To view photos and learn about the venues in this area, select a name from the list below.
19. Slocan Summer Showcase: Art + Music + Food
20. Bubzee & Vanessa Bate & Down Tempo Arts @ The Nest
21. Taylore Robertson @ The Nest
24. The Vallican Whole Community Centre: Waking up the Park
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17. White Otter & The Aunte
Beadwork; quillwork; artist residency
Jaymie Campbell is the designer behind White Otter Design Co., which incorporates traditional artistry techniques with contemporary and personal style. She is a beadwork, quillwork, literary and visual artist. Her work is inspired by her Anishnaabe roots, the land and her family.
In 2024, the venue also opened as the Aunte Indigenous Residency to support Indigenous artists and writers whose practices embody contemporary and traditional forms of artistic expression. The program offers artist-in-residence programming, but also mentorship, skills development and entrepreneurship supports. The Aunte is committed to strengthening the Indigenous art and small-business sector by supporting artists and entrepreneurs to build strong authenticity, integrity and community.
Address:
820 Bellevue St., New Denver
Directions:
From south: left on 6 Ave., right on Bellevue, 2nd house on right. From north: right on 6 Ave., right on Bellevue, 2nd house on right. Middle building, large sun carving.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.whiteotterdesignco.com
Website: www.theaunte.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/whiteotterdesignco
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565184248792
Instagram: www.instagram.com/whiteotterdesignco
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_aunte
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-501-1387
18. Silverton General Store
Demonstrations; painting; pottery; jewellery
Built in 1897 and recently renovated, the Silverton General Store has served the Slocan Valley for over a century.
We showcase a wide variety of artists and artisan wares including pottery, jewellery, paintings, leather-work, stained glass and more. A variety of local artists will be on site throughout the tour, offering demonstrations in their various creative fields and engaging with you about their work.
While you’re enjoying the displays and demonstrations, you can also enjoy a coffee or specialty drink, baked goods and other tasty treats and local food products.
We look forward to welcoming you at the general store, where there is something for everyone!
Address:
222 Lake Ave., Silverton
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.silvertongeneralstore.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/silvertongeneralstore
Instagram: www.instagram.com/silvertongeneralstore
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-358-2284
19. Slocan Summer Showcase: Art + Music + Food
Organic Fresh food; Weaving; Music; Live art gallery
Immerse yourself in the creative heartbeat of the Kootenays at the Slocan Summer Showcase. Art + Music + Food. This two-day arts and culture tour event transforms the Slocan Village Legion into a live-arts gallery, showcasing an eclectic mix of sculptures, jewellers, weavers, mixed-media artists, musicians and culinary delights. Experience art in motion with live painting, interactive installations and hands-on demonstrations. Explore a diverse marketplace featuring handcrafted Indigenous jewellery, woven textiles, ceramics and other one-of-a-kind pieces, created by talented local artists. Meet the makers, learn their stories and take home something special. The weekend wouldn’t be complete without pairing art with the flavours of the Kootenays + Music. Delicious offerings from FOMO (fresh organic meals on board) and local culinary creatives will be served alongside live music and performances. This collective will set the tone, bringing together community, creativity and culture all under one roof.
Address:
502 Harold St., Slocan
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/2233054393764009
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynafidler/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-777-8834
20. Bubzee & Vanessa Bate & Down Tempo Arts @ The Nest
Painting; screen printing; gardening
Bubzee limns the otherworldly with vivid line-work and bold, flowing graphics. Her imagery finds its way onto countless surfaces, from public murals and wheat-paste street art to prints, textiles, paintings and drawings. Embracing her identity as an outsider artist, she channels her journey of self-exploration and profound connection to the earth, its beings and spirits into her powerful yet delicate style. Through her art, visions of femininity, magic and sacredness intertwine like apparitions, inviting viewers into a realm of enchantment and introspection.
Address:
7641 Rooster Rd., Winlaw
Directions:
Heading north on Hwy. 6, turn right at Rooster Rd.; follow windy road to 7641.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.bubzeeart.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Bubzeeart
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bubzee.the.artist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-354-9617
21. Taylore Robertson @ The Nest
Silversmith; sterling silver jewellery; talismans; spoon carver
I am a silversmith and spoon carver born and raised on the coast of BC. Currently residing in the Slocan Valley, I use recycled sterling silver to create one-of-a-kind hand-forged pieces of jewellery, for everyone.
