Arts

Oxygen Art Centre calls on regional artists for 2027 exhibitions

Artists and collectives across the West Kootenay, Columbia Basin and Southern Interior have until Sept. 27 to apply to exhibit their work in Oxygen Art Centre’s O2 window gallery in downtown Nelson.

Kootenay artists and heritage sites to welcome visitors during Culture Tour

Artists, galleries, museums and heritage sites across the Kootenays will welcome visitors free of charge during the 18th annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour on Aug. 8 and 9.

ArtWalk to showcase new exhibits across Nelson

ArtWalk returns Friday, July 31, with a second opening featuring new artists and fresh exhibits at venues throughout Nelson.

Community invited to opening of COLLAGE exhibition

The public is invited to celebrate the opening of COLLAGE, an eight-artist group exhibition showcasing contemporary collage by artists from across Canada, on Friday, July 17, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Shawn Hook leaves Junos empty-handed but ‘with a full heart’

The pride of South Slocan was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album but lost to Sarah MacLachlan.

Nelson ArtWalk is back

ArtWalk 2026 is now accepting applications from artists and businesses interested in taking part in this summer’s event in Nelson.

South Slocan’s Shawn Hook nominated for Juno Award

Hook is up for adult contemporary album of the year for Rebuild. In a Facebook post, he said he was "speechless" with the nomination.

Oxygen Art Centre to present Bethany Pardoe’s The Small Earth

Oxygen Art Centre will present an exhibition by illustrator and writer Bethany Pardoe entitled The Small Earth.