Mosaics and more with Rabi’a!
Tell us a little about yourself, your work and your art practice. "I started late in life (60) as and artist then doors open end..tools were introduced and I haven’t slowed down yet..started with mosaics, then I carved rocks for a while..played with mirror...started...
Author Leesa Dean shares about writing during the pandemic.
Tell us a little about yourself, your work and your art practice. My name is Leesa Dean and I am a writer living in Krestova with my artist husband, Matty Kakes, and our daughter. My first book, Waiting for the Cyclone, was published in 2016 and my poetry chapbook The...
Slocan Valley Musician Rhoneil is working on her fourth release.
Tell us a little about yourself, your work and your art practice. I'm an artist that works with elements of the non-human world, like landscape and ancestors, to create experimental music. I use trance practices, ritual, and ceremony, as part of my process. I moved to...
Meet Visual Artist Matty Kakes
Tell us a little about yourself, your work and your art practice. My name is Matty Kakes. I’m a visual artist living with my family in Pass Creek. I mostly paint murals and street art, but occasionally I’ll play around with canvases, found objects, doodling and...
Creativity Continues!
We are amongst the many small non-profit organizations that have been impacted by COVID-19, and have spent the last few months monitoring and wondering how to move forward through these dynamic and unprecedented times. The pandemic has had a sudden and substantial...
SVCAC Announcement & Invitation
Try for a minute to imagine the Slocan Valley without its rich artisan culture. What would our colourful, eclectic valley community be without house concerts, murals, ice sculptures, not to mention studio tours, literary readings, theatre productions. A horrible...
2020 Member Grant Applications now available!
The Slocan Valley Community Arts Council (SVCAC) is now accepting applications for the 2020 Member Grants cycle. Note the granting process has changed recently. Please read the Project Guidelines carefully before applying. [button...
Grant Writing 101 – Slocan Valley Rec workshop
Grant Writing 101 Are you a member of a non-profit group struggling to get a handle on applying for grants? This interactive workshop will include the basics of how the granting process works, real-life examples, tips and tricks for good applications, and a chance for...
Renew your membership today!
Don't delay! Renew your annual Slocan Valley Community Arts Council membership today. We now have an easy form on our website: https://slocanvalleyarts.ca/membership/ and you can now pay through e-transfer! With member grant opportunities just around the corner, we...
Vallican Whole presents: Unscriptured – Travis Bernhardt
Award-winning improvisor/comedian Travis Bernhardt is bringing "Unscriptured" to the Vallican Whole, Saturday January 18th. Doors are at 7pm, show at 7:30. Unscriptured is an improvised church service, from a religion made up on the spot! Travis transforms into...
CKCA and the Trust announce 2020-21 programs
ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE Columbia Basin – Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts and culture organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts and Culture Program on behalf...
2020 Memberships now available!
2020 Membership in the Slocan Valley Community Arts Council is now open to any individual or organization that supports the mandate of the council, specifically: “To increase and broaden the opportunities for residents of the Slocan Valley and area to enjoy and...
Vallican Whole Community Choir Seasonal Sing-along
The Vallican Whole Community Choir is hosting their annual Seasonal Sing-along & Concert with special guests: The Family of Friends Choir and some members of the RhythmDance Drum Orchestra. Sunday, December 15th 3:00 pm Vallican Whole Community Centre (3762 Little...
Free Grant Writing Workshops
Columbia Basin– Want to learn more about how to apply for arts and culture grants delivered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance? Attend a free workshop with Krista Patterson, who will share how to apply and what to expect from the application process....
Member Grant Update
The Slocan Valley Community Arts Council is currently in the process of re-vamping and improving our member grants program. We anticipate that the 2020 application forms will be available in March of 2020, with cheques for successful applicants being presented at the...
Acrylic Pouring Workshop
Slocan Valley Recreation Commission presents: Come and Pour your heart out! with Sherry Heyliger November 14th, 6 - 9 pm Vallican Whole Community Centre "Acrylic Pouring is a simple and fun way to create beautiful art." For more information or to register: rdck.ca or...
Castlegar Sculpture Walk – Call for Entries
Castlegar Sculpture Walk is now accepting submissions for next year’s program, which will open in May 2020. The deadline for applications is October 31st, 5pm PST. They encourage all artists to apply online, however if you require a hardcopy application form please...
Call for Submissions: Life in the Kootenays
The Rossland Council for Arts and Culture (RCAC) will be presenting a juried visual art exhibition entitled, Life in the Kootenays.Submissions to the exhibition should be an artist’s representation of living and working in the Kootenays. The juried exhibition will be...
Animal Brides Series – Exhibition by Lisa Heisler
Board member Lisa Heisler is exhibiting her work this month (September) at Mama Sita's in Winlaw. Animal Brides - Mythic Imagination is a series of Lisa's artwork created with the assistance of a Slocan Valley Community Arts Council member grant. ANIMAL BRIDES -...
Copper Etching Workshop
In celebration of BC Culture Days, the SVCAC is co-presenting a workshop with Slocan Valley Recreation. Learn the basics of copper etching with artist Marty Ryan. In this full day workshop, Marty will guide you through creating a finished piece (ornament, bracelet or...
On the Table – a conversation about arts and culture!
The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council will be hosting an On the Table event on Thursday, September 26, focusing on conversation about arts and culture in the Kootenays. This event is free and open to the public, see further details and RSVP:...
Columbia Basin Culture Tour – August 10 & 11, 2019
Columbia Basin Culture Tour – August 10 & 11, 2019 a project of the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Slocan Valley – Taking place August 10 & 11 from 10 am - 5 pm, the Columbia Basin Culture Tour allows you to explore artists' studios, museums, art...
