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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.) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for the Opening Reception of "THE ESSENCE OF LANDSCAPES", a multi-media exhibit by Peggy Black!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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