BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:West Kootenay Regional Arts Council
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Kootenay Regional Arts Council
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20230312T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20231105T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240630T214703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T171716Z
UID:9184-1720224000-1727567999@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:‘Utopia Unveiled’ exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The history of communal living is the subject of Utopia Unveiled: Intentional Communities in the Kootenays\, the latest history exhibition at the Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery. Utopia Unveiled features artifacts\, photographs\, and stories from the Shawn Lamb Archives and the Doukhobor Discovery Centre\, as well as many contributions from community members. A new documentary film produced by the Museum will also be screened throughout the show\, featuring interviews with people reflecting on their story.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/utopia-unveiled-exhibition/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20180401/utopia-unveiled-insta-sm-1-bYyHkM.tmp_.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240711T232335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T232335Z
UID:9387-1720656000-1727740799@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize. This contest invites entries depicting diverse\, inclusive\, authentic and anti-ageist representations or images of “Healthy Human Aging”. A wide range of mediums are accepted including painting\, drawing\, small sculpture\, photography\, ceramics\, textiles\, mixed media\, glass\, print making and digital arts. The deadline to submit is September 30th\, 2024. Winners will receive cash prizes and select finalists will be invited to show their work at exhibitions at UBC and the Jericho Arts Centre. For more information see: healthyaging.med.ubc.ca/art-contest
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/healthy-aging-visual-art-prize/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Calls & Opportunities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180346/Facebook_LinkedIn_v2_Healthy-Aging-Visual-Art-Prize-with-QR-code.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging":MAILTO:healthy.aging@ubc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240715T224114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T224114Z
UID:9400-1721001600-1723766399@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:The Art of Adornment
DESCRIPTION:Experience the artistry up close and personal in this exhibition that explores themes of environment\, technology and self-expression. Participants of The Art of Adornment designed wearable art for this juried fashion show. Presented in collaboration with the Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC). \nEvents and Activities:\nAugust 10-11 @ 10am-5pm: Visit the VISAC Gallery during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour to engage with the exhibition and participate in a recycled art workshop.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/the-art-of-adornment/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240709T215804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T215804Z
UID:9372-1722384000-1723939199@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Summer Exhibition Series: Stéphanie Gauvin
DESCRIPTION:Stéphanie Gauvin at Studio Connexion Gallery. \nJuly 31 – August 17. Walk in hours 11am – 4pm \nOpening reception on August 10th from 1-4pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/summer-exhibition-series-stephanie-gauvin/
LOCATION:Studio Connexion Art Gallery\, 203 Fifth Ave. NW.\, Nakusp
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180348/SGAUVIN-showposter.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Studio Connexion":MAILTO:studioconnexion@telus.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240511T180454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T181725Z
UID:7711-1723111200-1723132800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Studio and Giftshop
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Selkirk Weavers & Spinners Guild Studio and Gift Shop located at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre\, Heritage Way in Castlegar this summer. Meet our members\, shop a selection of handcrafted items in our giftshop and enjoy live demonstrations. Thinking to join? Find us on Facebook and Instagram @selkirkweaversspinners. Saturdays only in June. Wed-Sat July through Sept.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/selkirk-weavers-spinners-studio-and-giftshop-22/
LOCATION:Doukhobor Discovery Centre\, 112 Heritage Way\, Castlegar\, BC\, V1N 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Markets/Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/03/20181754/Rayon-and-Tencel-Shawl-by-S.-Donohue-WDNijU.tmp_.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Selkirk Weavers and Spinners Guild":MAILTO:selkirkweavers@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240614T185258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T181726Z
UID:8547-1723140000-1723147200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Trail’s Kootenay Savings Music in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Trail Arts Council brings local and touring acts to Gyro Park at Kootenay Savings Music in The Park from 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm every Thursday from June 27 to August 15. \nSchedule: June 27 Trail Maple Leaf Band\, Trail Pipe Band\, and B\, McJones Highland Dancers; July 4 White Lightning and John Hewitt Band; July 11 Ron Halliday Band and Gabriel Palatchi; July 18 Kym Gouchie Trio\, Twin Fiddles and Lisa Nicole; July 25 Steve Marc and Melody Diachun and The Swing Bastards; Aug. 1 The Eisenhauers and Meredith Moon; Aug. 8 KNS and Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers; Aug. 15 Maritime Kitchen Party\, Stubbs and the and drum workshops with Rhythm By Nature.  \nShows are moved indoors if the weather is not cooperative. Check our Facebook page.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/trails-kootenay-savings-music-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Trail Gyro Park\, 234 Park Rd\, Trail\, British Columbia\, V1R 4X7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/06/20181008/2024-MITP-min-Q8U8re.tmp_.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Trail &#038%3B District Arts Council":MAILTO:info@trail-arts.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240729T050511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T181726Z
UID:9532-1723141800-1723147200@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Macramé workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artist Celia Hayet joins us at the Museum for a fun macramé workshop\, where participants will make their own macramé plant hanger! Inspired by the Utopia Unveiled exhibition\, which explores the history of counterculture and intentional communities in the West Kootenays. \nRegistration is required for these sessions\, and each are standalone – please only sign up for one session. All materials are supplied in this FREE workshop\, but donations are welcomed! \nSign up for the August 8 session here.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/macrame-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180325/macrame-workshop-insta-sm-Eis3ic.tmp_.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240601T190717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T163157Z
UID:8334-1723143600-1723150800@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Drop in Art Nights | FREE
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a creative space to meet new people and make something? Have a project you’ve been meaning to work on? Join us for our free drop-in art nights! These relaxed evenings are open to everyone so bring your art supplies\, a drink\, a snack\, and come get creative! These evening are a fantastic way to make time for your art.  \nThe gallery will have some basic supplies on hand\, like scissors and brushes\, however artists are expected to be self sufficient and bring their own supplies. In the past participants have worked on everything from illustrations and paintings\, to fishing flies and mending projects. We welcome all forms of creative expression\, just please avoid brining any projects that are overly loud or smelly. \n– The second Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm \n– June 13\, July 11\,  August 8\, & September 12 \n– The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, Kitchen Studio\, 320 Wilson st \n– Entrance is via the undercover area on the left hand side of the building \n– Please leave the space clean for the next person \n– All welcome\, no bookings required
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/drop-in-art-nights-free/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,LGBTQIA2S+,Wellness
ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T103538
CREATED:20240722T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T181726Z
UID:9477-1723147200-1723158000@www.wkartscouncil.com
SUMMARY:Reality Trap + Fulfilment + Willful Creatures
DESCRIPTION:The Train doesn’t stop here anymore…\n\nLocal “Gros Volume” crew REALITY TRAP continues their summer run of concerts with a Nelson show in the now legendary basement of the Kootenay Coop Radio.\n\nWith Special Guests:\n\nFULFILMENT:A little old school\, a little new school\, a little mid-school\, Fulfilment is a power-trio from Calgary\, Alberta. Angsty\, nervous\, dissonant guitar rock reminiscent of Drive like Jehu\, Gang of Four\, Mission of Burma with some Louisville swagger and late 90’s mid west influences sprinkled in.https://fulfilment.bandcamp.com/album/10-colours\n\nWILLFUL CREATURES:From Nelson\, not much is known about those creatures. Nocturnal? Perhaps! Described as “Spacey Outsider Grunge”There’s 3 of them\, Eli\, Quillan &Zach.Those are the facts so far.Hear and see for yourself.\n\nAugust 8\, 2024\nAll ages\, 20$ BYOB8PM308 A Hall Street Nelson\n\nEveryone is welcome.No space for HateBring Ear Plugs & good vibesRespect the venue.\nNobody turned away for a lack of fund
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/reality-trap-fulfilment-willful-creatures/
LOCATION:Kootenay Co-op Radio\, 308 A Hall Street\, Nelson\, V1L1Y8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2024/07/20180329/Reality-TRAP-Poster-1-imgMI8.tmp_.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR