Shaved Head Fundraiser ~ June 28th

Local Kelowna residents Rita Romei and her son Mark are pledging to shave their heads in support of Cool Arts Society, an organization dedicated to providing fine arts opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities living in the Central Okanagan.

“My son, Mark (age 11) and I, wanted to do something to benefit people with special needs,” says Rita, “My niece, Shameera has special needs and attends school at Rutland Senior Secondary. She’s currently too young to participate in Cool Arts, but she’s a very talented artist and I’m really excited that she’ll have the opportunity to continue to develop as an artist when she’s an adult. 

Rita participated in her first shaved-head fundraiser 5 years ago, for Balding for Dollars. The money raised went to BC Children's Hospital and the hair went to Wigs For Kids. This year, she saw the opportunity to benefit two causes with her head-shave.

“‘Sham’, is definitely the inspiration for this event! “ notes Rita. “I am planning to send the hair to Wigs for Kids again. Hopefully, this event will create more public awareness for people with special needs and the programming Cool Arts has to offer.”   

As a not-for-profit society and registered Canadian Charity, Cool Arts relies on donations, sponsorships and grants to continue to run our programming.

 “We are always looking for fun and creative ways to raise both money and awareness for Cool Arts,” says Shauna Oddleifson, Cool Arts President. “We are thrilled to have Rita and Mark pick us as the charity for the pledges for shaving their heads.”

Money raised from this event will go to support Cool Arts’ upcoming Digital Media Program.

Event will take place at 555 Fuller Avenue, Saturday, June 28^th  at 2:00 p.m.

Rebecca Reynolds of Cream Salons is donating her time to the event.

If you are interested in pledging Rita or Mark, please contact us at info@coolarts.ca.

For more information about Cool Arts, visit our web site at www.coolarts.ca,

For more information, or to arrange for an interview, please contact Rena Warren, Executive Director for Cool Arts at 250-899-6381 or email info@coolarts.ca

Spring Raffle

Cool Arts is running this raffle to help raise funds for out organization. We have 4 fantastic prize packages that could be yours for only $2 per ticket!!!

Our Board of Directors will be selling tickets from Mar 30th to May 3rd.
Tickets are only $2 each!!!! 

Prize packages are:

1. For the Fashionista – GC from The Wardrobe, handmade jewellery by local artists. Value: $200

2. For the Home – Home décor items from local artists and businesses. Value: $225

3. For the Gourmet Chef – GC from Urban Harvest, Mosaic Books, handcrafted cutting board, local spices, Cool Arts Apron. Value: $175

4. For the Gardener – GC for Bylands, hand painted pot, plant seeds Value: $100

5. Artisan package – handmade cards, books from local artists. Value: $200

Pub Night Fundraiser

Landscapes

 Cool Arts artists have been drawing upon the Okanagan landscape as inspiration for recent works on paper.

Cool Arts Raffle Fundraiser

Cool Arts is running this raffle to help raise funds for out organization. We have 4 fantastic prize packages that could be yours for only $2 per ticket!!!

Our Board of Directors will be selling tickets from Nov. 12 to Dec. 14. Tickets will also be for sale at our weekend workshops on Nov. 16th and 23rd, at Pathways, 555 Fuller Ave.

1. Taste of Kelowna – Gift Certificates from local businesses including Tree Brewing, Sturgeon Hall, Funktional, Fernandos, hand-painted wine glasses by Sarah Parsons, local condiments from Little Creek and Put a Lid on It. Value: $285

2. Cherry Hill Coffee Basket with vintage teacups. Value: $80

3. Ski package - Day passes to Crystal Mountain, toe and hand warmers, hot chocolate. Value: $200

4. Cool Arts Swag Bag. Value: $40

The draw will take place at our annual holiday party n Dec. 14th at 3:00 at Pathways.

Note - if you are the lucky winner of one of the prizes, you do not have to be present to pick it up - we can make arrangements for you to receive the package.

Help support Cool Arts!!!

Join us for Lamb to Loom

10-year Gala Highlights and Thanks

Thank you to all who celebrated with us for our 10-year gala.

 Thank you board director Shauna Oddleifson for your time in compiling our Anthology. Did you get your copy?

Thank you Joanne Gervais for the expert editing work on our mini-documentary. 

Thank you Sara Lige for planting a seed that grew into something very big! Thank you to our Board of Directors for your time and vision. 

Thank you artists for your creativity and positive spark. 

Thank you intructors, volunteers, caregivers and family members for your continued energy and support.

 Thank you to our friends at SHAW TV for coming out and featuring our gala on GO!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KvurTZsBhI#t=81

We would like to acknowledge the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for their generous support for this event. 

Thank you also the Community Living British Columbia, (CLBC) for providing the refreshments for our gala.