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| December 2025Artist credit: Lori BodykNEWSJOIN US FOR A CKCA Q&A SESSION Do you have an idea for a project that focuses on arts and culture? To learn more about grants from the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, attend one of our online Q&A sessions. The program’s next intake opens January 12, 2026. READ MORE |
| TODAY IS GIVING TUESDAYOn this special day (or any day), donate to WKRAC. By directing your contribution to Articulate magazine, you’ll be helping us maximize the coverage and reach of the best of what’s going on in arts, culture and heritage around the Columbia Basin. Monthly or one-time donations are welcome, of any amount—and we issue charitable receipts. DONATE NOWWE LOVE OUR MEMBERS! In recognition of the people and organizations that support us by becoming WKRAC members, we have implemented a new online member directory. Here are the folks that have opted in so far. READ MORECALL FOR ARTISTS Apply by Dec. 12 for this opportunity, in which Basin artists are paired with newcomers to Canada. You will then use your chosen medium to depict the unique challenges, triumphs and realities of the migration process. READ MOREREAD MORE NEWS STORIES HERE BEHIND THE SCENESQ&A WITH ELAINE WIGLE, CKCA STEERING COMMITTEE 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 Elaine Wigle, CKCA Steering Committee Member. READ MORE FEATURED IN ARTICULATEACTSAFE: CREATING SAFELY Behind every creation in the arts and entertainment industry in British Columbia lies an essential foundation: safety. How can your organization proceed while prioritizing safe practices? Doryan Mash from Actsafe Safety Association provides advice. READ MORE HOW ART AND COMMUNITY RECOVERY INTERSECT Deb Borsos is both a pastel artist and a community recovery specialist. We caught up with her for a conversation about how she views the interplay between creative work and the task of community recovery. READ MOREREAD MORE ARTICULATE STORIES HERE SELECT EVENTS IN THE REGIONSTUDIO CONNEXION WINTER GROUP SHOWArt gifts are the type of presents that keep on giving. Discover fine artworks by more than 35 talented artists from across Canada. (ongoing to Dec. 23, Nakusp) READ MORE BASICS OF ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION: AGES 11–14Learn the basics of drawing from real life, taking inspiration from shelter animals and BC SPCA alumni. (Dec. 6, Castlegar) READ MORE IN RECENT MEMORY: NEW WORK FROM RECENT TRAVELSA one-day exhibit and sale of new pastel landscapes from travels over the last year by artist Deb Borsos of Argenta. (Dec. 6, Kaslo) READ MORE SALMO ARTVENTURE EXHIBITION & COMPETITIONThis show features painters, metal artists, wood artists, illustrators, glass artists, photographers and textile artists all vying for this year’s crown. (Jan. 10, Salmo) 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:FacebookInstagramWebsiteForward to a FriendCopyright © 2025 West Kootenay Regional Arts Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: West Kootenay Regional Arts CouncilPO Box 103Nelson, BC V1L 5P7CanadaAdd us to your address book 250-352-2421 / admin@wkartscouncil.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
