West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Kootenay Art Connect: In-person East Kootenay gathering
2023-06-22 09:00 - 15:45 (America/Edmonton) | Centre 64, Kimberley
Registration is closed.
It’s time we had a talk! Join fellow artists, performers, writers and cultural organizers for a meet-up. The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council and Arts BC have partnered to create two gatherings – one in the East Kootenays and one in the West Kootenays.
This will be a great opportunity to participate in professional development activities focused on equity, diversity and justice facilitated by Carla Stephenson of Rural Arts Inclusion Lab. Connect with representatives from the BC Arts Council, Arts BC, and your peers across the sector. Be inspired by artists and organizations as they share their sustainability stories and strategies, and inform WKRAC about your current strengths and obstacles to help us develop responsive regional supports.
Come to create new relationships with artists and arts organizations and strengthen existing ones!
Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon! Lunch is provided.
In-person East Kootenay gathering: Thursday, June 22, Centre 64, Kimberley, 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
This is a free event. Where the cost of attendance creates a barrier, WKRAC has limited funds available to support travel and participation.
View additional options here.

MY SON THE HURRICANE
2023-06-22 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
My Son the Hurricane is a 14-piece brasshop funk beast with the mantra: anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Hailing from Niagara/Toronto, the band mixes New Orleans style grooves with funk, jazz and hiphop.

Pottery Sale!
2023-06-23 - 2023-06-24 | Selkirk College, Victoria street campus, 606 Victoria Street, Nelson, V1L 4K9, Canada
The graduating students of the KSA ceramics program are having their end of year pottery show and sale at 606 Victoria Street. Friday June 23rd 4pm – 8pm and Saturday June 24th 10 am – 4 pm
There will be snacks and beverages as well as LOADS of pottery for sale

Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting Exhibition Opening
2023-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Brain Scans/Neurotransmitting
Ruth and Theo Jean Cuthand
June 24 to October October 21, 2023
Opening Friday, June 23 @ 7pm
Ruth and Theo Cuthand’s exhibition Brain Scans / Neurotransmitting, opening at the Nelson Museum on Friday, June 23, seeks to explore the difficulty of facing mental health challenges, and how families unite in support of one another.
“Mental health is a big problem on reserves and there’s a lot of shame with it,” says Ruth, whose contribution to the exhibition is a series of intricately beaded reproductions of MRI scans. They illuminate the brain scans of people with ADHD, depression, PTSD, and more. (There are also some pieces from an earlier series that focus on diseases such as measles and monkeypox.) “Mental health problems run in my family, so I’m really aware of it and want to being awareness to the fact that mental health is not something to be ashamed of.”
Ruth’s son Theo created a short film to accompany the beadwork, capturing a conversation about his latest manic episode. The film is presented from the perspective of a mother trying to care for an adult child as they experience mental illness, as well as the individual experiencing illness firsthand.

STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival
2023-06-23 19:00 - 2023-06-27 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Civic Theatre, 719 Vernon St Suite 103, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4G3, Canada
STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival at the Nelson Civic Theatre From Friday June 23rd – Tuesday June 27th 20223.
Inspired by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond’s entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema in his 2009 documentary, Reel Injun, the STOODIS Film Festival is at once a retrospective and a showcase of recent work of Indigenous made narrative shorts and features.
Screenings:

Bones of Crows (126min)

Friday, June 23, 7:00 pm & Sunday, June 25, 4:00pm

Reel Injun (86min)

Sat. June 24, 2023 5:00 pm

Slash/Back (86min)

Sat. June 24, 2023 7:30pm

1-Day Super-8 Youth Film Challenge +ImagiNative Shorts (100min)

Sun. June 25 1:00 pp

Stellar

Sunday, June 25, 7:00pm

Wildhood (108min)

Monday, June 26, 5:00 pm

Night Raiders (101min)

Monday, June 26, 7:30 pm

Rosie (92min) + Otepmisiwak (30min)

Tuesday, June 27, 5:00 pm

James Pakootas and Nakita Rain (LIVE)

Tuesday, June 27, 7:30 pm

Blood Quantum

Tuesday, June 27, 9:00 pm

An Evening of Classical Music & Chocolate Pairings
2023-06-23 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Concert violinist Natasha Hall and chocolatier Beth Campbell of Viva Cacao team up to offer a unique multi-sensory experience of virtuoso solo violin music accompanied by chocolate pairings, at The Langham, Kaslo.

