Monthly Archives: July 2022

Music BC E-News 07/28/2022: Music BC Showcase at VMF 2022 | Travel Grant Final Intake Now Open

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

MUSIC BC AT VANCOUVER MURAL FESTIVAL We are so excited to kick-off the first weekend of Vancouver Mural Festival next Friday with an incredible lineup of local talent! Join us at City Centre Hub for this free evening of live music. Featuring Matt … Continue reading →

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How to optimize the new normal of remote operations

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Learn how to establish a work-from-home program that supports both your needs as an employer and those of your employees. This new online course from CharityVillage will introduce you to the fundamentals that you need as your workplace embraces “the … Continue reading →

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WKRAC Employment Opportunities

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Are you interested in supporting arts and culture in the Kootenays? Consider joining the WKRAC team! We are currently hiring for two contract roles. Communications Coordinator: The WKRAC is currently preparing to launch a new website and a refreshed brand … Continue reading →

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Alliance Mail / Decolonizing arts and culture programming

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Hello Alliance friends,  I hope you are doing well and basking in the sun! This week I wanted to share two news pieces which caught my attention.  The first is the launch of a new program that aims to decolonize art and culture … Continue reading →

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The Barra MacNeils are…

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Kyle (vocals, guitar, violin, mandolin), Lucy (vocals, bodhran, Celtic harp, fiddle, stepdancing), Sheumas (keyboards, piano, bodhran, fiddle, bouzouki, vocals), Stewart (vocals, accordion, tin whistle, flute, bouzouki, guitar, stepdancing), Boyd (mandolin, fiddle, guitar, banjo, percussion, stepdancing) and Jamie Gatti (bass). 2014 … Continue reading →

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Whitehorse at Key City Theatre

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Since their debut, Whitehorse has traveled from magnetic folk duo to full-blown rock band and beyond. In truth Whitehorse is never fully either one or the other, but an ever-evolving creative partnership that challenges both artists, Melissa McClelland and Luke … Continue reading →

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Cirque Alfonse: Animal

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

On October 2nd, 2022 the brilliant circus company, Cirque Alfonse will be coming to the Key City Theatre Stage to bring their show entitled Animal!Turning the barn upside down Cirque Alfonse is back with an unusual animal show! Animal offers … Continue reading →

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PIQSIQ at Key City Theatre

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

PIQSIQ:(pronounced “Pilk-Silk”)On September 28th 2022, PIQSIQ will be performing at the Key City Theatre Stage in Cranbrook, British Columbia. With a style perpetually galvanized by darkness and haunting northern beauty, sisters, Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay, come together to create … Continue reading →

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Announcing: Whitehorse FREE CONCERT!

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Trail & District Arts Council and The Flying Steamshovel presentWHITEHORSEThursday, October 6 at 7:30 pmThe Bailey TheatreFREE CONCERT Join the Trail & District Arts Council in celebrating the start of the performance season, experiencing the exciting Bailey Theatre upgrades and re-engaging … Continue reading →

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Pacific Contact 2023 Showcase Applications Available: Apply by August 19

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

BC Touring Council invites performing artists interested in touring in British Columbia in 2023-2024 or 2024-2025 to apply to showcase at Pacific Contact 2023. There will be approximately 35 juried main stage showcases of Music, Dance, Theatre, Variety, and Family, … Continue reading →

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EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism and Kootenay Co-op Radio are excited to announce the launch of the region’s most comprehensive online events guide, the Kootenay Calendar. Kootenay Calendar features a full line up of live performances, markets, festivals, films, workshops, sports, … Continue reading →

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Second Opening of ArtWalk 2022 – Come Celebrate All Things Art

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

The Nelson & District Arts Council (NDAC) is looking forward to seeing the streets buzzing again with art lovers on Friday, July 29th for the second opening of ArtWalk 2022. There are 27 venues and over 60 artists for folks … Continue reading →

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Fall Semester launched!

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

EDUCATION Oxygen Art Centre announces its Fall 2022 Semester! We are thrilled to share an exciting line up of classes ranging from hiking and sketching to acting to colour theory to still life painting to ink drawing and more! Spaces are … Continue reading →

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Contribute to artist-in-residence Lucie Chan’s research during the month of August.

Posted on July 29, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Schedule of Events: Residency and Exhibition Residency:  3 August – 27 August 2022Exhibition: 3 September – 1 October 2022 Open Studio:  12 – 13 August 2022 from 1:00 – 3:00 pmParticipant Interviews: 15 – 19 August 2022, scheduled Oxygen Art Centre is … Continue reading →

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Nelson’s Kootenay Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show: Keep Calm and Quilt On

Posted on July 22, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Nelson’s Kootenay Quilters’ Guild is hosting their biennial quilt show, Keep Calm and Quilt On, on September 30 and October 1. More than 200 quilts made by our members will be on display, a handmade quilt and gift baskets will … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event – Mask making

Posted on July 22, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Check out this amazing workshop happening at the Lumby OAP Hall (1:30pm-5:30pm) as well as at the Lumby Public Market (9am-1pm) on August 20th with Cara Nunn! Create your own unique mask. Space is limited so be sure to pre-register! … Continue reading →

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Call for Artists – Fibre – Art of Life

Posted on July 22, 2022 by WKRAC admin

August 1 st – Sept 3rd Fibre is familiar and surrounds us. We spend our days inside fibre; clothing ourselves with it. We also sleep beneath and above it; spending our nights with it too. This very familiarity can cause … Continue reading →

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Music BC E-News 07/21/2022: Music Marketing 101 For Artists | BC Artists at Capitol Hill Block Party | Last Chance for PRIDE Tickets

Posted on July 22, 2022 by WKRAC admin

MUSIC MARKETING 101 FOR ARTISTS Last week we launched Jumpstart Foundations. It is an on-demand video series presented by industry professionals and specialists. Among the first Modules available, Music Marketing 101 for Artists – Presented by Jeff Ojeda – offers an introduction to … Continue reading →

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Soul & R n’ B from Montreal’s Clerel at Music in the Park!

Posted on July 22, 2022 by WKRAC admin

Trail & District Arts Council presentsKootenay Savings Music in the ParkClereland opening act Blackout SummerThursday, July 21, 6:15 pm to 8:00 pmGyro Park, Trail Local rock-punk youngsters meet classic soul and vintage R n’ B from Montreal. Starting off tonight’s concert at … Continue reading →

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REMINDER – BC Marketing Deadline –  July 31, 2022

Posted on July 22, 2022 by WKRAC admin

REMINDER – Publish Your Event by July 31, 2022 to be Included in the BC Marketing and Publicity Campaign! We know the summer is a busy time of year for many artists and arts organizations, so if you’re planning an … Continue reading →

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