Monthly Archives: July 2017

This Wednesday Colleen Brown with Infinity Solstice

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Colleen Brown Band with Infinity Solstice An acrobatic vocalist reminiscent of the young Joni Mitchell, prairie-bred folk-rocker Colleen Brown has made a name for herself all across the country. She’s bringing out her sixth CD later this summer, is regularly … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on This Wednesday Colleen Brown with Infinity Solstice

Art 4 Life 2017 Artist Call

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Art 4 LIfe September 30 – November 1, 2017 Call for Submissions There is still time to submit artwork for our annual exhibition for the young and the young at heart.  Art 4 Life is meant to inspire and engage … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Opportunities, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Art 4 Life 2017 Artist Call

Columbia Basin Culture Tour at Studio Connexion Gallery Aug. 12 & 13

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Studio Connexion Gallery is a quaint space in the heart of Nakusp. We offer Fine Art Exhibitions from mid-May to mid-October. We represent many local & regional artists of various disciplines all year around. We will be celebrating the Columbia … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Columbia Basin Culture Tour at Studio Connexion Gallery Aug. 12 & 13

Sustainable Arts Foundation $5,000 grant available

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

$5000 Grants for Writers & Artists with Children: Applications open until 31 August. To be eligible, the applicant must have at least one child under the age of 18. http://apply.sustainableartsfoundation.org/ Eligibility To be eligible, the applicant must have at least one … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Opportunities, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Sustainable Arts Foundation $5,000 grant available

ISC Announces 2017 Judges

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

ISC ANNOUNCES 2017 JUDGES Judges Include: Lorde, Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction), Tom Waits, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Bastille, Booker T. Jones, Ziggy Marley, Martie Maguire (Dixie Chicks), Don Omar, Natalie Grant, Billy Cobham, Hardwell, Joe Louis Walker, Kaskade, and Many More … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on ISC Announces 2017 Judges

Expressions Theatre Summer Events

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Expressions Theatre Summer Events                           Movies In The Park Saturday August 5 Saturday August 12 Bad news and Good news There will be no movies in Lakeside Park … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Expressions Theatre Summer Events

What Do You Know?

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

  Dear GrantCraft User, We don’t often get a chance to step back from our work to reflect on what we’ve learned. Most of us are moving on to the next task or project or meeting before we can pat … Continue reading →

Posted in News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on What Do You Know?

Straight talk on Bill C-323

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

National Trust for Canada   I’ve been waiting my whole career for financial incentives for historic places to be discussed in the House of Commons – something that will actually happen when the House resumes this fall. Your letters and … Continue reading →

Posted in News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Straight talk on Bill C-323

It’s Almost August! MAC News & Survey

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

There’s still a lot of summer left to experience! Monthly MAC Meeting Friday, August 4th 4-6pm Whitevalley Community Centre (2250 Shields Ave. Lumby, BC).  As always, everyone is welcome to attend to find out more about what we’ve got planned for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on It’s Almost August! MAC News & Survey

Upcoming Events – Trail & District Arts Council

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

SUMMER BOX OFFICE HOURS: FRIDAYS 12pm-4pm   TECK FAMILY SERIES PASSES ON SALE NOW! The Teck Family Series is such a fantastic opportunity to do something entertaining and educational with your kids!  From music, to dance, theatre to science, we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Upcoming Events – Trail & District Arts Council

LACDA 2017 International Juried Competition

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

LACDA INTERNATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION Curating Jurors: Anna Katz, Assistant Curator: MoCA, Museum of Contemporary Art Dhyandra Lawson, Associate Curator: LACMA, L.A. County Museum of Art Enter our juried competition for digital art and photography. Entrants submit three JPEG files of original … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on LACDA 2017 International Juried Competition

We Want You!… at the Creston Valley Fall Fair

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

A Full Plate Canada 150 invites you to participate in the Creston Valley Fall Fair Sept 8-9th 2017 @ the Creston and District Community Rec. Centre Click Here – Register Now The Fall Fair Is Celebrating Its 99thYear! Their theme is … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on We Want You!… at the Creston Valley Fall Fair

Alliance News / Mandate Letter Outlines Responsibilities for BC’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Featured In This Issue Join Us and Walk for Reconciliation Register Your Culture Days Activity by July 31 Hot Off the Blog: Mandate Letter Outlines Responsibilities for BC’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture What’s On This Week: July 26 … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, Event - Provincial / National / International, Funding & Opportunities, marketing, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Alliance News / Mandate Letter Outlines Responsibilities for BC’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture

Only 2 Weeks Left for Summer Promo + Exciting Collaborations!

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT FOR SUMMER PROMOTION Still sitting on the fence about whether or not to host a Culture Days event? Well, here’s a little incentive… Register by August 10th, 2017 at 11:59:59 PM for a chance to win* a free digital … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, Event - Provincial / National / International, Funding & Opportunities, marketing, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Only 2 Weeks Left for Summer Promo + Exciting Collaborations!

WIN tickets to ArtsWells 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Book the weekend off work, pack the kids in the car, put on some sweet tunes then head up the hill to join us at ArtsWells 2017! Wells, Barkerville & the surrounding immediate Cariboo communities are suffering with the decrease … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on WIN tickets to ArtsWells 2017

Creative City News: Early Bird Deadline Extension

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Views from the Edge: Periphery, Perspective and the Contemporary City 2017 Creative City Summit Announcements Announcing our Early-Bird deadline extension and the Youth Panel. Early Bird Deadline Extension We have extended the early-bird deadline until Tuesday, August 15th at 11:59pm PST. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Creative City News: Early Bird Deadline Extension

Created To Create Art – Art Deadlines List – July 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WKRAC admin

2017 Email Edition July 31, 2017 – 9TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WATERMEDIA SHOWCASE Showcase your talent by entering this exciting competition, brought to you by Watercolor Artist magazine. Award Winners and Honorable Mentions will be published in the April 2018 issue of … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Created To Create Art – Art Deadlines List – July 2017

International Harp School in Wells, BC

Posted on July 25, 2017 by WKRAC admin

 Harp & Cello School : AUG 14 – 18 Hi all! There is still time to sign up for the 2017 version of our internationally renowned harp school! We are very excited for it. The following email is entirely dedicated to … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Provincial / National / International, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on International Harp School in Wells, BC

South Slocan’s Carmen Moreira earns provincial, national recognition

Posted on July 25, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Top photo, Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation, presents Carmen Moreira with BC Social Innovation Award Youth Award during a ceremony in February at the The Imperial Vancouver while (inset and bottom photos) show an incredible display … Continue reading →

Posted in News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on South Slocan’s Carmen Moreira earns provincial, national recognition

Call for Live Visual Artists in the Columbia Basin

Posted on July 25, 2017 by WKRAC admin

Hello Everyone, I am the owner of a local PR firm in Cranbrook, Brook PR. I am organizing a large event, for a client, on October 14th, 2017 in the Kimberley Platzl. We are currently looking for 8-10 local artists to “perform” … Continue reading →

Posted in Event - Arts & Culture, Event - Heritage, Funding & Opportunities, News - Arts & Culture, News Provincial / National / International, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Call for Live Visual Artists in the Columbia Basin