Arts
-
-
TOAP Open House
Island Mountain Arts Studios Mildred Ave, WellsParticipating artists have spent nine days in Wells working in the IMA studios under the mentorship of senior artists. The project is a intensive studio experience - with less structures time set for activities and more space for participants to develop their own work. You have the opportunity to come to the studios for this […]
Free -
Writing Workshop with George Elliott Clarke
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaGeorge Elliott Clarke will lead writers in exercises to improve creativity and editing skills. He will also ask volunteers to read back to the workshop their exercises and/or works-in-progress, while feeling free to maintain privacy re: any raw work that seems too personal. Electronics are welcome, of course, but Clarke's instruction will be by organic […]
-
Exhibition Opening & Artist Talk with Sarah Zimmerman
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaIsland Mountain Arts is excited to announce an exhibition launch on Friday July 19th, 2019 at 7 pm featuring the work of Sarah Zimmerman (affectionately known by many as Saz), titled “The Fish Project”. The exhibition will remain on view through Sunday, August 25th, 2019. Sarah has been painting her entire life. Born and raised […]
Free -
6th Annual Indigenous Celebrations in Barkerville
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaLhtako Dené Hoop Dancers, St’at’imc Bear Dancers & Xatśūll Drumming, Song & Storytelling. Details coming soon.
-
Reading with George Elliott Clarke
Island Mountain Arts Studios Mildred Ave, WellsJoin us at the IMA School for an artist talk with George Elliott Clarke, by donation. The tiny rural community of Weymouth Falls sits on the banks of the Sissiboo River in a far-flung southwestern corner of Nova Scotia. Best known as the birthplace of world-renowned boxing great Sam Langford, the predominantly African Nova Scotian […]
Free -
Mini-Marketing Workshop
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaWhether you’re a small business owner, non-for-profit, local employee, artist, maker, musician or just want to step up your social media game Evie Lavers is excited to share with you some of her favourite helpful hacks for your Facebook & Instagram pages! This event is FREE but registration is required as there is a limited […]
Free -
Humour & Heart in Live Performance Workshop
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaTheatre games, explorations in physicality, and improvisation techniques, will bring participants to new approaches in their openness and creativity through humour and playfulness, with a focus on bringing greater humanity and vitality to what they share with an audience. Graceful movement with ostrich plumes, power-dynamics of primate behaviour, spaghetti-legged silly-walks, and practical tricks for transcending […]
$395 -
ArtsWells Songwriting Workshop with Linda McRae & Dan Bern
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaRegistration is now open for ArtsWells pre-festival Songwriting Workshop, we are thrilled to announce our 2019 instructors are Linda McRae and Dan Bern! Join these two critically acclaimed songwriters for a four-day intensive workshop. Participants will spend time defining and examining those “fundamental ingredients’ of a song through performance, discussion and hands-on writing. Participants will […]
$469 -
-
Amazing Space New Print Launch
Amazing Space Gallery 2338 Bowman Cres, Wells, BC, CanadaIntroducing 3 new silkscreen prints: Jack O' Clubs Hotel, Wildfire III and Wildfire IV. Then continue on to the Sunset Theatre to enjoy Patrick Courtin playing piano to accompany Charlie Chaplin's film, "The Gold Rush". The Jack O' Clubs print is based on a black & white photo courtesy of Marie Nagel; first set of […]
-
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Barkerville
Barkerville Historic Town & Park 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, CanadaThis traditional Chinese celebration honours Barkerville’s Chinese heritage with activities all day, entertainment in the evening, a lantern parade at dusk, and more. Details and schedule to be posted soon.