Arts

Kootenay artists and heritage sites to welcome visitors during Culture Tour

Arts My Kootenay Now - August 2, 2026

Artists, galleries, museums and heritage sites across the Kootenays will welcome visitors free of charge during the 18th annual Columbia Basin Culture Tour on Aug. 8 and 9.

Shawn Hook leaves Junos empty-handed but ‘with a full heart’

Arts My Kootenay Now - March 31, 2026

The pride of South Slocan was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album but lost to Sarah MacLachlan.

Trail’s Music in the Park may hold fewer shows in 2027

Arts Greg Nesteroff - March 22, 2026

Rising costs may result in a more limited schedule next year.

Sonja Rosenberg named to head VISAC Art Gallery

Arts Greg Nesteroff - March 11, 2026

The new executive director of the gallery in Trail says the job "brings together everything" she cares about.

South Slocan’s Shawn Hook nominated for Juno Award

Arts Greg Nesteroff - January 28, 2026

Hook is up for for adult contemporary album of the year for Rebuild.

Local couple donate $3,000 to Trail piano restoration

Arts Submitted Article - January 24, 2026

The donation from Linda and Raymond Masleck will support the rebuild of a Steinway piano.

Ootischenia hall reborn as performance venue

Arts Greg Nesteroff - January 23, 2026

The building was purchased in September by Harold Chernoff of Trowlex Rentals & Sales. Following an interior transformation, the hall is now a performance venue called Harry's Hall.