{"title":"Preserving Canadian Heritage - Live demo by Jan Crawford","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eCanada House Gallery is pleased to welcome acclaimed Okanagan artist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJan Crawford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a special in-gallery painting demonstration from \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eJune 26th – 28th\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eFor more than three decades, Jan’s artistic practice has explored the essence of Canadian cultural identity through ceramics, printmaking, photography, and acrylic painting. Best known for her iconic depictions of fruit jars, orchard ladders, pails, and agricultural artifacts, her work moves beyond nostalgia to honour the stories, traditions, and heritage woven into the Canadian experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eDeeply inspired by the landscapes and agricultural history of the Okanagan, Crawford transforms everyday objects into enduring symbols of memory, identity, and place. Her richly layered works celebrate a shared cultural history while inviting viewers to reflect on the meaning found in familiar forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1123\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWe invite you to visit the gallery, meet the artist, and experience Crawford’s creative process firsthand as she brings her distinctive Canadian imagery to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orchard-house-moorparks-jc001","title":"ORCHARD HOUSE MOORPARKS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eCanadian artist Jan Crawford, based in Penticton, BC, is celebrated for her acrylic paintings that explore Okanagan cultural identity and heritage. Trained at University of British Columbia and Emily Carr University, Jan captures the essence of Canadian life through depictions of orchards, fruit-picking tools, and objects that preserve local history and memory. Her award-winning work is highly sought-after by collectors who value both artistic skill and culturally resonant subject matter. As an instructor with the Federation of Canadian Artists, Jan Crawford continues to share her expertise while creating works that honor the traditions and landscapes of the Okanagan region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jan Crawford","offers":[{"title":"28 X 38 in.","offer_id":46787196289247,"sku":"JC001","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4584\/2586\/files\/50481.jpg?v=1740179996"},{"product_id":"orchard-house-peaches-made-in-canada-jc005","title":"ORCHARD HOUSE PEACHES, MADE IN CANADA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eCanadian artist Jan Crawford, based in Penticton, BC, is celebrated for her acrylic paintings that explore Okanagan cultural identity and heritage. Trained at University of British Columbia and Emily Carr University, Jan captures the essence of Canadian life through depictions of orchards, fruit-picking tools, and objects that preserve local history and memory. Her award-winning work is highly sought-after by collectors who value both artistic skill and culturally resonant subject matter. As an instructor with the Federation of Canadian Artists, Jan Crawford continues to share her expertise while creating works that honor the traditions and landscapes of the Okanagan region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jan Crawford","offers":[{"title":"30 X 45 in.","offer_id":47002452984031,"sku":"JC005","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4584\/2586\/files\/50753.jpg?v=1747940616"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4584\/2586\/collections\/CRAWFORD_BANNER_2.jpg?v=1781290704","url":"https:\/\/canadahouse.com\/en-us\/collections\/preserving-canadian-heritage-live-demo-by-jan-crawford.oembed","provider":"Canada House Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}