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, 2024-04-25 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

Met Opera: La Rondine
2024-04-20 09:55 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, V1R 4B2, Canada
Puccini’s bittersweet love story returns to cinemas, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess.
Live Streamed Met Opera, held at The Royal Theatre in Trail BC

‘Grow Show’ book launch
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join MC Adam O. Thomas and Curator Arin Fay for an evening of storytelling at the official launch of Grow Show, the coffee table book inspired by the 2021 exhibition, which was designed and published by NMAG.
We will be welcoming some very special guest storytellers to the stage to discuss the legends and lore of the cannabis industry, in the days before legalization.

Speaker Series with Melanie Mercier
2024-04-24 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 & Discovery Centre at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 24th for a conversation with landscape horticulturist Melanie Mercier about how we can rethink traditional ornamental gardens.
Melanie will discuss efforts to counter the alarming trend of beneficial pollinator populations and native plant decline. We’ll learn some easy steps to consciously optimize our gardening habits into ecologically-minded practices that serve to attract and support pollinators, conserve water, and reduce maintenance. We’ll explore the pollinator species native to the Rossland area and learn how to attract them with beautiful plants that can bridge the gap between the wild and urban landscapes. Melanie aims to plant seeds of change to cultivate a future where humans thrive in harmony with nature. One home garden at a time, we can grow together towards a more sustainable today.

Vera Maloff Book Launch
2024-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
In a time of war and division, Vera Maloff’s newly published book on one man’s pacifist convictions has never been so relevant. That one man was Vera’s grandfather. They Called Him a Radical: The Memoirs of Pete Maloff and the Making of a Doukhobor Pacifist is a collection of his memoirs, written while under house arrest for his pacifist views. History enthusiasts and social justice thinkers alike can expect a thoughtful and informative reading at the book launch.
Wed April 24th, Nelson Public Library 7-8:30 pm

Peggy Black Gallery Show
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | 601 1st Ave, Fernie BC
Join us for the Opening Reception of “THE ESSENCE OF LANDSCAPES”, a multi-media exhibit by Peggy Black!

Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre 20 Year Celebration
2024-04-27 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, 320 Wilson Street, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Society was incorporated 20 years ago! We want to celebrate with our community with a gallery opening and outdoor event! Join us for this family friendly event!!

The Event:
April 27th, 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Member’s Show Gallery Opening & Golden Girls Group Show
Kids Painting Station
Building & Jail Cell Tours
Live Music
Live Painting Event
Art Market with local Vendors
Food Trucks
Beverages for Purchase

Tzeporah Berman – Lean in and Listen: Building Bridges in a World on Fire
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Tzeporah Berman shares surprising lessons that she has learned about finding common ground with logging executives and with the oil industry. Berman made her name as a leader of the protests against logging in Clayoquot Sound over 30 years ago and is today one of
Canada’s best-known environmental activists.
Hear renowned environmental activist Tzeporah Berman reflects on 30 years of advocacy for old growth forests and climate justice.
MIR LECTURE
PRESENTED BY THE MIR CENTRE FOR PEACE SPRING 2024
Performance venue:
The Capitol Theatre
421 Victoria Street
Nelson, BC V1L 5R2
Phone: (250) 352-6363

"Rewired" by Sab Curtis
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-12 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
The Art of Transforming Trauma into Inspiration
“Rewired”
Art became an unexpected silver lining for West Kootenay-based artist Sab Curtis during her transformative journey through recovery from a traumatic brain injury. Beginning to put brush to canvas as a therapeutic outlet in 2020, Sab hasn’t stopped painting since. Sab is excited to announce her upcoming solo art exhibit entitled “Rewired,” featuring a collection of acrylic landscape paintings inspired by her deep connection to nature and newfound passion for art. The exhibit is open to inspire visitors at Art Gallery Kimberley in BC’s Best Small Town from May 2 – 12, 2024.
Sab Curtis, a self-taught artist and adventure enthusiast, discovered the healing quality of art while recovering from her injury. Drawing on her lifelong hobby of photographing natural landscapes, Sab’s artworks reflect her personal metamorphosis and the role nature played in her recovery process—a journey she describes as confusing and chaotic. Through “Rewired,” Sab invites visitors to experience the varied moods and emotions that have shaped her transformation, from calm reflections to complex expressions of resilience.
An engineer by profession, Sab has translated her problem-solving skills to her creative practice through cognitive “rewiring.” She explains, “My neural pathways have transformed from analysing data to construing the mixing of hues and tapestry of brushstrokes.”
Mother Nature is Sab’s greatest muse, continually inspiring her work through adventures by foot, bike, or skis, providing inspiration for her next body of work. Sab says, “My adventures mould 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 my evolving creative practice has helped me comprehend the unplanned pivot in my life.”
To celebrate the opening of the exhibit, Sab invites everyone to a lively reception on Friday, May 3, from 7 – 9 pm. The event will feature live painting, audience participation in a community painting, live music by Ivan Palomares, and light refreshments. Additionally, on Sunday, May 12, at 3 pm, Sab will host a special artist talk during the closing reception, with a nice treat for all mothers and mother figures in attendance.
Sab’s unique perspective and artistic talent highlight the resilience and adaptability that lies within us all. We invite art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to experience this powerful exhibition at Art Gallery Kimberley between May 2 – 12, 2024. Sab’s exhibit welcomes visitors from Thursday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and from Monday to Wednesday by appointment. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the beauty and strength in Sab’s “Rewired” collection.

