Island Mountain Arts
no art to see here: Exhibition Opening
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaThursday, April 20th, 2023 - Sunday May 21st, 2023 Exhibition Opening: April 20th at 7:00 PM Gallery Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday - Sunday, or by appointment "Art fills the cracks of meaning that tangible things leave behind." As a child, Amanda Preston’s sketchbook went everywhere with her. Where words weren't appropriate, art […]
Island Mountain Storytime and Crafter-noon with Jeanie Vant and Jan Smuck!
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaCome join us in the Island Mountain Arts Gallery for a holiday weekend story-time crafter-noon! Check out work in the Gallery from the students of the Wells-Barkerville School, grab yourself a hot chocolate and a cosy spot in the space! Local artist and early childhood educator Jen Smuck will help you build your very own […]
Wells-Barkerville School Show Opening
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaThe students of the Wells-Barkerville School never cease to amaze with their creativity! We hope that you'll come and join us in celebration of the incredible work that these students have put into artistic endeavours over the past little bit! A huge thank-you to the incredible educators at the Wells-Barkerville School, without whom this exhibit […]
Community Meeting on the Future of the ArtsWells Festival
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaWe know that many of you are waiting to hear whether or not Island Mountain Arts (IMA) will bring ArtsWells back in the summer of 2023.Based on the results of the 2022 Community Feedback Survey and the IMA Board’s goals and vision, we are planning a smaller version of the Festival, to be presented in […]
Wells Works | Opening Reception and Coffee House
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaIt's that time of year where once again, we celebrate the brilliant artistic humans that call the Wells/Barkerville/Bowron area Home! Join us for some snacks, a beverage, and a good look around this annual exhibition! Admission is free, with donations graciously accepted! Wells Works will run until January 16th, 2023. We'll also host a coffee […]
Adventures in Fingerprint-ing! w/ Silky Hen Design – All Ages Workshop
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaThere’s nothing more heartwarming at this time of year than a handwritten card! This is your opportunity to take your handwritten holiday greetings to the next level by including an imprint of your very own thumb (which some might say is an integral part of one’s handwriting!)! There are two opportunities to engage with this […]
Adventures in Fingerprint-ing! w/ Silky Hen Design – Youth Workshop
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaThere’s nothing more heartwarming at this time of year than a handwritten card! This is your opportunity to take your handwritten holiday greetings to the next level by including an imprint of your very own thumb (which some might say is an integral part of one’s handwriting!)! There are two opportunities to engage with this […]
Coffee House
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaCalling creators of any age! We’re hosting a casual gathering of anyone who would like to share a performance creation from 6pm-8pm, Friday October 7th. Perhaps you’d like to share a story, poem, song, sketch, monologue, your favorite rock, a stand-up bit, or your new haircut. Here’s a space for you to try out those […]
Exhibit Opening Reception: Fire Season
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaIsland Mountain Arts is thrilled to unveil our final exhibition of our Summer Public Gallery series, FIRE SEASON. Curated by Vancouver based artists Amory Abbott and Liz Toohey-Wiese, this exhibition features the work of: Amory Abbott, Ana Diab, Kerri Flannigan, Eli Hirtle, Kay Penney, Andreas Rutkauskas, Liz Toohey-Wiese, and Emily Wilson. “In cities, wildfires are […]
TOAP@21 – A Group Show
Island Mountain Arts 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, CanadaHave you visited our current Gallery Exhibit: TOAP@21 ? It opened at the beginning of July, but hurry because the last day to view these amazing pieces is Sunday August 14th! In 2021, the lingering effects of the pandemic encouraged us to be creative with how and why we gathered together. In April 2021, we […]