Kimberley Arts Council
64 Deer Park Avenue V1A2J2 Kimberley, BC, Canada

Looking for some great tunes to accompany your take-out dinner tomorrow? How about a FREE (donate option for those that feel compelled) live stream concert with singer songwriter Leeroy Stagger?

We invite you to visit our online art store and meet Rosie Caouette. When words can’t express a feeling or a thought, these paintings can. A beautiful scene gives you a glimpse into a better world when the things around you are chaotic, and that’s why I paint. "Endless Blue" is one of two paintings Rosie has for sale in our online art store: ... kimberleyarts.com/artstore See more

Visit the gallery and support local artists and the arts in Kimberley while staying home! kimberleyarts.com/in-the-gallery Enjoy!... Tova Main Artist Page, T K Reyden

Last opportunity to see Espy Natura: a glimpse of nature provided by West-Kootenay artists Andrew Raney, Tia K. Reyden, and Tova Main. The art exhibition will be available in our online gallery until Tuesday. Make sure to check it out before it’s gone for good!... Coming up in the gallery is an art exhibition by the Purcell Mountain Artists. We’re excited to welcome this great group of artists from the Columbia Valley back to the gallery at Centre 64. Enjoy this new exhibition in our online gallery starting this Tuesday: kimberleyarts.com/in-the-gallery. Wildfire by Tova Main (Tova Main Artist Page), Wulf Lake II by Tia K. Reyden (T K Reyden), Happy Salmon by Andrew Ramey. Sherry Mallach, Patricia Roome

Out of an abundance of caution Centre 64 will be closed to the public until further notice. We will be keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 developments in Kimberley. The current art exhibition called Espy Natura is available in our online gallery: ... https://kimberleyarts.com/in-the-gallery/ Looking forward to welcoming you to the gallery again soon. Have a happy, healthy day. (Artwork by Lori Joe)

Happy Earth Day!

Happy last day of skiing. Stay cozy, warm, happy, and healthy everyone!

A BIG thank you to all our wonderful volunteers. You rock and we miss seeing your friendly faces!

This art exhibition is available in our online gallery: kimberleyarts.com/in-the-gallery as well as in our beautiful gallery at Centre 64. The artwork is also available for sale in our online shop: kimberleyarts.com/shop Make sure to take it all in before the end of the exhibition on April 24th!... Tova Main Artist Page, T K Reyden

Last three days coming up for this beautiful art exhibition. Don’t miss it! Espy Natura is available in our online gallery: kimberleyarts.com/in-the-gallery a...nd artwork can be purchased in our online shop: kimberleyarts.com/shop Lizard by Andrew Raney, Tornado by Tova Main, Towering Cedars by Tia K. Reyden

Looking for some great music to go with your take-out tonight? Visit our YouTube channel (Kimberley Arts at Centre 64) and find some wonderful concert recordings on our playlist: https://www.youtube.com//UCdcxaBHLGcXfLNkgESMzMTQ/playlists

Anyone interested in vintage art supplies? Check out Old Crow Emporium's selection!

Check out these beautiful art pieces and much more in our gallery at Centre 64. The art exhibition is also available in our online gallery! Tova Main, T K Reyden

Leeroy Stagger | April 17, 2021 | 7 PM | Blues, Rock & Country | Available via Facebook and YouTube Follow this link to Leeroy’s Facebook page and click/tap th...e livestream: https://www.facebook.com/leeroy.stagger or Follow this link to Leeroy’s YouTube channel and click/tap the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHttdJXqPWi0rZxhkNCnTzg (follow instructions below livestream video if applicable). Important notes: The livestream may not be visible until shortly before the actual start of the concert at 7 PM MST. If you tune in early, you may need to refresh your screen at 7 PM. The Live@Studio64 Online Spring Concert Series 2021 is available for FREE, but we are happy to accept your donation which will enable us to continue to provide you with great music.

