BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//West Kootenay Regional Arts Council - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for West Kootenay Regional Arts Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250218T190328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T000116Z UID:12036-1740769200-1740780000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Deep 2: A Very Graphic Novel DESCRIPTION:Zen WangBack by popular demand! DEEP 2 is finally here.Feb 28th\, 2025. Doors open at 7PM. 444 Baker St. Nelson. BC.\nDEEP is an intimate affair where it is safe to explore and wonder.DEEP is an imaginative space where your spirit is allowed to roam.DEEP is a self-honouring and community supported oasis to let loose and enjoy who you are.\nSOMA Sound & Events & Gallery 444 present DEEP 2 ~ An erotic pop-up art exhibit.\nAt this one night only event there will be more of the fresh-off-the-drawing board Erotic Posters from the Graphic Novel “DEEP”. This event will also be host to our guest Intimacy Experts who will be offering a Somatic Consent Intro; also provided for our guests will be delicious and healthy elixirs to quench your body and soul at our “cash only elixir bar”; an Aphrodisiac chocolate fountain to wet your desires; & Transcendence music and dance floor to manifest your destiny through movement. Listen to your inner voice and join us to celebrate this sensual experience on Earth.\n*** Guest appearance by Mz. Iris Wilde -ambient sensual performance art. Bringing the soulful expression of heart and divinity\, the body as altar and embodied poetry. ***\n\nTickets are $30 at the door and $25 online via Eventbrite.\nSpace is limited\, so reserve your spot today.\nDress code is “as sexy as you feel comfortable with”.\n• please note this venue will ask for you to remove shoes in gallery• This is an 18+ event URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/deep-2-a-very-graphic-novel/ LOCATION:Gallery 444\, 448 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,LGBTQIA2S+ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175643/deep2-e8Tg1B.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="SOMA Sound &%3B Events":MAILTO:somasoundstudio444@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250218T191224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T004623Z UID:12044-1741089600-1741104000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:re:source – making materials matter DESCRIPTION: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. \nExhibition Dates: January 23-March 6\, 2025 \nOpening Reception: January 28\, 2025 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm\nJoin us for an evening of light refreshments. Artists in attendance. \nEvening Hours: March 5\, 2025\nIntermission hours during the Bailey’s Performance Series. \nGallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday @ 12:00pm-4:00pm \nDo you have a group looking to attend outside of gallery hours? Contact us at info@visacgallery.com to discuss group visits and field trips. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/resource-making-materials-matter-4/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175657/Heather-Stewart-4btM7C.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250218T191224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T001702Z UID:12046-1741176000-1741190400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:re:source – making materials matter DESCRIPTION: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. \nExhibition Dates: January 23-March 6\, 2025 \nOpening Reception: January 28\, 2025 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm\nJoin us for an evening of light refreshments. Artists in attendance. \nEvening Hours: March 5\, 2025\nIntermission hours during the Bailey’s Performance Series. \nGallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday @ 12:00pm-4:00pm \nDo you have a group looking to attend outside of gallery hours? Contact us at info@visacgallery.com to discuss group visits and field trips. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/resource-making-materials-matter-3/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175657/Heather-Stewart-4btM7C.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250218T191224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T000220Z UID:12047-1741262400-1741276800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:re:source – making materials matter DESCRIPTION: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. \nExhibition Dates: January 23-March 6\, 2025 \nOpening Reception: January 28\, 2025 @ 6:00pm-8:30pm\nJoin us for an evening of light refreshments. Artists in attendance. \nEvening Hours: March 5\, 2025\nIntermission hours during the Bailey’s Performance Series. \nGallery Hours: Tuesday-Thursday @ 12:00pm-4:00pm \nDo you have a group looking to attend outside of gallery hours? Contact us at info@visacgallery.com to discuss group visits and field trips. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/resource-making-materials-matter-2/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175657/Heather-Stewart-4btM7C.