Kootenay Gallery of Art

Dinner for the Cultured Soul
2019-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Nineteenth, 1602 Aaron Road, Ootishenia, BC, Canada
Dinner for the Cultured Soul
An Elegant Evening of Chance and Entertainment
Fundraiser for the Kootenay Gallery of Art
Saturday, October 26
at the Nineteenth
Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm
For more information, check here.
Call the Gallery at 250 365 3337 or email us here with credit card information to reserve your spot. Guests will be charged $50 per person for last-minute cancellations or no-shows.
Are you feeling lucky? Take a chance at the Dinner for the Cultured Soul.

What the ^*(% do they want? Exhibition Proposals Pt 2
2019-10-19 09:30 - 16:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Free workshop for practicing artists
With Susan Andrews Grace and Maggie Shirley
Topics to be covered:
• what (not) to include
• what is expected for each item requested
• writing artist statements, cover letters & more
Have fun learning how to create your best proposal ever.
To register, please send a complete exhibition proposal to
kootenaygallery@telus.net by October 4.
Not sure what to include? See https://www.kootenaygallery.com/submissions/

Copper Etching with Marty Ryan
2019-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Learn the basics of copper etching with artist Marty Ryan. In this full day workshop Marty will guide you through creating a finished piece of your choice (ornament, bracelet, bookmark) from prepared copper plates.
Cost: $70 for gallery members and $80 for non-members.
All materials included. Bring a lunch.
For more information and to register, please contact Kootenay Gallery at 250 365-3337.

Embroidered Specimens
2019-09-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Embroidered Specimens
with artist Amanda McCavour
Create a small embroidered design inspired by the natural world
September 7
10 am – 4 pm
Kootenay Gallery of Art
Members: $65 + $20 material fee
Non-members: $75 + $20 material fee
Contact the Kootenay Gallery at 250 365 3337 for more info or to register.

I Love You - Opening Night
2019-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
West Gallery
I Love You
George Koochin
September 6 – November 2
Come in, relax and enjoy a moment of solitude as you ponder this “Kootenay love poem” – George Koochin’s monumental visual meditation on “why there is life”.

Consumed by Clouds Opening Night
2019-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
East Gallery
Consumed by Clouds
Amanda McCavour
September 6 – November 2
The site specific work created at the Kootenay Gallery of Art explores thread’s subtle quality versus it’s accumulative presence. This installation consists of multiple low hanging “clouds” or three dimensional scribbles that will be made entirely out of thread. Each cloud will consist of hundreds of sewn elements inspired by “spirographs” that will hang from the ceiling with individual threads. This dense collection of sewn lines is made of saturated thread colours like neon green, yellow, orange and pink. These bright hues colour the space, creating a vivid atmosphere filled with saturated lines. Viewers will move around the embroidered environment through paths and will be invited to lay underneath the installation. The pieces will move slightly with the movement of air, creating a surreal synthetic environment enveloping the viewer in line and colour.

Hildur Jonasson Artist Talk
2019-04-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
April 6 at 3:00 pm
Artist Hildur Jonasson will talk about her residency aboard a tall ship in the International Territory of Svalbord in 2017. Jonasson will speak about the art she created subsequent to the excursion and the methods she used in the process. Join us for the talk and you will be eligible for a door prize of two tickets to see GLORY at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson.

Kids' Spring Art Camps Day 6
2019-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Art by Nature
Looking at art in nature and creatng our own temporary art installations outside.

Kids' Spring Art Camps Day 5
2019-03-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Sculpt with Clay
Get your hands dirty with clay and create your own work of art.

Kids' Spring Art Camps Day 4
2019-03-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Mask Making Magic
Mold your unique face to create a personalized mask. Use paint, feathers and fabric to transform your mask into magic.

Kids' Spring Art Camps Day 3
2019-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Messy Madness
Make your own slime and then paint like Jackson Pollack. Splat!

Kids' Spring Art Camps Day 2
2019-03-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Felting Fabric Art
Learn how to make felted flowers, fabric animals, monsters and puppets.

Kids' Spring Art Camps Day 1
2019-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Stick and Bead Art
Create your own stick and hoop. Learn how to work with beads to personalize your own beaded bracelets or lizards to take home.

Oil Painting Workshop
2019-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
The Uses of Underpainting
Pre-register and pay online at www.karenrubkiewicz.com/workshops.
Underpainting is a great way to start your painting off with some built in contrast and tonal value. Learn the basic uses of underpainting, choosing colours for various effects and many more techniques for successful underpainting execution. In the course of the workshop, you will paint alongside instructor, Kasia Rubkiewicz and complete a 5x7inch oil painting using underpainting techniques.

Block Printing on Fabric
2019-03-02 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
with Mo Hamilton
Learn how to create designs for fabric, how to carve a block and the process of simple repeat patterns. Learn techniques like ombre-rolls, two-coloured printing and jigsaw prints. Ideal for textile artists.

Soup for the Cultured Soul
2019-02-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Banquet Room, Sandman Hotel, 1944 Columbia Ave,, Castlegar,, BC, Canada
This popular event is now sold out. If you want to put your name on the waiting list, contact the gallery.

Life Drawing
2019-01-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
January 17 – February 14
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Join George Koochin for 5 sessions of life drawing. All levels of experience welcome. Fee includes instruction, materials and live models.
Cost: $150 for Gallery Members, $170 for non-members.
Contact Kootenay Gallery at 250 365 3337 or email kootenaygallery@telus.net to register.

Pour Your Art Out!
2018-11-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Chances Casino, Castlegar, next to the airport, Castlegar
Mirja Vahala will lead the session step by step so you can create your version of this painting.
The cost of admission includes all materials, a glass of wine, a chocolate from Doodle Bugs and instruction
$45 or $40 for Gallery members.
To register, contact the Kootenay Gallery at 250 365 3337 or email kootenaygallery@telus.net

Christmas Opening Celebration
2018-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada

Website Basics for Artists
2018-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Website Basics for Artists
with Zan Comerford
October 20 from 2 pm – 4:00 pm
Kickstart your online presence and learn to build and maintain a simple website in this 1.5-hour workshop. Understand how to design your site, connect your domain, implement simple SEO and optimize your website for your creative niche and get growing.
To register, contact the Kootenay Gallery at 250 365 3337, email kootenaygallery@telus.net or message us on Facebook or Instagram (@kootenaygallery)
This workshop can be taken together with Social Media for Artists (October 20 from 10 am – 12:30 pm)

Social Media for Artists
2018-10-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Social Media for Artists
with Zan Comerford
October 20 from 10 am – 12:30 pm
Demystify the magic of social media marketing in this engaging 2-hour workshop that details platform operation, online networking, content creation and the basics of effective paid online advertising.
Bring your tech tools and your notebooks and get ready to grow!
To register, contact the Kootenay Gallery at 250 365 3337, email kootenaygallery@telus.net or message us on Facebook or Instagram (@kootenaygallery)
Can be taken together with Website Basics for Artists (October 20 from 2 pm – 4 pm)

Dinner for the Cultured Soul
2018-10-13 18:00 - 23:00 | The Nineteenth, 1602 Aaron Road, Ootishenia, BC, Canada
An Elegant Evening of Chance and Entertainment

Doors open at 6:00 pm, Dinner starts at 7:00 pm

The Kootenay Gallery has an elegant evening planned for the gambler and risk-taker in you.
How much does it cost? As low as $5, as much as $65 – you won’t know until you are instructed to open your envelop at the end of the night. Prefer to know earlier in the evening? You can bid on one of nine dinner plus prize packages, starting at a bid of $30 and receive a gift as well as dinner.
Call the Gallery at 250 365 3337 with a credit card number or email us here to reserve your spot.
Are you feeling lucky? Take a chance at the Dinner for the Cultured Soul

Artist Talk and Exhibition Tour
2018-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Join curator Maggie Shirley as she interviews artist Deborah Thompson about her current exhibition Pan-dulum. The event will include a tour around the exhibition to discuss and appreciate individual pieces of the show.
Everyone welcome.
This is a free event but donations are appreciated.

Kootenay Gallery Annual General Meeting
2018-09-26 17:15 - 18:30 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Kootenay Gallery of Art
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, September 26
5:15 pm
120 Heritage Way, Castlegar
Everyone welcome – current members are eligible to vote.

In-Between-Time Opening
2018-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
In-Between-Time
Carol Wallace
Opening 7pm – 9pm
Everyone welcome

Pan-Dulum Opening Reception
2018-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Pan-dulum
Deborah Thompson
Opening Reception
7pm – 9 pm
Everyone welcome

To See or Not to See; Homecoming
2018-09-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2018-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Born in 1956, playwright Ruth Bieber second daughter of post World War II immigrant parents begins life in rural Alberta. The farm life, her Father’s dream, holds devastating consequences for the six-week old infant, her Mother, and ultimately the family as a whole. Bieber’s multimedia, solo house-show takes us into the story of one woman’s courageous and soul-searching journey of adventure, discovery, and ultimate forgiveness. The memoir, although intensely personal, is universal in its dramatic and historic appeal.
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for students – 16 years and up only
The audience can attend both performances for the price of single admission.
Tickets are available in advance from the Kootenay Gallery or at the door. Cash or cheque only. Cheques made out to Ruth Bieber.