More music coming up. Make sure you don’t miss it! The Leeroy Stagger Trio Live@Studio64 (Online) Spring Concert Series 2021 ... April 17, 2021 | 7 PM | Blues, Rock & Country | Available via Facebook and YouTube (links available on our website and social media shortly before concert)

We are excited to welcome local artist Cecilia Lea (Paintings by Cecilia) to our online art store! In 1990, Cecilia was literally forced by her employer at the time, to attend a weekend workshop. Never had she thought of being an artist, but under duress, and at her employer's insistence, she went. By the end of that workshop, Cecilia was hooked. Thirty years later her art has found homes worldwide. "Tending the Land - Cabot Trail" is one of three oil paintings Cecilia has for sale in our online art store: kimberleyarts.com/artstore

More music coming up. Make sure you don't miss it! Leeroy Stagger (Leeroy Stagger) Live@Studio64 (Online) Spring Concert Series 2021 ... April 17, 2021 | 7 PM | Blues, Rock & Country | Available via Facebook and YouTube (links available on our website and social media shortly before concert)

Update: okay, that was fast. We're sold out! Only 2 spots left! Register now, before they are gone. https://kimberleyarts.com/calendar/... Online Da-VIN-Ci Paint Night with Sam Millard: Online Paint & Sip via Zoom April 7, 2021 7 PM Strong Internet connection and computer with camera & microphone required Registration fee $15 + GST (registration required) Registration: kimberleyarts.com (click or tap Events), deadline: April 5, 5 PM Max. 20 participants List of supplies will be sent after registration 250-427-4919 [email protected] kimbereyarts.com

How to be an awesome drive-in movie visitor. Since I have never visited a drive-in movie before, I thought Id look up some tips on what to do and more importantly what not to do. Heres what I found:... - Arrive early - Turn off your lights (all of them) - Be mindful of other peoples view - Shut off your car and use a portable radio if youre unsure about your car battery - Bring drinks and snacks - Wear comfy clothes (snuggies allowed) - Bring blankets or sleeping bags - Bring a plastic bag for garbage And last but not least: apparently a drive in movie is not really about the movie. Its about people watching, making out in the car, talking through the movie, snacks, blankets, loud teenagers and bad sound.

Coming up! Drive-in Movie: Coco Put your hand up if youve never been to a drive-in movie September 26, 2020 | 7:45 PM (gate: 6:45 PM) | Spaces limited | Sign up at Centre 64 by September 23rd, 5PM to be entered into the sweepstake | 250-427-4919 | [email protected] | kimberleyarts.com

Have you seen any of these artisan sculptures while exploring the West Kootenays? Three have been created (in Castlegar, Kaslo & Meadow Creek) and more are p...lanned in other "Koots" locations. ~ More details: https://bit.ly/2FfJRoI and https://bit.ly/33n4S9k Local Argenta artists Yvonne Boyd, Christopher Petersen and Spring Shine, together spent over 550 hours designing and building the sculptures. "Discover the Koots" and find all the installations while out hiking/biking or geo-cashing! (Photos: Harvest in Meadow Creek, BC and Hide-in-Seek in Kaslo, BC) #FindingAwesome #KootRocks #ExploreBC

Call to artists! Snowed In Open Art Exhibition Ongoing Gallery Exhibition... November 24 December 24 | TuesdaySaturday | 1-5 pm | Centre 64 Gallery | 250-427-4919 | [email protected] | also available online at: https://kimberleyarts.com/in-the-gallery/ Save the date! Entry forms available soon.

Despite the continuing limitations on social gatherings to curb the tide of Covid-19, Live@Studio64s fall series of three concerts will go ahead by live streaming via Zoom and YouTube, links will be available on our website, Facebook, and Instagram on the day of each concert. Each concert will be at streamed at 7 PM. The first concert on September 25th will feature Take Four, the local quartet led by trumpeter/trombonist/vocalist Randy Marchi, with Steen Jorgensen on drums and saxophone, Jim Cameron on bass, and Tim Plait on piano. This group of Kimberley/Cranbrook musician will play a variety of musical styles, drawing on their individual backgrounds entertaining audiences in Canada, the USA, and South Asia, with a focus on traditional jazz favourites.

