The Island Illustrators Society presents A Naughty & Nice Valentine’s Art Exhibition

Festive Opening Reception - Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 from 7 to 9 pm

Eighteen members of the Island Illustrators Society exhibit a collection of seductive and romantic art at the Martin Batchelor Gallery. Come dressed in your foxiest attire and join the festive evening reception that includes high heels, feather boas, passionate guitar by Shota Hori, appies, beverages and prizes! Artists will be in attendance and works will be for sale - they make a perfect Valentine’s gift.

Exhibiting artists include:

Jenus Friesen, Greg Glover, Beth Dunlop, Itchiman, Kat Camaro, Catharine Campbell, Natalie Shumka, Marlene Howell, Thom Jones, Michael Beseau, Miranda Lawrence, Rick Lick, Colin MacLock, Lorne Miller, Marcia Semenoff, Ivana Seymour, Haren Vakil and Allegra Vernon.

Valentine’s Day Fun Night Valentine's Day - Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 to 9 pm

Bring your Valentine's sweetheart to the Island Illustrators’ romantic Naughty & Nice Fun Night! See the arousing and flirtatious works of 18 contributing artists. This saucy, sexy evening will offer captivating and often sultry a cappella vocals by Shiri Lamothe, live body painting, sexy photo booth, appies and beverages. Adults only!

The show runs until Feb. 27.

Martin Batchelor Gallery

712 Cormorant Street

250-385-7919

Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm

For more information, contact Jenus Friesen at 250-721-3867 or Greg Glover at 250-704-0011.

Artists available for interviews and photos. More images available upon request.

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their assistance toward the success of this show: Island Blue Print, Roman Hahn, The Romance Shop, Culinarius Catering, Il Terrazzo Restaurant.