Kootenay Gallery of Art

Ann Swanson Gross Open House
2020-09-25 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Reflections: An Ann Swanson Gross Retrospecive
August 28 – October 31, 2020
Open House on September 25 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come-and-go style
No formal speeches, COVID protocol in place

Domestic Fetishes Open House
2020-09-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Domestic Fetishes by Susan Andrews Grace
August 28 – October 31

Open House September 25
5pm – 8 pm
Come-and-go style
No formal speeches, COVID protocol in place

Kootenay Gallery AGM
2020-09-23 17:00 - 17:30 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Annual General Meeting
The Kootenay Gallery of Art will host its Annual General Meeting on September 23 at 5:00 pm. Covid protocols will apply. Seating will be physically distanced. Everyone is welcome to attend and members are encouraged to come.
120 Heritage Way, Castlegar. Across from the airport, between the Doukhobor Discovery Centre and the West Kootenay SPCA

Macrame + Weaving = Macraweave!
2020-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
We will be reviewing the status of this event closer to the date. Please watch for updates.

with Sarah Elizabeth

May 9 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Cost: $55/$45 (members) plus $35 material fee
Create a beautiful mountain scene using basic macrame technique, knot work and weaving! Participants will learn in a cozy and relaxed environment and be provided with all required materials and tools including: soft and delightful recycled cotton rope, hand painted Corriedale roving, and a stylish copper bar for hanging.
To register, drop by, email or call the Kootenay Gallery at 250 365 3337.

Grief, Grit and Gratitude (Online)
2020-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | BC
Developing Resiliency in the Face of Pandemics and Climate Crises

Now online via Zoom

In the face of the growing social, political and ecological challenges of our era, it is important for us to have focused times and safe spaces to anchor our connection with what deeply matters within ourselves, our communities and the earth. This online workshop is based in part on the work of Joanna Macy. It will offer an opportunity for sharing the many emotions which arise: fear, grief, shock, anger, guilt, etc. as well as for grounding into gratitude, and finding new meaning and resiliency in order to move forward together in creating a world we want.
Facilitated by Jan Inglis
Offered by the Kootenay Gallery of Art in conjunction with the exhibition After Eden by Stephanie Kellett and Robert Livingood.
Tickets $25. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Once you have purchased a ticket, contact the Kootenay Gallery at kootenaygallery@telus.net to receive Zoom info.

Celebrate Poetry Month - Moved Online
2020-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
This event has moved online. Please check out the Federation of BC Writers’ Facebook page on and after April 15 (@bcwriters)
To celebrate Poetry Week, there will be a reading by three published poets; Castlegar’s own Linda Crosfield (left), Jane Byers from Nelson (middle) and Susan Andrews Grace, also from Nelson (right).

Selkirk Creative Writing Student Reading
2020-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Selkirk College Creative Writing Program
Student Reading
Join Selkirk College students here at the Kootenay Gallery of Art for an evening of reading. Please come and support the young adults studying in our community.
Free event. Donations to the Gallery welcome.

Anima Opening
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Lydia Miller
The artist will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome.
In Anima, relationships are woven between the Ocean and the Mountains. Life is reflected through the remains of the animals and plants who once contributed to their environment. Every facet of our Earth has a soul, countless years of energy, which has amalgamated into physical beings.
The cycle of life is inescapable, once each organism has served and fulfilled its space on Earth, it must return to the dirt to make room for new blooms. May Anima help to ignite the importance of our cohesive ecosystems and remind us that there are superlative forces to us, forces we must once again respect if we so choose to survive.

After Eden Opening
2020-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
Stephanie Kellett and Robert Livingood
The artists will be in attendance. Everyone is welcome.
After Eden conjures spirits from a once whole and vital landscape, to remind us of what is leaving and what is left. After Eden uses beauty to afford viewers a space where they can feel, acknowledge, and mourn the massive ecological changes we are all experiencing on some level right now.
There will be a workshop faciliated by Jan Inglis on April 18 in conjunction with this show.

Soup for the Cultured Soul 2020
2020-02-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Castlegar Recreation Complex, 2101 6 Ave,, Castlegar, BC, V1N 3B2, Canada
Soup is on! We have eight (count them, eight!) restaurants/caterers competing this year for the title of People’s Favourite. This year, for the first time, the chefs and their assistants will vote for their favourite as well. Participating chefs are from The Black Rooster, Kim’s Creations, The Lion’s Head, The Wandering Greek Oven, Roots, The Grand Buddha Bistro, Maggie’s Mug and The Nineteenth.
The ticket includes:
A hand crafted pottery bowl, chosen by you
• A sampling of soups created by our local chefs and a chocolate for dessert
• Specialty breads to accompany your meal
• Two free drink tickets
• A recipe booklet of the soups sampled
• A chance to vote for your favorite soup of the evening
• An opportunity to buy ceramics from the participating potters
• A discount coupon for items available at the Kootenay Gallery Gift Shop
And more!
Because we are hosting it at the Rec Centre, ticket holders will be able to line up indoors. Also, we plan on having tables with seats for everyone.
Call 250 365 3337 with a credit card to buy your tickets or drop by the gallery (120 Heritage Way, Castlegar). At this point, about half the tickets are sold.

Paint Ourselves Visible
2020-02-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Kootenay Gallery of Art, 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4M5, Canada
LGBTQ2+ and Questioning Youth ! Make 2020 your year. Join other LGBTQ2+ youth and artists to explore different media, meet local artists and create a mural showing Castlegar who we are.
Second Friday of the month (Feb – Jun) 3:45pm-5:30pm
for more information or to sign up text Nicole 250.608.3565
This project is co-presented by Castlegar Pride and the Kootenay Gallery of Art with a grant from the Columbia Basin Trust – Community Development Program.

Dinner for the Cultured Soul
2019-10-26 18:00 - 22:00 | 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
