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Meet the Artist Brigitte Desbois

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, Canada

Brigitte will be on site at the JB Fletcher Store Museum on Saturday November 9th to do a demonstration of her artistic process. Brigitte’s beautiful work is currently on display in our front window and can be viewed any time this week.

The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 1

The Royal 330 Baker Street Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Whats up y’all???Straight up you know that when the snow flies so do the paint brushes.The Royal Art Throwdown is back once again for another season and we are beyond stoked!!This season we will be seeing new awesome local artists, new DJ’s and the same old MC. I hope you like the sound of my […]

Free

Louis Riel Day

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

The public is welcomed to commemorate Métis leader Louis Riel, In partnership with the West Kootenay Métis Society. Raise the Métis flag at City Hall, and then join us at the Nelson Museum for stew and bannock, and to officially open the Truth and Reconciliation case in the 2nd floor museum exhibit. This event is […]

Free

Artist Talk with Thaddeus Holownia

SOMA Sound & Events 444 Baker St., Nelson BC

is excited & honored to be hosting the upcoming artist talk being delivered by Thaddeus Holownia. @thaddeusholownia November 22nd/2024 at @gal.lery444 Gallery 444 + SOMA studio/venue @soma.gallery444 Doors Open 6pm Artist Talk Begins 6:30pm Snacks and beverages provided Artist Biography & CV Thaddeus Holownia, is a visual artist, teacher, letterpress printer and publisher. Holownia was born in England in 1949 […]

Free

Rural Artist Support Weekend

Online

Join the Nelson & District Arts Council for a FREE professional development weekend for artists. While the focus of Rural Artist Support Weekend is on reaching local artists, the sessions are open to any artists who would benefit from them! Do read the descriptions before registering, as some sessions are regionally specific or focused on […]

Book Launch and (optional) Illustrating Workshop

Slocan Lake Arts Centre 408 Lake Avenue, Silverton, BC

New Denver artist and Kokanee Glacier hut keeper Petra Hekkenberg presents her new book Further in the Alpine – the second illustrated journal of Kokanee Park, with stories, visuals, a short film, Q&A, book signing and an optional 1hr illustrating workshop at the end. The book presentation is by donation and supports the Slocan Lake Arts […]

Romeo and Juliet Play Reading – Black Productions

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Join Black Productions Nelson for a play reading of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" directed by Pat Henman. Friday, December 6th7:30PMNelson United ChurchBy donation at the door (10$ suggested). Cash and card accepted.   Featuring: Kaitlyn Nobiss Heather Clark Brian d'Eon Darren Fuss Avi Phillips Mackenzie Hope Lachlan Myers Quinn Barron Kozmo Sammartino Scott Thorp […]

$10

Meet & Greet with Darcy Wanuk

167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

Please JOIN US on Saturday, December 7 between 1 and 3 for a MEET & GREET with the wonderfully talented DARCY WANUK, and check out her unique line of STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY "Distinctly Silver". Refreshments will be served.

Nelson Poetry Slam

Nelson Boxing and Athletics Club 685-B Baker street, Nelson, BC, Canada

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7TH AT NELSON BOXING GYM !!(*date & location changed, sorry for the confusion.) Feature poetry performance by: BRE HARWOOD! NELSON POETRY SLAM is returning to a new venue, and the event will be hosted by our dear friend, poet and community organizer CHERYL COOK, and music will be provided by DJ WHO. FEATURE […]

“Kootenay Landmarks” Open Adjudicated Art Exhibit

167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley

2025 Open, Adjudicated Art Exhibit Celebrates Kootenay Landmarks | Art Gallery Kimberley Showcases Regional Creativity from January 30 to February 23, 2025 Kimberley, BC—The stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of the West and East Kootenays will take center stage at the 2025 Open, Adjudicated Art Exhibit, hosted by Art Gallery Kimberley. From January 30 […]

re:source – making materials matter

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

re:source is an exhibition of creative re-imagining, the act of finding and using materials over again or for a purpose not originally intended. We often think of “resources” as the things we have, but re-sourcing in this context implies the active process of discovery and reinvention. Exhibition Dates: January 23-March 6, 2025 Opening Reception: January […]

Free

re:source – making materials matter

VISAC Gallery 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail

re:source is an exhibition of creative re-imagining, the act of finding and using materials over again or for a purpose not originally intended. We often think of “resources” as the things we have, but re-sourcing in this context implies the active process of discovery and reinvention. Exhibition Dates: January 23-March 6, 2025 Opening Reception: January […]

Free