Met Opera: Carmen
2024-01-27 09:55 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
The Met celebrates the new year with a new production of one of opera’s most popular works. Acclaimed English director Carrie Cracknell makes her Met debut, reinvigorating the classic story of deadly passion with a staging that moves the action to the present day, amid a band of human traffickers. Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina leads a powerhouse quartet of stars in the touchstone role of the irresistible femme fatale, alongside tenor Piotr Beczała as Carmen’s lover Don José, soprano Angel Blue as the devoted Micaëla, and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen as the swaggering Escamillo.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Rewired by Sab Curtis
2024-01-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-10 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Exhibition Opening Date: January 29, 2024
Artist Live Painting Demo @ The Josie Hotel: February 2, 2024 at 4PM
Artist Talk @ VISAC: February 10, 2024 at 3 PM. Registration required and opening soon. Light refreshments to be provided.
Exhibition Closing Date: March 7, 2024
Gallery Hours: Mon-Thu @ 12pm-4pm

Artist Statement
“My adventures mold me and each canvas becomes my journal to translate what I discover through my wanders. My art practice began as a way to feel nurtured by nature’s magnificence when I was experiencing physical and cognitive limits due to injury, and it continues to immerse me in what I love most.”

Live Paint Demo with Sab Curtis
2024-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Josie Hotel, 4306 Red Mountain Rd, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join Sab Curtis and the VISAC Gallery at The Josie Hotel for a Live Paint Demo.

Held in the atrium foyer, Sab will be painting from 4:00pm-6:00pm on February 2, 2024. This coincides with the Canadian Open Freeride Championships.

Some of Sab’s paintings will be for sale, as well as calendars.

Pollination Pathways Speaker Series
2024-02-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum and the Kootenay Native Plant Society are presenting Pollination Pathways, a speaker series that takes a look at how to support resilient ecosystems in the Kootenays, and the research that is driving the recovery of plant-pollination networks.

February 15 topics:
– Blossoms and Butterflies in BC Parks
– Milkweed and Monarchs in the West Kootenay

Stay and explore the Elevation exhibition, which includes additional research from KNPS, as well as specimens, stories, artifacts, maps, and incredible art pieces that speak to the peaks and valleys of life in a mountain town.
This event is FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

Porsche Hood Collab: A Display of Art and Generosity
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
Prepare to be amazed as Art Gallery Kimberley showcases the coolest Porsche hood ever seen! Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Calgary artists Michele Doucette and Rita Thorp, this one-of-a-kind artwork will make an appearance in the gallery during FLANNEL FEST. The Porsche hood, generously donated byPorsche Centre Calgary, represents a fusion of automotive excellence and artistic originality. Visitors will have the exclusive opportunity to witness this masterpiece in the Kootenays, making it a must-see event for art and car enthusiasts alike. In addition, this remarkable creation serves a noble purpose. The Porsche hood will be raffled off at Michele and Rita’s art exhibition at the Porsche Centre in Calgary in May, with proceeds benefiting CUPS Calgary, an organisation dedicated to supporting the city’s most vulnerable populations.Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary exhibit! Join us at Art Gallery Kimberley on Friday, February 16th; Saturday, February 17th; and Sunday, February18th.

February Speaker Series with Bill Hanlon: The Ice Man from British Columbia
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Join us at the Rossland Museum at 6 pm on Thursday, February 22nd to hear the story of this discovery of North America’s oldest preserved human remains from Bill Hanlon, one of the hunters who found them. Entry by donation.
One day in August 1999, three men were hunting sheep in Northern BC when they came across something unexpected: human remains and sundry artifacts – a hat, a knife, a bag – emerging from a melting glacier. Archeologists and Indigenous representatives were called in and determined that the remains were of an Indigenous boy in his late teens who had died at least 150 years earlier. Members of the local Champagne and Aishihik First Nations named the unknown man Kwäday Dän Ts’inchi: Long Ago Person Found.
More info/RSVP at rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/bill-hanlon

Artist Talk with Naomi Bourque
2024-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Using traditional techniques for gathering, tanning, embroidering, and embellishment, Nelson-based textile artist Naomi Bourque has reimagined the intersection of function and beauty in her latest project, ‘Medicine Harvest’ – a series of ten ponchos constructed with natural materials, including deer hide, antler, birch bark, and plant dyes.

Three of the ponchos in the series will be on display during an artist talk at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery on Friday, February 23 at 7pm. Naomi will discuss her approach to her practice, ‘Medicine Harvest’, and the Indigenous Fashion Arts Biennial – the prestigious fashion event held in Toronto this spring. The ponchos are being created as part of an artist residency at Selkirk College; Bourque is a graduate of the Kootenay School of the Arts Jewelry and Small Object Design program (2013), the Sculptural Metal program (2015), and the Textiles program (2023).

