Southwest Basin: Rossland • Warfield • Trail

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01: ROSSLAND MUSEUM

History; Museum; Culture; Education

We offer displays on Rossland’s social, cultural and sport history; Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company and industry/geology in the region; West Kootenay Power & Light Co.; Rossland/Red Mountain skiing history; and many other exhibits and photographs depicting the early history of Rossland. We are located right on the Black Bear/Le Roi Mine site—the designated Kootenay Mining Region National Historic Event site. We acknowledge that we live and work on unceded Sinixt tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (territory).

Address:
1100 Hwy. 3B, Rossland

Directions:
Junction of Hwys. 3B and 22

Venue Arrangement:
My venue is a museum, heritage site or cultural centre

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

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02: SARAH ELIZABETH FIBRE WORKS

Fibre art; Multimedia; Craft; Supply

Destination fibre and multimedia art supply store, with a focus on the unique to the ordinary: from hand-processed fibres to handmade décor, to refillable paint jars, pipe-cleaner twists and more. The adjoining studio hosts full-time artist and owner Sarah Elizabeth, whose passion for colour and texture has led her to explore a multitude of media, from painting to sculpture, fibre art and on.

Address:
2002 & 2006 Washington St., Rossland

Venue Arrangement:
My venue is a studio and/or gallery exhibiting the work of many artists year-round

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

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03: BERNADETTE BESSO

Plein-air art; Contemporary art

I am a contemporary plein-air artist whose passion for life is vividly demonstrated in my colourful canvases. Painting outside with oils enables me to capture the true effects of colour in sunlight and shade. By experimenting with my palette, it intensifies the mood and subject in my work and challenges viewers to look closer at colours seen versus what is perceived.

Address:
584 French St., Warfield

Venue Arrangement:
My venue is a location that will host an artist/group of artists for this event only

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

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04: DELIGHT LAMPSHADES (LINDA PARSON)

Lampshades; Lighting; Vintage fabrics

Linda has been following her passion and designing lampshades for over 25 years. Delight Lampshades—formerly Shady Lady—offers an eclectic mix of simple to richly ornate. All of her pieces are meticulously hand sewn, using traditional techniques with a wide range of materials and embellishments. With an inspired eye for colour, texture and detail, Linda collects textures and accessories from a variety of sources. Glowing brocades, shimmering silks, beads and embroidery are skilfully combined to create a stunning sense of age and place, from Victorian parlours to the roaring ’20s and mid-century modern. Working out of her small studio in Warfield, Linda takes pride in every part of her creative process. A work in progress will be on display in her studio.

Address:
214 Wellington Ave., Trail

Directions:
Head up hill toward Rossland; make a left at Tunnel Pub; continue on Wellington 1 1/2 blocks to 214 on your left

Venue Arrangement:
I am an artist at my own studio

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

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05: VISAC GALLERY

Gallery; Fanderlik; Woodblock printing

VISAC is a charitable organization that offers diverse exhibition and programming space. Our mandate is to support the career development of emerging and established West Kootenay artists. Our choices in exhibitions reflect the unique communities in the greater Trail area. We offer excellent facilities, including an exhibition space, meeting and programming area, and fully equipped pottery and lapidary studios.

Our summer exhibition is pieces from our permanent collection of paintings and wood block prints from the Fanderliks. We’ll also display some pieces from our ceramics collection.

Address:
1501 Cedar Ave., Trail

Directions:
Cedar Ave. entrance of Selkirk Building, under red awning

Venue Arrangement:
My venue is a studio and/or gallery exhibiting the work of many artists year-round

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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06: POTTERY BY FRAN (FRAN MOLL)

Wheel-thrown pottery demonstrations

I have been potting for over 40 years and love to create both wheel-thrown and hand-built pots. Mainly, I work out of my home studio, but I’m also a member of the Trail Pottery Club and enjoy creating with other potters.

Address:
1265 Columbia Ave., Trail

Venue Arrangement:
I am an artist at my own studio

Wheelchair Accessible:
No

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