Arts Events and Programs
The Nicola Valley Arts Council looks after a variety of Events and Programs.
If you are interested in putting on and arts event or getting an arts program going, come by and see us at the Gallery, Contact Us, or explore our Program Application Form and see what's involved.
Upcoming NVCAC Arts Events
Jazz in the Attic
is coming back better than ever!
Feb.7 upstairs at the Curling Rink .
Stage front tables for 4
(by reservation only), or
Theatre seating (individual tickets)
Limited seating, so this event sells out quickly.
Get yours early - a great gift, too!
Upcoming NVCAC Arts Programs
Watercolour for Serious Beginners
For people who really want
to learn to paint.
Instructor: Jean Kiegerl
March 4-April 1, 2020
Five Wednesdays 1:30-4:30 (two workshops and three coaching sessions)
$300 includes the professional level art supplies needed for this course.
Plus $50 refundable deposit on textbook (You are welcome to bring your own copy of "Watercolour in 10 Steps" by Patricia Seligman)
NVCAC membership required ($15/year - online at nicolavalleyartscouncil.com)
NVCAC is teaming up with the
City of Merritt to put on some exciting Arts Programs!
Programs at the Courthouse:
Jan-Mar - Art Buds, for budding artists
Learn and explore a variety of art skills and mediums
Ages 6-10 yrs
Thursdays, January 30-March 5 (6 weeks)
Cost $90
Feb 16- Family Weekend Art Activity for the Whole Family!
Create art with the theme of the February 2020 Gallery Show "Children in Art & Art for Children"
Sunday, February 16, 1-4pm
Cost $20/family
Feb 29- Gallery Makerspace
(May be moved to Civic Centre)
Try an art activity! All ages.
Adults, $5 for tea and art materials
February 29/20
Mar 7 - Scarf Felting Workshop with Cindilla Trent!
Make your own wearable piece of art, using beautifully dyed raw wool.
Saturday, March 7, 10 am to 2 pm
Cost $60
Pottery Lessons with Mud Therapy Studio
City of Merritt Supports the Arts
City of Merritt Leisure Guide Excerpts Community Directory and Arts Programs...
How are we involved with the City's Winter Blues Fest?
NVCAC Makerspace Day for all ages!
What is a makerspace?
a place in which people with shared interests... (like ART!) can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.
We like having our Saturday afternoon Makerspaces (usually for adults) at the old Courthouse west side.
There's lots of art supplies.
But we have been invited to the Civic Centre that day for our all ages Makerspace.
Stay tuned for our plans...
NVCAC Arts Programs Ongoing
Public Works of Art...
The NVCAC has a number of works of art on display in public places, and buildings:
Bev Veale's visual art in City Hall
Pius Chong's Welcome Structures at two entrances into Merritt
Joel Reid's mural art at MSS
Students" Painted Rock River at the Community Policing Office
...etc...
For more info contact nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com
Open Mic Night!
Music, Spoken Word...
Fridays...7 to 9 pm
Sign-up 6:30 pm
Max 10 minutes per sign up performance
Featured artists weekly! Check who's featured this week...
Past NVCAC Events and Programs
Click here for Merritt Community Arts Events
