Local Trail, Distant Shores: Water Colour Perspectives
2025-04-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-23 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) and 1 more date | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
A series of watercolour paintings by Dan Ashman. The exhibition takes inspiration from the scenery of the West Kootenays.
Exhibition Dates:
March 27 – April 24, 2025
Opening Event:
March 27, 2025
Evening Hours:
April 15, 2025
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday
12pm-4pm

Artist Statement:
If 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.
About Dan Ashman:
Dan 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.
Dan 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.
As 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.

“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha
2025-04-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-17 12:00 - 16:00 and 5 more dates | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Meet Raul: Architect, Artist, and Digital Fabrication Visionary

“I’m Raul, an architect and artist of Mexican origin, now based in Canada since 2022. My lifelong fascination with materials and manufacturing techniques has deeply influenced my approach to design. While I’ve always appreciated the artistry and individuality of handmade products, I’ve also recognized the challenges they face in achieving precision and consistent quality.

This curiosity led me to digital fabrication, where I discovered the power to translate complex designs into reality with precision and control. Through the fusion of technology and craftsmanship, I am able to create pieces that retain the unique essence of handmade work while elevating their quality and accuracy.”

Exhibition Dates: March 10 – 20, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 12pm-4pm

To learn more, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha

Black Bear Review Magazine Launch
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Selkirk College returns to the Nelson Museum this spring for the launch of the 9th print edition of Black Bear Review! This event features readings from the talented students and community members showcased in the magazine. Refreshments will be served, admission by donation.

Rossland Recollections: “The Olaus Story” with Roly Worsfold
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Late November 1894, a Norwegian man arrived in Rossland. His arrival wasn’t remarkable – miners were pouring into town in the thousands to seek their fortune in the gold mines of Red Mountain. But this man would go on to have a bigger impact on our town than perhaps any other. His name was Olaus Jeldness, and this particular miner came with skis.
More than a hundred years later, Rosslander Roly Worsfold had an idea. “I wouldn’t be living and skiing in Rossland today if it weren’t for Olaus,” he told his buddies, “And a lot of other people wouldn’t be either.” Roly went on to lead the Spirit of Red Society, the group that raised funds to install the now-iconic statue of Olaus at the corner of Washington and Columbia.
Join us at the Museum at 6 pm on Thursday, April 10th, as Roly shares the full story – from Olaus’ life and legacy to the journey of installing the statue, and even the connections he made in Norway along the way.
RSVP for this Speaker Series event at https://square.link/u/sCp2EjPT – we’ll be celebrating Olaus and the Spirit of Red with a tea party (featuring actual tea and coffee, of course!).
More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2025/april-recollections

Selkirk College Digital Arts, Fabrication, and Design Year-End Show
2025-04-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Mary Hall – Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus, 820 Tenth Street, Nelson, V1L 3C7, Canada
Join us in Mary Hall at Tenth St. Campus for the annual Digital Art and Digital Fabrication and Design Year End Show!
WHEN: April 11, 6-9pm | April 12, 10-1pm WHERE: Mary Hall at Selkirk College Tenth St. Campus, Nelson BC Entry by Donation Art Sale | Cash only
Join us at the Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication and Design Year End Show 2025, where students embody the spirit of creativity and innovation, shaping the future of tomorrow’s world. Explore new works in graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, web design, product design, 3D design, prototyping, fabrication, and more!

‘I Had Visitors Last Night’ book launch
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Local author and historian Rita Moir launches her latest book I Had Visitors Last Night, the Storied Life of Lydia Kania. Published in Nelson by Linda Crosfield, (Nose in Book Publishing) these are beautiful hand-bound limited edition books about Slocan Valley (now Nelson) resident Lydia Kania, who turned 100 this year.
Rita will be reading from the book and signing copies at the Nelson Museum on Tuesday, April 15 beginning at 7pm. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Young Visions of 2025 Exhibit
2025-04-17 10:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
After a two month period of time closed for renovations, the Kootenay Gallery is pleased
to announce that it will launch its 2025 exhibition season with one of its most anticipated
annual events. The Young Visions exhibit runs in both the West and East Galleries from
April 17th to May 31st, celebrating the creative skills and talents of young people in
School District 20 from ages 13 to 18.
This year, students from Stanley Humphries Secondary School in Castlegar, and Kootenay
Columbia Learning Centre will participate in the show.
The gallery and exhibit will open with a reception on Thursday, April 17th from 5:00 to
7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend the opening.
Gallery hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information
contact the Gallery at 250.365.3337 or email kootenaygallery@telus.net.

An Evening with Vera Maloff
2025-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | 1505 Bay Avenue, 1505 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC
Join Vera Maloff, Doukhobor historian, as she discusses her books, Our Backs Warmed by the Sun and They Called Him a Radical: The Memoirs of Pete Maloff.

Speaker Series with Richard McCrea: Honeybees & Other Pollinators
2025-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join us for a fascinating journey into the world of Honeybees & Other Pollinators with biologist Richard McCrea at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, at 6 pm on Thursday, April 24th. With decades of experience in life sciences—including ecology, entomology, botany, and palynology—Richard brings a deep appreciation and personal passion for the pollinators that play a crucial role in our ecosystems. Though not his primary field of study, Richard and his partner Lisa actively promote pollinator-friendly practices in their everyday lives, and his talk will blend scientific insight with accessible, real-world applications for anyone looking to support these vital species.
🌿 Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a backyard gardener, or just curious about the bees buzzing around your blooms, this talk is for you!
🗓 When: Thursday, April 24th, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
Admission is by donation. Light refreshments will be available.
Come curious and leave inspired!
For more information or to RSVP, go to rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2025/april-speaker, email info@rosslandmuseum.ca or call 250-362-7722.