The artist talk is free and open to the public, no registration is required. For more information about the exhibition and events at the Museum, visit nelsonmuseum.ca

Jolene Miner Gallery Show
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 601 1st Ave, Fernie BC
Join us for the opening reception of “APPLE SKINS” by Jolene Miner @joleneminerart⁠Enjoy brand new paintings in person, complimentary snacks, good company & the Arts Station bar ⁠⁠ARTIST STATEMENT:⁠I was a hesitant painter. I wanted so deeply to create something authentic and real that I often⁠got in my own way. I wanted it to be raw and true and full of richness, and those wants kept me⁠stuck in the thinking phase. I needed a way to dissolve my creative barriers, and I embarked on⁠a journey to find it.⁠I resolved to connect deeply to the intuitive part of myself and create a process that supported⁠an unselfconscious spontaneity. This meant embracing my vulnerabilities and what I felt⁠compelled to create without questioning it. I found myself wanting to explore a shape that⁠presented as something aware and vaguely human but with all the layers stripped away;⁠something that could express the feeling I wanted to explore but without the distractions of a⁠traditional subject. The simplicity left me free to act without hesitation. Layering and the⁠subtleties of glazing became key elements as I discovered I was drawn to translucency and an⁠element of emergence that played against bold lines. I immersed myself in the layering of rich⁠areas of color, thick strokes of white under glazes, repeating shapes from hand carved stamps⁠and linework created by activating watercolor pencil with medium. As I worked, I found that a⁠story naturally started to emerge.⁠Apple Skins is me removing my layers, peeling them away in a long, bouncy curl and⁠embracing what I find. Candid. Sweet. A little bit weird. It’s the fruits of a spontaneous creative⁠process. By embracing the exploration of my unselfconscious creative impulse, I use color,⁠line, pattern and texture through acrylics, inks, wax, watercolor pencils and mark making tools.⁠I layer and build. I remove and expose. I create a space to be vulnerable, to feel without⁠judgement and create without barriers.⁠I invite you to see it and feel it for yourself.⁠

Royal BC Museum Community Conversations at the Rossland Museum
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
The Royal BC Museum and the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre officially invite the community to join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday, March 6th at 5:30 pm up at the Museum. Community conversations are an opportunity to gather with your community for a focused conversation on how a reimagined Royal BC Museum could better serve and represent people living throughout BC.
Touching on topics including the Format and Location of the new RBCM site, Indigenous Reconciliation and UNDRIP Implementation, Diversity and Representation, and Inclusion and Accessibility. This is also an opportunity for a sneak peek at Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s own renewal plans.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. Come play a role in shaping how our heritage is communicated locally and across the province! Connect with Skylar at community@rosslandmuseum.ca for any questions or further information.
RSVP for this free event here: https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/community-conversation-rossland

Langham Gallery Opening Night
2024-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Langham, 447 A Avenue, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0, Canada
Save The Date!! Friday March 8th from 7-9 pm. Join us for the opening night of 2 exhibitions at the Langham.
Monstro, Monstrare by Calgary based ceramic artist Yvonne Kustec.
Here’s to You, Fair Lady, guest curated by Kootenay Lake Archives, Elizabeth Scarlett, and Maggie Tchir celebrating the Langham Cultural Society’s 50th Anniversary. So come out and enjoy an evening of celebrating art and history at the Langham.

Met Opera: La Forza Del Destino
2024-03-09 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Director Mariusz Treliński delivers the company’s first new Forza in nearly 30 years, setting the scene in a contemporary America. The cast also features tenor Brian Jagde as Don Alvaro, baritone Igor Golovatenko as Don Carlo, mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk as Preziosilla, bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi as Fra Melitone, and bass Soloman Howard as both Leonora’s father and Padre Guardiano.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Judy Wapp: ‘VisuAlchemy’ exhibition opening
2024-03-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
As an activist, visual artist, and radio personality for nearly 75 years, Judy Wapp has lived an incredible life, laying the groundwork for her intense interest in communication via mass media – the subject of her collage work for nearly 33 years.
A thoughtful look at Judy’s art career spanning six decades, VisuAlchemy is a never-before exhibited retrospective showing at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery from March 23 to June 22, 2024. The show features many of her collage pieces that have been held in private collections for years and not accessible to the public, as well as samples of art cards that Judy has traded around the globe throughout her storied career.
Judy’s daughter, actor and musician Bessie Wapp, has developed a special performance for the opening reception on Friday, March 22 @ 7pm. Guests are strongly encouraged to wear neckties!

