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SUMMARY:Local Trail\, Distant Shores: Water Colour Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:A series of watercolour paintings by Dan Ashman. The exhibition takes inspiration from the scenery of the West Kootenays. \nExhibition Dates:\nMarch 27 – April 24\, 2025 \nOpening Event:\nMarch 27\, 2025 \nEvening Hours:\nApril 15\, 2025 \nGallery Hours:\nTuesday-Thursday\n12pm-4pm \nArtist Statement:\nIf I am asked how long it took to paint a picture\, I would reply\, “Thirty-five years to learn how\, and a few hours to put paint on paper”. It is a long process to master the media of watercolour and even after all this time\, something can still go wrong. I’m still learning and developing my style. \nAbout Dan Ashman:\nDan Ashman was born in British Columbia in 1956 and started his foray into art in High School by painting in oils. He moved to Trail to work as a Metallurgical Engineer at Teck and took up watercolours in 1987 during a night school course led by fellow engineer and local watercolour artist\, Brian O’Hara. Subsequently\, he attended workshops with Les Weisbrich\, a watercolour artist from the Slocan valley\, and Kiff Holland\, a watercolour artist from the lower mainland. Otherwise\, he is self taught. \nDan joined the Trail Art Club in 1988 and helped to establish the VISAC gallery. He was a member of the “Thursday Night Painters” when it was led by Bob Ross. His work has been shown in Art Club exhibitions\, the VISAC invitational show\, showings of the Thursday Night Painters both in Trail and Spokane as well as juried art shows. He has sold a number of paintings including one to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. \nAs an avid outdoorsman\, Dan was inspired by the captivating scenery of the West Kootenays and began to capture local scenes in watercolour either painting “en plein air” or in his studio. He is also an amateur photographer and uses photos from his travels as subject matter. Now retired\, his recent works include landscapes from the West Kootenays\, the Canadian Rockies\, Hawaii\, and Atlantic Canada.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/local-trail-distant-shores-water-colour-perspectives/
LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5
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SUMMARY:Stories Inspire Passion -SIP talks 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson & District\, for a celebration of the collective spirit of Kootenay Women on Saturday\, March 29th at Lakeside Prestige.\nSeven local women will share their personal stories about what has inspired them to become the person they are today. There is nothing more exciting than meeting new people\, sharing lived experience stories\, and enjoying good food and beverage!\nSpeakers this year include:• Katrine Conroy – first female to work at Celgar Pulp Mill\, becoming a Power Engineer\, an Early Childhood Educator\, worked at Kootenay Family Place as an ECE and Executive Director\, and as an instructor at Selkirk teaching ECE\, was as elected as MLA since 2005 – recently retired MLA.\n• Cheryl Dowden – Ed at ANKORS\, social justice advocate\, community leader advocating for the vulnerable population\, an avid traveler\, outdoorsperson\, and passionate about being a mom.\n• Laura Landsberg – a rare vocalist who can cross all genres\, highly respected member of the music community\, 20 years vocal instructor at Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program\, continues to perform in various musical projects.\n• Slava Doval -a passionate\, lifelong dance artist\, choreographer and instructor. The founder and director of Dance Fusion\, a Nelson-based dance school that has been in operation for sixteen years.\n• Andrea Fox – Andrea is a certified nature-based therapist\, environmental activist\, outdoor educator\, and wilderness guide. Fox received the 2024 Suzy Hamilton Legacy award for their passionate and dedicated work in protecting old growth forests and biodiversity. Andrea Fox founded Elemental Journeys and offers youth programs\, primal skills workshops\, adult wilderness retreats and one-on-one counselling. Fox brings curiosity and play to every exploration.\n• Lena Horswill – community advocate & leader\, originally from Malaysia\, she immigrated to Canada at the age of 25 and began working with CUSO (an international development agency)\, former retired ED for Nelson Community Services and at present is Board Chair for Nelson City Police Board.\n• Kate Armstrong – award-winning author of her memoir The Stone Frigate: The Royal Military College’s First Female Cadet Speaks Out\, is passionate about writing and is currently pursuing a master’s in fine arts in Creative Writing at UBC\, she is also an avid sailor/yachtsman and plans to race in the Atlantic.\nThe main goal of the event is to raise funds for the scholarships that we award to young women in our community who attend Selkirk College\, and LV Rogers Secondary School in Nelson. Our club has a history of awarding scholarships for over 50 years.\nEach ticket includes a glass of wine or other beverage\, as well as an assortment of tapas and finger sandwiches.\nRaffle tickets for some fabulous prizes will also be sold. Enter for your chance at a $400 cash prize\, free night at the Prestige\, a $200 Save-On grocery card and $100 Kootenay Co-op True Local basket.\nWe thank our above mentioned sponsors along with our event sponsor this year\, Fern Sabo with Spring Creative Inc.\nWe look forward to hosting you for a wonderful evening!Doors open at 3:30pm\, program begins at 4:00pm.If you have any questions about the event\, please reach out to us at nelsoncfuw@gmail.com.\nTickets will be available at Otter Books\, Feb. 6Complimentary tickets may be available\, please inquire at nelsoncfuw@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/stories-inspire-passion-sip-talks-2025/
LOCATION:Prestige Lakeside Resort\, 701 Lakeside Dr\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, BC V1L 6G3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Women in Film Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring panel discussion featuring the talented participants of the “Her Vision” Women in Film Mentorship Program (made possible by Nelson Civic Theatre Society’s Kootenay Screen-Based Industry Program/Kootenay Film). This event celebrates the achievements of emerging women and non-binary filmmakers in the Kootenays\, highlighting the experiences and projects they developed under the guidance of experienced mentors.\nHear firsthand from the apprentices about what they gained from their mentorship. As well\, enjoy insightful talks from seasoned mentors in the industry\, who will share their experience\, expertise\, and insights into navigating the current landscape of film. The audience are welcome to participate in the Q & A to foster enriching dialogue.\nThis intimate event is a unique opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of creatives\, fostering collaboration and empowerment among women and non-binary filmmakers in the region. Come and be part of celebrating the vision and creativity of women and non-binary filmmakers in the Kootenays!\nA massive thanks to KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology) for sponsoring the event venue.\nDate: Saturday March 29\, 2025Time: 4 – 6pm PSTLocation: The Nelson Innovation Centre (91-D Baker ST\, Nelson\, BC V1L 4G8)\nFREE to attend!
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LOCATION:Nelson Innovation Center\, 91-D Baker Street\, Nelson\, BC\, Canada
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