Coming to Kimberley on Saturday, September 26th, 2020: Outdoor Drive-in Movie. How cool is that?! More info to follow soon: kimberleyarts.com

Coming up in the fall! Online Fall Live Stream Concert 2020 Take Four September 25, 2020 | 7 pm | Available via Zoom and Youtube: links available on Facebook and Instagram on day of concert... Leather Apron Revival October 24, 2020 | 7 pm | Available via Zoom and Youtube: links available on Facebook and Instagram on day of concert Elizabeth Shepherd and Michael Occhipinti November 21, 2020 | 7 pm | Available via Zoom and Youtube: links available on Facebook and Instagram on day of concert

Happy, healthy looong weekend everyone! Hope to see you in the gallery at the other end. Centre 64 Gallery 64 Deer Park Avenue, Kimberley B.C. 250-427-4919 [email protected] kimberleyarts.com

Why would anyone visit the art gallery at Centre 64? Well, I found some very good reasons why! Its free! All you have to do is leave your fear at the door (or take it with you), walk in, say hello to the gallery volunteer/staff, put a face mask on (masks are free), quietly walk around and enjoy your visual feast. Its relaxing! Art is a form of meditation. Nothing can clear your mind like visiting an art gallery; its meditative and fun! ... Its easy! All art requires is that you spend a little time with it. Get to know it. See yourself in it, good or bad. The process is fun. Youll have a blast. If you dont like the show this month, come back next month and visit a different show. You get to pick and choose the art that you like. Enjoy! Its inspiring! Being around art and in the company of creative people makes YOU more creative. Nothing boosts your own personal creativity more than visiting an art gallery. You know, Ive read that if you open yourself up to art, youll become smarter, sharper, warmer, freer, more tolerant and considerate and more at peace not to mention more creative. I believe its really true. Give it a shot! Kimberley Arts at Centre 64 64 Deer Park Avenue Kimberley B.C. Hours: Tue.-Sat. 1-5 PM kimberleyarts.com Post inspired by ArtBookGuy - pencilonpapergallery.com

Calling all artists! Are you interested in exhibiting solo or as a group in our gallery? We are currently booking exhibitions in our gallery well into 2024, BUT we have an opening for our November 2020 exhibition!... Please let us know as soon as possible if youre interested: 250-427-4919 or [email protected]. You can download the gallery submission form on our website: kimberleyarts.com and contact us for more details.

We already have many awesome volunteers at Centre 64, but we could always use more! Are you interested in helping out in the gallery? We need people to greet visitors, explain our COVID-19 measures, and sanitize high-touch points. You get to spend a couple of relaxing hours enjoying the art, perhaps finally finishing that drawing or knitting project or that book, meeting people, and the satisfaction of helping the staff get some jobs done that require them to be away from the... gallery. Please contact Irma or Christine at 250-427-4919/[email protected] if you would like to sign up. Thank you and have a great long weekend!

A big Thank You to Cindy Hagen for donating face masks to Kimberley Arts at Centre 64 and the community! Cindy makes masks of two layers of cotton with a non-woven filter material sewn in. They have a foam covered nose bridge to help with a better fit. Let us know if you are interested in buying Cindys masks, and well pass on her contact info.

Anton Zanescos paintings are now covering the walls in our gallery and it looks amazing! Big, bold and beautiful are three words that come to mind. Make sure to stop by the gallery to check it out. Opening hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 5 PM.... The online gallery will be available starting tomorrow at kimberleyarts.com.

