It’s busy times in arts, culture & heritage!
| March 2026Artist credit: Kristine McGuintyNEWSREGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHESJoin us during the tour! To become one of the essential stops of the 2026 Columbia Basin Culture Tour, register by March 31. READ MORE |
| CKCA APPLICATIONS DUERemember to submit your CKCA application by this Friday (for all programs except Community Grants, which is already closed). READ MORE IT’S NOT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR—IT’S YOURSSubmit your arts, culture or heritage event to our online calendar and we’ll help spread the word beyond your usual audiences. Here’s why you should do it and how to go about it. READ MORE KOOTENAY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: UPDATEInterested in what might be happening to the Kootenay School of the Arts building in Nelson? A feasibility study was recently presented to Nelson City Council. Here’s some coverage of what was discussed:Arts group seeks two years rent-free to transform Kootenay Studio Arts building, February 24, 2026 (Nelson Star)Community coalition presents case, and ask, for KSA building to city council, February 19, 2026 (Nelson News, Castanet)City of Nelson Committee of the Whole Meeting, February 17, 2026 (starting at the 53-minute mark) HAVE YOUR SAYThe Canada Council for the Arts is developing its next strategic plan, which will guide its work from 2026 to 2031. Complete its questionnaire by March 11 to share your input, and make sure rural voices are heard! READ MORE EQUITY IN PRACTICE FOR NON-PROFITSImagine Canada and HR Intervals have launched two new guides to help non-profits assess their equity practices, strengthen accountability and embed inclusion across their work. READ MOREREAD MORE NEWS STORIES HERE BEHIND THE SCENESQ&A WITH PAT HENMAN, BOARD MEMBERTo help arts, culture and heritage in the Columbia Basin thrive, we rely on a dedicated team of board and steering committee members. Here, meet Pat Henman, WKRAC board member. READ MORE FEATURED IN ARTICULATEFOOTLIGHTERS THEATRE: 30 SEASONS AND COUNTINGSince 1995, Creston’s Footlighters Theatre Society has transported audiences to places that they can only dream of visiting: An enchanted castle in France. A house made of gingerbread in a murky forest. The bridge of a starship in interstellar space. READ MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: MICHAEL HEPHER: THE INFORMAL PATH Even the most intuitive self-taught artists sometimes need to shore up their efforts with knowledge to maximize their natural talent. READ MOREREAD MORE ARTICULATE STORIES HERE SELECT EVENTS IN THE REGIONSAPPHIRE GUTHRIE AND TENISE MARIA IN CONCERTTwo local artists combine for an evening of music excellence. (March 7, Balfour) READ MORE YEAR-LONG PLANT DYE JOURNEYThis in-person, year-long program meets once a month and offers participants the opportunity to build skills gradually while exploring a wide range of dye plants and processes. (starting March 9, Winlaw) READ MORE LOOT: ORIENTING TO MATTERThis three-day symposium in Nelson and Kaslo features Kootenay and Okanagan artists and writers who are exploring humanity’s current relationship to matter. (March 13 to 15, Nelson & Kaslo) READ MORE WKRAC PRESENTATION TO NELSON CITY COUNCILKallee Lins and Lily Andersen share grant program updates with Nelson City Council, highlighting recently funded projects and new initiatives. (March 17, Nelson & online) READ MORE ARTIST SOCIALSThese laid-back, no-pressure events are the perfect opportunity to connect with other creatives in the community, share ideas and socialize. (March 26, Revelstoke) READ MORE HELP US BOOST YOUR EVENTS!List your arts, culture and heritage events on our online calendar, so we can help spread the word! READ MORE SEE ALL EVENT LISTINGS HERE Thank you to our funders: |