The Gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays.
April 23 – May 30th: “Young Visions” presented by SD20 students & instructors
Opening Reception: April 23, 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Celebrate the next generation of local talent at Young Visions 2026, a vibrant exhibition featuring diverse artworks from SD20 students and instructors. This showcase highlights the power of mentorship and artistic growth, offering a unique look at the creativity and dedication defining youth arts education in our region. Admission is by donation; join us at the Kootenay Gallery of Art to experience the energy and vision of these emerging artists.
Recent Exhibitions
March 5, 2026 – April 18, 2026: Carved, Painted & Crafted – Kate & Jerry Enewold
The Kootenay Gallery of Art is pleased to present Carved, Painted and Crafted, a captivating exhibition by local artists Kate and Jerry Enewold.
The Gallery will host an opening reception on March 5 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Guests are invited to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience the exhibition firsthand. The exhibition runs through April 18.
Spanning four decades of artistic exploration, Carved, Painted and Crafted celebrates the Enewolds’ remarkable creative journey. The exhibition features an extraordinary range of finely crafted work in wood, expressive painting, intricate weaving, and distinctive jewelry designs, reflecting the artists’ shared commitment to craftsmanship, material exploration, and artistic growth.
Acknowledgements
Since time immemorial, in the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge with gratitude that we are on unceded and ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples. We would also like to recognize all other Indigenous Peoples who have come as guests to live, work, and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate their territory.
Thank you to the local organizations, businesses and people who support us in many ways.
The Kootenay Gallery of Art acknowledges exhibition support from their major sponsors: The BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, City of Castlegar, BC Gaming, Grant Thornton LLP, and the Columbia Basin Trust through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance