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SUMMARY:Castlegar Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Opening night kicks off June 6th with live music\, refreshments and art! This free\, self guided community event runs from June 6th – Sep 20th which sees 19 artists featured at 11 local businesses.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/castlegar-art-walk/
LOCATION:Castlegar\, Castlegar\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bunker Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-14/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260526T205758
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SUMMARY:"Natural Geometry" Solo Art Exhibit by Michael Hepher
DESCRIPTION:Kimberley\, BC — September 4–28\, 2025 — Art Gallery Kimberley is proud to present “Natural Geometry\,” a solo exhibition of hand-printed artworks by Fernie-based interdisciplinary artist Michael Hepher. Known for his vibrant sense of colour\, thoughtful interpretation of the everyday\, and abilities across mediums\, Michael’s series pushes the boundaries of abstraction while using the historic art of letterpress printmaking. \nFor more than a decade\, Michael has explored the intersection of the natural and the abstract. “Natural Geometry” translates organic shapes and landscapes into layered compositions of bold colours\, overlapping forms\, and rhythmic patterns. Each work invites viewers to see the world around them in a new way—where the familiar vanishes into geometry\, and where the mechanics of nature are revealed in uplifting\, unexpected ways. \n“Letterpress printing is both ancient and tactile\,” says Michael. “It offers a human touch to abstraction—each impression carrying the honesty of an analog process while reimagining the natural spaces we move through every day.” \nWorking from his Clawhammer Press studio in Fernie\, BC\, Michael combines traditional wood and linoleum block techniques with modern design sensibilities. His limited-edition prints touch the intersection of history\, craft\, and contemporary vision. \nMichael’s career spans printmaking\, oil painting\, and illustration\, with a portfolio of acclaimed public art projects\, private commissions\, and exhibitions including All Kinds of Beauty\, a 16 x 96’ mural celebrating Fernie (2019)\, Backroads BC (Fernie Museum Gallery\, 2018; Smithers Art Gallery\, 2019)\, and In This Together\, a touring exhibition shown across the Kootenays (2021–2022). \nPlease join us in celebrating this bold and intimate exploration of how we see\, feel\, and interpret the natural world at the closing reception on Friday\, September 26\, 2025 between 6 and 8 pm with an artist talk and interactive demonstration at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/natural-geometry-solo-art-exhibit-by-michael-hepher/
LOCATION:167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, BC\, V1A 2J5\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, V1A 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bunker Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-15/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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SUMMARY:September Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of our newest exhibition at RVAC with an unforgettable evening of art\, music\, and community! \n🎨 Artists & Exhibitions:\nClement Yeh – Movement in Time and Space\nJulie McIntyre – Ghost Stories\nPepe Hidalgo – Cycle of Life\nInteractive Exhibit \n📍 RVAC\, 320 Wilson St\n🕰 Thursday\, September 11\n🕛 Quiet Viewing: 3–5 PM\n🕛 Bar & Live Music: 5–8 PM\n🎟 $5 Entry | Free for Members\n🍷 All Drinks $5 | Cash & Card Accepted\n👗 Semi-formal Attire Encouraged — dress to impress!\n✨ Don’t miss your chance to experience these extraordinary works up close\, mingle with the artists\, and enjoy live music in a vibrant gallery setting.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/september-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:320 Wilson St.\, Revelstoke
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250913T140000
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SUMMARY:BIG RIVER Speaker Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed author Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for transboundary conversations about healing the Columbia River. Pearkes and fellow speakers\, Shelly Boyd (Sinixt Confederacy Coordinator) and Cindy Marchand (Chair of the Colville Confederated Tribes Fish & Wildlife Committee) will offer hopes for salmon and the future of the Columbia River. \nTickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the Trail Museum & Archives in the Trail Riverfront Centre (1505 Bay Avenue\, Trail) or by phone with credit card.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/big-river-speaker-tour/
LOCATION:The Griff at The Bailey Theatre\, 1501 Cedar Ave.\, Trail
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T140000
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CREATED:20250627T052459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T222659Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bunker Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-17/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T205759
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T172228Z
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SUMMARY:Botanical Printing on cloth w/Tracy Fillion
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of botanical printing on fabric. In this hands-on workshop\, we will explore how to identify suitable fibres for plant dyeing and how to properly prepare cloth for plant dyeing and eco printing. \nWe will also discuss dye plants\, ethical harvesting practices\, and working in harmony with seasonal and local materials. \nUsing locally grown flowers\, each participant will have the opportunity to design and create their own botanically printed cotton bandana to take home. \nfree to attend\nregistration required\nall materials provided\n[max. 20 students per workshop] \n  \nREGISTER: https://oxygenartcentre.org/seed-bombs-event-1-w-tracy-fillion/ 
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/botanical-printing-on-cloth-w-tracy-fillion/
LOCATION:Oxygen Art Centre\, 320 Vernon St Unit-3\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, V1L 4E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T193000
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SUMMARY:Rebalance with the Black\, Black Earth
DESCRIPTION:Nelson Storytelling Guild presents storyteller Gail Nyoka with tales of balance from Ghana.\nBy donation $20\, sliding scale
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/rebalance-with-the-black-black-earth/
LOCATION:Nelson Seniors Centre\, 717 Vernon Street\, Nelson
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Storytelling Guild":MAILTO:raystothers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T205759
CREATED:20250627T052439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T222721Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Bunker Tours
DESCRIPTION:During the height of the Cold War\, in the 1950s and 1960s\, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017\, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!\n\nFrom iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays\, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.\n\nWednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/wednesday-bunker-tours-16/
LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &amp%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250925T200000
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SUMMARY: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\, September 25\n6:30pm – 8:00pm\nSeptembers Theme: “Tolerance”\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/poetry-in-the-gallery-free-2/
LOCATION:320 Wilson St.\, Revelstoke
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre":MAILTO:info@revelstokeartgallery.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T205759
CREATED:20250903T015310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T015310Z
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SUMMARY:"Natural Geometry" Reception\, Artist Talk & Interactive Demo by Michael Hepher
DESCRIPTION:Kimberley\, BC — September 4–28\, 2025 — Art Gallery Kimberley is proud to present “Natural Geometry\,” a solo exhibition of hand-printed artworks by Fernie-based interdisciplinary artist Michael Hepher. Known for his vibrant sense of colour\, thoughtful interpretation of the everyday\, and abilities across mediums\, Michael’s series pushes the boundaries of abstraction while using the historic art of letterpress printmaking. \nPlease join us in celebrating this bold and intimate exploration of how we see\, feel\, and interpret the natural world at the closing reception on Friday\, September 26\, 2025 between 6 and 8 pm with an artist talk and interactive demonstration at 7 pm.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/natural-geometry-reception-artist-talk-interactive-demo-by-michael-hepher/
LOCATION:167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, BC\, V1A 2J5\, 167 Deer Park Avenue\, Kimberley\, V1A 2J5
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Kimberley":MAILTO:info@artgallerykimberley.com
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