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250304T175133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T175133Z UID:12703-1741455000-1741464000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:SF Ho Artist talk + Closing reception DESCRIPTION:Exhibition \nSF Ho \nTRIPLE BURNER FLOWER FIELD \n15 January – 8 March 2025 \nWednesdays to Saturdays\, 1 – 5PM \nAdmission is free \nArtist Talk by SF Ho \nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025 \n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM \nNotably\, a Book Lover’s Emporium (454 Ward St. Nelson\, BC) \nSuggested donation: $5 – $20 per person \nClosing Reception \nSaturday\, March 8\, 2025 \n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \nOxygen Art Centre (#3-320 Vernon St. (alleyway entrance)\, Nelson\, BC) \nAdmission is free \nOxygen Art Centre presents two events to commemorate the closing of SF Ho’s exhibition TRIPLE BURNER FLOWER FIELD. The exhibition has been on view at the artist-run centre since January 15\, 2025\, following Ho’s residency in November and December 2024. \nThe public are invited to attend an artist talk by SF Ho held at Notably\, a Book Lover’s Emporium at 454 Ward St. Nelson\, BC\, on Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\, at 5:30pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $5 – $20 per person at the door. \nThe artist talk will feature background on the Vancouver-based writer and artist’s practice and current research that led to the exhibition\, TRIPLE BURNER FLOWER FIELD. A slide presentation will accompany the talk. Topics will range from Traditional Chinese Medicine and plant cultivation and use in artistic practice\, to historical research into Chinese agrarian and cultural practices. \nFollowing the artist talk\, the public are invited to the artist-run centre along the alleyway for a Closing Reception celebration of Ho’s exhibition at 6:30 PM. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided. Admission to the closing reception is free. \nThe exhibition attends to the use of common plants while speaking to first-generation settlers about agriculture and medicine. By highlighting the spiritual and medicinal uses of tea\, yarrow\, poppy and mugwort\, the exhibition examines how life is separated into the categories of useful commodities or invasive weeds within the framework of global capitalism. \nTRIPLE BURNER FLOWER FIELD also includes archival and oral accounts of the role of the barefoot doctor during the Cultural Revolution\, the agricultural land defense movement in Hong Kong\, and the early Chinese market gardens of Nelson\, BC. Using emptiness and manifold duality as guiding principles\, art making becomes a kind of serious play that points to interdependence with land and beings while eschewing human supremacy. \nTRIPLE BURNER FLOWER FIELD is currently on view at Oxygen Art Centre from January 15\, 2025\, to March 8\, 2025\, on Wednesdays to Saturdays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. \nSF Ho will be present in Nelson\, B.C.\, for the Artist Talk event at Notably (5:30 pm) and Closing Reception event at Oxygen Art Centre (6:30 pm) on Saturday\, March 8\, 2025. \nOxygen Art Centre is an artist-run centre located at #3-320 Vernon Street along the alleyway behind Baker Street. \nThis program is generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Regional District of Central Kootenay ReDi program. \nArtist Bio: \nSF Ho (they/them) is an artist\, writer and organizer. They have been living as an uninvited guest on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓ əm\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh\, and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ peoples for over fourteen years. Operating somewhere between words and whatever words can’t be\, their work is informed by feminist methodologies\, land-based practices\, and grassroots community networks. Ho has presented their artwork and writing both regionally and internationally. They published a book about love and aliens called George\, the Parasite. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/sf-ho-artist-talk-closing-reception/ LOCATION:Notably\, a Book Lover’s Emporium\, 454 Ward St\, Nelson\, V1L 1S8 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175531/OAC_SFHo_INFOslides_Residency20243-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250218T190036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T234619Z UID:12059-1741460400-1741467600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:ReelRock 19 DESCRIPTION:TAWKROC and THE CASTLE THEATRE PRESENT:REELROCK 19\nSaturday March 8th – doors at 6pm show at 7pmLicensed event\nCome out and support your local climbing community\nReel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines\, characters\, and continents: a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing on Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack; an outrageous 18-day big wall epic on Patagonia’s towering Torre Central; and the pursuit of a lifelong dream—a 5.15 first ascent—made possible by an unlikely partnership. Reel Rock 19 is on tour worldwide starting March 2025. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/reelrock-19/ LOCATION:Castle Theatre\, 185 Columbia Ave.\, Castlegar CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175635/rr-zatP9M.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250310T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T164627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T003113Z UID:12750-1741608000-1741622400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-21/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T003117Z UID:12752-1741694400-1741708800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-45/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250312T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T000215Z UID:12755-1741780800-1741795200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-44/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T000115Z UID:12756-1741867200-1741881600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-43/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T173000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T000131Z UID:12757-1741881600-1741887000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception of “Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/opening-reception-of-uno-by-raul-pous-facha/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175524/Uno-Reception-vr5SmJ.