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15. Studio Connexion Art Gallery
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9. Art Across the Arrow
Paintings; sculpture; photography; literary
This dynamic group art exhibit brings together a diverse range of artistic expressions. Featured works include photography and sculpture alongside traditional and contemporary painting. Landscape, portraiture and abstract works immerse viewers in rich, vibrant compositions that evoke emotion and reflection. Mixed-media works break traditional boundaries, blending materials and techniques to create layered, dynamic compositions. Acrylic pour art adds an element of fluidity, with mesmerizing swirls of colour that seem to dance on canvas. Photography captures fleeting moments in time, inviting the viewer to see the world through a fresh perspective. Stone sculptures, meticulously crafted, offer a tactile connection to ancient art forms. Rounding out the exhibit, literary works provide a thought-provoking narrative, complementing the visual pieces with powerful written expression. Each work, whether abstract, figurative or conceptual, tells a unique story, reflecting the individual voice and creativity of the artist.
Address:
Nakusp Sports Complex Auditorium, 200 8 Ave. N.W., Nakusp
Directions:
2 blocks north of main beach.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/alfaartsnakusp
Instagram: www.instagram.com/alfaguildgallery
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-863-7633
10. Back Road Creative
Watercolour painting on wood
Back Rd. Creative is a one-artist creative start-up studio based in Kaslo. The artist, Erin Mercedes, is known amongst her peers as a watercolour artist and all-around creative whose style is inspired by the whimsiness of her adventurous lifestyle, and who sources her wood materials from trees in and around her acreage.
Erin obtained a graphic design diploma in Vancouver (2013) and moved to Kaslo in 2023. Here she’s embraced the changes of life and an authentic newness of finding her place in a new community.
Address:
Nakusp Sports Complex Auditorium, 200 8 Ave. N.W., Nakusp
Directions:
2 blocks north of main beach.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: https://backrdcreative.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backrdcreative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.road.creative/
11. EricHolloway.Art
Wall art; hand-painted; colourscapes; nature-inspired
EricHolloway.Art is a tiny-home art studio tucked in the forests of the Kootenays. Eric is an artist, photographer, inventor and craftsman. He started EricHolloway.Art with a passion for woodworking, design and innovation. Originating with laser-cut jewellery, his work has expanded to include decorative boxes, ornaments and wall art. On the tour, Eric will be highlighting his laser-cut wall art; each piece thoughtfully designed, painted and layered—culminating in a visually sophisticated piece of depth and colour.
Eric’s art plays with themes of nature, sacred geometry, balance and contrast. Growing up near the mountains, Eric continued to foster his love of the outdoors, choosing to live remotely and in a way inextricably tied to the seasons. These choices continue to call him out to the woods to forage, photograph and explore. The natural world is full of both commanding magnificence and intriguing detail and Eric’s designs are an homage to that experience.
Wall art has created an opportunity to explore the nuance of design, as each colourscape selection enhances different parts of the design, some adding depth and others highlighting specific patterns within the same design.
Address:
Nakusp Sports Complex Auditorium, 200 8 Ave. N.W., Nakusp
Directions:
2 blocks north of main beach.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.ericholloway.art
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EricHollowayArt
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ericholloway.art
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-777-1866
12. Karen Coon: Artist
Portraiture & figurative paintings; oils; watercolours; pastels
I am excited to participate in the Columbia Basin Culture Tour 2025. My exhibit at the Nakusp Sports Complex Auditorium will showcase several of my works, with most being available for purchase. Some paintings may inspire you to enquire about a commission for a family memento or heirloom!
Being mostly a self-taught artist, I started painting portrait commissions in 2013. For many years, the beauty and intimacy of the human figure has been central to my art. Whether using oils, watercolours, pastels or mixed media, I strive to maintain a painterly quality to capture a luminous yet tender likeness of the people I paint.
Inspiration comes from family, friends and fascinating individuals I encounter during my travels. My influences range from the Renaissance to the masters of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, connecting my art with the contemporary revival of classical portraiture and figurative work.
Address:
Nakusp Sports Complex Auditorium, 200 8 Ave. N.W., Nakusp
Directions:
2 blocks north of main beach.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.karencoonart.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/karencoonart
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-863-7633
13. Patti Callow
Acrylic painting on canvas
I use a combination of brush and palette knife to create colourful and vivid expressions of the world. I hope to share a feeling of wonder in the viewer as they glance into the bright depictions of the world as I see it in a simplified version of reality.
Address:
Nakusp Sports Complex Auditorium, 200 8 Ave. N.W., Nakusp
Directions:
2 blocks north of main beach.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 403-860-9797
14. ThronesWoven
Dreamcatcher; crochet; light sculpture; wild-harvested
Channelling flat and three-dimensional lighted woven sculptures from wild-harvested cedar, birch, willow and yew. Touching on themes of globalization, dreamcatchers and biblically accurate thrones angels. Woven with hemp yarn, adorned with natural gemstones and sealed with beeswax.
Address:
Nakusp Sports Complex Auditorium, 200 8 Ave. N.W., Nakusp
Directions:
2 blocks north of main beach.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.throneswoven.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565848570246
Instagram: www.instagram.com/throneswoven
Email: [email protected]
15. Studio Connexion Art Gallery
Fine art; landscapes; wildlife; abstract
Into its 17th summer season, Studio Connexion Art Gallery in Nakusp is an essential stop. The cultural space is run by Anne-Élizabeth Béliveau, who is the owner and curator. Representing more than 30 artists from across Canada, Anne has developed a special bond with her talented artists, collectors and visitors.
For the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, we are proud to present artist Francine Lanoie from Revelstoke, who will charm us with paintings of gardens and flowers.
The rest of the 2025 Summer Exhibitions Series also showcases BC artists, starting with the dynamic Abby Wilson from Nelson and her colourful landscapes, followed by artist Perry Haddock from Vancouver coming back for a second show. Bryn Stevenson from the Slocan Valley will be here for his fourth show with more of the Valhallas and the Rockies. Indigenous artist Delreé Dumont will be showing her new collection for her third solo show; her artworks are reminiscent of beadworks. Artist Dale Byhre from Vancouver will have more landscapes and historical naval scenes from the Arrow Lakes. The season will close with Kaslo artist Kentree Speirs with new mountainscapes. Apart from the Culture Tour weekend, the summer hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tues. to Sat.
Address:
203 Fifth Ave. N.W., Nakusp
Directions:
On Broadway St. in downtown Nakusp, turn in N.W. direction; gallery is 2 1/2 blocks up.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.studioconnexiongallery.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/studioconnexion
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-265-8888
16. Debra Rushfeldt
Prints; paintings; gifts; mural
Debra’s Western Toad Series has captured the hearts of nature and fantasy art lovers nationally and internationally! This series of paintings led her to receiving a Columbia Basin Trust mural grant, as well as being featured on the PBS program North by Northwest. Debra paints western toads as she believes they see themselves, as exquisite and wise creatures full of beauty and magic! View her mural Western Toad on the Forest Floor and her acrylic and watercolour paintings and prints, offered in a variety of sizes and many available for purchase. We look forward to your visit!
Address:
206 Broadway St., Nakusp
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DebraRushfeldtArtist
Instagram: www.instagram.com/debrarushfeldtstudio
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-265-7131