Met Opera: Romeo Et Juliette
2024-03-23 09:55 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Two singers at the height of their powers—soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim—come together as the star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s Shakespeare adaptation, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct one of the repertoire’s most romantic scores
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

Israelism
2024-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4N1, Canada
Film: Israelism coming to Nelson, Sunday, March 24, 2024
Contacts for interviews: Sid Shniad, shniad@gmail.com
Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta, maxinekl@shaw.ca
General info: Ijvnelson6@gmail.com
Israelism, the award-winning film by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, explores the lives of two
young American Jews whose comfortable American upbringing centered largely on their
unconditional support for Israel. This film is currently on a Norther American tour and will be
coming to Nelson on Sunday, March 24 at 7 pm, at Nelson United Church (602 Silica Street).
Tickets are $15 and are available at Capitol Theatre website:

Israelism

After the film, there will be a discussion led by members of Independent Jewish Voices Canada:
Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta and Sid Shniad.
Link to film website: https://www.israelismfilm.com/

March Speaker Series: Growing Up In Remarkable Times in Rossland with Lou Corrado & Kim Deane
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Lou Corrado grew up in Rossland in the later years of the Great Depression and Kim Deane following the Second World War. Having lived here for so long and through such extraordinary times, both have seen the city change and evolve to an extraordinary degree. These two long-time Rosslanders will take us on a fascinating and nostalgic journey through Rossland’s history, touching on the post-war period, the evolution of Cominco, the expansion of the skiing industry, evolving subcultures, and more! If you’re interested in Rossland’s history or you’re another long-time local looking to indulge in a little nostalgia (and maybe learn something new about your backyard!) then this is the event for you.
Our March Speaker Series event is 6 pm Thursday, March 28th at the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre. Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided. RSVP here or you can email info @ rosslandmuseum.ca or call 250-362-7722.
We hope to see you there!
This event is supported in part by the Flying Steamshovel.

Dance on Film
2024-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Join the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, Castlegar Arts Council and Capitol Theatre for two special evenings of dance on film originally curated by the dance: made in/fait au canada festival 2023 (d:mic).
This unique series of films highlights the powerful combination of creative filmmaking, vibrant landscapes and thoughtful choreography. Exploring physical and emotional landscapes, this series presents choreographic experiments grounded in nature, taking audiences on a tour of cross-country outdoor spaces experienced through deep artistry.
This special film event has been created specifically for Kootenay audiences in the first-ever presentation of d:mic film selections outside of the Toronto-based festival!
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Castlegar
7 p.m., March 27, 2024
Castle Theatre
185 Columbia Ave.
$10 in advance or at the door
Nelson
In addition to the feature programming, the Nelson event invites you to join WKRAC Executive Director Kallee Lins and dance artist Slava Doval for a pre-chat about the process of creating dance on film, plus view screenings of Go into your heart and ECHO featuring Kootenay-based performers.
7 p.m., March 28, 2024
Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria St.
$15 via the Capitol box office

d:mic Film Program
Inner Existence (9 min)
Directed and performed by Liv Arcangeli
ASHES, The myth of the heron and the 62 Lakes (10 min)
Directed by Charles-Antoine Thériault Performed by Miranda Chan
Pars (4 min)
Directed by Clarissa Rebouças
Performed by Angélique Amyot, Jade-Emmanuelle, Valérie Pitre
Offering (6 min)
Directed by Marlene Millar
Woodlight Green Moss Meadow (4 min)
Directed by Erin Elizabeth Donovan
Performed by Alice Burdick, Susanne Chui
Shifting creatures, restless structure (18 min)
Directed and performed by Meghan Mainville

d:mic Acknowledgements
Artistic & Festival Director, Yvonne Ng with Co-Festival Directors, Janelle Rainville & Jeff Morris
Programmer for dance on film and videos, Kathleen Smith
Arts Encounters Manager, Taylor Young
The d:mic festival is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Toronto Arts Council, the Ontario Arts Council and Canadian Heritage.

LIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC SHOWCASE
2024-03-31 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Memorial Cultural Centre, 16074 Crawford Creek Rd, Crawford Bay, V0B 1E0
A Family Friendly Afternoon Concert + Dance Party
You might be asking… what is “Live Electronic Music”? Well, simply put, it is electronic music that is performed live. In other words, the performers are not DJing; rather, they utilize a variety of electronic instruments (e.g. synthesizers, sequencers, computers, electronic violins, vocal processors, theremins, loopers, etc.) and weave sonic-worlds in real-time, one layer at a time.
This showcase will take you on an epic journey into the world of live electronic music. It’ll start right at 3:20pm with a 10 minute talk giving an overview of live electronic music. Following this, each of the 4 acts (who produce music in completely different genres of music) will do two things. They will: 1) give a 10 minute talk discussing their creative and technical processes, so that attendees have a much deeper insight into how they think about, feel into, and perform their music, and 2) follow that talk with a 40 minute performance.
The artists are:
tpwtr (glitchy lo-fi funk)
thisissami (improvised beats & freestyle rap)
Nella Banner (ethereal downtempo & ambient)
Jaq Taforo + Aurelien Sudan (improvised electronic-jazz fusion)
Food will be available courtesy of Nelson-based Mexican chef Erika Cuevas. She will be serving burritos and soup, with vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Sound will be provided by Live Harmonics from the Slocan Valley, who will be setting up a PK sound system.
Doors open at 3:00pm. Show starts at 3:20pm.

Rossland Recollections with Gord Lepage
2024-04-03 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Did you miss last November’s speaker series about the Red Mountain Volunteer Ski Patrol? You’re in luck! Gord Lepage is returning to the Museum for another round of storytelling about his decades of experience as the Volunteer Ski Patrol Director up at Red Mountain. Join us at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 3rd for some “Rossland Recollections” about the history and adventures of Volunteer Ski Patrol on Red Mountain.
Entry is by donation and treats/refreshments will be provided.
This event is supported in part by the OK Gear Store.

"Vessels for Spheres" by Rob Toller
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-14 | Art Gallery Kimberley at “The Laundromat”, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley
THE ART OF HONOURING THE BEAUTY OF NATURE
“Vessels for Spheres”
Using found objects, mostly natural forms discovered during his wanderings, Kimberley-based sculptor extraordinaire Rob Toller has created a collection of small sculptures that honour the exquisite beauty of nature. Rob is excited to announce his upcoming solo art exhibit “Vessels for Spheres”, open to inspire visitors at Art Gallery Kimberley in BC’s Best Small Town from April 4-14, 2014.
Through his intentional wanderings in the natural world, Rob draws inspiration from the fascinating surfaces and lines provided by nature. His approach to working with found objects is focused on honouring and highlighting their intrinsic beauty, with little alteration or imposition. Rob explains, “I’m drawn to raw, organic textures and surfaces, and I’m a big fan of rust. I often incorporate natural elements like wood and stone into my metal sculptures. The balance and rhythm of natural forms guide my art, allowing the materials to speak for themselves.“ Ultimately, Rob’s artworks serve as a showcase of the beauty of the natural world as its own sculpture gallery, filled with endless inspiration.
Rob’s creative journey began in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies where, according to Rob, “Regular explorations of the front ranges in all seasons led to the discovery of spectacular root structures, weathered by years in the elements – chinook winds, fire and weather extremes.” Recognising the necessity to elevate these natural sculptures with complementary bases so they can be presented and fully appreciated, Rob took up welding and blacksmithing, attracted by metal’s strength and contrasting properties. As a self-taught artist fuelled by curiosity, Rob increasingly gravitated towards working with metal and became intrigued by the possibilities of this medium. Amassing an eclectic collection of found metal objects, he creates one-of-a-kind figurative sculptures while preserving the natural patina of these objects as a historical record of their life. “The long history of mining and forestry in The Kootenays provides for a wide variety of materials to be gathered; industrial salvage scattered in many unexpected places, hidden and sometimes buried treasures”, Rob reflects.
Rob’s biggest challenge often lies in safely harvesting and transporting these pieces back to his studio. You may happen upon him in the early morning hours, walking remote trails while lugging unwieldy pieces of wood, steel or stone. The discovery of new materials and shapes serves as a catalyst for his creative exploration. Rob is drawn to adventure both in the natural world and the realm of creativity, always wondering “What if I …?”
Within this exhibit, Rob joins together his enjoyment in the creative process with his love for nature. By incorporating spherical shapes, such as stones and steel balls, Rob introduces contrast, while alluding to the start of spring and new life. His return to using pewter adds a dynamic element, creating unique forms with each casting.
Don’t miss this opportunity to surround yourself with the beauty of Rob’s sculptures — a heartfelt celebration of the natural world and the creative process. Please join us at Art Gallery Kimberley from April 4-14, 2024. Rob’s exhibit welcomes visitors from Thursday to Sunday, 9:30 until 4:30 and from Monday to Wednesday by appointment. Everyone is invited to the closing reception and artist talk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 3 to 5 pm.

