The Gallery is open to the general public from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Currently on exhibit is the Federation of Canadian Artists – West Kootenay Chapter and #hopeandhealingcanada by Tracey-Mae Chambers.
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BREAKING NEWS!
Gallery Relocation – We’re Moving Downtown!
We’re excited to share that the Kootenay Gallery of Art, History, and Science has purchased a new home at 292 Columbia Avenue—right in the heart of downtown Castlegar. This move is a major step in our long-term vision to grow the Gallery’s impact, accessibility, and programming.
Relocating downtown helps us:
- Expand exhibition and programming space
- Improve visibility and community access
- Contribute to downtown revitalization
- Build a sustainable future for arts and culture in the region
The Process So Far…
This decision follows several years of planning and public engagement. While the Kootenay
Gallery was originally slated to be part of the Eremenko building redevelopment, rising costs
and changing timelines prompted the Board to explore alternatives. After extensive research
and financial planning, we chose to purchase and renovate an existing building—a more
sustainable, community-focused solution.
What’s Next?
- Working with designers to plan renovations
- Building our fundraising strategy
- Preparing for public updates and engagement opportunities
We’ll share more about our timeline and plans as they unfold. We’re honoured to have backing from the City of Castlegar, the BC Arts Council, and Regional District Area J, along with our dedicated partners and supporters. This project is truly a community collaboration, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Current Exhibit
Federation of Canadian Artists – West Kootenay Chapter
June 19 – July 12, 2025
The Gallery is pleased to host an exhibit by the West Kootenay Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Juried pieces by several well known gallery artists, including Sandra Irvine, Sandra Donohue, Carol Retzlaff, and Abby Wilson are included in the exhibition.
Tracey-Mae Chambers – Installation
#hopeandhealingcanada.ca
June 6 – October 1, 2025
A site-specific knit & crocheted outdoor installation by First Nations artist, Tracey-Mae Chambers, exploring settler–Indigenous relations, symbolizing history & hope while serving as a reflective catalyst in the ongoing process of dialogue & decolonization. This outdoor exhibit will be on location at the Kootenay Gallery from June 6th to October 1st.
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