Begin your journey by sampling amuse-bouche classic chocolate confections as you are immersed in the Baroque music of Bach’s Sonata No. 2 in A Minor followed by Ysaye’s Sonata No. 3 “Ballade” in D Minor. Then for the grand finale, experience Gypsy rhythm and soul with “Airs dans le Genre Roumain’ by George Enescu paired with a surprise delicacy inspired by Eastern European food culture.

Join two female entrepreneurs on this exciting multi-sensory journey!

Kootenay Burlesque Festival
2023-06-23 20:00 - 2023-06-24 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join us for a weekend of exciting and enticing entertainment as Vesper Valentine presents the 4th annual Kootenay Burlesque Festival on June 23 & 24 in beautiful Nelson, BC. We have gathered some of the best performers from across the globe and have put together an incredible two night showcase that features different performers and a different theme for each night!Join us on Friday, June 23rd for an evening of exotic sights and sensual delights at The Dirty & Nerdy Show! This showcase features a variety of naughty and nerdy performances that are guaranteed to bring out the heat and the geek with some of North America’s best performance artists!Come to the Cabaret on Saturday, June 24th. Join us for an evening of glamour and glitz at The Sparkle & Sass Soirée! This showcase includes an international line up of performers and features some of the best drag, burlesque,comedy, live music and flow artists from across the globe! Come enjoy an evening of talent and tease that is guaranteed to stimulate your senses in all the right places with our lineup of provocative performers!

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.

Met Opera Die Zauberflote – new date
2023-06-24 09:55 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
New Date Sat June 24 9:55am.
Nathalie Stutzmann conducts her second Mozart work this season with a new production of Die Zauberflöte. In his Met-debut staging, Simon McBurney incorporates projections, sound effects, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart’s fable. Royal Theatre Trail BC

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.

Luminosity
2023-06-24 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 1047 Blake Street, Robson
Creative Community Garden Gathering! There will be an art show, market, food and music for all to enjoy as well as a community art activity. There will be herbalists, artists, makers, witches, musicians, earthy entrepreneurs, body workers and creatives & innovators of all kinds!

Topos and Tapas – Artwalk Opening night
2023-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | L&C French Bakery, 711 Radio Avenue, Nelson, V1L 3L2, Canada
Topos and Tapas – Artwalk Opening night
Enjoy an evening of Fine Laser Cartography, well crafted beats, delicious eats and unforgettable treats. Event from 6-9pm at L&C French Bakery – 711 Radio av. Nelson, BC.
Live music by Blutopia
www.lncbakery.ca

A Sunday Market at The Royal
2023-06-25 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Come boogie and shop a curated group of local artisans, at this vibrant market taking over The Royal Nelson on June 25.
From 12-4, sip $7 mimosas and delight over locally made goodies. With food available from The Royal kitchen, and good times and tunes all day long by DJ Sky Dog.
This Sunday, you’ll find:

Tiny Giant Creations – felted wonders
Love from Lupa – pressed flower jewellery
Butterflies in Ballgowns – crochet
Julia Campbell – upcycled & handpainted clothing
Planted Knot – macrame
Opals Flowers – fresh & dried flowers, straight from the farm
Creating Smaller Footprints – eco supplies & accessories
Magpie Essentials – small batch bath & body
Cloud Pottery – ceramics
Lars Baggenstos – prints, paintings & sculpture
Moonrise Boutique – vintage clothing & accessories
Steph Kellett – contemporary wildlife art
Wild Honey – ceramic clay jewellery

As well as a room of new ceramists, fresh from Kootenay School of Arts including If Ceramics
If you can’t make it, see you for the next A Sunday Market – coming on July 16…

FrancoFête 2023
2023-06-25 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lakeside Park, Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
The West Kootenays Francophone Association invites you to its annual FRANCOFÊTE, held at Lakeside Park on June 25th from 4 to 8:30pm. La FrancoFête celebrates French language and its cultures. Through socio-cultural, artistic and interactive activities, the AFKO aims to promote all French cultures and give people an occasion to celebrate them. With games, workshops and concerts by local artists, we wish to gather French speaking people, French enthusiasts and anyone who wants to learn more about French culture! This event is free and open for everyone of all ages and all cultures!
On the agenda for this event:
Opening of the celebrations | 4 p.m.
Community Jam | 4 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. The band Veranda will invites you to jam with them. Bring your instruments.
Local talent and young DJs trained by AFKO | 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Show by the group Veranda | 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Music by senior DJs trained by AFKO | until closure of the site at 8:30 p.m.
The event is free of charge, so we hope to see you there!