"Tides" by Neal Panton
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-12 | 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, BC, V1A 2J5, 167 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley, V1A 2J5
The Art of Capturing Moments of Change
“Tides”
Cranbrook-based photographer Neal Panton reveals his latest solo exhibit, “Tides,” at Art Gallery Kimberley in BC’s Best Small Town from May 16th to May 26th, 2024. The exhibit invites viewers to explore the fleeting moments of change captured along the Pacific North Coast, including Haida Gwaii, the North Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, and the Oregon Coast.
Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Neal Panton developed a passion for photography from an early age. As a self-taught photographer, a former university professor of Photography and Visual Language, as well as a photojournalist for Reuters news agency, Neal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his work. His passion for storytelling through images is apparent in every piece featured in “Tides,” creating an immersive experience for all who visit the exhibit.
Inspired by the beauty and complexity of the moments in between, “Tides” showcases Neal’s distinctive photographic style, reminiscent of the darkroom photography process executed through the use of modern photo editing software. Through a combination of intuition and skill, Neal’s photographs reflect a sense of contemplation and introspection, inviting viewers to find their own unique connection to the images.
According to Neal, photography as an art form has unique characteristics. He explains, “In most traditional art forms, like painting, sculpture, drawing, and even etching, you can visibly see the artist’s handiwork—the brushstrokes, the lines, the shaping of the material. However, photography is different. Often, it appears captured rather than crafted. Its construction is less clear. As an art form, photography is also more accessible. Almost anyone can engage in photography, regardless of their background or expertise.”
Unlike social media snapshots, the photographs showcased in galleries invite us to pause and ponder, revealing deeper meaning within each frame. Neal aims to connect with viewers on a deeper level, seeking friends who share an appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature.
“Tides” explores the moments in between——pauses, transitions, and liminal spaces where change is imminent. These photographs highlight the in-between spaces along the Pacific North Coast, representing a shift from one state to another, often feeling uncertain and detached from reality.
The opening reception for “Tides” will take place on Friday, May 17th, between 7 and 9 pm. Art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike are invited to experience Neal’s moving photography at Art Gallery Kimberley between May 16 – 26, 2024. The exhibit welcomes visitors from Thursday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and accommodates appointments from Monday to Wednesday. Don’t miss this opportunity to take in the beauty and complexity of the moments in between.
For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact Art Gallery Kimberley at 250-432-9225 or info@artgallerykimberley.com.

Author Reading Series: Corinna Chong + Matt Rader (event)
2024-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Oxygen Art Centre, 320 Vernon St Unit-3, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 4E4, Canada
Event: Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7 PM (Free!)
All held at Oxygen’s facility (#3-320 Vernon St., Nelson, BC)
Oxygen Art Centre is delighted to present the second event of 2024’s Author Reading Series featuring Corinna Chong and Matt Rader at an in-person reading event on Friday, May 3, 2024 @ 7 PM.
This event is free, everyone welcome! No registration is required.
The event will feature readings by Chong and Rader, in addition to an emerging writer in the Selkirk College Creative Writing program. A short question and answer period will close the event.
This program is generously supported by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance. Learn more about this event and upcoming events and workshops, here.

GRAPHIC NOVEL AUTHOR TALK!
2024-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Kaslo & District Public Library, 413 4th St, Kaslo, V0G 1M0
The story of a Kootenay summer: forests are burning, activists are blockading, and a rookie wildfire fighter joins her first crew. A sneak peek at We Were Found in the Fires, with writer-artists @nathancomics and Anne DeGrace.
May 3rd at 7:00 pm
