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SUMMARY:Castlegar Sculpturewalk Self-guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ode to Bees\, Artist Lawrence Cormier\, Photo David R Gluns Photography\nEnjoy a self-guided walking tour with our map/brochure of sculptures created by local\, regional\, and national artists. Vote for your favourite!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-sculpturewalk-self-guided-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Begins at Kootenay Market Plaza\, 600 block\, Columbia Ave.\, Castlegar
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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SUMMARY:"Vessels for Spheres" by Rob Toller
DESCRIPTION:THE ART OF HONOURING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE\n“Vessels for Spheres” \nUsing found objects\, mostly natural forms discovered during his wanderings\, Kimberley-based sculptor extraordinaire Rob Toller has created a collection of small sculptures that honour the exquisite beauty of nature. Rob is excited to announce his upcoming solo art exhibit “Vessels for Spheres”\, open to inspire visitors at Art Gallery Kimberley in BC’s Best Small Town from April 4-14\, 2014. \nThrough his intentional wanderings in the natural world\, Rob draws inspiration from the fascinating surfaces and lines provided by nature. His approach to working with found objects is focused on honouring and highlighting their intrinsic beauty\, with little alteration or imposition. Rob explains\, “I’m drawn to raw\, organic textures and surfaces\, and I’m a big fan of rust. I often incorporate natural elements like wood and stone into my metal sculptures. The balance and rhythm of natural forms guide my art\, allowing the materials to speak for themselves.“ Ultimately\, Rob’s artworks serve as a showcase of the beauty of the natural world as its own sculpture gallery\, filled with endless inspiration. \nRob’s creative journey began in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies where\, according to Rob\, “Regular explorations of the front ranges in all seasons led to the discovery of spectacular root structures\, weathered by years in the elements – chinook winds\, fire and weather extremes.” Recognising the necessity to elevate these natural sculptures with complementary bases so they can be presented and fully appreciated\, Rob took up welding and blacksmithing\, attracted by metal’s strength and contrasting properties. As a self-taught artist fuelled by curiosity\, Rob increasingly gravitated towards working with metal and became intrigued by the possibilities of this medium. Amassing an eclectic collection of found metal objects\, he creates one-of-a-kind figurative sculptures while preserving the natural patina of these objects as a historical record of their life. “The long history of mining and forestry in The Kootenays provides for a wide variety of materials to be gathered; industrial salvage scattered in many unexpected places\, hidden and sometimes buried treasures”\, Rob reflects. \nRob’s biggest challenge often lies in safely harvesting and transporting these pieces back to his studio. You may happen upon him in the early morning hours\, walking remote trails while lugging unwieldy pieces of wood\, steel or stone. The discovery of new materials and shapes serves as a catalyst for his creative exploration. Rob is drawn to adventure both in the natural world and the realm of creativity\, always wondering “What if I …?” \nWithin this exhibit\, Rob joins together his enjoyment in the creative process with his love for nature. By incorporating spherical shapes\, such as stones and steel balls\, Rob introduces contrast\, while alluding to the start of spring and new life. His return to using pewter adds a dynamic element\, creating unique forms with each casting. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to surround yourself with the beauty of Rob’s sculptures — a heartfelt celebration of the natural world and the creative process. Please join us at Art Gallery Kimberley from April 4-14\, 2024. Rob’s exhibit welcomes visitors from Thursday to Sunday\, 9:30 until 4:30 and from Monday to Wednesday by appointment. Everyone is invited to the closing reception and artist talk on Sunday\, April 14\, 2024 from 3 to 5 pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/vessels-for-spheres-by-rob-toller/
LOCATION:Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Youthful Seniors Art & Music Classes - Nelson Studio 88
DESCRIPTION:At Nelson Studio 88\, we believe in the transformative power of creativity for all ages. Our adult and youthful seniors classes are designed for life long learners that are looking for creative outlets and connection with others. The beauty of the arts lies in its ability to stimulate various areas of the brain\, enhancing memory\, cognition\, and a sense of accomplishment and our classes open opportunities to meet like-minded people to play and learn alongside. \nSing and dance with Glee Club\nCommit to an artistic Sketchbook practice\nStrum along Guitar and learn new fingerpicking\nCreate your very own landscape felted wall hanging \nJoin us today at Nelson Studio 88 and step into a world of creativity and growth.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/youthful-seniors-art-music-classes-nelson-studio-88/
LOCATION:Nelson Studio 88\, 402 Victoria St.\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4K5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Strings & Winds – an Up Close & Intimate Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join two Slocan Valley classical ensembles – The Lakeside String Ensemble\, an eclectic mix of professional and amateur string players from Slocan Lake\, and the Shifting Winds a quintet featuring flute\, fluegelhorn\, french horn\, euphonium and bass clarinet. for an afternoon classical concert at the beautiful Vallican Whole Community Centre in the Slocan Valley. \nThe concert is Sunday April 14th at 2pm\, and audiences will enjoy two classical sets.  There will be tea\, coffee\, cakes and baked goods for sale.  Tickets are $25\, and can be reserved online via email: info (at) vallicanwhole (dot) com. \n 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/strings-winds-an-up-close-intimate-concert/
LOCATION:Vallican Whole Community Centre\, 3762 Little Slocan South Road\, Vallican\, British Columbia\, V0G2J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Newkeys Place presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie
DESCRIPTION:Newkeys Place in Crawforbay presents\, Blues in The Afternoon with Sam Hurrie\, Like with friends. \nSundays 4-7
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/newkeys-place-presents-blues-in-the-afternoon-with-sam-hurrie-3/
LOCATION:New Key’s Pub\, 16070 BC-3A\, Crawford Bay\, BC\, V0B 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:ABIGAIL LAPELL W/ GUESTS
DESCRIPTION:Toronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abigail Lapell returns with Anniversary\, an evocative collection of original love songs. Produced with Great Lake Swimmers’ Tony Dekker\, the album was recorded at 200-year-old St Mark’s Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake\,\nOntario. \nDekker helped shape the sessions’ spooky\, resonant sound and also lent his voice to a couple of spellbinding duets. Lapell’s deft lyrics jostle with love song tropes\, grappling with love’s finitude and the irony of how codependency and longing are revered in popular\nmusic. \nBalancing upbeat earworms with elegiac ballads\, Anniversary ultimately emerges as an earnest celebration of commitment. A stellar cast of musicians rounds out Lapell’s powerhouse vocals\, piano\, harmonica and fingerstyle guitar. \nThe ensemble’s sensitive orchestral country-jazz arrangements feature bass\, drums\, viola\, trumpet and pedal steel along with the church’s own harpsichord and organ. \nAnniversary is out May 10\, 2024 on Outside Music
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/abigail-lapell-w-guests/
LOCATION:The Flying Steamshovel Inn & Gastropub\, 2003 2nd Ave\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G1Y0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance
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