Events

A deep dive into yellows! We will paint a scene of golden larches in acrylic, making them glow with luminous yellows.

Inspired by traditional Coast Salish and Sto:lo music, Th’owxiya is the story of an old hungry spirit that inhabits a feast dish full of bountiful delicious foods. This Kwantlen First Nations tale follows a sly Mouse (Kw’at’el) who is caught stealing cheese from this feast dish. To appease an angry Th’owxiya, Kw’at’el embarks on a […]

The Performing Arts Trail series, presented by Trail & District Arts Council, brings you Ridge featuring Brendan McLeod and The Fugitives.Ridge is a vivid, kinetic, intimate, and personal examination of our connection to the past that passionately argues against the exploitation of young lives. Featuring musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs from their JUNO-nominates album […]

Sketching the Gallery at the Nelson Museum's 'Back on 'Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Youth (7-13) join artist Erin Shuttleworth on Wednesday, Nov 9th & 16th from 4- 5:30pm. These sessions are free and you can attend either or both sessions. Sketching material supplied. Pre-registration is required: email [email protected]. Instructors will give directions on perspective, subject […]

This show features an opening song by LALIN VOCAL ENSEMBLE directed by Allison Girvan.RIDGE (19 yrs +)Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre, and live music, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative […]

The << Winter Group Show >> is an exhibition & sale of fine artworks by artists represented at Studio Connexion Art Gallery in Nakusp. More than 25 artists from the region and across Canada are represented at the quaint gallery. Landscapes are favoured by the curator but some wildlife and abstract are displayed and available […]

On November 12th, Echo Vocal Arts Alliance (formerly the Amy Ferguson Institute) will present a 1- hour concert in memory of one of its founding members, Marty Horswill. Marty Horswill was active in the arts community in Nelson for decades, and in particular with the singing and choral community as an accomplished baritone. In addition […]

Often called the “battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. Through direct storytelling, verbatim theatre, and live music, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around the battle, while drawing parallels to other formative events in our nation’s past. Featuring inventive musical interpretations of WWI soldier songs, Ridge probes difficult […]

Don Konrad considers himself a cartoonist at heart. He’s been sketching and painting since elementary school, taking his inspiration from nature, people and his life experiences. Birders and art-lovers alike will enjoy Konrad’s whimsical bird artwork now on display at the Nelson Public Library.   After many decades of creating art, Don Konrad still has […]

Sketching the Gallery: Bring your sketchbooks and join artist Martha Stokoe to the Nelson Museum's 'Back on 'Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Event is FREE. Tuesday, Nov 15th & 22nd. You can attend either or both sessions. Pre-registration required: email [email protected]. Martha will give directions on perspective, subject choice, artistic eye, and style.

Sketching the Gallery at the Nelson Museum's 'Back on 'Track: Kootenay Railways’ exhibition. Youth (7-13) join artist Erin Shuttleworth on Wednesday, Nov 9th & 16th from 4- 5:30pm. These sessions are free and you can attend either or both sessions. Sketching material supplied. Pre-registration is required: email [email protected]. Instructors will give directions on perspective, subject […]