Northwest Basin: Arrow Lakes (Nakusp ● Galena Bay)

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84: STONE BEAR SCULPTURES (HUGH EGENER)

Carving display & demonstration

Hugh’s outdoor studio is overlooking the Arrow Lakes, with a spectacular view of Saddle Mountain. He has a display of his 10- to 18-inch grizzly bears and a 30-inch polar bear. Hugh will gladly explain his carving process, including tools used and stone at various stages of development.

Address:
342 Donnelley’s Rd., Nakusp

Directions:
10 km south of Nakusp, on Hwy. 6; follow signs

Venue Arrangement:
I am an artist at my own studio

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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85: PRIMA MATERIA GALLERY (DEBRA RUSHFELDT)

Watercolour; Acrylic live painting; Mural; Gift store

Debra paints western toads as she believes they see themselves: as exquisite and wise creatures, full of beauty and magic! Their strong bond with water keeps them close to mother nature, and the power of rebirth. Toads are often portrayed in tales of dark, mysterious and supernatural forces, where they symbolize transformation. Listen to the croaking song of frogs and toads, and let it speak to you of cleansing, harmony and new life!

Address:
206 Broadway St., Nakusp

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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86: THE OPAL DOOR (NIK BLACK)

Contemporary; Vibrant; Landscape; Acrylic

Nik is a queer, disabled, self-taught artist who learned through their family that art flows more surely through their veins than blood. They love a great trail, lush gardens, beaches, waterfalls and reflective lakes. Nik is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast who moved to the Columbia Basin after living on the coast for 30 years. Their work encompasses landscapes from the Kootenays, Vancouver Island, the West Coast, and the prairies where they spent their childhood. These days, Nik travels mostly in their mind and memories. Their disability keeps them out of the public, yet being an extrovert means they are always willing to explore new ways of interacting with their community. Nik’s art will always be a reflection of what they’re seeking within their heart. For the Columbia Basin Culture Tour, they will attend virtually while live-streaming from their studio, the Opal Door.

Address:
92 6 Ave. NW, Nakusp

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

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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87: NAKUSP LIBRARY

Library; Painting; Writing; Reading

Visit the beautiful Nakusp Public Library and enjoy paintings by the Opal Door (Nicole Norris) and writing and readings by local writers. Browse the collection, stay cool and relaxed in the air-conditioned reading lounge, and catch a reading by a local writer.

Address:
92 6 Ave. NW, Nakusp

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

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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88: STUDIO CONNEXION

Fine arts works; Painting; Sculpture; Landscapes

Located in the heart of Nakusp, Studio Connexion Art Gallery is owned and curated by Anne-Elizabeth Béliveau. Her love of visual arts brought her to this venture 15 years ago. She curates seven fine-art exhibitions during the summer series from mid-May to October, plus a winter group show mid-November to the end of January. The featured artist during the Culture Tour is Holly Woods, who will be presenting her watercolour and ink artworks. Her whimsical style is her trademark. We are looking forward to having Holly back in the gallery from July 12 to 30. Other artists this year are David Langevin, Richard Brodeur, Brigitte Desbois, Charlene Duncan, Grace Croughan and Bryn Stevenson, and other represented artists from across Canada.

Address:
203 Fifth Ave. NW, Nakusp

Directions:
In heart of Nakusp; on Broadway St., turn northwest on Fifth Ave.; go 2 1/2 blocks to 203.

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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89: HONOURING MOTHER EARTH WITH ART AND SONG (DELREE DUMONT)

Prayer by elder; Land acknowledgement; Hand drumming; Singing; Pointillism & other art; Beadwork; Leatherwork; Demonstrations; Tipi; Trappers tent

Join us for a weekend of connecting to Mother Earth through art and song at the first-ever Indigenous art show in Galena Bay! Your journey includes Indigenous art, music and dance hosted by Delree’s Native Art Gallery. Bring your hand drum and join us!

Address:
399 Galena Shores Dr., Galena Bay

Directions:
From Hwy. 23 (coming from Galena Bay ferry or Nakusp), turn on Hwy. 31; turn left on Hill Creek Rd.; turn left on Ward Rd.; follow to T-intersection; turn left; first house on right

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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