An Evening of Classical Music & Chocolate Pairings
2023-06-29 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Concert violinist Natasha Hall and chocolatier Beth Campbell of Viva Cacao team up to offer a unique multi-sensory experience of virtuoso solo violin music accompanied by chocolate pairings, at The Capitol, Nelson.
Begin your journey by sampling amuse-bouche classic chocolate confections as you are immersed in the Baroque music of Bach’s Sonata No. 2 in A Minor followed by Ysaye’s Sonata No. 3 “Ballade” in D Minor. Then for the grand finale, experience Gypsy rhythm and soul with “Airs dans le Genre Roumain’ by George Enescu paired with a surprise delicacy inspired by Eastern European food culture.
Join two female entrepreneurs on this exciting multisensory journey!
Get tickets here: https://capitoltheatre.ca/event/an-evening-of-classical-music-and-chocolate-pairings/

A Night of Animation
2023-06-30 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Kootenay Moving Pictures Presents.. A Night of Animation
Capitol Theatre • 421 Victoria St. Nelson, BC
Friday June 30, 2023
6:30pm – Doors open
7:00pm – All-Ages screening starts
8:00pm – Intermission
8:30pm – Mature Audience screening starts
(9:30pm event ends)
Enjoy one or two curated programs of animated short films with the community!
Vegan Delights, the 7pm program of new Canadian films from BC and Alberta is suitable for all ages.
At 8:30pm, after a 30 minute intermission where refreshments are available the Best of GIRAF18 program of award winning short animation from around the world begins. GIRAF is Calgary’s annual festival of innovative animated films.
One of the film’s screening in the all-ages program is TINY, a contemplative film which tells the story of ‘Nakwaxda’xw Elder Colleen Hemphill’s childhood. TINY was presented with the inaugural Elevate Award at Vancouvers DOXA Festival. The jurors applauded the film’s innovative use of stop motion animation and the filmmaker’s caring celebration of elder Colleen Hemphill and the lands and waters of Alert Bay. The jury is excited to amplify the diverse stories and storytellers that brought this film to life.
Kootenay Moving Pictures aims to annually present outstanding films being made regionally as well as inspiring films from afar.
Thanks to the Animation Festival of Halifax, Calgary’s Quickdraw Animation Society, the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, and the BC Arts Council for their support.

NELSON DISTRICT WOMEN’S CENTRE FUNDRAISER
2023-06-30 19:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Come Support the Nelson District Women’s Centre at their Fundraiser, at the Royal in Nelson, on Friday June 30 at 7pm. An evening of music and entertainment to raise money and awareness for their organization, the oldest rural Womanss Centre in Canada.
Renewing
Intersectional
Feminism
Together

Featuring:
Paris Pick and the Pricks
Guns n’ Broses
Zoubi
Catbird with Anna Jauncey

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.

Nocturnal by Megan Majewski (Art Opening)
2023-07-01 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Levity Micro Gallery, 566 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L 1N9, Canada
NOCTURNAL
New Art by Megan Majewski
“Nocturnal” dives into the shadows of Megan Majewski’s unreal forests. As portals materialize, delicately breaching the boundaries of this realm, they serve as gateways to other dimensions… A continuous reverie unfurls, akin to a dream within a dream, in which we traverse the ethereal passages together.
Come explore the unknown and embrace the mysteries that lie in the darkness of night.
July 1st, 2023 – August 15, 2023
LEVITY Micro Gallery
566 Baker Street, Nelson
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 1st, 7pm – 10pm, artist in attendance
Refreshments and snacks.
Free Event!!!
Come check out some art before taking in your Canada Day celebrations…
Megan Majewski was born and raised in the Kootenays. Her art has been displayed all over the world. With a background in animation, working on movies and TV shows, she now creates art full time from her art studio in Vancouver Canada. This will be her first time showing her work in the Kootenays.

