Interior Health is looking to the public for quality original art to help create an enriched experience for individuals visiting the new Community Health and Services Centre (CHSC), located in downtown Kelowna.

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There has been a lot of thought put into the design theme of the new CHSC building, which emphasizes nature, natural beauty and water to inspire tranquil and calm feelings and emotions. Vibrant hues of blue, yellow and green are used selectively throughout the building, resembling lakes.

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While the CHSC is located in Kelowna, there are staff that work in program areas that support residents across Interior Health, including Vernon.

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Ideal art pieces should reflect community, connection and belonging, as well as being durable and suitable for public viewing and display ready. Contributions representing regional heritage, or featuring the artistic communities across Interior Health are especially welcome. A plaque will be placed beside each displayed piece with information about the artist and their artwork.

There has been significant research done about the therapeutic effects of creating and viewing art.

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The call for art or expression of interest will run from March through to the end of May.

Photos and descriptions of art pieces can be emailed to Givonna DeBruin at givonna.debruin@interiorhealth.ca or mailed to CHSC Art Selection Committee, c/o Givonna DeBruin at Interior Health, 505 Doyle Ave. Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 6V8

All expressions of interest will be reviewed by the art committee for suitability. Art pieces cannot be accepted without prior review by the Committee.