Current Events...
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Living Legends
Four Nicola Valley Artists
Doug Strand
Evelyn Armstrong
Pius Chong
Jackie Stibbards
Mar 8-30
Reception Mar 8, Friday, 4-7pm
An intimate chat with PIUS CHONG
“You can be creative in whatever you happen to be: In your state of life, in whatever you're doing.”
Sculptor Pius Chong
Artist Pius Chong with one of his works. Image source.
Artist Interview with Fah Cheong, one of the Nicola Valley Artists now at the Courthouse Art Gallery Show "Living Legends", by Catherine Oborne
Catherine: Can you describe your philosophy of creative pursuits?
Pius: My creative work pursuit in particular is a state of mind—a consciousness and an acute awareness of my existence. What matters to me is how I can best take an abstract idea and translate it into a sculpture. Read more...
And for more on Chong Fah Cheong go to Esplanade
And see his amazing book, available at the old Courthouse Arts Gallery 1840 Nicola Ave, Merritt BC
Thanks Catherine!
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.
Community Futures Nicola Valley presents
Community Engagement Fair
for local Non-Profit Organizations and Groups
Sat. March 23, 10 am-4 pm
Merritt Civic Centre
Free admission
Meet your local volunteer leaders and
help make your community a wonderful place to live.
To book a table ($10) - email mae@cfdcnv.com
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...
Creative Planning and Relaxation, with Jano Howarth
Coming Events...
Art Buds, an art program for children, with Renee Hartwig Bauwens
April session for 10-13yr olds.
To register, or for more info call Jano 250-315-3437 or contact Renee at .
Courthouse Arts Gallery Shows
Courthouse Gallery
Show Schedule
March 8-30 Living Legends, Evelyn Armstrong, Doug Strand, Pius Chong, and Jackie Stibbards
April 4-27 Michelle Lonsdale
May 2-11 SD58 Arts Festival
Plans in the works for shows right through to 2020!
Arts Interviews
The Nicola Valley Arts Interviews
By Catherine Oborne
A new series of conversations with local creative people in the Nicola Valley, designed to inspire imagination
Things to Know About Robert Bertrand, the Musician/Painter
CO - Interviewer Catherine Oborne
RB - Robert Bertrand
CO- Robert, tell us who influenced you.
RB- I was born and raised in Cape Breton. My mom & dad were artists; musical & visual. My mom sang and my dad played the accordion, painted & worked with wood...
The Nicola Valley Arts Interviews
By Catherine Oborne
A new series of conversations with local creative people in the Nicola Valley, designed to inspire
imagination
Recently we sat down with artist Cassandra Dolen to discuss who were her creative influences....
Arts and Culture Blog Posts
On the Experience Nicola Valley local communal website, Jano Howarth and more local writers write about arts and culture in the valley....
Art of Sound Blog post, featuring several of the 25 artists, and their submissions...
On Experience Nicola Valley, showcasing what is happening in Merritt.
For the month of February 2019, the Courthouse Arts Gallery is ringing with the sounds of singing bowls, Djembe drums, vinyl records, wooden flutes, Leonard George rattles, handmade stringed instruments, and original songs.
Even the art on the wall seems filled with sound and music!
Libby Dybikowski
When asked about the challenges she has encountered in pursuing her art, Libby talks about the importance of pleasing herself when she paints and not being affected by the opinions of others.
She believes that art stretches society, that it can help you see the world in a different way. “Bigger and better…bigger skies, deeper oceans.”
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