Current Events...
To see what's going on in town go to Tourism Merritt's Weekly Calendar of Events
Annual General Meeting
Oct. 23, 7 pm at the Old Courthouse
Here is your very own chance
to help "Build Community through the Arts"
Arts and culture makes our Nicola Valley fun and interesting for residents and visitors.
Be part of the action!
Find the Meeting documents here.
The Mayor's Gala for the Arts
The Gala on Sept. 28 was sold out! See the photos online here:
Merritt Herald and Merritt Gala 2019 and the NVCAC Facebook pages.
Special thanks to all the Sponsors whose financial support not only made the Gala happen, but ensured that the Arts Council will be able to collaborate on projects, events and programs with even more community groups in town in the coming months.
We would love to hear your feedback. Email your comments and suggestions to nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com. Compliments look great in our grant applications and suggestions will improve any future events.
Nicola Valley Arts Gallery
1840 Nicola Ave (Old Courthouse)
Fractured Reflections
Oct 11-Nov 9/19
Fred Tomlin works with wood and mirrors for a stunning display of work-for-sale and pieces from private collections...
Come and join us for the Reception this Friday, October 11, 4-7pm
Our Ongoing 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
Check our NV Arts Gallery Facebook page!
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...
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.
Courthouse Gallery - Show Schedule
Plans in the works for shows right through to 2020!
- October-November "Fractured Reflections" with Fred Tomlin
- November-December "Winter Artisan"
- January Wait and see
- February Community Art Show - Theme to be announced
- 3 Shows booked for the spring!
If you are interested in having a show at the Nicola Valley Arts Gallery, come see us!
Or email nicolavalleyartsgallery@gmail.com
Other Community Events
October 25, 7 pm, CMHF
Country Music Hall of Fame hosts
Johnny & June Tribute Show
with Doug Thoms and Kyrst Hogan
Friday October 25, Doors open at 7 pm
Snacks and Cash Bar
Tickets at the Hall of Fame, 2025B Quilchena Ave
or call 250 378-9569 or 378-5957
Nov. 13, 20, 27, 6 pm, Library
Merritt Public Library - Guest Speaker series sponsored by the TNRD
Peter Clark on
"Energy Transitions, Materials and the Future of Humankind"
Wednesdays - Nov. 13, 20, 27 6:00-7:45 pm
Are you a writer or aspiring author?
Have you started collecting ideas and want some feedback?
Come chat with the TNRL Library's first writer in residence, Deryn Collier! Deryn will be visiting the Merritt Library on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to offer meetings and give a presentation. Call to book a 30 min. appointment with Deryn between 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. Deryn will also be offering a lively, multimedia presentation, The Aunt June Files: Turning Family History into Fiction, at 6 p.m. To find out more and to book your appointment, call the Merritt Library at 250-378-4737 or visit tnrl.ca/writerinresidence ,
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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