Nicola Valley Arts Council
Supporting Arts and Culture in the Nicola Valley
Current Events...
To see what's going on in town go to Tourism Merritt's Weekly Calendar of Events
Courthouse Gallery Shop!
The December Artisans have returned to the Gallery!
Weavings, leather upcycled bags, wooden bowls, honey...
We also have a selection of art cards by our local artists.
Come on by and check out the beautiful handcrafted items for sale.
Thursday to Saturday 12-6pm
Ongoing Events and Programs
Open Mic Night
Music, Spoken Word..
Fridays 7 to 9 pm
Sign-up 6:30 pm
Max 10 minutes per performance
Space Available in the 10-13 yrs Thursday Session. 5:15-6:30
Contact Renee at renee.h28@gmail.com
Art Buds!
Children's Art Program!
At the Courthouse Arts Gallery
With Renee Hartwig Bauwens
6-10 year olds
Thursday 3:30-5pm
4 Monthly Sessions March $40
(Session may be full)
10-13 year olds
Thursday 5:15-6:30pm
4 Monthly Sessions March $40
To sign up, email Renee Bauwens renee.h28@gmail.com
The students learn art techniques
and take home projects!
Coming Events...
Courthouse Arts Gallery Shows
Courthouse Gallery
Show Schedule
April 19-May 12 SD 58 Arts Festival Show
May 24-June 23 Natalie Rostad-Desjarlais
July 1- July 29 Art Walk
Aug 1- 25 Art Walk Artists
Art Walk 2018
Our 6th annual Art Walk Show & Sale
A celebration of local talent
and community spirit!
Art Walk kicks off on Canada Day at Central Park (11 am to 2pm) and continues in the community locations from July 4th to 31st. In August there is a wrap up party at the Courthouse Arts Gallery on 1840 Nicola Avenue. Art Walk is a great opportunity to explore our community and check out local artists. Art Walk is a partnership between the Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce and the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council.
Artists - Sign up now at the Gallery to show your work in Art Walk 2018.
Venues - Contact the Merritt Chamber of Commerce to become a display site.
$600 Grant received from
BC Interior Community to fund:
June 21 - Aboriginal Day
July 1 - Canada Day
Sept 22/23 - Garlic Festival
Art in the Park will be fabulous!
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