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250313T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250224T235948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T000116Z UID:12362-1741890600-1741894200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Speaker Series and Gallery Show with Melanie Mercier: Rooting for Nature\, Rooting for Ourselves DESCRIPTION:Melanie Mercier is returning with a double-header event! “Rooting for Nature\, Rooting for Ourselves” is a celebration of the intrinsic connection between nature and humanity\, highlighting the symbiosis that exists between all living beings and the health of our environment\, and a visual exploration that inspires environmental stewardship. Join us at the Museum at 6:30 pm on Thursday\, March 13th\, for a Speaker Series talk and Gallery Show that aims to not only spark conversations but also inspire tangible actions that contribute to a more sustainable and harmonious world. \n\nEntry by donation. Please RSVP online\, send us an email at info@rosslandmuseum.ca\, or give us a call at 250-362-7722 to let us know you are coming! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/speaker-series-and-gallery-show-with-melanie-mercier-rooting-for-nature-rooting-for-ourselves/ LOCATION:Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre\, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22\, Rossland\, BC\, V0G 1Y0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175612/low-Mel-Mercier-March-2025-1-w6Lo1m.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rossland Museum &%3B Discovery Centre":MAILTO:info@rosslandmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T004617Z UID:12759-1741953600-1741968000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-42/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250303T193104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T004617Z UID:12648-1741975200-1741982400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Debert Bunker: By Invitation Only film screening DESCRIPTION:Outside a military base in Debert\, Nova Scotia\, on a cold day in February 1984\, a small but mighty group of women harnessed the power of performance art\, protest\, and the media—and captured the attention of the entire country. \nThat same day in February\, 329 people were planning on using the bunker for rehearsal of a nuclear attack—nearly all of them white\, middle-aged men with government or military leadership roles; only 11 women were on the list. \nMonths earlier\, women from all over the Maritimes began planning for a multi-faceted day of action\, dubbed Debunk Debert. The group arranged radio interviews on CBC morning shows\, arranged for men to handle the day’s cooking\, cleaning\, and childcare\, and staged a protest at Camp Debert\, the location of Atlantic Canada’s only cold war bunker. \nThe protesters’ message was clear: while these men continue government from inside the bunker\, what is happening to the women and children you’ve left behind? How do you continue government\, or humanity\, without a second generation? Documentary filmmaker Liz MacDougall explores these questions and covers the protest in her 1985 documentary Debert Bunker: By Invitation Only\, screening Friday\, March 14 in the Cold War Bunker\, presented by the Nelson Museum to celebrate International Women’s Day. \nThe screening of Debert Bunker: By Invitation Only is at 6:30pm on Friday\, March 14\, followed by an open discussion with Anna Purcell and Tressa Ford. Tickets are $10 for museum members and $15 for the general public and includes a reproduction of the ‘Debunk Debert’ buttons created for the original protest. \nTickets can be purchased in person at the Front Desk or online. Space is limited for this one-time only event. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/debert-bunker-by-invitation-only-film-screening/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175540/debert-bunker-square-sm-cfykmb.tmp_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T001638Z UID:12760-1742212800-1742227200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-41/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250318T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T003132Z UID:12761-1742299200-1742313600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-40/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T003135Z UID:12762-1742385600-1742400000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-39/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T003221Z UID:12765-1742472000-1742486400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-38/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T001635Z UID:12766-1742558400-1742572800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-37/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250303T193104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T001624Z UID:12653-1742583600-1742590800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Dark Chapters opening reception DESCRIPTION:The