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Lily May Room Rossland

The West Kootenays Francophone Association (AFKO) is launching a series of free participatory and interdisciplinary art events addressing the theme of linguistic insecurity. A playback theatre troupe will be performing stories of the audience while a local visual artist Melanie Boothe will create a live painting inspired by the conversation between the audience and the […]

Glass Mosaic Workshop: Part 2

Elkford Art Studio Elkford

Learn how to make glass mosaic! You will create your own design for a 12” x 12” (or 12” x 16” if you have the time) composition using pattern or imagery. We will cut coloured sheet glass into tesserae that you will then puzzle together and glue into place. This class format allows for any […]

Drop In Life Drawing

320 Wilson St. Revelstoke

These classes are open to absolutely anyone, regardless of experience or skill level. The only thing to note is that these are self directed classes, meaning the instructor is on site to facilitate rather than teach.

Sors ta langue de ta poche

Torchlight Brewing Co. 125 Hall St, Nelson, BC

The West Kootenays Francophone Association (AFKO) is launching a series of free participatory and interdisciplinary art events addressing the theme of linguistic insecurity. A playback theatre troupe will be performing stories of the audience while a local visual artist Melanie Boothe will create a live painting inspired by the conversation between the audience and the […]

Beginner Watercolour Nights

320 Wilson St. Revelstoke

We had such incredible feedback from our drop in watercolour nights that we just had to extend them! These beginner friendly workshops focus on removing the fear from trying watercolour and don’t require any experience.

Anything Goes | Closing Event

320 Wilson St. Revelstoke

The annual Anything Goes exhibition is back! Running April 13th - 27th this art auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds helping to fund the upcoming year's workshops, exhibitions, and community events. Artists are encouraged to submit work in any medium or theme, as long as the final work is 12 x […]

Met Opera CHAMPION

The Royal Theatre 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, Canada

Six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard brings his first opera to the Met after his Fire Shut Up in My Bones made history opening the 2021–22 season. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green is the young boxer Emile Griffith, who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and bass-baritone Eric Owens portrays Griffith’s older self, haunted […]

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La Baguette 607 Victoria Rd, Revelstoke

The West Kootenays Francophone Association (AFKO) is launching a series of free participatory and interdisciplinary art events addressing the theme of linguistic insecurity. A playback theatre troupe will be performing stories of the audience while a local visual artist Melanie Boothe will create a live painting inspired by the conversation between the audience and the […]

Exhibition Opening Celebration | May

320 Wilson St. Revelstoke

Don't let another exhibition opening pass you by! Join us for the Exhibition Opening Celebration this May, and discover the amazing talent of four extraordinary artists: Jacqueline Palmer, Robbie McClaran, Isaac Becker, and Sarah Hicks. This must-see event is the perfect way to support your local artists while enjoying a fun and engaging evening with […]

Spring Art Camp

118 Cariboo Drive Elkford

In my glass studio we'll be fusing glass necklaces, learning watercolour painting and doing drawing studies of... eyes! The day will be broken up by a 1-2 hour walk in the woods at lunch to stretch our legs. Ages 8-12 $90 per child 9am - 4pm

Free Artist Talk | Robbie McClaran

320 Wilson St. Revelstoke

Join us at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre 6pm - 8pm May 5th for a free artist talk by documentary and fine art photographer Robbie McClaran. McClaran's talk will provide a fascinating overview of his career as well as an in-depth look at his latest exhibition, "The Great River of the West".During his talk, McClaran […]

Huu Bac Quintet: Performing Arts Trail

The Bailey Theatre, 1501 Cedar Ave. Trail

The Performing Arts Trail series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you the Huu Bac Quintet.Composer and multi-instrumentalist, Huu Bac Quach founded his quintet in Montreal in 2013, skillfully combining his Vietnamese and Chinese heritages to North-American jazz music.Backed by a solid team of some of the most prominent musicians from the Montreal […]