Kimberley: Unusual Angles - Open Adjudicated Art Exhibit
2026-02-05 - 2026-03-01 | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
Celebrating visual art and The Kootenays at Art Gallery Kimberley.
artgallerykimberley.com

Revelstoke: ARTIST TALK | RACHEL PRINS
2026-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
ARTIST TALK | FREE
Hosted by Rachel Prins
We’re excited to invite you to a special afternoon with exhibiting artist Rachel Prins as she shares insights into her practice and her exhibition The Dawn Chorus.
Sunday, February 8th
3pm – 4pm
RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson St.
Free – Everyone Welcome
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from Rachel about the inspirations behind her work, her creative process, and the themes she explores in her art. Whether you’re a fellow artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, this talk promises to be inspiring and thought-provoking.

Revelstoke - Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
2026-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
Hosted by Emma Beck
Come spend a free evening surrounded by poetry, creativity, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work, share a favorite 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!
Thursday, February 26
6:30pm – 8:00pm
February’s Theme: Growth
RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson st.
All forms of poetry welcome
Open to all ages, Everyone is Welcome
No bookings required!
For 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 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Creston - 'M Factor 2 – Before the Pause' Documentary Screening
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Creston Valley Public Library, 531 16 Ave S, Creston, BC, V0B 1G5
Join us on March 12th at 7pm for a free screening of M Factor 2: Before the Pause, the next installment in the documentary series about menopause and perimenopause.
Carmen Ditzler and Joanne Gailius, both local women’s health advocates with extensive knowledge, will be present for discussion and a Q&A to accompany the screening.
All are welcome, free to attend.
Please register for “tickets” at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-m-factor-2-before-the-pause-perimenopause-creston-bc-tickets-1982980230249?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
(if registration is a barrier to attending, please know you can also just show up! the registration with eventbrite is helpful for our stats and for the promotional efforts for the film).

Nelson - LOOT: Orienting to Matter; Day 1
2026-03-13 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
A three-day symposium in Nelson and Kaslo featuring Kootenay and Okanagan artists and writers known as the Ten Thieves Artist Collective runs from March 13 to 15 will include panels, workshops, a keynote talk and an art exhibition all centered on exploring humanity’s current relationship to matter.
“Our relationship with matter which includes the elements that support our existence have been taken for granted,” said LOOT curator Deborah Thompson, a Nelson artist. “The symposium will focus on examining and re-imagining our attitudes towards matter, and the stories we tell that shape this vital relationship.”
“LOOT: Orienting to Matter,” the symposium will begin with a keynote address by UBC Okanagan feminist environmental and humanities professor Astrida Neimanis at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Nelson Museum, Archives and Gallery, 502 Vernon St.
The event’s panels and workshops will be held March 14 and 15 at the Langham Cultural Centre, 447 A Ave., Kaslo, starting at 10 am each day.
An art exhibition of new works by the Ten Thieves Artist Collective – Susan Andrews Grace, Eimear Laffan, Carol Wallace, Jim Holyoak, Genevieve Robertson, Hildur Jonasson, Maggie Shirley, Marnie Temple and Deborah Thompson – will be on display at the Langham from March 7 to May 8.
Admission to LOOT’s events is free or by donation.
Registration is encouraged for the workshops, which include drawing, poetry, making art with natural materials. There will also be a lakeshore geology and hydrofeminsim walk.
Registration information and a detailed agenda for the symposium are at https://thelangham.ca

Kaslo - LOOT: Orienting to Matter; Days 2 & 3
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15 | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada

WKRAC Presentation to Nelson City Council
2026-03-17 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson City Hall, 310 Ward Street, Nelson, BC, V1L5S4, Canada
Listen in as Kallee Lins and Lily Andersen share grant program updates with Nelson City Council. They will highlight recently funded projects in the area and new initiatives at the Kootenay Regional Arts Council.

This is a Cultural Presentation at the top of the City’s March Committee of the Whole meeting. Meetings are livestreamed to the City’s YouTube page: City of Nelson – YouTube

Nelson: Therese DesCamp Book Launch
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Join us at the Nelson Library for the book launch of Hands Like Roots: Notes on an Entangled Contemplative Life.
Authored by New Denver resident Therese DesCamp, the book weaves together science, spirituality, and a love of life. DesCamp integrates a grab-bag of knowledge—hydrology, climate instability, cognitive science, embodiment—with her inner experiences of prayer and meditation. The resulting essays are accessible, poetic, vulnerable and surprising.
DesCamp will discuss her book and answer your questions.