Dark Chapters project encompasses the renowned career of Métis artist and educator David Garneau\, through the dual lens of exhibition and publication. The book\, Dark Chapters: Reading the Still Lives of David Garneau\, invites 17 Canadian artists and academics to write a response – poetry\, creative writing\, critical essay – to one of Garneau’s vast collection of still life paintings. The exhibition features works from the publication as well as additional pieces chosen by Garneau. Dark Chapters offers myriad ways to investigate how the written word can implicate\, illuminate\, and interpret artworks. \nDark Chapters opens on Friday\, March 21 at 7pm featuring an artist talk with Garneau and essay contributor Fred Wah. This event is free and open to the public. \nDavid Garneau (Métis) is a Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Regina. He is a painter\, curator\, and writer who engages creative and critical expressions of Indigenous contemporary ways of knowing\, being\, and doing. In 2023\, he received the Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Art: Outstanding Achievement and was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada. URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/dark-chapters-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Nelson Museum\, Archives & Gallery\, 502 Vernon Street\, Nelson\, V1L 4E7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175539/dark-chapters-insta-05-sm-TAZHFH.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Nelson Museum%2C Archives &%3B Gallery":MAILTO:info@nelsonmuseum.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250324T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T001630Z UID:12767-1742817600-1742832000@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-36/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T003216Z UID:12768-1742904000-1742918400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-35/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T001616Z UID:12769-1742990400-1743004800@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-34/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250224T235948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T004627Z UID:12231-1743076800-1743091200@www.wkartscouncil.com 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-14/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175617/Social-media-local-trail-distant-shores-2025-sUwhw9.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T004640Z UID:12770-1743076800-1743091200@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-33/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250218T230139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T230139Z UID:12187-1743076800-1744732800@www.wkartscouncil.com 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 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/02/20175623/Social-media-local-trail-distant-shores-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T004640Z UID:12771-1743098400-1743107400@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Local Trail\, Distant Shores: Watercolour 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 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/opening-reception-for-local-trail-distant-shores-watercolour-perspectives/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175522/Dan-Social-Media-002-Reception-wtK63j.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T165012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T003117Z UID:12773-1743163200-1743177600@www.wkartscouncil.com SUMMARY:“Uno” by Raul Pous Facha DESCRIPTION:Meet Raul: Architect\, Artist\, and Digital Fabrication Visionary\n\n\n\n“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.\n\n\n\nThis 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.”\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: March 10 – 20\, 2025\n\n\n\nOpening Reception: Thursday\, March 13 from 4:00pm-5:30pm\n\n\n\nGallery Hours: Monday-Friday\, 12pm-4pm\n\n\nTo learn more\, visit us at: https://visacgallery.com/exhibitions/#unoraulpousfacha URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/uno-by-raul-pous-facha-32/ LOCATION:VISAC Gallery\, 1501 Cedar Avenue\, Trail\, V1R 2J5 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175525/Uno-Teaser-N5OeoP.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="VISAC Gallery":MAILTO:Info@visacgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250310T164627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T201628Z UID:12832-1743262200-1743274800@www.wkartscouncil.com 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 CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175522/477727142_1067977558707349_3824818422890453395_n-MQid08.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CFUW Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson &%3B District":MAILTO:stephaniemyersfundraising@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260527T154316 CREATED:20250326T004057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T001615Z UID:13411-1743264000-1743271200@www.wkartscouncil.com 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! URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/women-in-film-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Nelson Innovation Center\, 91-D Baker Street\, Nelson\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://genexsites.s3.ca-west-1.amazonaws.com/05/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/03/20175437/wf-JCmb7g.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR