There hasn’t been too much stock coming in, as many artists and crafters are preparing for the holiday shopping season. One new item that has come in is a new book from Bonita Forsyth. Forsyth has written books for both
Read moreThere hasn’t been too much stock coming in, as many artists and crafters are preparing for the holiday shopping season. One new item that has come in is a new book from Bonita Forsyth. Forsyth has written books for both
Read moreWe are continuing our conversation series called ‘The Gallery Lounge’ which features stories and interviews with our Board Directors, staff and volunteers. We are so lucky to have a group of visionary and committed people helping us govern and lead
Read moreThe Gift Shop received a new shipment of jewelry from Jocelyne Veilleux. Jocelyne’s silver, gold and pearl earrings, pendants and rings are always popular so check them out while they last. Veilleux is based in Quebec but did her training
Read moreOur ‘new’ item in the Gift Shop is actually an older item that has been re-issued. Thirty years ago, a group of Castlegar and area women got together and called themselves The Hen Party. They collectively wrote and published Cooking
Read moreWant a unique gift for mom? How about Red Wine Truffle chocolates that spell out how you feel about her? We have a these and a number of other flavours from Doodlebug Chocolates. We also received a new batch of
Read moreThe Kootenay Gallery has been fortunate to have Marian Craft give her time and energy for over 17 years as a volunteer, Board Member and bookkeeper. Marian and her husband Ed semi-retired here in Castlegar twenty-four years ago, after years
Read moreThis month, we are featuring a long-time Board Member and a woman who is familiar to many in our community. Judy Wearmouth has been a part of the Kootenay Gallery Board since 2003. Born in England, Judy moved to Canada
Read moreThis month we interview Board Secretary Linda Miller Linda Miller has been an integral part of the Kootenay Gallery Board since joining in 2014. Linda took on the task of being the Secretary for which we are grateful. Linda, her
Read moreToday, on July 29th, is the last official day of 150+ Creative Acts. While us at the Kootenay Gallery of Art are pretty excited to move on to the next project, we’re also sad to see this one go. We’ve
Read moreOn June 10th we had our very first workshop for 150 Creative Acts and it was so successful! At the Plein Air Paint Out at the Kootenay Gallery of Art, we had a good handful of local artists come and
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