Revelstoke - Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Poetry in the Gallery | FREE
Hosted by Emma Beck
Come spend a free evening surrounded by poetry, creativity, and community! Whether you’d like to read your own work, share a favorite 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!
Thursday, March 26
6:30pm – 8:00pm
March Theme: Animal
RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson st.
All forms of poetry welcome
Open to all ages, Everyone is Welcome
No bookings required!
For our younger poets: All ages are encouraged to join these poetry nights, however please note that the last 45 minutes of this session will be reserved for adult content. Starting 7:15pm some material may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Salmo - Your Story, Your Stage Performance Workshops Day 1
2026-04-18 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Salmo Art Church, 304 Main St., Salmo, V0G1Z0
Improv, hosting, drag, dance, poetry, feedback (bring something to share and we’ll help you shine). A weekend to learn from performance pros. A stage to try something new (or just to have fun doing what you love). Suggested ages 15+
The Sunday showcase is optional but encouraged. It’s an open mic with a supportive audience. Priority stage spots go to workshop participants

PWYC or free!
Suggested donations are:
$10 per workshop
$20 for the full two days of workshops
*REGISTER HERE*
All workshops and the showcase take place at the Salmo Art Church EXCEPT for the dance workshop with Fabiola Gascon, which will be held in the SVYCC multipurpose room.
Dates and times:
Saturday, April 18th
11 – 1 – THE CONFIDENCE TO FAIL – INTRO TO IMPROV W MICHELLE HART
1:30 – 3:30 – OWN THE MIC: HOSTING WITH DRAG, COMEDY, AND CONFIDENCE W ELLA L’AMOUREUX
4 – NO LIMITS: MAKE A DIY SHOW AT ANY LEVEL W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM

Sunday, April 19th
11 – 1 – FUSION FLOW: LATIN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE W FABIOLA GASCON OF TAPATIA COLLECTIVE *this workshop only — takes place in the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre’s multipurpose room*
1:30 – FROM PAGE TO STAGE: THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD WITH KAI HARWOOD
3 – PRE-SHOWCASE FEEDBACK W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM
6:30 – SHOWCASE HOSTED BY CHERYL COOK

A Super Normal Productions project
Generously supported by the CKCA.

Salmo – Your Story, Your Stage Performance Workshops Day 2
2026-04-19 11:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Salmo Art Church, 304 Main St., Salmo, V0G1Z0
Improv, hosting, drag, dance, poetry, feedback (bring something to share and we’ll help you shine). A weekend to learn from performance pros. A stage to try something new (or just to have fun doing what you love). Suggested ages 15+
The Sunday showcase is optional but encouraged. It’s an open mic with a supportive audience. Priority stage spots go to workshop participants
PWYC or free!
Suggested donations are:
$10 per workshop
$20 for the full two days of workshops
*REGISTER HERE*
All workshops and the showcase take place at the Salmo Art Church EXCEPT for the dance workshop with Fabiola Gascon, which will be held in the SVYCC multipurpose room.
Dates and times:
Saturday, April 18th
11 – 1 – THE CONFIDENCE TO FAIL – INTRO TO IMPROV W MICHELLE HART
1:30 – 3:30 – OWN THE MIC: HOSTING WITH DRAG, COMEDY, AND CONFIDENCE W ELLA L’AMOUREUX
4 – NO LIMITS: MAKE A DIY SHOW AT ANY LEVEL W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM

Sunday, April 19th
11 – 1 – FUSION FLOW: LATIN & CONTEMPORARY DANCE W FABIOLA GASCON OF TAPATIA COLLECTIVE *this workshop only — takes place in the Salmo Valley Youth and Community Centre’s multipurpose room*
1:30 – FROM PAGE TO STAGE: THE ART OF SPOKEN WORD WITH KAI HARWOOD
3 – PRE-SHOWCASE FEEDBACK W KARMELLE AKA ALGORERHYTHM
6:30/7 – SHOWCASE HOSTED BY CHERYL COOK

A Super Normal Productions project
Generously supported by the CKCA.

