2019 Art Gallery Shows


Art of Sound:

The Creative Expression of Sound Through Sound and Art Mediums

 

Enjoy this exhibition - until Mar 2, 2019

Thursday to Saturday, 12-6pm

Courthouse Gallery - 1840 Nicola Ave

 

Feb 27, Wednesday

For Art and Soul Reloaded

'Singing Bowls, Drums, and More Sounds"

with Gale Simpson and Friends

 



Robert Moretti was the first to sign up for our Community Art Show!

He brought in two pieces, on either side of Michelle Lonsdale's "Is That a Grandma Phone?"

"Jukebox" and "Cuban Art"

 

 

Well attended Reception on  Friday, Feb 1, 2019

 There was a lot of music, sound, and chat during the Reception as over twenty local artists displayed instruments, interactive dioramas, and art.

Artist Vanessa Trenholm catered a delicious table of healthy and tasty food!

Thanks all for catering, exhibiting, and visiting!

 


 

Living Legends

Four Nicola Valley Artists

 

Doug Strand

Evelyn Armstrong

Pius Chong

Jackie Stibbards

 

Mar 8-30

Reception Mar 8, Friday, 4-7pm

 

 


 

Courthouse Arts Gallery Show

 

Wondernatural

with artist Michelle Lonsdale

 

Apr 8-27/19

Successful Reception Friday, Apr 5

 

Regular Show hours Thurs - Sat, 12-6pm




 

"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

 


 

A wonderful exhibition of memories and plans for the future...

 

Murray Church Show

June 28-Aug 07

 

Reception Friday June 28, 4-7pm

 

Join us and share in the stories and appreciation...for new and old artwork of this historic church, for the collection from Trinity United Church and the Museum and Archives, and for the contributions of individual members of the community, like Melva Murray and her beautiful, original Murray Church organ.

And hear Linda Baird play!

 

Also...

 

We are planning a Murray Church Storytelling Evening at the old Courthouse Gallery, July 17, 6-8pm. Bring your memories!

 


Yes, you can bring it back to life!

 

UPCYCLE!

 

August 9 - Sept. 7, 2019

Courthouse Arts Gallery

1840 Nicola Ave, Merritt BC

 

Check out the Artisan Shop too!

Great things to see and buy there

Nicola Valley Arts Gallery Show

 

Swing Into Fall!

September 13 - October 5

 

Reception Friday, September 20th, 4-7pm

Come and see:

  • Fall Fair Photography Exhibition Winners
  • Get-In-the-Mood for Fall Art
  • Swing Dance Display!

Art work, photography, and memorabilia

by several of our local artists and members!

Bev Veale, Robert Moretti, Wyatt Collins, Judy Young, Dave Barber, Jennifer Artibise, and Diane Wandler, Cindilla Trent, Barb Sayles, Bev Sidnick...

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...

 

 

 

 

The local community blogging website, Experience Nicola Valley, showcases what is happening in Merritt.  Jano Howarth and more local writers write about arts and culture in the valley....

You know artist Fred Tomlin? Read about his Gallery show in the blog by Jano Howarth: Fine Woodworking in "Fractured Reflections"- Art in Merritt, BC

Past blogs:

Check out the Art of Sound Blog post from last February, featuring several of the 25 artists  Read more...

And catch up on the 2019 shows, since Art of Sound!  "Merritt and Nicola Valley Art Shows"

 


Our 4th Annual

2019 Winter Artisan Show!

Pop Up Gift Shop!

At the old Courthouse Gallery

on Nicola Avenue

 

Come and enjoy this beautiful show

and do your holiday shopping too! 

 

 

Nicola Valley Arts Centre

Discover your community at the Arts Centre!

P: 250-378-6515

E: info@nicolavalleyarts.com

M: PO Box 92 | Merritt, BC | V1K 1B8

2051 Voght Street (beside Kekuli Cafe)

 

Hours: Wed-Sat 10 am - 5 pm | Sun 12 pm - 4 pm

 

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