North Kootenay Lake Arts Council

06/25/2026

We're making great progress with the mural! JVH grade 11 students J'ana & Dannika designed it and are in the process of painting it along with the help of some NKLAC volunteers. A collaborative art endeavour brightening our lives one concrete block at a time!!

06/17/2026

🎨✂️ Get Creative at Art in the Market! ✂️🎨

Join us on Saturday, June 20 for a fun and inspiring morning of Creative Collage Cards with Jennie Phoenix at the Kaslo Saturday Market!

Using a variety of papers, images, textures, and embellishments, participants will create one-of-a-kind handmade cards while exploring the art of collage.
No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity!

🎨 Learn • Create • Explore
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 On the Stage at the Kaslo Saturday Market

Art in the Market is a North Kootenay Lake Arts Council initiative that brings hands-on artistic experiences, demonstrations, and performances to the market throughout the season. It's a wonderful opportunity to try something new, connect with local artists, and celebrate creativity in our community.

✨ FREE to attend! Donations are always welcome and help support local arts programming in our community.

🎶🖌️ Are you a musician, artist, performer, or creative facilitator interested in sharing your talents at the market this season? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our Market Coordinator, Ambrosia Bee, via Messenger or email [email protected].

Bring a friend, stop by the market, and enjoy a morning of creativity, community, and artistic exploration! 💛

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06/10/2026

🎶☀️ Kaslo, the wait is over — the first Saturday Market of the season is here! ☀️🎶

The North Kootenay Lake Arts Council is thrilled to kick off the 2026 Art in the Market season with an unforgettable morning of music featuring local legend Stephan Rudolph!

📍 Kaslo Saturday Market – On the Stage
🕙 June 13, 2026 • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🎨 Art in the Market celebrates local artists, musicians, performers, and creative experiences that bring our community together.

🎶🎭🖌️ Are you a musician, artist, performer, or creative facilitator?
We'd love to hear from you! If you can provide an engaging artistic experience for market patrons, please reach out to our Market Coordinator, Ambrosia Bee, via Messenger or email [email protected].

We are so excited to be back at the market and can't wait to see familiar faces and welcome new ones. Here's to another fantastic season of creativity, community, and connection! 💛

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06/08/2026

🎨☀️ The Market Season starts up this Saturday! ☀️🎨

The North Kootenay Lake Arts Council is excited to kick off another season of Art in the Market at the Kaslo Saturday Market!

Join us throughout the summer for hands-on creative experiences, live music, demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with local artists. Our first month is already shaping up to be fantastic, featuring the legendary Stephan Rudolph on June 13 and a creative collage card-making workshop with Jennie Phoenix on June 20.

🌟 Art in the Market is all about bringing art, creativity, and community together in the heart of Kaslo.

🎶🎭🖌️ Are you a musician, artist, performer, or creative facilitator? We'd love to hear from you!
Please reach out to our Market Coordinator, Amberosia Bee, via Messenger or email [email protected].

📍 Kaslo Saturday Market – On the Stage
🕙 Select Saturdays • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come learn, create, explore, and celebrate the incredible talent that makes our community so special. We can't wait to see you at the market! 💛🎨🎶

05/07/2026

Wondering if anyone recognizes this banner from previous year's and if you could tell us the artist who painted it?

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

🎓✨ CALLING ALL GRADUATING ARTISTS! ✨🎓

Are you a Grade 12 student in Kaslo & Area D with a passion for the arts? 🎨🎭🎶
The North Kootenay Lake Arts Council (NKLAC) is excited to offer an Arts Funding Opportunity to support your creative future!

💫 Who can apply?
Graduating students pursuing a future in the arts — including visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literary arts, media arts, storytelling, arts administration, and more!

📝 How to apply:
Send us an email at [email protected]
before May 15th with:
• A letter about you, your artistic journey & future goals
• Why this funding would support you
• Your community involvement
• Examples of your work (photos, video, etc.)
• A letter of support from a teacher or mentor

🌟 Only successful applicants will be contacted.

❤️ Art represents the heART of a community.
At NKLAC, we’re proud to support young creatives and help build a vibrant, inclusive arts community.

📅 Deadline: May 15th
📍 Kaslo & Area D

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity—apply or share with a young artist today!

05/06/2026

✨ There’s a new sculpture in town! ✨

Thanks to the Village of Kaslo and the North Kootenay Lake Arts Council, a whimsical new piece of public art has found its home in Kaslo, located beside the historic village Hall in Legacy Park.

Jan Vreys was chosen by NKLAC as part of an initiative to showcase and support artisans within Kaslo and Area D. This installation celebrates the creativity and artistic talent found throughout our community.

📸 Photos feature artist Jan Vreys and NKLAC Secretary Lynn Van Deursen.

05/06/2026

We have a new sculpture in town, thanks in part to the Village of Kaslo and the North Kootenay Lake Arts Council. But more importantly, thanks to local artist Jan Vreys and his piece "Ursa Minor"