GALLERY & ARTISAN GIFT SHOP

Archives 2022

January 26-March 13, 2022 Community Show: "Creature Comforts"

Honouring our animal companions...Calling for wall art, 3D, mixed media, photography, written word and music. 
Our focus is what has happened with our creatures during the challenges of 2021...dogs, cats, rabbits, livestock, fish, and the wild. And, what our fellow Earthlings mean to us.

ARCHIVES 2021

Where we've been in 2021...our archives of gallery exhibitions

Oct 13-Nov 7, 2021: "Baskets & Bowls

Evelyn Armstrong's vintage baskets, weavers Irene Mills and Cathy Tombe, Leonard George and wood carving with Pat Tombe and  Andrew Ruigrok from Brookmere

Sept 8-Oct 10, 2021: "Merritt Naturally""

Artists Bruce Walter and Frank Ritcey are featuring their photography, soundscapes and videos of the Nicola Valley. 

Aug 4-Sept 5, 2021: "The Art of Clothing"

"The best fashion show is definitely on the street. Always has been. Always will be." - BILL CUNNINGHAM

Love creative fashion? Are you a screen printer, sewer, beader, crocheter? Come see the creative fashion community show on now.

Jun 30-Aug 1, 2021: 

"BODY ART: Living Art of Tattoo & Body Adornment"

NVCAC is showing off a summer body of art!
 

Featuring local tattoo artists, Brian Wheeler from Sin on Skin Tattoos and Marco Merulla from Mom’s Tattoos  

showing their body of work including designs, photos, process, and their tools of the craft.  

May 25-June 27, 2021:  "Pencil Paintings" ~ The original works of artist Judy Young

Pencil Paintings is the theme of this exhibit. 
"What inspires me? Everything. There are potential pictures to draw and paint everywhere I look." - Judy Young

May 6 -May 23, 2021 : "Clubhouse Art"

A vibrant and hopeful collection of paintings, mosaics, and pottery from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Clubhouse group. The group of artists gathered a few days a week at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre studio through our Forging Connections program. 

Mar 10-Apr 11, 2021 : "Looking Forward Now"

LOOKING FORWARD NOW!  Quilts, paintings, felted pieces, and mosaics, all crafted by local artists Cindilla Trent and Kim Leclair. 

Feb 3-Mar 3, 2021 : "Creativity Persists: the Art of COVID"

We're asking what you've been up to creatively during this time of COVID. Most of us are spending more time at home and maybe the pandemic has given you the opportunity to work on your favourite art expression? Or maybe you're trying a new art expression. Wall art, mixed media, fibre art, 3D, written word, music, digital work...Get ready to share!

Creative Call Outs 2021

2021 is nearly full up for booked art exhibitions at our new Nicola Valley Arts Centre! We have three community shows in the year and you're invited to submit plans to participate. Space is limited so let your intentions be known as soon as possible.