon won People91裸聊视频檚 Choice from last year91裸聊视频檚 set of public art. The horseshoe sculpture was in the sand beside the Lakeshore Drive promenade.

A virtual walking app as well as bios and additional background on the artists are available on .

Eight artists were selected to display their works in the 2023 Penticton Public Sculpture Exhibit, which will be on display until the end of April 2024. A jury made up of members of the City91裸聊视频檚 Arts Creative and Cultural Innovations Committee and community representatives reviewed submissions and chose the following artists and sculptures:

David Hunwick (Victoria, BC) 91裸聊视频淭he Kiss91裸聊视频�

William Frymire (Kamloops, BC) 91裸聊视频淣atural Transitions91裸聊视频�

Serge Mozhnevsky (Coquitlam, BC) 91裸聊视频淲ish to Fly91裸聊视频�

Ron Simmer (Vancouver, BC) 91裸聊视频淕IGASPIDER91裸聊视频�

Peter Vogelaar (Winlaw, BC) 91裸聊视频淢etamorphosis91裸聊视频�

Karl Mattson (Rolla, BC) 91裸聊视频淚ntersect91裸聊视频�

Jean E. Ouellon (Kaledon, BC) 91裸聊视频�176091裸聊视频�

Kyle Thornley (Revelstoke, BC) 91裸聊视频淎ncient Wisdoms91裸聊视频�

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