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SUMMARY:Salmo Artventure Exhibition & Competition
DESCRIPTION:This is a family fun event where the public casts their vote for their favourite artwork.\nWinners are chosen by the public. The show features painters\, metal artists\, wood artists\, illustrators\, glass artists\, photographers and textile artists all vying for this years crown.\nThe show also features live music and an Art Basket Door Prize from the Salmo And District Arts Council.\nThis is a free event to attend.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/salmo-artventure-exhibition-competition/
LOCATION:215 Davies Ave\, Salmo\, BC V0G 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard Roo":MAILTO:howardroometal@netidea.com
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke: ARTIST SOCIALS | LUFT CAFE & BAR
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by RVAC in Collaboration with the VRGE Hotel\nJoin us for Artist Socials ! These laid-back\, no-pressure events are the perfect opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community\, share ideas\, and socialize. There’s no set agenda—just good vibes and great conversation. You don’t need to be a member of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to attend\, so grab a friend or come ready to meet new ones. \nThursday\, January 15\, 6:30 – 8:00pm\nLüft Café & Bar – VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W\, Revelstoke\, BC\nAsk the server to point you to the right group\nAll welcome\, always\nNo bookings required
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revelstoke-artist-socials-luft-cafe-bar/
LOCATION:Luft Café and Bar\, VRGE Hotel 1500 1 St W\, Revelstoke\, BC
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260117T130000
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SUMMARY:Slocan: 4TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n4TH ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL!\nBY DONATION $0-$50\n\n\nEXPO PARK\, SLOCAN \n\n1:00 HANNAH CLAIRE\n2:00 MASSIMO CIRCUS ARTS\n2:30PM PUPPETS ON THE MOVE & SPIN THE WHEEL\n3:30 WALL DOG NEO-SOUL FOLK JAZZ\n4:30 SOS RAP & FREESTYLE\n5:00 THISISSAMI\n6:30 ANIMUS ROVING FIRE SPINNING\n7:00 THE GREAT FULL LIFE\n\n1PM BIOCHAR WORKSHOP\nSNOWMAN BUILDING COMPETITION\nFIRE PITS\nRAFFLE PRIZES AND 50/50\nVENDORS\n\n1PM-4PM\nFREE CRAFTING WITH CBAL\nFREE LAZER TAG FROM KOOTENAY TAGTICAL\nFREE GAMES BY SV YOUTH NETWORK & PHARATREE\n\nTHE LEGION\, SLOCAN\n9PM- 1AM DJS FATTYCAKES\, DAILY BASIS & LUMINESCE\n\nFOOD VENDORS:\nTHE SLICE\nTALISHACK\nOH MY LARD\nFOMO\n\nMUSIC PRODUCED BY LIVE HARMONICS\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS: \n\nTHE VILLAGE OF SLOCAN\nREDI GRANT\, RDCK AREA H\nSLOCAN VALLEY LEGACY FUND\nCOLUMBIA BASIN TRUST\nSTELLARVISTA\nKOOTENAY CO-OP\nSLOCAN VALLEY CO-OP\nTROWELEX RENTALS AND SALES\nSIFCO\nNELSON & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION\nSLOCAN VALLEY LEGION\nSLOCAN VILLAGE MARKET\nWEGCSS\nTHE HUB\nHALL PRINTING
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/slocan-winter-carnival/
LOCATION:Expo Park\, Slocan
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Treehugger Retreats and Events Society":MAILTO:TREEHUGGERSOCIETYBC@OUTLOOK.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260127T160000
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SUMMARY:Arts & Culture Grants from CKCA: Q&A Sessions
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A CKCA Q&A SESSION\n\nWest Kootenay Fibreshed\n\nDo you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? Grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) could help. \nThese grants—funded by Columbia Basin Trust and managed by the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council—are available for all art disciplines\, for both individuals and arts and culture organizations in the Columbia Basin. \nCKCA’s next application period will open January 12\, 2026\, and close February 20\, 2026\, or March 6\, 2026\, depending on the program. \nQ&A sessions\nTo learn more about these grants and how to apply\, attend one of our FREE question-and-answer sessions. The events all take place online through Zoom. \nREGISTER NOW IN THE ONE THAT WORKS FOR YOU! \n\nTuesday\, January 27\, 2026: 4 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Mountain\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain\nTuesday\, February 3\, 2026: noon Pacific / 1 p.m. Mountain\nWednesday\, February 4\, 2026: 4 p.m. Pacific / 5 p.m. Mountain\n\nBefore you attend a session\, we encourage you to watch the latest video about the specific program you’re considering applying to. Note: these videos will be available as of January 12\, 2026\, when the programs launch. To find the video\, select the program that interests you and navigate to that program’s page. Afterwards\, come to the Q&A session with your questions. \nIf you have questions about your specific project\, rather than the programs themselves\, contact us directly instead of asking them during a session.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/2026-ckca-qa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Calls & Opportunities,Community Events,WKAC Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Kootenay Regional Arts Council":MAILTO:admin@wkartscouncil.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T183000
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SUMMARY:Revelstoke: POETRY IN THE GALLERY | FREE
DESCRIPTION:POETRY IN THE GALLERY | FREE\nHosted by Emma Beck\nCome spend a free evening surrounded by poetry\, creativity\, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work\, share a favourite poem\, or just sit back and enjoy\, everyone is invited. Bring a warm drink\, settle into the cozy gallery space\, and let yourself be inspired. This is a relaxed\, judgment-free event where all voices are welcome—especially beginners! \nThursday\, January 29\n6:30pm – 8:00pm \nNovembers Theme: “Inspiration” \nRVAC Main Gallery\, 320 Wilson st. \nAll forms of poetry welcome\nNo bookings required! \nFor our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights\, however please note that the last 45 minuets of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting at 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/revelstoke-poetry-in-the-gallery-free/
LOCATION:Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre\, 320 Wilson Street\, Revelstoke\, V0E 2S0
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Live Performance,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Métis-Style Beaded Leather Mittens (Day 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to bead and hand sew a pair of beautiful Métis / Indigenous style mittens. Some experience hand and machine sewing is helpful\, but enthusiasm will work too!\nThis 2 day course will occur over 2 weekends: Saturday\, Jan 31\, 9:30 – 4:00 and Saturday\, Feb 7\, 9:30 – 4:00 MST.\nThis will allow time to complete essential elements before assembling the mitten. A sewing machine for your liners is useful but not required. \nThe cost is $200\, supplies included.\nThe Elk Valley Metis Association will provide sponsorship for Metis / Indigenous persons. \nAdvanced registration is required\, 15 persons max.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/metisbeadedmittens/
LOCATION:Fernie Aquatic Centre Multi-Purpose Room\, 250 Pine Ave\, Fernie\, BC\, V0B1M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tessa Stanley":MAILTO:tessastanleyart@gmail.com
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