West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

BC's Marvellous Mushrooms Exhibit
2023-04-29 10:00 - 2023-08-16 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Museum and Archives, 315 First Street West, Revelstoke
Revelstoke Museum and Archives is pleased to be hosting “BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms,” a travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.
The exhibit explores the science and practical uses of mushrooms, highlighting some of the most fascinating of the 3,400 known species in the province.
The Opening event will take place on Saturday, April 29 at 2 pm at Revelstoke Museum and Archives. The exhibit will run until August 16, 2023.

Invermere First Fridays With ArtSpots
2023-05-05 17:00 - 2023-12-01 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Invermere, Invermere
Join us for First Fridays and the self guided Art Walk in Invermere and the Columbia Valley. A monthly evening event where Arts and the Community collide! Consisting of local galleries, artist studios, live music, local food and good times, First Fridays is a great way to enjoy some East Kootenay Culture in the heart of downtown Invermere.

Eversfield Ceramics, Ceramics Workshops and Summer Schools
2023-05-06 09:30 - 2023-08-25 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Eversfield Ceramics, 1522 Airport Road, Creston
Ceramic/Pottery Workshops and Summer Schools, Throwing on the Potters Wheel and Sculpture, contemporary and traditional.
May 6–7, July 10–14, Aug. 21–25, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Castlegar Sculpturewalk Self-guided Walking Tour
2023-05-20 - 2024-04-30 | Begins at Kootenay Market Plaza, 600 block, Columbia Ave., Castlegar
Ode to Bees, Artist Lawrence Cormier, Photo David R Gluns Photography
Enjoy a self-guided walking tour with our map/brochure of sculptures created by local, regional, and national artists. Vote for your favourite!

Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio & Giftshop
2023-06-03 10:00 - 2023-09-09 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Doukhobor Discovery Centre, 112 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Meet our members, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? You can find us on Facebook!
Various dates from June–Sept., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
facebook.com/SelkirkWeavers
instagram.com/selkirkweaversspinners

Golden Farmers' Market
2023-06-14 10:00 - 2023-10-01 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Spirit Square, Timberframe Pedestrian Bridge, Golden
Come enjoy some authentic mountain culture! You with find fresh LOCAL produce, honey & baking, preserves, woodwork, soaps/beauty, pottery, jewellery, knitwear, plants & much much more. Including live music.
Wednesdays, Mid-June–Oct., 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Music in the Park: Trail
2023-06-15 18:00 - 2023-08-31 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gyro Park, Trail
Great live music in every genre on Thursdays, June 15–Aug. 31, 6–8 p.m. Plus night markets on July 20 & Aug. 17, 5–8.30 p.m.!

The Art of Brigitte DESBOIS / Holly WOODS
2023-06-20 - 2023-07-30 | Studio Connexion Art Gallery, 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp
A new series of landscapes by Kootenay artist Brigitte DESBOIS (June 20 to July 8), some done en plein air and others in studio. Artist Holly WOODS (July 12 to 30) from Kelowna, formerly from Nakusp, is presenting a new series of whimsical watercolour & ink.
Studio Connexion Art Gallery is a small cultural space nested in Nakusp. It has been in operation in the summer time mainly and going into its 15th season. 7 Art Exhibitions by talented Canadian Artists painting mainly landscapes and abstract. Artists from the region and across Canada are represented by the owner & curator Anne Béliveau
The 2023 season Starts on May 12th with Master Artist David Langevin who will be showing for the second time his gorgeous colourful scenes from Western Canada. David knows how to bring light in his paintings. He will also facilitate a workshop which is sold out already. Other painters from the region and BC are Richard Brodeur, Brigitte Desbois, Holly Woods, Charlene Duncan, Grace Croughan from Toronto and Bryn Stevenson. Looking forward to have you visit, make the Connexion and perhaps fall in love with the fine artworks we show.

Hidden Garden Gallery Summer Season
2023-06-20 10:00 - 2023-09-17 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Hidden Garden Gallery, 112 Slocan Ave., New Denver
Weekly exhibits of local and regional artists. Visit our website for details.

ArtWalk 2023
2023-06-24 - 2023-09-10 | various locations
ArtWalk is celebrating 34 years of local artists! Businesses act as galleries for artists all summer, with two openings (June 24/August 5) featuring performance artists throughout downtown Nelson.

Kaslo Summer Music Series
2023-06-24 16:00 - 2023-09-02 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Front Street Park Stage, Kaslo
The Kaslo Summer Music Series brings the joy of great live music with a summer-long season of free outdoor concerts.

REVY.Live Outside
2023-06-30 19:00 - 2023-08-25 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Grizzly Plaza, Revelstoke
REVY.Live Outside features a summer full of live music through July & August showcasing artists from British Columbia, across Canada and worldwide every evening from 7-9pm.

Mountain Music Sunset Series
2023-07-01 - 2023-08-26 | Slocan Lake Arts Centre, 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC, V0G 1S0
Live music on the lawn of the Slocan Lake Arts Centre – bring a blanket or lawn chair – by donation.
Saturdays, July–Aug., 7 p.m.

Music in the Park: Nakusp
2023-07-05 18:30 - 2023-08-30 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nakusp Park Gazebo, 8th Ave NW and Broadway, Nakusp, V0G 1R0, Canada
25th Annual Music in the ParkPresented by Arrow Lakes & District Arts Council SocietyLocation: Nakusp Park Gazebo – across from the Public BeachDates: Wednesday nights July 5 – Aug 30, 2023Time: 6:30-8:00pmFee: Free
Showcasing Local and Columbia Basin Musicians.
Popcorn and refreshments available to offset cost.Donations welcomed.
Concert Series: Fall and Spring. View our website regularly for updates. www.arrowlakesartscouncil.webs.com/

KOOTENAY LAKE LEGEND TOURS
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-18 | Yaqan Nuki Heritage Centre, Creston
Interested in the history, legends and oral teaching of the Flatbow Kutenai People? Treat yourself to 2-2.5 hours on a boat tour and learn the ancestral teaching of the Indigenous People who have lived on Kootenay Lake and its tributaries for over 10,000 years. In this small group setting, information on the legends and how they are reflected in the geographical formations will be shared.
· July 12-18, 2023 Call 250-428-2977 to book at Yaqan Nuki Heritage Centre
· $250 per person – Limited seats available – No refunds
· Waiver of liability must be signed prior to boarding

Sketchers in the Wild
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-21 | Katherine Russell Glass Studio, Elkford
We will be outdoors absolutely as much as possible (disc golf course, Hopkins Hollow etc) – it’s all about the sketchbook… observing nature, trees, bugs, leaves, animal tracks, clouds, deadfall. It’s learning observational drawing at first, then building composition using pen & ink, watercolour, acrylics. Nature journaling, portrait drawing. Rock painting. Nature mobiles. Reading. Meditation. Plenty of walking. In-situ landscape art. Drawing games. In my studio we’ll also do: glass etching, painted collage, printmaking, card making, letter drawing.
Elkford, BC
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm each day.
Ages 8-12
$390 per child / week
All art supplies included
Offered July 17-21, 2023 and Aug 14-18, 2023

History About Town
2023-07-17 - 2023-07-22 | Tour start locations vary, Creston
A full week of downtown tours, cemetery tours and other ways to explore History About Town.