The Peoples Choice Award goes to... The Peoples Choice Award had 92 online votes and 124 votes in the gallery. The winner of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibitions Peoples Choice Award is (insert drumroll)... By far, with 49 votes: A Gift by Neal Panton Followed by (23 votes): Mack the Knife by Neal Panton Followed by (17 votes): Fumbling by Brian Leeb Thanks to all the artists for entering this exhibition. We hope to see your art in our gallery again soon. The next scheduled open exhibition will be Unframed in January 2021. A decision will be made this Tuesday with regards to our October exhibition which might become an open exhibition as well. Please visit our website: kimberleyarts.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Happy Friday Art Project: String Art How to get started? https://www.homeyou.com/beginner-guide-string-art... Please visit Rachel Joys website for some more instructions and easy patterns: https://joyfulderivatives.com/diy-string-art-tutorial/ Need some more inspiration? https://homedesignlover.com/home/diy-string-art-home-decor/ http://bernardloisirscossaye.blogspot.com//tableaux-en-fil Happy Creating!

Coming up in the gallery! Art Exhibition by Anton Zanesco Ongoing Gallery Exhibition... September 1 September 26 | TuesdaySaturday | 1-5 pm | Centre 64 Gallery | 250-427-4919 | [email protected] Art exhibition available in the gallery and online. Masks are mandatory at Centre 64. At the moment, there are 7 steps to get down and 8 steps to get up to make your way into our gallery. Please contact us (250-427-4919/[email protected]) if you have mobility issues. We will make sure you can safely enter the building without having to use the stairs. Thank you very much for your understanding and support!

Last day to sign up for the online family paint afternoon with Julie Liu! Online Paint Afternoon for Families Via Zoom August 28, 2020 | 2 PM | Strong Internet ...connection and computer with camera & microphone required | Registration fee $15 + GST 1 adult, 1 child, $5 + GST for each additional child (registration required), please register here: https://eastkootenay.snapd.com/events/view/1328799 | List of supplies available upon request | 250-427-4919 | [email protected] | kimbereyarts.com | julieliu.ca Registration deadline extended: August 27, 2020.

Neal Panton received an Honourable Mention in the established artists category of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibition for his art piece titled Mack the Knife. Visit the gallery at Centre 64 and/or online at kimberleyarts.com. The exhibition will be in the gallery until August 29th, 2020, 5 PM. Vote for your favourite art piece in the gallery and online. ... Peoples Choice Award ($150 prize) voting open until August 29th, 4 PM.

Todays Art & Craft Project: Patchwork Houses Easy and fun project with cardboard and collage. Please visit Art Bar for the instructions:... https://www.artbarblog.com/patchwork-houses-cardboard-col/ It would be really awesome if you could show us your creations and please feel free to share your own art and craft ideas with us. Have fun!

Todays Art & Craft Project: Drawing Cartoon Characters "Not everyone has the ability to create Disney quality masterpieces when it comes to drawing characters,... but everyone can have a go!" Please visit Sarah Renae Clarks website for the instructions: https://sarahrenaeclark.com/how-to-draw-your-own-cartoon-c/ It would be really awesome if you could show us your creations and please feel free to share your own art and craft ideas with us. Have fun!

Dawn Fenwick received an Honourable Mention in the established artists category of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibition for her art piece titled Remains of a Day.... Visit the gallery at Centre 64 and/or online at kimberleyarts.com. The exhibition will be in the gallery until August 29th, 2020, 5 PM. Vote for your favourite art piece in the gallery and online. Peoples Choice Award ($150 prize) voting open until August 29th, 4 PM.

Today is what would have been the last day of our annual Kaleidoscope Art Festival. Although we have organized a few events as part of this festival, one of which is still to come on August 28th, the pandemic has made the festival look a lot different this year. A big Thank You goes out to all our sponsors who stuck with us. Heres to resilience and creativity, and a better, fuller, funner Kaleidoscope Art Festival 2021!... WAIT! Im not done yet. Coming up on August 28th, 2020: an online paint afternoon for the whole family with Julie Liu! More info on our website: kimberleyarts.com

Autumn Baxter received an Honourable Mention in the emerging artists category of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibition for her art piece titled Natures Beauty Visit the gallery at Centre 64 and/or online at kimberleyarts.com. The exhibition will be in the gallery until August 29th, 2020, 5 PM.... Vote for your favourite art piece in the gallery and online. Peoples Choice Award ($150 prize) voting open until August 29th, 4 PM.

