The Deadline for Artwork for the 6th Annual Community Arts Show is February 9 at 8pm. Artwork can be dropped off at the gallery during regular hours up until the deadline. All flat artwork should be clean, framed where appropriate, and have a hanging wire. Other artwork should be ready for presentation.

The show will begin February 10th and run through March 17. Deadline for submitting work will be 6pm Thursday February 9th.

In the past we have shown modeling, needlework, weaving, carving, fly-tying, woodworking, sculpting, drawing, and painting. If you have projects where you create what you feel is art, and is worth sharing, then show it at the community arts show. We are limited by the space we have, but we will attempt to find a spot for all submitted and accepted work. Work can be for sale.

There will be prizes awarded to Best of Show, Viewer’s Choice, and Kids under 16. For more information, stop by during gallery hours. The gallery is located in the Olde Courthouse Arts Centre at 1840 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. Admittance is always free. The gallery is owned and operated by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council.

New Gallery hours are: Thursday 4-8pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6pm. For more information, contact Kathi at: 250-378-6515 or 250-678-5718 or you can email at: Kathi.courthouse.gallery@gmail.com or nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com
Visit our website: www.nvartscouncil.com
Come and see the show and support your local arts

Duties include: using our Simply Accounting Software program to enter our finances, preparing monthly statements for Board meetings (3rd Weds of the month), working with the Board to create yearly budgets.

We are looking for someone with keen interest in finance and knowledge of Simply Accounting is an asset. We are willing to train and support any individual that might be interested in this position. If you or someone you know might be interested please contact us at nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com.

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Reception will be held January 6th from 6-8pm stop by and meet the artists. The gallery is located in the Olde Courthouse Arts Centre at 1840 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. Admittance is always free. The gallery is owned and operated by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council.

FMI call Kathi at (250) 378-6515 or email: kathi.courthouse.gallery@gmail.com

The 6th Annual Community Arts Show is coming in February and you, the community, are invited to participate. This year we are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council.

The show will begin February 10th and run through March 17th. Deadline for submitting work will be 6pm Thursday February 9.

In the past we have shown modeling, needlework, weaving, carving, fly-tying, woodworking, sculpting, drawing, and painting. If you have projects where you create what you feel is art, and is worth sharing, then show it at the community arts show. We are limited by the space we have, but we will attempt to find a spot for all submitted and accepted work. Work can be for sale.

There will be prizes awarded to Best of Show, Viewer’s Choice, and Kids under 16. For more information, stop by during gallery hours. The gallery is located in the Olde Courthouse Arts Centre at 1840 Nicola Avenue, Merritt. Admittance is always free. The gallery is owned and operated by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council.

New Gallery hours are: Thursday 4-8pm, Friday and Saturday 12-6pm. For more information, contact Kathi at: 250-378-6515 or 250-678-5718 or you can email at: Kathi.courthouse.gallery@gmail.com or nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com
Visit our website: www.nvartscouncil.com
Come and see the show and support your local arts

Course Outline

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An introductory course on the basics of using any digital camera
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Attendees can purchase individual seats or full tables of eight.

Tickets are available Black’s Pharmacy, Baillie House, and at the door. Tables can be reserved by calling 250-378-6266 or 250-378-4153.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Merritt Civic Centre.

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No better way to say Happy Holidays to your best friend, a gift for a colleague, teacher, friend or family member – you’re looking for a way to say something unique and memorable.

Your funds will directly support local community events like the Community Concert Series and Community Art Shows as well as provide much needed funds to keep creativity alive in the Valley. With your support we can do so much more to enhance local arts. Or if you prefer you can always purchase a membership which will give a year long membership to the Arts Council.

In return for your donation you will receive a tax receipt for your donation and a card, letter or e-card will be sent to the recipient informing them of a donation made in their name.

Simply fill out Holida Donation Formand we will mail you a receipt.

To celebrate the new hockey season, the Courthouse Gallery and the Nicola Valley Arts Council present “Art on Ice.” Opening November 18 and running through December 16.

A seeming departure from the usual shows at the gallery, this show features hockey photography and memorabilia. Come and see the artistry that is hockey. Witness the grace and elegance of the players as you’ve never seen them before. Relive the power, determination, and raw beauty of the players through the lens of a hockey fan.

The photos have been generously donated by local Centennials fan and photo enthusiast, Ian Webster. Proceeds of the sales of prints will go to the Merritt Centennials Jr. A hockey club.

In addition, a second photographer, Anya McVean has been added to the show. The esoteric nature of her contribution is expected to add a slight twist to the show’s theme.

This is a great opportunity to view Canada’s national sport from a different perspective. There will also be Cents Hockey memorabilia displayed as well as many other surprises.

Join us for the reception on Tuesday November 22nd from 5-8pm, where you will have the opportunity to browse the show. You’ll be able to meet and greet the Centennials and get some autographs. This is a unique chance to support your local hockey team and your local arts.

The show runs from November 18th to December 16th. The gallery is open Thursdays 4-8pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am-4pm.

For more information please contact Kathi at 250-378-6515 or email nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com

We’re having a Steak Dinner Fundraiser at the Grand Pub Wednesday Nov 30th. We hope that you’ll be able to join us as we raise funds to support our programming. We will have great food, interesting items to bid on and a 50/50 draw. Come out and meet the current Board of Directors for the Arts Council.