I use downfall and ethically harvested wood to hand carve eating and cooking spoons, and then chip-carve and milk-paint to push each form to its edge.
It’s working with the contrast of wood and metal that ignites creativity and makes each piece a personal treasure.
Address:
7641 Rooster Rd., Winlaw
Directions:
Heading north on Hwy. 6, turn right at Rooster Rd.; follow windy road to 7641.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/downntempoarts
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-910-4068
22. Vanessa Bate @ The Nest
Painter; prints; cards
Wayfaring with reverence the unceded traditional territory of the Sinixt, recycled wooden panel and black-tipped marker in hand, you’ll find Vanessa somewhere off Hwy. 6 making art in these mountains. She prefers to draw and paint en plein air and feels this freedom shows in her art. Vanessa will have original paintings, prints and cards available. The garden will also be in full swing, so please come and enjoy the art, the garden and some refreshments!
Address:
7641 Rooster Rd., Winlaw
Directions:
Heading north on Hwy. 6, turn right at Rooster Rd.; follow windy road to 7641.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vanessabate
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-355-2257
23. Rabi’a Art
Steel sculptures; bronzes; mosaics; glass mosaics
At the Artful Lodger you’ll find a veritable sculpture garden: steel sculptures, bronzes, mosaics, glass mosaics, whimsy, colour, functional art. On five acres by the river.
Address:
6676 Appledale Lower Rd., Winlaw
Directions:
Cross bridge in Winlaw; follow signs to Artful Lodger.
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Socials/Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-226-7972
24. The Vallican Whole Community Centre: Waking up the Park
Sculptures; earth art workshops
Visit the beautiful Vallican Whole, a legendary community-built venue in the Slocan Valley, for “Waking Up the Park,” a land-based art show and workshop.
The Vallican Whole hosts an outdoor, land-based sculpture walk, which will be welcoming new pieces for exhibition by Slocan Valley artists Rabi’a and Carl Schlichting.
On Sunday, there will also be a community workshop, creating with earth-sourced and recycled materials, facilitated by local artists Will Parker and Monica Carpendale. This workshop is open to creators of all ages.
Indoors at the Whole will be a gallery exhibit of new works by local artists.
This event will be an interdisciplinary arts event accessible and full of creative fun for the whole family, enjoying the beautiful Vallican Whole and surrounding cedar forest.
Note: Some parts of the Vallican Whole are wheelchair accessible; however, the gallery has some stairs-only access areas, and the sculpture walk is through a forested area with some bumpy terrain.
Address:
3762 Little Slocan S. Rd., Vallican
Directions:
Turn off Hwy. 6; go over Passmore Bridge; take immediate right (north); drive ~3 km and turn left (west) onto Little Slocan S. Rd.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.vallicanwhole.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheWhole
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-226-7311
25. Robin DuPont Ceramics
Functional; decorative; atmospheric; ceramics
Robin DuPont is a full-time studio potter and ceramic educator specializing in atmospheric firing, a process that reveals subtle and unpredictable tones, surfaces and effects on his ceramic work. Having travelled extensively to teach, build and fire kilns across North America and abroad, he also maintains his home and studio practice outside of Nelson, where he utilizes wood to fire his kilns to extremely hot temperatures. Robin is the recipient of the 2024 BC Achievement award for Applied Art + Design and exhibits his work internationally.
During the Culture Tour, visitors are invited to tour the various kilns and learn how the repurposing of by-products from the local forest industry plays an important part in achieving the unique surfaces on Robin’s work during his atmospheric firings. Choose from a variety of handmade, functional wares, including bowls, mugs, teapots, dinnerware, pitchers, vases, pie plates and butter dishes. Each piece is unique and can perform in many contexts: in the kitchen, at the table, on the wall and in the gallery setting.
A renovated vintage 1959 Airstream trailer serves as a showroom for Robin’s finished work, and offers a distinctive setting to exhibit the finished one-of-a-kind pieces.
Address:
4562 Hwy. 6, Winlaw
Directions:
7 km south of Winlaw. From Castlegar or Nelson: take Hwy. 6 north; drive 20 km; turn right; first driveway on the left.
Wheelchair Accessible:
No
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.robindupont.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/robindupontceramics