Happy Friday Art Project: Origami Origami, the art of paper folding, enhances the ability to be aware of what is happening in the moment and focus. Origami has been studied as a tool for children to develop spatial and perception skills, learn mathematics, refine dexterity and hand-eye coordination, as well as improve concentration. A good way to get started is with an easy Origami Dog:... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ltvs8PJenQ Or a Cat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QtQUt9O_bs Okay, now its time to get a little more complicated with this beautiful Origami Hexagonal Gift Box: https://www.paperkawaii.com/origami-hexagonal-gift-box-tut/ How about creating some flowers? https://mindy.hu//origami-carambola-or-spring-flower-paper There are many different Origami Flower tutorials to be found on the Internet. How about making a few different ones and turning them into a flower wreath like the one I found over at sweetpaulmag.com? Happy Creating!

Todays Art & Craft Project: Origami, the art of paper folding. How to make an Origami Heart: https://wizzley.com/origami-heart/... How to make an Origami Jumping Frog: https://www.printablesfairy.com/origami-jumping-frog/ More Origami ideas: https://karenmonica.com/origami-ideas-that-are-popular/ It would be really awesome if you could show us your creations and please feel free to share your own art and craft ideas with us. Have fun!

Brian Leeb received an Honourable Mention in the emerging artists category of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibition for his art piece titled Fumbling. Visit the gallery at Centre 64 and/or online at kimberleyarts.com. The exhibition will be in the gallery until August 29th, 2020, 5 PM.... Vote for your favourite art piece in the gallery and online. Peoples Choice Award ($150 prize) voting open until August 29th, 4 PM.

Todays Art & Craft Project: Sculptures There are all kinds of sculptures you can make. For example, Joan Mir inspired sculptures. Joan Mir i Ferr was a Span...ish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona. Follow the link to learn more about the artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9QoOn0Xmus Watch the tutorial on making Joan Mir inspired sculptures here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpFJ2WVpCgY&feature=youtu.be Another example is Calder-inspired sculptures. Alexander Calder was an American sculptor who is best known for his innovative mobiles. Find the instructions to making Calder-Inspired Sculptures over at Pink Stipey Socks: http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com//calder-inspired-sculpture It would be really awesome if you could show us your creations and please feel free to share your own art and craft ideas with us. Have fun!

Todays Art & Craft Project: Spray and Squeeze Painting Please visit Hello, Wonderful for the instructions: https://www.hellowonderful.co//RECYCLED-SPRAY-AND-S...QUEEZ/ It would be really awesome if you could show us your creations and please feel free to share your own art and craft ideas with us. Have fun!

Third prize winner in the established artists category of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibition: Tree on Plaster by Elaine Rudser. Visit the gallery at Centre 64 and/or online at kimberleyarts.com. The exhibition will be in the gallery until August 29th, 2020, 5 PM.... Vote for your favourite art piece in the gallery and online. Peoples Choice Award ($150 prize) voting open until August 29th, 4 PM.

Todays Art & Craft Project: Bleeding Crepe Paper Art Please visit Artbar to learn how to create art with crepe paper: https://www.artbarblog.com/bleeding-crepe...-paper-art/ It would be really awesome if you could show us your creations and please feel free to share your own art and craft ideas with us. Have fun!

Second prize winner in the established artists category of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibition: High Wheeling Gent by Elaine Rudser. Visit the gallery at Centre 64 and/or online at kimberleyarts.com. The exhibition will be in the gallery until August 29th, 2020, 5 PM.... Vote for your favourite art piece in the gallery and online. Peoples Choice Award ($150 prize) voting open until August 29th, 4 PM.

