The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery in British Columbia is opening a dual exhibition on May 28, 2026, featuring the Shuswap Plein Air Troupe and artist Nancy Vince. The Main Gallery presents "Together: From There to Here," a group show by Diane Akey, Maureen Howard, and Patricia L. Smith, who paint together as the Plein Air Troupe, capturing landscapes with varied textures and emotional depth. In the Freeze Gallery, "A Touch of Whimsy" showcases Vince's high-definition metal prints filled with vibrant, playful imagery of flowers, cottages, and lakeside scenes. The exhibition runs through June 27, with a reception on opening night.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the vitality of local and regional art scenes, offering the community accessible, high-quality visual art that celebrates both shared observation and imaginative interpretation. The show also supports local artists through the gallery's recently reopened Gift Shop, which features works by Sheila Hobenshield, Arlene Armstrong, and others. Such programming strengthens cultural engagement in smaller communities, demonstrating how local galleries can foster creativity, connection, and economic support for artists outside major urban centers.