Here are some of the items that have come in in the past few weeks for Christmas at the Gallery A serving tray by Wood N Things Jewellery by Shannon
Read moreHere are some of the items that have come in in the past few weeks for Christmas at the Gallery A serving tray by Wood N Things Jewellery by Shannon
Read moreThe Gift Shop has three new book titles this month. Bruce Rohn has spent several years researching and writing a book about the SS Minto, which was the longest serving sternwheeler on the Arrow Lakes. Rohn’s research for this project
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 moreThis month has seen a number of two-dimensional art arriving at the Gallery. It’s tricky to show larger works in the Gift Shop so artists are bringing in smaller (and more affordable) works. Leslie Comrie is experimenting with a new-to-her
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 moreThis month, we had a new artist approach us to sell her work in the Gift Shop. Fabiana Chagas amazed us with her story of how she left her work as a lawyer in Brazil to study ceramics at Kootenay
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
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