Faceless Dolls workshop series
2024-04-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Faceless Dolls campaign, created by the Native Women’s Association of Canada, was launched in March 2012 to raise awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and of the impact this tragedy has on communities across Canada. The project builds on the work of Gloria Larocque’s ‘Aboriginal Angel Doll Project.’

Join Nelson Museum Social Justice Coordinator Lesley Garlow for free, facilitated workshops to create your own faceless doll. You can attend one, a few, or all of the workshops, and completed dolls will be on display in the Community Cabinets on the main floor of the Museum. This is a FREE program, no registration is required, and all materials will be supplied.

‘PULP’ exhibition opening
2024-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
PULP is the latest iteration in a series of medium-centric group exhibitions, focused on a common theme – in this case, paper – that highlights each artist’s interpretation of the medium. PULP opens Friday, April 5 at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, and runs through July 27.

In the hands of artists from across Canada, the artworks that embody PULP speak to personal, regional, socio-political, and historic symbology; seen in the feminist forms of Gathie Falk and Badanna Zack, with an Indigenous perspective through the work of Edward Poitras, through the revolt and response of Mia Feuer, the masks of Miya Turnbull, and the poetic/historical approach of Susan Andrews Grace.

Zaynab Mohammed – New Echoes in the Staircase mural launch
2024-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Zaynab Mohammed will be joined by Lesley Garlow, Rayya Liebech, and Tenise Marie at the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery to bring the ‘Olive Tree Womxn’ mural to life with poetic verse and music. the mural is the fourth instalment of the New Echoes in the Staircase residency project at the Nelson Museum.
This even is FREE and open to the public.

Black Bear Review magazine launch
2024-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Selkirk College Creative Writing and Digital Arts students are launching issue no. 15 of the Black Bear Review print edition, a collection of original artwork and writing from current students. Light refreshments will be served, and admission is by donation. This event is presented in partnership with Selkirk College.

Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication Year End Show
2024-04-12 18:00 - 2024-04-13 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Mary Hall – Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus, 820 Tenth Street, Nelson, V1L 3C7, Canada
Join us at the Digital Arts and Digital Fabrication & Design Year End Show 2024, 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, 3D design, product design, prototyping, fabrication and more!
Friday April 12 – 6pm-9pm
Saturday April 13 – 10am-1pm
We look forward to seeing you at Mary’s Hall in Nelson

Author Talk
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo & District Public Library, 413 4th St, Kaslo, V0G 1M0
Join us at the library with local author Ellen Burt talking about her new book “An Impossible Fidelity: My Quaker Childhood”

Friday April 12th at 7:00 pm

Ellen Burt is a Kootenay author and a spoken word artist active in the writing community. She received an award for creative non-fiction from the Kootenay Literary Awards. She is also the recipient of the 2023 Richard Carver Award.

“In this lyrical and honest memoir of growing up Quaker in the 1950″s and turbulent 60’s in Northwest U.S.A., Ellen Burt provides a rare glimpse into a childhood and adolescence centred in the Quaker community, with her imperfect and very human family” Helen Blum, librarian.

Author Reading Series: Alicia Elliott + Brandi Bird
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Author Reading Series: April 2024
Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM PST (Zoom)
Alicia Elliott + Brandi Bird
+ introducing Morrigan Bonegardener
Free! Register to attend (Zoom)

Oxygen Art Centre is delighted to present the first event of 2024’s Author Reading Series featuring Alicia Elliott and Brandi Bird, and emerging writer Morrigan Bonegardener at an online reading event on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM PST (Zoom).
To attend, please register in advance. This event is free, everyone welcome!
The online event will feature readings by all three authors, as well as a short question and answer period at the event. This program is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance.
Learn more about this event and upcoming events and workshops, here.

Free Artist Talk | Karen Tamminga-Paton
2024-04-13 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
Join main gallery artist Karen Tamminga-Paton for a free artist talk on Saturday, April 13th, from 4:30 – 5:30pm. Dive into the world of political, global, and environmental health as Tamminga-Paton shares the inspiration behind her stunning large-scale paintings.
This thought-provoking exhibition “Ventilate” stems from conversations held worldwide, and now it’s your chance to join the dialogue right here in Revelstoke! Stick around after the talk for a Q&A session and the opportunity to meet the artist in person. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
– RVAC, 320 Wilson st.
– April 13, 4:30 – 5:30pm followed by a Q&A
– All welcome, no RSVP required