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/

Meet the Author: Molly Lynch
2023-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Meet Molly Lynch, author of ‘The Forbidden Territory of a Terrifying Woman’, At The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery in Nelson. We will discuss the book and you can get your signed copy!

Molly grew up in Kaslo and lived in Ireland as a teenager. She worked in Dublin, Cork, Manchester and Malaga before moving to Montreal to study literature. She’s spent time in Syria, Lebanon and Turkey and moved to Baltimore where she earned an MFA from the Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars. She now teaches creative writing at the University of Michigan

Summer Music Series Presented by The Langham & KLIC
2023-07-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo Front Street Park, Kaslo, BC
Free outdoor live performances Saturdays from 4-6 pm on Front Street in Kaslo. Come join us for some great live outdoor music in beautiful Kaslo! These free outdoor shows are brought to you by Nelson & Kootenay Lake Tourism, The Community Fund of North Kootenay Lake, Columbia Power, Comlumbia Basin Trust, Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance & the Province of British Columbia.

Penny Shades Live at The Royal with Sean Cameron
2023-07-08 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal, 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4H5, Canada
Nelsons’ original Alt-Soul outfit Penny Shades is headlining at The Royal on July 8th, with an opening performance by Kootenays Country/Folk troubadour Sean Cameron (Dirt Floor, The Heavy Lighters). An evening not to be missed!

9 pm start. $10 cover charge.
www.pennyshades.com
www.seancameronmusic.com
Penny Shades is a five-piece alt-soul group from Nelson BC that makes original music featuring 3-part harmonies and dynamic lead vocals, with modern grooves and psychedelia flare.
The band launched with their debut FACTOR-funded EP during the pandemic, and have already found themselves sharing major stages including Nelson International Mural Festival and Kaslo Jazz Etc. Festival.
The group is comprised of lead vocalist Sarah Orton, guitarist Jesse Lee, bassist Sam Hobeyn, keys/synth Jeremy Sauer and drummer Ness Benamran.
Start time 9:00pm to midnight
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Other info:
EVENT LINK: https://fb.me/e/4sGm8DiGx

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

WiL Live at For-rest Retreat
2023-07-14 18:30 - 22:30 (America/Vancouver) | For-rest Retreat, 8960 British Columbia 6, Salmo, V0G 1Z0, Canada
What happens when you combine a fiery frontman with soaring vocals & mad acoustic guitar skills with a cool – as – a cucumber super drummer? …. you get the Indie folk rock duo from Vancouver Island known simply as WiL.
Tales of his legendary live show and songs like Travel Alberta’s soaring anthem ‘Roam’ paved the way for him to share floorboards with the likes of Feist, Matthew Good, Matt Andersen, Ray LaMontagne and many more.
Join us a t For-rest Retreat for this outdoor show. Wood-fired pizza will be available!

Gabriel Palatchi (Argentina) ~ solo piano concert
2023-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Studio 88, 402 Victoria St., Nelson, BC, V1L 4K5, Canada
JULY 14 7pm-8:30pm
doors open at 6:30pm
Gabriel Palatchi • Solo Piano Concert
ARGENTINEAN PIANO VIRTUOSO, COMPOSER & PRODUCER; GABRIEL PALATCHI will take you on a journey through his fusion of tango, Latin jazz, & original music.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music with Gabriel & be mesmerized by his incredible improvisational skills.
The concert will take place on Fri Jul 14 2023 at 7:00 PM (PST) at 402 Victoria Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4K5.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the magic of Gabriel Palatchi’s music in person!
https://www.gabrielpalatchi.com
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/647834248677
$22 in advance
$30 at the door

