Current Events...
To see what's going on in town go to Tourism Merritt's Weekly Calendar of Events
Join us for a "Big Band" Gala - the Mayor's Gala for the Arts on Sept 28!
The Mayor's Gala for the Arts
Get ready to Swing Dance! Join us Sept 28 at the Merritt Civic Centre for an evening of dining and dancing.
More information on the Merritt Gala 2019 page and Facebook page.
Sponsorship and Tickets:
Sponsorships and Reserved Seats by Donation are available now.
Regular tickets will be available August 1.
Special thanks for specific financial support for these events:
BC Interior Community Foundation
City of Merritt
Rotary Club of Merritt
On now at the old Courthouse gallery!
"Forever West:
A Lifestyle That Has Never Changed"
Artist - Faye Gustafson
"The cowboy way of life has always appealed to my soul." says Gustafson. "I love the endless stories of the people who lived way back when, and the excitement the modern cowgirls and cowboys still enjoy!"
Visit the show! Thursday to Saturday 12-6pm
What a great idea - a databank
of the talented residents in this area!
We can find others with our special interests in town
and start some new activities .
Art, music, knitting, wood carving, anything!
Beginners to experts!
For more information and to become part of this innovative NVCAC project, see our Talent Network page.
Ongoing Events and Programs
Courthouse Gallery Artisan Shop
Courthouse Gallery Shop!
The Artisans show their wares in the Gallery!
Weavings, jewelry, local creams, wooden bowls, pottery, honey...
We also have a selection of art cards by our local artists.
Thursday to Saturday 12-6pm
Open Mic Night, an NVCAC program funded by donation - special thanks to our fans and donors!
Open Mic Night! at Kekuli Cafe
Fridays -7 to 9 pm
Music, Spoken Word...Sign-up 6:30 pm
Max 10 minutes per sign up performance
Featured artists weekly! Check who's featured this week...
Coming Events...
Courthouse Gallery - Show Schedule
Plans in the works for shows right through to 2020!
So far in 2019:
- July "Murray Church" Community Show
- August "Upcycle" "Community Show
- September "Gala for the Arts"
- October-November In Progress
- November-December "Winter Artisan"
The Nicola Valley Arts Interviews
By Catherine Oborne A new series of conversations with local creative people to inspire imagination
Robert Bertrand
I was born and raised in Cape Breton....Music is my first ‘Art', and painting is a close second. Finger picking inspiration came from John Fahey, and Leo Kottke. Read more...
Pius Chong
“You can be creative in whatever you happen to be: In your state of life, in whatever you're doing.”
Cassandra Dolen
Who were her creative influences?
My artist life grows out of my spiritual life....We all
admire other artists work and everything we love becomes incorporated into our own style eventually of course, Van Gogh skies or Emily Carr cedars, but my biggest inspiration is not a
human. Read
more.
Arts and Culture Blog Posts
The local communal website, Experience Nicola Valley, showcases what is happening in Merritt. Jano Howarth and more local writers write about arts and culture in the valley....check out the Art of Sound Blog post, featuring several of the 25 artists on Experience Nicola Valley Read more...
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