A deep dive into yellows! We will paint a scene of golden larches in acrylic, making them glow with luminous yellows.
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 programs@nelsonmuseum.ca. Instructors will give directions on perspective, subject […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 programs@touchstonesnelson.ca. Martha will give directions on perspective, subject choice, artistic eye, and style. |
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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 programs@nelsonmuseum.ca. Instructors will give directions on perspective, subject […] From ticket prices at the box office to festival presentation fees, it can be hard to know how the value of your work stacks up against similar offerings in the cultural marketplace. |
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Join us for an evening of entertainment featuring self taught Acappella (Imbube) singing and traditional dance group Black Umfolosi. Originally from Zimbabwe this act will open your eyes to an entirely new world of song and dance.
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Begonia’s Alexa Dirks has never been able to fit into the box of being a “conventional woman”. “I’m loud, I’m awkward and I’ve always taken up space. I’ve done things my whole life that some people would tell me weren’t appropriate ‘for a girl’.” That narrative that once tore Dirks down is now what empowers […] |
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Between safety concerns, regional accessibility and the ease of incorporating multimedia, there are plenty of reasons to consider transitioning your next event to an online format. |
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From award winning creator Candice Roberts comes the heart fluttering physical comedy Ideas Bobert. Bobert is a silent character, a la Charlie Chaplin, who has a little red bird for a heart. His story asks us, what happens if we are to deny our deepest dreams and desires? Teetering on the brink of absolute failure, […] |
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Trail & District Arts Council & Kootenay Concert Connection presentThe Barra MacNeils – An East Coast ChristmasA highly entertaining musical potpourri that blends traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses, and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils […] |
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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 programs@touchstonesnelson.ca. Martha will give directions on perspective, subject choice, artistic eye, and style. Begonia’s Alexa Dirks has never been able to fit into the box of being a “conventional woman”. “I’m loud, I’m awkward and I’ve always taken up space. I’ve done things my whole life that some people would tell me weren’t appropriate ‘for a girl’.” That narrative that once tore Dirks down is now what empowers […] |
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While it can be intimidating to ask your artistic collaborators to sign onto a contract, it's a critical tool to ensure that deliverables, timelines and payment terms are clearly outlined and agreed to at the start of your next project. |
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Ellie Reynolds' second one-woman show is coming to the beautiful Taghum Hall'Midwifed' by Nelson Artist Bessie Wapp, this show has toured all over the Kootenays and to the Vancouver Fringe Festival and now finally, a Nelson-area show...You are warmly invited to an evening of intimate theatre that dares to tell the messy truth about the […]
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Indigenous Arts, Dance, Damelahamid: Minowin, Dress Rehearsal, Banff Centre, 2019, Do not use these photos until after October 1, 2019 Mînowin is a new multimedia dance work that integrates narrative, movement, song, performance, and multimedia design, connecting to landscapes from contemporary perspectives of customary Indigenous dance forms. Mînowin describes how we clarify direction, as we […] |
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The Nelson & District Arts Council's annual Rural Artist Support Weekend returns in 2023 with another series of FREE professional development workshops for artists! Sessions will be held over Zoom on Sunday, November 27 between 12:00pm-4:00pm PST and are open to everyone. Topics this year include accessing grants as a rural artist, graphic design, social […] |
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We tend to tie-up creative success with financial success, but even the most accomplished artists generate income from multiple sources. Hear from LGBTQ2S+ artists who are using tools like Patreon to reach audiences and customers in new ways, and creative makers who manage portfolio careers composed of teaching, activism, content creation and more! |
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Fresh and original scenic landscapes of Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, Nordic Ski trails and other highlights of the Nelson area created by artist Kate Anderson of Nelson. Kate uses a soft pastel on hand painted board which gives her artwork an interesting depth of colour and perspective. You can find her work on Instagram at […]
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The Trail & District Arts Council opens their new classical series with Christmas with Buzz Brass on December 1st. Enjoy a glass of wine as you enjoy an intimate salon style experience where you will be up close with these talented Canadian artists.For the holidays, the Buzz Brass quintet offers a concert embodying all of […] Join the gang at Nelsondorf’s premier Kombucha club for mystery, hijinks, song and dance in the Capitol Theatre’s 33rd Annual Pantomime! |
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Pick up a Christmas Gift and meet with Nelson's Artisans at Work: Lillie & Cohoe , The Kootenay Bakery Cafe Co-op and D. E. Walters EARTh Studios . This is a great opportunity to explore and support your local community!The Kootenay Bakery Cafe Co-op's artisan baker will be there discussing all things bread!Live music by […] THE RICKY DIAMONDS MOVIE: WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RICKY DIAMONDS He’s washed up, banished from Vegas and desperately needs a martini…and some therapy. This short film follows this exiled Las Vegas lounge singer as he plots his crooning career comeback from a small Canadian mountain town. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER... Set in an era where […] |
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40 minutes of music intermission with refreshments and 40 minutes of music and singing by accomplished musicians from the Selkirk College Music Department |