Monthly Archives: November 2021

Art Deadlines List: Thanks for Giving Art!

November 30, 2021 – SLOWART PRODUCTIONS | EMERGING ARTISTS 2022 Deadline Extended: This is the 30th annual competition for gallery exhibition and $500 cash award. Open to all artists working in any media. This event is devoted to the discovery, … Continue reading

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Mentor-Apprentice Program Deadline Extended to Dec.8

FPCC understands people across the province are facing tremendous challenges. That’s why we are extending the deadline for the Mentor Apprentice Program to December 8, 2021. We want to provide every opportunity for people to complete their applications for the … Continue reading

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Upcoming Show and Concert Announcements!

ON SALE DECEMBER 3RD! We are thrilled to bring you this mini seriesof 3-shows in 2022 for just $75! Past Season Pass Holders can book their seats NOW for this series!Series Passes go on sale to the public December 3rd at … Continue reading

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150 Time Immemorial Grant NOW OPEN

NEW GRANT PROGRAM On July 30, 2021, the Province of BC announced the new, $30-million 150 Time Immemorial grant program to be administered by the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation and Heritage BC. We have the honour of overseeing a funding … Continue reading

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Local Artist Bessie Wapp Is The Oxygen Art Centre’s Next Artist In Residence

Schedule of Events: Residency and Exhibition Residency:      1 – 30 December 2021 Artist Talk:      19 January 2022, 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST (Zoom)Register to attend via EventBrite. Exhibition:      7 January – 30 January 2022 Hosted Events:  Fridays – Saturdays, 5:00 … Continue reading

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We’ve Got The Perfect Holiday Gift

Up Next Winter TalesDecember 4th at 7:30pmTickets: starting at $15 Join us for a cozy evening of what we do best when gathered on a cold, snowy evening: sharing stories and songs. Twelve of our favourite Kootenay folk explore, reminisce … Continue reading

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Star Maps by Jennifer McCaw Celestial Jewellery Virtual Opening Dec 4

Jennifer McCaw is a silversmith obsessed with outer space. Her recent work explores the mapping, colour, texture and movement of the celestial bodies. McCaw replicates the colours and textures we see in telescope images by using techniques such as: extreme … Continue reading

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Christmas Craft Faire at the Rec Plex this Fri Nov 26 & Sat Nov 27

Fri Nov 26 and Sat Nov 27 at the Rec Plex – Admission by Donation Golden’s wildly successful Christmas Craft Faire will return — after a year off — on Nov. 26 and 27 at Mt. 7 Rec Plex. For … Continue reading

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CALL FOR ENTRY! – Oxygen Art Centre Online Mentorship Youth Scholarships

Oxygen Art Centre (OAC) announces a new online Mentorship Program. There are currently two scholarships available for youth, 16 – 24 years old. The mentorship is comprised of two 1-hour mentorship sessions with one of OAC’s Artist Faculty. The online … Continue reading

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Canadian Federation of University Women – 16 Days of Activism

The Canadian Federation of University Women Nelson & District (CFUW) invite you to participate in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence this November and December. Locally the CFUW is creating awareness of this initiative and sharing information on … Continue reading

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Join artists S F Ho + Tania Willard in two online workshops

WORKSHOP SERIES Christina Battle: Saturday November 20, 2021; 2:00 – 4:00 PM PST (EventBrite) *FULL*S F Ho: Saturday November 27, 2021; 2:00 – 4:00 PM PST (EventBrite)Tania Willard: Saturday December 4, 2021; 12:00 – 2:00 PM PST (EventBrite)All workshops will take … Continue reading

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Executive Director at the Kootenay Gallery of Art

The Kootenay Gallery seeks an Executive Director to lead our organization. This is an exciting time for the gallery as we work with the City of Castlegar to envision and create our new home in downtown Castlegar to open in … Continue reading

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Music BC E-News 11/18/2021: Artists Submissions To The Great Escape

THE GREAT ESCAPE – ARTIST APPLICATIONS Apply to perform at The Great Escape happening in Brighton, UK this May. Music BC will be partnering with other Canadian Provinces to showcase some of BC’s talent. It is recommended that any interested … Continue reading

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Let’s Celebrate You!

Help us share your story!   Exceptional leaders come from all walks of life. Whether a board member, philanthropist, corporate partner, or volunteer, we can all play a role in fostering the arts within our communities. Through the Business / Arts … Continue reading

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Equity, diversity, inclusion: Arts Research Monitor #181

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization Signs and effects of anti-Black racism in the arts In this issue: Insights into equity issues in the arts, particularly anti-Black racism, including the challenging employment situation of racialized workers in Canada’s screen-based industry, insufficient … Continue reading

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It’s Giving Tuesday for PLEO

Thank you so much for giving to our 2020 #GivingTuesday campaign. Your generosity helped us deliver new and innovative legal programs and resources during a difficult year for artists and non-profits. As we near the end of another pandemic year, … Continue reading

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Shows Shows Shows!

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST You could win a night out in Rossland worth $350! Head over to Facebook and/or Instagram to enter to win 2 tickets to God is a Scottish Drag Queen, $100 Gift Certificate to Gabriella’s Restaurant and a … Continue reading

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Arts Whistler NOV NEWS | Laugh Out Live Trees & Starry Nights

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN THIS ISSUE: Laugh Out LIVE!  – a new comedy show Tour de Pumpkins Wrap Up Current gallery show: Trees For The Forest Upcoming gallery show: Starry Nights Gift Shop sale! Monthly Featured Artist: Laura Scarr Audain … Continue reading

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Cranbrook Community Theatre Holiday Bedtime Stories

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E-News 11/10/2021: New Board of Directors | CLMA Call To Action | Artist Applications Open – Treefort Festival

MEET THE BOARD! Newly Elected:Francis Arevalo (UWIDO Music) – Top LeftG-Luve (Vancouver Mural Festival, Create Vancouver Society) – Top CentreNimkish (Artist) – Top Right Re-Elected:Dan Turcotte (Monstercat) – Bottom LeftBrittany Ayton (Sofar Sounds) – Bottom RightHoward Redekopp (How Weird Productions) … Continue reading

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