Summer Breeze Music and Art Party
The 2nd Annual Summer Breeze Music and Art Party July 13th - Mama Sita's in Winlaw Free All ages event featuring: Live Music, Dance and Theatre Performances Visual Artist Displays and Live Art Created to the Live Music Face Painting ~ Paint Pouring ~ Community Art...
Creative Spark Columbia Basin Grants
Creative Spark Columbia Basin grants NOW offers 100% coverage for projects, up to $2,000. The artist's project must engage young people (ages 5-18) and focus on arts-based learning in any artistic discipline. Creative Spark Columbia Basin enables both professional and...
Fernie Mural Project – Call to Columbia Basin Artists
The Fernie and District Arts Council has been awarded a Public Art Grant by the Columbia Basin Trust and has released a call out to artists in the basin to submit entries. The theme of the mural is "to reflect Fernie's heritage, culture, hopes, dreams and...
Arrow Lakes Fine Arts Guild Artwalk
Headed north this weekend? Arrow Lakes Fine Arts Guild (ALFA) invites you to our Opening Night Celebration to kick off this year's Art Walk in downtown Nakusp BC! The event begins at 4:30 pm Friday night - July 21st and is being held at the Nakusp Heritage Nursery....
Oh What A Feeling!!
Our thanks to all the vendors, performers, families and community members that came out to our Whole Arts & Culture Faire at the Vallican Whole on June 15th, 2019. The sun shone bright and we welcomed more than 300 people that day to enjoy the incredible artworks,...
Performer Line Up Announced for Whole Arts & Culture Faire
The Slocan Valley Community Arts Council is preparing to celebrate the vibrant and growing arts scene at its first annual Whole Arts & Culture Faire at The Vallican Whole Community Centre in the Slocan Valley. (3762 Little Slocan South Road, Winlaw, BC). This...
New series of collage paintings by Natasha Smith
Another one of our new board members is exhibiting her works this month! Studio Connexion Gallery in Nakusp is showcasing Natasha Smith's new series of collage paintings June 11-29th, 2019. "Mapping Landscape" Join Natasha for the opening reception, Friday June 14th 5...
Castlegar Art Walk
The Castlegar Art Walk is coming up fast. This year marks the 23rd annual event and runs June 17th - September 28th at various venues throughout Castlegar. Join participating artists for an Opening Reception on June 13th, 6:30 pm at the Kootenay Gallery. Our newest...
We’re now on Instagram!
We are now on Instagram! Search us up at #slocanvalleyarts and give us a ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!
Calling All Volunteers!
We are getting close to our inaugural Whole Arts & Culture Event, happening in under two weeks at the Vallican Whole. June 15th will be a fun-filled day from 10 am - 5 pm full of art, music, performance and valley kinship. We are still looking for some helping...
Slocan Valley Community Council elects new board!
We are excited to announce our new board, elected at last night's AGM. The SVCAC welcomes new board members Roxanne MacKay, Sherry Heyliger, Natasha Smith and Lisa Heisler. Returning members include Lance Hall, Eden DuPont, Peter Vogelaar, Lynne Alexander. Thank you...
Spring Extravaganza Concert
Did you know that the Slocan Valley Community Arts Council supports group members too! Come out to the Vallican Whole this Sunday, June 2nd for a delightful joint concert by two of our group members: The Slocan Valley Community Band and the Vallican Whole Community...
Have Your Say!
With our 2019 AGM happening on Friday May 31 at the Vallican Whole at 7:00 pm. we look forward to connecting with all of our members. At this year's AGM we will be proposing and voting on a set of revisions to our bylaws to make them more up to date and so they better...
Notice of Annual General Meeting – May 31st
Join us for wine, cheese and a celebration of the arts at this year's AGM & SVCAC Social. An opportunity to hear about the exciting new direction the arts council is headed. Enjoy presentations by member grant recipients, learn more about the upcoming Whole Arts...
Call for Submissions: Bent on Art Festival
Call for Artist Submissions What: Bent On Art: Kootenay Queer & Trans Art Exhibition When: Kootenay Pride Week, August 26th-September 1st 2019 Where: Kootenay Studio Arts, Selkirk College, Nelson, BC Application Deadline: May 31st 2019 at 5 PM, PDT Bent On Art:...
Mark Your Calendars! The Whole Arts and Culture Faire: June 15th
Mark your calendars for this new and exciting event! Saturday, June 15th at the Vallican Whole Community Centre. There will be an Artisan Market, tasty food, local entertainment and a kids craft corner, all happening in one of the most beautiful locations in the...
BC Culture Days: Emerging Artists Call
Calling All Emerging Artists for the 2019 BC Culture Days Ambassador Program! The theme of 2019 BC Culture Days is Creativity, the arts and well-being! Ambassador Program Application Deadline: April 22, 2019 | https://bc.culturedays.ca BC emerging artists are...
Creative Spark Columbia Basin: Grant Opportunity + How To Apply
Here's an exciting opportunity for artists to apply for the Creative Spark Columbia Basin grant. This grant is designed to support artists to engage young people in schools and communities in arts-based projects. Successful applicants will receive 100% coverage for...
ViewPoint: New Local Gallery To Open Spring 2019
There's a new gallery, ViewPoint, opening soon on the north shore, outside Nelson. Sharing this news with our local arts community: Hi there! I just thought I would reach out to your community of talented artists to let them know about ViewPoint Art Gallery....
Summer 2019 ARTiculate magazine production is underway!
Our friends at Articulate have this news to share with the Slocan Valley Arts Community: Summer 2019 ARTiculate magazine production is now underway! ARTiculate magazine has established itself as the cultural voice for the region since 2002 and is targeted to a wide...
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