Monthly Archives: July 2019

Bruce Cockburn, Music in the Park and more!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Trail & District Arts Council presents Kootenay Savings Music in the Park Holly Hyatt Gyro Park, Trail Thursday August 1, 7:00 pm Join in the soulful, funky fun with Holly and her band, consisting of Hyatt-vocals & bass, Jon Burden-guitars, … Continue reading →

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LAST CHANCE! Submit Your Events for Arts Scene and Make Your Teeny Tiny Art – Fall for Arts 2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

The Teeny Tiny Show is Back! There is nothing tiny about this show except the art: the show’s teeny tiny masterpieces are all under 3×3 inches! If you are interested in taking part please fill out this super quick form … Continue reading →

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LFNP Summer Newsletter

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Happy Summer! We have lots to tell you about.  First we would like to introduce you all to our new Executive Director Rachel Forbes!  We are excited to have her on our team as we start into a new project … Continue reading →

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Coming this fall: RCAC’s 15th Annual Performance Series!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

July 30, 2019 The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture has put together another great Performance Series line-up for Rossland this fall/winter season! “A lot of time and thought has been put into developing this year’s performance series,” commented Meghan … Continue reading →

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Summer Kicks presents OKTOPUS Wednesday July 31

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

7pm Wednesday July 31, 2019 from Quebec… OKTOPUS Montreal’s Oktopus, one of Canada’s greatest purveyors of Eastern European music, is an ebullient, technically brilliant octet that gets the audience dancing for sheer joy. with DAVE WHYTE Hailing from Montreal, award-winning … Continue reading →

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The Case for Keeping San Francisco’s Disputed George Washington Murals

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Exposure to art — even uncomfortable art — is healthy, stimulating, and worthy of students’ debate. By Roberta Smith | July 26, 2019 After half a century of intermittent debate and protest, the San Francisco Board of Education voted unanimously in June to whitewash the 13 murals … Continue reading →

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Stories about good food, handmade success and more! BasinLink July

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Good Food for All One of only two of its kind in BC, the Nelson Community Food Centre is serving nutritious food, teaching food skills and reducing social isolation for nearly 2,000 people each year. Though the Centre focuses on … Continue reading →

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Sector Discussion Aug 1, 2019: Amendments to the Societies Act

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Join Law for Non Profits & Vantage Point on August 1 for a review of the proposed amendments to the Societies Act and a discussion about comments that can be submitted to the Province. The provincial Ministry of Finance is proposing … Continue reading →

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City of Nelson partners with Thoughtexchange to promote dialogue on community issues

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

The City of Nelson has partnered with Thoughtexchange, a Kootenay-based online collaboration software, to increase and promote dialogue on community issues Thoughtexchange and the City of Nelson are proud to partner-up to provide Nelson with improved dialogue and engagement on … Continue reading →

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BC Chamber 2020 Budget Submission Focuses on a Strong Economy

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

BC Chamber 2020 Budget Submission Focuses on a Strong Economy The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce works closely with our Provincial partners at the BC Chamber of Commerce. Every year, the BC Chamber makes budget recommendations to BC’s Select … Continue reading →

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Monashee Arts Council: Art Supplies & Butter Tarts!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Our Annual 2nd-Hand Art Supply Sale We coordinate this popular fundraising event with the Lumby Public Market’s Butter Tart Festival.  This year, it will take place on Saturday, August 24th.  If you have any extra art supplies in good condition, please … Continue reading →

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We’re excited to launch Capacity Lab this Fall!

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Are you seeking expert support to improve your organization? Capacity Lab brings expert consultants (yes, plural!) to the classroom for hands-on guidance to take your organization to an all-new level. Through seven sessions you will work with our consulting team … Continue reading →

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July Newsletter – Studio Magazine

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Our New Website! These past few months Studio has been hard at work behind the scenes, building our new website. Visit http://www.studiomagazine.ca to find a cross-platform hub for craft and design in Canada where you can search exhibitions, articles, workshops, … Continue reading →

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Music BC E-News 07/25/2019

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

RSVP TO CAREERS IN MUSIC PANEL AT MONSTERCAT COMPOUND Monstercat’s mission is to empower a creative and passionate community through innovation. In the first ever Compound educational panel, Monstercat is putting words into action, opening up a discussion on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Alliance News / BC Alliance Issues Response in Defence of Arts and Culture Funding

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Featured In This Issue Registration for the BC Alliance’s Annual Conference Opens Next Week BC Alliance Issues Response in Defence of Arts and Culture Funding Hot Off the Blog: City of Kelowna Draft Cultural Plan Update Ready for Community Feedback … Continue reading →

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Creative Convergence call for presentations deadline: July 31st

Posted on July 31, 2019 by WKRAC admin

We invite you to join us at Creative Convergence Winnipeg as together we demonstrate and celebrate the power of the arts to heal, to connect, to construct knowledge, to build bridges across borders, to foster inclusion and to nurture reconciliation. … Continue reading →

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Announcement – Sons of the Pioneers come to Trail

Posted on July 24, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Old Rivers Western Productions Ltd. present Sons of the Pioneers: 85th AnniversaryTour Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 pm The Bailey Theatre, Trail Celebrating their historic 85th anniversary, the most influential and prolific Western music group the Sons of the Pioneers will ride … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Submit Your Events for Arts Scene and Make Your Teeny Tiny Art – Fall for Arts 2019

Posted on July 24, 2019 by WKRAC admin

The Teeny Tiny Show is Back! There is nothing tiny about this show except the art: the show’s teeny tiny masterpieces are all under 3×3 inches! If you are interested in taking part please fill out this super quick form … Continue reading →

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Register Before July 31st to be Included in Provincial Publicity Campaign!

Posted on July 24, 2019 by WKRAC admin

BC Culture Days Registration Reminder Register before July 31, 2019 to be included in our provincial marketing and publicity campaigns! This means having: Your activity featured on BC Culture Days social media channels. The opportunity to be included in provincial media … Continue reading →

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4th Art Exhibition of 2019 Summer Series at Studio Connexion Art Gallery

Posted on July 24, 2019 by WKRAC admin

Bonjour everyone, It is the 4th exhibition  of the season and that means already the middle point of the 2019 Summer Series. The next cultural experience at Studio Connexion is with Photography, and we are very pleased to have international … Continue reading →

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