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| August 2026Artist credit: Nicola SimpsonNEWSCULTURE TOUR IS THIS WEEKEND! It’s time to have fun during the Columbia Basin Culture Tour! This Saturday and Sunday, 84 fascinating arts, culture and heritage venues open their doors to the public, for free. Immerse yourself in this special celebration! CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL TOUR VENUES AND INFORMATION Or select the specific communities you wish to visit:ValemountRevelstokeNakusp / New Denver / Silverton / Slocan / WinlawCrescent Valley / Blewett / GraniteCastlegar / RobsonRossland / TrailBeaver Falls / Fruitvale / Salmo / YmirNelsonNorth Shore / Procter / BalfourRiondel / Crawford Bay / Gray CreekCreston / EricksonCranbrookJaffray / Fernie / SparwoodInvermere |
| FESTIVAL GRANTS SUPPORT VIBRANT BASIN COMMUNITIESCommunities across the Columbia Basin come together this festival season as 20 music, art and cultural festivals receive support through the Basin Festivals Grants, funded by Columbia Basin Trust and administered by WKRAC. READ MORE ARTIST/CULTURAL WORKER INDIVIDUAL REVENUE SURVEYSubmit your information to Culture Works Canada’s survey, which captures revenue and work portfolios in the arts and culture sector. READ MORE BECOME A MENTEE IN PUBLISHINGThe Doors Open Publishing Mentorship Program of the Canadian Publishers’ Council is an opportunity for members of the public to network with members of the Canadian publishing industry. READ MOREREAD MORE NEWS STORIES HERE BEHIND THE SCENESQ&A WITH JENNIFER BOWES, OPERATIONAL MANAGER, COLUMBIA VALLEY ARTS COUNCILWKRAC exists to help arts, culture and heritage in the Columbia Basin thrive, including through supporting the work of local arts councils. Here, meet Jennifer Bowes, Operational Manager, Columbia Valley Arts Council. READ MORE FEATURED IN ARTICULATEONLINE EXCLUSIVE: WEST KOOTENAY’S LOU LYNN EXPLORES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE SKILLFUL“Imagine this tossed salad of excellence.” That’s how West Kootenay-based artist Lou Lynn describes the exhibition “Skillful,” running at the Kelowna Art Gallery from June 13 to October 25, 2026. READ MORE ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: MICHAEL HEPHER: ARTIST RESIDENCIES – A HOME AWAY FROM HOME, PART I One of the most important parts of creating a sustainable art practice is understanding the conditions that your individual process requires in order for you to work effectively. READ MORE COMMUNITY AND CREATIVITY Crystal water, voluptuous green mountains and an open sky remind Rocio Graham why artists travel from faraway places to create at Santa Rosa Arts and Healing. READ MOREREAD MORE ARTICULATE STORIES HERE SELECT EVENTS IN THE REGIONMUSIC IN THE PARK: VELVET & HELLBENT ENGINEEnjoy summer rock vibes at Kootenay Savings Music in the Park with local bands Velvet and Hellbent Engine. (Aug. 6, Trail) READ MORE NELSON INTERNATIONAL MURAL FESTIVALReturning for its ninth year, this festival welcomes street artists, muralists, creators and art-lovers from all over the world. (Aug. 7 to 9, Nelson) READ MORE CRESTON CLAY FESTLocal potters invite the public to learn, play and explore the world of ceramics. (Aug. 15, Creston) READ MORE FLATS FESTAt this festival’s two stages, you’ll be dancing, singing and soaking up the sounds from start to finish. (Aug. 14 & 15, Canal Flats) 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 MORESEE ALL EVENT LISTINGS HERE Thank you to our funders: |
