Arts
filling in the cracks: a somatic creation workshop with amanda preston
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaIn this workshop you will move through a method of creating art in a consciously somatic way. A space to place some of your thoughts. A drop off for the itchy bits left in the back of your mind, waiting to come out. This art practice is rooted in connecting the loose thoughts floating around […]
Unlock Your Family Story
Is your family story locked in your accumulated documents and trees? Does your family ask for the stories? Then it’s time to pull it all together and publish that story! Participants engage in 14 hours of workshops and discussion facilitated by Brenda L Smith and Andrea Lister. Topics include: identifying the audience; choosing the right […]
Gallery Opening: Face-To-Face
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaGallery Opening tomorrow May 26th @ 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Two deeply distinct series of portraits that demand a double-take. Troy Lindstrom and Samantha Wigglesworth's joint exhibition opens at 7:00 PM - have some snacks and beverages with us, and hear a bit from the two artists. In Face-to-face, the work of Northern BC […]
Sawney’s Legacy
Sunset Theatre 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaSawney’s Legacy tells the story of James Anderson, the first published poet of note in British Columbia. This play is written and performed by Brendan Bailey with Direction by Dirk Van Stralen. It was developed in part through The Sunset Theatre’s annual Exploration Series, and will be presented once a month this summer on June […]
The Toni Onley Artist’s Project w/ Ed Pien and Johannes Zits
The Toni Onley Artist's Project Residency for professional and emerging visual artists Dates: July 1st - 9th, 2023 Location: Secwépemc and Dakelh Territory, Wells, BC Cost: $605+gst - Accommodations, Travel and Meals not included - Scholarships and Bursaries available TOAP returns to Wells - Secwépemc and Dakelh Territory - this summer, with mentors […]
Artist Talk with Johannes Zits
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaApproaching fast is the 2023 Toni Only Artists Project here at Island Mountain Arts! Introducing one of our mentors for this year's TOAP, Johannes Zits. At York University, Johannes focused on painting, drawing, and photography which included collage. Since that time, his practice has expanded to include video and performance. To learn more about Zits […]
The EBBS in Concert
Sunset Theatre 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaThe Ebbs are in the house! Join us for a toe tapping evening of great music that covers all the bases; Folk, rock, soul, bluegrass, and traditional fiddle music. Tickets can be purchased online: www.sunset-theatre.com/tickets Adults 18 and over: $20 Sunset Theatre Members: $18 Teens/Kids: $10
Artist Talk with Ed Pien
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaIntroducing another one of our mentors for this year’s Toni Only Artists Projects; Ed Pien. At Western University as well as York University, Ed focused on drawing, painting, and printmaking (lithography, in particular). Over the years, he also embraced installation as a strategy to create immersive environments that physically engage the viewers. To learn more […]
Drawing with TOAP mentor Ed Pien
At Western University as well as York University, Ed focussed on drawing, painting, and printmaking (lithography, in particular). Over the years, he also embraced installation as a strategy to create immersive environments that physically engage the viewers. Toni Only Artists Project mentor Ed Pien has a drawing class on July 4th at 7:00 pm, open […]
Luminosity Gallery Exhibition
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaJoin us at the IMA Public Gallery between 11 AM and 6 PM from July 8th - 15th (Closed Monday and Tuesday) to participate in this unique multimedia exhibition, and again at 5:30 PM on July 15th for the culminating showcase. In Luminosity, the artworks of visual artist Linda Dayan Frimer and video artist Isaac […]