Rossland - Speaker Aerin Bowers: Swimming the English Channel
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
At 2:30 am on June 29th, 2025, Rosslander Aerin Bowers set out to swim the English Channel. Sixteen hours and 33 minutes later, she walked onto a beach in France. The marathon feat was a culmination of a dream — and years of training. Come out to the Museum at 6 pm on Thursday, April 23rd, to hear the whole story, from training and logistical challenges to battling tides and encounters with jellyfish!
Entry by Donation. Treats/refreshments provided.
More info/RSVP at rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2026/april-speaker

Boswell - Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
2026-04-24 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Heart: Boswell Historical Society, 12676 Hwy 3A, Nelson, British Columbia, V0B1A4, Canada
Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
edited by Luanne Armstrong
A new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is a collection of inspiring and eclectic stories written by women from across geography and time, each of whom has been drawn to take root in the mystic, beautiful Kootenays. In their own words, these women—teachers, artists, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs and environmentalists—share stories that embody the spirit of the Kootenays. From fleeing the US draft alongside the men of the sixties and pushing against traditional gender roles and sexism, to reclaiming Indigenous identities, calling out environmental threats and fighting for our climate today, these stories span the spectrum of human experience.
Nestled among pristine lakes, powerful rivers and awe-inducing mountain ranges, the Kootenay region of British Columbia has always drawn a distinctly adventurous crowd. The dramatic and somewhat isolated landscape has long been a fertile ground for artists, musicians, back-to- the-landers, hippies, environmentalists, free thinkers, and those seeking to escape the confines of big cities to the east and west and the political dynamics to the south. Others have called the area home for millennia—the Sinixt Nation, which spans the interior plateau of BC and extends beyond the areas now known as the Kootenay region, and the Ktunaxa Nation, which have long resided on the lands and waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and beyond the confines of our colonial borders. Today, the Kootenay region is a hub of farming, arts, culture and counterculture in British Columbia and the contributors for this fascinating anthology represent the wide, culturally diverse and fascinating variety of women’s stories.
The book is available in bookstores or can be ordered from Caitlin Press.
https://caitlinpress.com/
The Boswell Book launch will be held Saturday, April 24th, at 4 pm at The Heart – Boswell Historical Society.
Readers will be Maureen Cameron, Ilana Cameron, Paula Snow, Polly Wilson and Yvette Schenkel. Our bookseller will be Joe Fraser of Kingfisher Books. Coffee by Lark Roasters.

Creston - Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
2026-04-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Creston Legion, 137 11 Ave N, Creston, British Columbia, V0B 1G0, Canada
Dancing on Mountains: Women of the Kootenays
edited by Luanne Armstrong
A new collection of stories that is a celebration of the brilliant, radical essence of the women of the Kootenays is just out from Caitlin Press. The book was compiled and edited by award winning editor and author, Luanne Armstrong. Dancing on Mountains is a collection of inspiring and eclectic stories written by women from across geography and time, each of whom has been drawn to take root in the mystic, beautiful Kootenays. In their own words, these women—teachers, artists, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs and environmentalists—share stories that embody the spirit of the Kootenays. From fleeing the US draft alongside the men of the sixties and pushing against traditional gender roles and sexism, to reclaiming Indigenous identities, calling out environmental threats and fighting for our climate today, these stories span the spectrum of human experience.
Nestled among pristine lakes, powerful rivers and awe-inducing mountain ranges, the Kootenay region of British Columbia has always drawn a distinctly adventurous crowd. The dramatic and somewhat isolated landscape has long been a fertile ground for artists, musicians, back-to- the-landers, hippies, environmentalists, free thinkers, and those seeking to escape the confines of big cities to the east and west and the political dynamics to the south. Others have called the area home for millennia—the Sinixt Nation, which spans the interior plateau of BC and extends beyond the areas now known as the Kootenay region, and the Ktunaxa Nation, which have long resided on the lands and waters of the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and beyond the confines of our colonial borders. Today, the Kootenay region is a hub of farming, arts, culture and counterculture in British Columbia and the contributors for this fascinating anthology represent the wide, culturally diverse and fascinating variety of women’s stories.
The book is available in bookstores or can be ordered from Caitlin Press.
https://caitlinpress.com/
The Creston Book launch will be held Saturday, April 25th, at 2 pm.
Readers will be Maureen Cameron, Ilana Cameron, Paula Snow, Polly Wilson and Yvette Schenkel. Our bookseller will be Joe Fraser of Kingfisher Books. Coffee by Lark Roasters.

Nelson - Storytelling Workshop: Dreaming in the Chrysalis
2026-04-25 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Kiwanis Villa Community Hall, 700 Gordon Rd., (Access via Radio Ave.), Nelson, Canada
In collaboration with Storytelling Nelson. An afternoon of story, poetry and ideas.
Storyteller and theatre practitioner Gail Nyoka leads you through an interactive program.
Hear the story of Sedna, the woman who transforms into the Goddess of the Sea. What will this story mean to you?
Participate in techniques developed by playwright Augusto Boal and his Theatre of the Oppressed (no acting experience required or expected).
You are invited to play.