Leeroy Stagger & The Rebeltone Sound were supposed to kick off our Kimberley Kaleidoscope Art Festival 2020 today. Unfortunately, our annual art festival looks very different this year. The good news is that Leeroy and his band did give an amazing online live stream concert on July 25th, 2020 as part of Kimberley Kaleidoscope Art Festival 2020. The recording of this concert is still available on YouTube: (starts after 3:30 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bBkqNs9ltk... [email protected] - kimberleyarts.com - leeroystagger.com Enjoy! Featuring: Leeroy Stagger Vocalist, Tyson Maiko Bassist, Nicholas Steczkiewicz Drums, Ryland Moranz Guitar, Michael Ayotte Keyboards Leeroy Staggers ever-evolving fusion of roots, rock and pop has confirmed his status as one of Canadas best contemporary singer/songwriters. Since first making his mark on the Canadian independent music scene at the turn of this century, Leeroy Stagger has toured the world, both on his own and with the likes of Steve Earle, Pixies, Modest Mouse and Evan Dando. Staggers performances and song writing have won him The Peak 95.3 FM Peak Performance Project contest (2015) and the Calgary Folk Festival Pros and Prose contest (2014). The addition of Love Versus (2017), to his (ahem) staggering body of work opens a new chapter, promising to reach many more ears.

Happy Friday Art Project: Tie Dye This Fridays project is inspired by local artist Shannon Fraser. Shannon creates wonderful Batiks and has exhibited her art p...ieces in our gallery in the past. As Batik supplies are harder to get lately, she has been focusing on the art of tie dye. When I saw Shannons tie dye Pika Roar t-shirt on Facebook two days ago, I loved it right away. Lucky for me, Shannon sells her tie dye pieces at the Farmers Market in Kimberley, and look what Im wearing today! Follow the link below to find our more about how to tie dye: https://www.tiedyeyoursummer.com/Technique/how-to-tie-dye Just because I can I will throw in a second art & craft project idea: Batik inspired art. Just to be clear: although these easy projects are called Batik, they are not! Batik is a complicated process and paints on fabric is not the same as Batik. This doesnt mean we cant have some fun with these Batik inspired projects. Just follow the links: https://emmaowl.com/easy-batik-no-wax-or-dye-needed/ https://craftinvaders.co.uk/how-to-make-batik-art-using-a-/ Happy Creating! Image #3 Jungle Cockatoo Modern Batik on Cotton by Shannon Fraser

Todays Art & Craft Project: Batik Inspired Art Todays project is inspired by local artist Shannon Fraser. Shannon creates wonderful Batiks and has exhibited h...er art pieces in our gallery in the past. As Batik supplies are harder to get lately, she has been focusing on the art of tie dye. When I saw Shannons tie dye Pika Roar t-shirt on Facebook two days ago, I loved it right away. Lucky for me, Shannon sells her tie dye pieces at the Farmers Market in Kimberley, and look what Im wearing today! Just to be clear: although the easy projects Im suggesting are called Batik, they are not! Batik is a complicated process and paints on fabric is not the same as Batik. This doesnt mean we cant have some fun with these Batik inspired projects. Just follow the links: https://emmaowl.com/easy-batik-no-wax-or-dye-needed/ https://craftinvaders.co.uk/how-to-make-batik-art-using-a-/ It would be really awesome if you could show us your creations and please feel free to share your own art and craft ideas with us. Have fun! Image #3: Jungle Cockatoo Modern Batik on Cotton by Shannon Fraser

First prize winner in the established artists category of the Kaleidoscope 2020 Exhibition: Quixote Moon by Walter Comper. Visit the gallery at Centre 64 and/or online at kimberleyarts.com. The exhibition will be in the gallery until August 29th, 2020, 5 PM.... Vote for your favourite art piece in the gallery and online. Peoples Choice Award ($150 prize) voting open until August 29th, 4 PM.

Thank you to all the 63 amazing venues who participated on the Tour this year! Also a huge thanks to the visitors who stopped in at all these beautiful venues. ...We are grateful to have such a large turnout this year and we appreciate that everyone was so respectful of all the new COVID protocols. See you in 2021 for the 13th Annual!!