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66. Creston Museum
Museum; history; tour; presentation
Welcome to the Creston Museum, the home of the stories of the Creston Valley! We can’t wait to show you some of our favourite things.
You might already be familiar with the objects we have on display, but did you know there are thousands more? Like most museums, only a small fraction of our collection is on display at any given time, and the Culture Tour gives you a chance to explore some of them.
When you visit us, just tell our staff that you’re on the Culture Tour and we’ll make sure you get a special, behind-the-scenes tour. You’ll go into areas of the museum that are not normally open to the public.
We’ll show you some of the museum’s hidden treasures, give you a sneak peek into the archives and storage areas, and share some insights into how we do what we do.
Address: 219 Devon St., Creston
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/crestonmuseum
Instagram: www.instagram.com/crestonmuseum
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-428-9262
67. Tilted Brick Gallery / Chelsey Luke Exhibition
Art gallery; open studios
During the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, the Tilted Brick Gallery will present an exhibition by emerging Lower Kootenay Band artist Chelsey Luke, guest curated by Indigenous artist Kylie Fineday, who is currently completing her Master of Fine Arts. Fineday brings both curatorial experience and a strong commitment to supporting the work of other Indigenous artists. This exhibition provides an opportunity to support the development and recognition of Chelsey’s art practice while increasing public engagement with contemporary Indigenous artistic work.
Address: 121 Northwest Blvd., Creston
Directions: Inside Creston Visitor Centre.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Socials/Contact:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiltedbrickgallery
Email: [email protected]
68. Milena Palas
Pastels; acrylic; watercolour; coffee
As an artist based in Creston, I take pride in showcasing a diverse array of original paintings and portraits. My creative pursuits involve exploring multiple media, such as oil pastels on sandpaper, acrylic, watercolour, coffee and pencil. The subjects that captivate me most are figures and portraits, along with landscapes and urban settings.
Address: 1806 Cook St., Creston
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Socials/Contact:
Email: [email protected]
69. Art Barn Studio
Artist incubator; mixed media; paper making; birthday parties
Step into a space where creativity, connection and culture come alive. The Art Barn Studio invites you to drop in and experience a vibrant blend of artistic exploration and community spirit. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned creator, this is a place where ideas are welcomed, materials are abundant, and inspiration is everywhere.
Visitors are encouraged to touch, ask questions and even try something themselves. You might find yourself sketching, experimenting with materials, or simply soaking in the creative energy.
Come for a few minutes or stay a while. This is more than a place to make art—it’s a place to feel inspired, welcomed and part of something special.
Address: 805 25 Ave. S, Creston
Directions: Turn right on 25 Ave. S; 3rd driveway on right.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Socials/Contact:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artbarnfarmsstudio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theartbarnstudio
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 250-428-1814
70. J. Stacey Pottery
Pottery; paintings; locally grown flowers
Multidisciplinary artist Jess Stacey creates pottery, paintings and other botanically inspired artwork in her home studio nestled amongst the gardens of her small flower farm called Herbarium. Jess is a 2018 graduate of the Kootenay School of the Arts: Studio Textiles program and grows a handful of botanical dye plants on her farm. She teaches a variety of seasonal workshops across many topics, such as natural dyeing, horticulture, floristry and visual arts.
Address: 3530 Erickson Rd., Erickson
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.herbariumstudioandgardens.ca
Instagram: www.instagram.com/j.stacey.pottery
Email: [email protected]
71. Lynne Mizera
Mixed media
I create art to express the emotion behind what I see, using vibrant colours and simple shapes to evoke feeling. My mixed-media portraits of the female face explore the hidden layers of identity—the quiet, guarded essence she keeps within. Through intentional depth and layered textures, I invite viewers to look beyond the surface. I want my colours to ignite joy, my textures to awaken curiosity, and my images to stir something deep within you. Each piece is an immersive experience, meant to be felt as much as seen, revealing itself gradually, like a secret waiting to be discovered.
Address: 3707 Moore Rd., Creston
Directions: From Erickson Rd., turn onto Goat Canyon Rd.; 1st left after train tracks; 2nd house on right; go to back to studio entrance.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Socials/Contact:
Website: www.lynnemizera.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064381343285
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lynnemizeraart
Email: [email protected]
72. McDowell’s Hilltop Gallery
Collage; painting; woodwork; sculpture
James is a multidisciplinary mixed-media artist with several years’ showing in the central Kootenay.
Come visit McDowell’s Hilltop Gallery.
Address: 1683 37 St., Creston
Directions: From Hwy. 21, turn onto 40 St.; turn left onto 37 St.; big yellow sign on right.
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Phone: 250-428-9391