HARMONY: Community Festival on the Beach
2023-07-15 12:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Slocan Beach, Village of Slocan, Canada
A non-profit community event ?
By donation and no one turned away!
A sober and family-friendly gathering ?
All-day live music, dance and theatre performances from:
Monkey Dragons and Adham Shaikh
Opening Prayers with Kiara Astara
Month of Sundays Dance Troupe
Children’s entertainer Mr. Mojo
Temple Dance with Dakini Ma
Avery Florence and Friends
Dunconscious on 45s
Trip Around the Sun
Spark AKA Dazza
Barnharmonics
Beaten Brass
Mac Topher
Soniko
***Schedule TBA
Sand Sculpture Workshop- See FB event https://fb.me/e/12gHtQGOE
Volleyball Tournament- See FB event https://fb.me/e/Vp0Tk4Wo
Jujitsu Workshop- See FB event https://fb.me/e/FQbEmwdr
Artisan Vendors
Floating Water Slide on the lake
Bouncy Castle
Water Games
Food vendors include:
Cheez 2 Pleez
Sarita’s Soul Food
Jaganath Express
Holy Crepe
Sweet and Stoked
and more!
We are looking for volunteers to make this community event a success!
Fundraising and promotion
Sand Sculpture Workshop Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Vendor Coordinator
Treeling Gift Coordinator
Water Games Coordinator
Artist Liaison
Security
Lifeguard
Bouncy Castle attendant
Email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to let us know you want to help.
If you have an idea for a workshop, let us know! We have room for one more.
HARMONY is produced by Live Harmonics and co-hosted by Radio Free Winlove. Treehugger Retreats and Events Society is a not-for-profit group.
The sliding scale for donations is $0-50$ per person (pay-what-you-can or pay-it-forward). Below are the methods of donation:
*E-transfer to treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com
*Email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com to give a cash donation.
*Go to https://gofund.me/f5baaad2 to donate by credit card.
Our fundraising campaign is now open. Our goal is $10,000 by June 15th. Let’s make it a reality ? Help spread the word and share this event!
Organizers acknowledge the founders of the UNITY festival of years past and all their heart and energy and wish to continue facilitating the Slocan Valley arts and culture vibes.
Finally and most importantly, organizers acknowledge that we will gather on snʕickstx tmxʷúlaʔxʷ (Sinixt territory) and give gratitude to this land and its waters. We wish to continue to build connections, with ourselves, with each other and with Mother Earth.

KYF Workshop Series – Truth Reconciliation & Accountability
2023-07-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Shambhala Center, 812 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC, BC, V1L 1N7, Canada
Support the Kootenay Yoga Festival 2023 in collaboration with the Autonomous Sinixt in these very special events!
This is especially for space holders, those who work in holistic health and anyone who may be interested in the subject of truth, reconciliation & accountability.
Saturday, July 15th, 2023 1:00-3:00 PM at Shambhala Center, 812 Stanley St, Nelson, BC with Lori Barkley + Cheryl Cook.
Participants are encouraged to bring their questions about truth and reconciliation in unceded Sinixt tmxwúlaʔx (homeland). The focus will be on demonstrating responsibility and respect as good guests and how to ask and demonstrate responsibility to work in Sinixt tmxwúlaʔxw (homeland). This workshop will be co-facilitated by a green/plant people practitioner working in right relations with Autonomous Sinixt. Participants will be asked during the end of the first workshop how they will be holding themselves accountable as an ally after the workshop. It will be a safe space to ask questions about Sinixt in advance of meeting with Autonomous Sinixt Elder & Matriarch Marilyn James.
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 1:00-3:00 PM at Sandbox Building, 6177 BC-6, Winlaw, BC.
The goal of this workshop is to educate participants on the Autonomous Sinixt and their təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland). During the second session we will open a dialog about how to create an ask & how the participants have held themselves accountable throughout the təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland).

Intro to Plein Air Painting
2023-07-15 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Cowan’s office Supplies, 517 Victoria St, Nelson BC, BC, V1L 4K7, Canada
Join Abby Wilson on Saturday July 15th at Cowan’s Office Supplies in Nelson for an Intro to Plein Air Painting. Register at https://cowans.org/collections/art-workshops/products/intro-to-plein-air-painting

Time to step outside of the comfort of your studio! Painting “en plein air” is the grand old tradition of painting directly from life.
This workshop will cover topics such as equipment options and techniques for new plein air painters. We will discuss some tricks for working under pressure and in the elements. The class will then do a walk up to Gyro Park to practice in the field with a series of short exercises
Participants will receive a minimalist watercolour plein air kit that can slip into a back pocket, and are welcome to bring extra art supplies from home

All materials are provided.
Please wear studio appropriate clothing.
Suitable for beginners or experienced artists
