West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Wednesday Bunker Tours
2025-10-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
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!

From 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.

Wednesday 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!

Clement Yeh Artist Talk
2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | 320 Wilson St., Revelstoke
ARTIST TALK | FREE
Hosted by Clement Yeh
We’re excited to invite you to a special afternoon with exhibiting artist Clement Yeh as he shares insights into his practice and his exhibition Movement in Time and Space.
Sunday, October 12
3pm – 4pm
RVAC Main Gallery, 320 Wilson St.
Free – Everyone Welcome
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from Clement about the inspirations behind his work, his creative process, and the themes he explores in his art. Whether you’re a fellow artist, an art enthusiast, or simply curious, this talk promises to be inspiring and thought-provoking.

Day of the Dead: A Cross-Cultural Celebration
2025-11-01 15:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Eagles Hall, 641 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4J3, Canada, BC, V1L 4J3, Canada
Join us for a very special Day of the Dead celebration, a free, family-friendly community event where we’ll honor tradition while embracing the richness of many cultures. Inspired by Día de Muertos, this event brings together diverse practices of remembrance and celebration of life.
What to Expect at the Day of the Dead Celebration
✨ Mexico – Dia de Muertos
Interactive altar. Arts & crafts while we share the meaning of this tradition. Plus, live serenatas (serenades) will fill the space with music and remembrance.
✨ Philippines – “Undas”
Experience the Filipino tradition of Undas through a communal altar, prayers, and music. Participate in shared offerings, hands-on crafts, and enjoy a live performance of Dahil Sayo.
✨ India – “Moksha”
“Moksha” is a visual and interactive display of India’s diverse rituals of remembrance, including storytelling, a short talk, and a participatory dance performance.
✨ Celtic Roots – “From Samhain to Halloween”
Presenter Shannon Silvermoon will explore Samhain’s ancient rituals and its transformation into Halloween. Participate in a short visualization, ancestor offerings, and intention-setting for the new year.
✨ Reflections on Grief and Healing
Led by death doula Leif, this space invites us to reflect on loss, grief, and renewal.
✨ Community Offerings
-Food vendors & face painting
-Performances by local & guest artists
-A closing dance party with uplifting global beats
📌 Save the date: Full schedule with times will be shared soon!
Event Schedule:
-3:00 – 4:00 PM: Altars making & community gathering begin, live Serenata from 3:30–4:00 PM & face painting & mini traditional food market open
-4:00 – 4:10 PM: Land Acknowledgment
by Rick Desautel
-4:10 – 5:10 PM: Community Talk: “Grief, Loss, and Healing”by Leif Mjolsness
-5:10 – 6:20 PM: Cultural Presentations:
Ireland – Origins of Halloween (5:10–5:30)
India – Moska (5:30–5:40)
Mexico – Traditions + Activity (5:40–6:00)
Philippines – Heritage + Activity (6:00–6:20)
-6:20 – 6:30 PM: Closing Remarks
-6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dance Performances featuring:
Miriam Martínez, Slava Doval’s DanceFusion, Sophie Barbaric, Surya & Nino, Tango group & Tapatia Collective
-7:00 – 9:30 PM: Dance Party featuring
DJ Mochilero & DJ Dubconscious
-9:30 – 11:00 PM: Karaoke & Curated Playlist

Studio Connexion Winter Group Show
2025-11-13 11:00 - 2025-12-23 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Studio Connexion Art Gallery, 203 Fifth Ave. NW., Nakusp
The Winter Group Show is coming back to Studio Connexion Art Gallery in Nakusp. Fine artworks by more than 35 talented artists from across Canada who are represented at Studio Connexion will be for sale during the Christmas season. Art-gifts are the type of presents that keeps on giving. Anne-Elizabeth Béliveau is the owner and the curator of the quaint space. She is delighted by the artworks the artists have been creating for the event.
Most of the artists she represents do landscape, abstract or wildlife. It is a great selection for the season or any occasion.
The Winter Group Show starts Thursday November 13th and runs through December 23rd. Walk-in-hours are 11am to 4pm.
Studio Connexion Art Gallery is location at 203 FIFTH Ave. in the heART of Nakusp just 2 1/2 short blocks from Broadway St.

In Recent Memory - new work from recent travels.
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
One day exhibit and sale of new pastel landscapes from travels over the last year by artist Deb Borsos of Argenta.
These images were all inspired by travels around the region, the province and the world in 2025.
Originals (framed) and prints (framed and unframed) will be available from noon to 6pm only on Saturday Dec 6 at the Langham Cultural Centre, community gallery.
Come by for a look, a chat, stories that inspired the artwork or a glass of warm spiced apple juice to keep you warm before you head out to watch Kaslo Light Up following a visit to this show.
Pieces of local artwork make excellent Christmas gifts!

Meet & Greet With Jewellery Designer Darcy Wanuk
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
Please join us on Saturday, December 6 between 1 and 4 pm for a meet & greet social with local jewellery designer Darcy Wanuk (Distinctly Silver).
If you like Darcy’s jewellery and/or you are into jewellery-making, you don’t want to miss Darcy’s short silver smithing demonstration!
Light refreshments will be served.

Revelstoke Visual Art Centre's Opening Celebration
2026-01-08 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
🎉 Opening Reception Alert! 🎉
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Opening Reception of our brand new exhibition featuring four incredible artists:
🎨 Carol Schlosar
🎨 Rachel Prins
🎨 Hunter Haig
🎨 Jacques Moeder (JAH-CKO)
📍 Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson St
🗓 Thursday, January 8
🕔 Quiet Viewing | 3–5 PM 🎶 Bar & Live Music | 5–8 PM
🎟 Entry by donation | Free for Members
🍷 Drinks: $6 (Cash & Card Accepted)
👗 Semi-formal Attire Encouraged — let’s celebrate in style!
✨ Come discover thought-provoking art, connect with the artists, enjoy live music, and share a glass with your community. This is a night you won’t want to miss! ✨

Revelstoke: ARTIST TALK | RACHEL PRINS
2026-02-02 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.

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