Silverton - For the Love of the Forest
2026-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Silverton Memorial Hall, Silverton BC
Slocan Lake Arts Council presents:
FOR THE LOVE OF THE FOREST
An evening of music, film, poetry and art celebrating the beauty, the wonder, and the wisdom of the woods.
-Music by FREYA—the captivating soulful sounds of Noel Fudge and Martine DenBok
-Film: “On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest”—a 1/2 hour deep meditative dive into the stunning forests of the Slocan Valley, by filmmaker Isaac Carter, produced by Barbara Brown
-Poetry by Barbara Brown
-Paintings on display by Barbara Brown, Artist of the Forest
Admission by donation (suggested $20)
A light concession will be offered – cash only
www.slocanlakeartscouncil.ca
FB: @SlocanLakeAC
www.barbarabrownart.com
Supported by the Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council

Creston - Tipi Event: Yaqan Nuki Peoples Heritage Society
2026-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Legend Logos, 3560 Hwy 21, Creston, BC, Canada
Meet the artist Carol Louie. She has painted the 20′ tipi that will be displayed in the Legend Logos parking lot over the summer. Hear her thoughts on what motivated her artwork.
3560 Hwy 21, Creston, BC – just south of Creston on Lower Kootenay Reserve

Kimberley - Author Event: BC and Yukon Book Prizes
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
Exciting news! The official shortlist for the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes has been announced.
For the second year in a row, the BC and Yukon Book Prizes on Tour is coming to Kimberley and that is so exciting! Jean Miller (Kimberley Public Library) and I are hosting executive director Megan Cole (BC and Yukon Book Prizes), BC authors Samantha (Sam) Beynon and Sam Wiebe for an Author Event at the gallery on Wednesday, May 6 from 6 to 7:30 pm.
Finalist for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize
Sam Wiebe: “The Last Exile” (The Wakeland Mystery Series).
Finalist for the Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize
Samantha (Sam) Beynon: “Celebrating Potlatches”.
Papervale Books has a few copies of “The Last Exile” available (and more coming) and owners AJ and Cheryl are working on ordering copies of “Celebrating Potlatches”. Papervale Books will also be selling copies of the books at the author event.
Let’s all get together for an entertaining evening in support of CANADIAN authors and the BC and Yukon Book Prizes!

Nelson - Moosehide Day Potluck: Drum, Sing, Storytelling & Poetry
2026-05-14 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson, 701 Ward Street, Nelson, V1L 1T3, Canada
Moosehide Day invitation to Potluck Rejoicing in Feast, Drum Circle, Singing, Storytelling, & Poetry
Open to the whole community whether you have attended other events of the day or not. We need you too to witness and support those who are fast breaking, sharing in new relationships, capturing insights for the coming year; while sharing our favourite foods and non alcohol drink is the way forward. A day of Soul Foods balanced with Body Nutrition.
The space will be open and held you and all for every voice, every song, every poem in the sanctity of Ancient Practice from all Paths. Bring your favourite instruments. We will jamb. We will open for personal pieces. With care, we have a piano too
Breaking the Fast
As with any fast, it is important to break your fast with intention. We recommend eating and drinking clean, simple foods easing yourself back into your regular diet.
It is also a good time to make a formal transition from your experience back into your day-to-day life. At our gatherings, we conduct fast-breaking ceremonies where we show our gratitude, share food, ask witnesses to share their words, and celebrate the effort and sacrifice as we reflect upon the day and the road ahead.

Procter - Our Side: photodocumentary of people of Harrop-Procter
2026-05-29 17:00 - 2026-06-02 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Procter Hall
Ursula Heller has been documenting the people and events in Harrop, Sunshine Bay and Procter since 1988. This exhibition is collection of 500 B&W photos showing the community to itself and the surrounding Kootenays.
Excerpt from her invitation:
The exhibition shows the collective life of our side of the Harrop Ferry from Harrop to Procter Point. The intention of this huge undertaking is for locals to connect and reconnect, old-timers and new-comers, getting to know each other and share stories. Over the last 38 years I have photographed people in their homes, at Markets, Protests, Memorials, Weddings, Info Evenings. I’ve photographed Farmers, our Community Forest, Loggers, Roadbuilders, the Harrop Sawmill, Bingo, Pickleball and Ping Pong, and so much more.
Opening May 29th: 5 – 9 pm
May 30th & 31st: 10 am – 5 pm
June 1st & 2nd: 10 am – 7pm
