Northeast Basin: Parson ● Invermere

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94: COLUMBIA WETLANDS OUTPOST (GOLDEN COMMUNITY VISUAL ARTS SOCIETY)

Artworks; Local artists

Come enjoy a fabulous art show in an exceptional historic barn outside of Golden in the small hamlet of Parson. We will have over 150 pieces of art on display. In addition, we will have our final day of the Anonymously Yours Silent Auction Art Show. This is the third annual show for the society from Golden. 50 pieces of art will be part of this section of the show, and the artists’ names are hidden from the buyer until the purchase is complete at the end of the day. This is an exceptional opportunity to participate in the visual arts society from Golden and Area A. We will have artists painting throughout the day en plein-air. This is your chance to purchase outstanding art and meet many local artists!

Address:
2581 Hwy. 95, Parson

Directions:
25 km south of Golden or 75 km north of Radium on Hwy. 95

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

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

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95: KELSEY VAN RAAY

Acrylic painting; Landscape painting; Wildlife painting; Live painting

I’m Kelsey Van Raay and I’m a Canadian artist living in beautiful British Columbia. I’ve been creating art since I could hold a pencil, and grew up in an incredibly creative family. I fostered my talent through five years of post-secondary school, studying fine art. Aside from school, I’ve always been a free spirit and love exploring this amazing world and becoming immersed in my natural surroundings. My art is an imperative part of who I am and I have a quote I like to use often: “Home Is Where the Art Is.” The main medium I work in is acrylic paint on canvas. I create wildlife and landscape pieces and I love to push the limits on both realism and dream worlds within my work. My intention within my work is to spark a visual conversation about the raw beauty and energy of the natural world, so that we can all be reminded that we are deeply connected to nature. After all, this planet is home to all of us.

Address:
Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 1720 4 Ave., Invermere

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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96: COLUMBIA VALLEY ARTS

Gallery exhibition; Open studio

Join us down at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre for some East Kootenay culture: music, film, art! The arts are for everyone. We have artist-led workshops throughout the summer months, live music on the stage, film nights for cinema buffs, and did we mention the awesome lakeshore setting that is sure to inspire the artist in you? Come on down and check it all out. Pynelogs Cultural Centre & Art Gallery is the home of CV Arts and the primary cultural venue in Invermere and the area surrounding Lake Windermere. The historic log building sits by the lake, surrounded by a park. It hosts a year-round art gallery and gift shop and serves as CV Arts’ primary venue for a variety of arts-related events, including musical, dramatic and comedy concerts; festivals; an independent film series; and open mic nights in collaboration with other local venues. The art gallery features a variety of art forms from over 150 local artists. Gallery shows change every few weeks, making Pynelogs a stopover location for art buyers and art fans alike.

Address:
Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 1720 4 Ave., Invermere

Directions:
At Kinsmen Beach on shore of Lake Windermere

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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97: ART ON 9TH

Art gallery; Western Canadian art; Original art; Painting

Art on 9th is one of the newest art galleries in the Columbia Valley. Located in Invermere, the gallery is home to an impressive collection of original art from more than 30 Western Canadian artists. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned art collector, the gallery offers a warm, welcoming environment dedicated to making art more inclusive and the art-buying experience less intimidating. It’s the perfect place to discover stunning original work that appeals to art lovers from all walks of life.

Address:
100, 905 7 Ave., Invermere

Directions:
In downtown Invermere

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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98: BAVIN GLASS

Glass-blowing; Porcelain; Painting; Photography

Bavin Studios was started as Bavin Glassworks in 1988 by Pat Bavin. Ryan Bavin, Pat’s son, took over the business under the name Bavin Studios in 2018. We are best known for our work with hot glass, both blown and sculpted. Our work has been shown and collected nationally and internationally, with work recently shown in a group exhibition in St. Petersburg, Florida, called the Masters of the North. This group exhibition highlighted contemporary Canadian glass artists considered to be the most established in the medium of glass in Canada.

Address:
Bavin Studios, 4884 Athalmer Rd., Invermere

Directions:
Near Invermere Canadian Tire; enter on south side of building

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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99: NANCY SORENSEN

Painting; Students; Inspiration

If you can decorate a tree, you can paint with me!! “Good artists copy … great artists steal.” – Pablo Picasso

Address:
4951 Timberview Pl., Invermere

Directions:
In Timber Ridge III

Venue Arrangement:
I am an artist at my own studio

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Socials/Contact:

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