Nelson & District Arts Council

09/01/2026

Artist call! Local mosaic artists, this is your time to shine ☀

In partnership with City of Nelson, we are inviting experienced mosaic artists and artist-led teams to submit proposals for a major new permanent public artwork at the corner of Baker and Ward Streets in downtown Nelson.

Until recently, the corner of Baker and Ward Streets served as a downtown public transit stop. With the transit stop now relocated, there is an opportunity to reimagine this prominent but currently underutilized space through public art.

Up to three artists/teams will be shortlisted and invited to develop site-specific concept proposals, with each receiving a $500 honorarium for the development of their proposal.

*The lead artist must reside within the Columbia Basin Trust region, as required by the Columbia River Basin Public Art Program*

🔗Read more about the project and process here: https://ndac.ca/news/mosaic-project-call/

⏰First submission deadline is on September 11th, apply soon!

📎The project is being developed for application to the Columbia River Basin Public Art Program, administered by the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance and funded by Columbia Basin Trust. The selected proposal will form part of the funding application, and the project is contingent upon successful funding.

09/01/2026

The Castlegar Sculpturewalk Society is a registered charitable non-profit. We welcome all donations to our program, which go into our general operating budget.

08/26/2026

You've already heard about the Trans March, but did you know there's free drag in Lakeside Park right afterward? ❤️

Saturday, August, 29
2:30 - the march
3:00 - speeches
3:15 - drag performances

Nelson Pride is excited to present: Drag in the Park, at the Rotary Shelter
- Max Poetic
- Kaihen Harwood
- Mx Fox
- Guido La Bido

All ages welcome. The route is flat and paved the whole way. There are water fill stations at the park. Masks are welcome at all of our events.

Bring your friends and your flags!

08/08/2026

🗺We have a contest for our mural explorers🔎

We want to see the murals through your lens! Get entered to win by commenting on this post with a pic of a detail from your favourite mural in Nelson📸

❗Comment your mural picture by midnight tonight (Saturday, August 8th) to be entered to win one of these cool prize packs*:
🟣 x1 $20 Gift Card to + x1 sticker pack from
🟢 x1 $30 Gift Card to +x1 sticker pack from
🔵 x1 $30 Gift Card to + x1 sticker pack from

*1 entry per person max please*
**Must be able to pick up your prize in downtown Nelson on Sunday, August 9th between 1:00pm-5:00pm!**

We will announce the winners on our stories at 9am on Sunday, August 9th.

08/08/2026

FREE N95 MASKS AVAILABLE
(limit 2 per person)

Due to ongoing poor air quality from wildfire smoke, the City of Nelson Emergency Management Team is distributing free N95 masks for community members who need respiratory protection.

To help ensure masks are available to as many people as possible, please limit pickup to two masks per person. Masks can be picked up at:

📍 Nelson Public Library
602 Stanley St.
Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tue & Thu: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sun: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

📍 City Hall, First Floor
Suite 101, 310 Ward St.
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

📍 ANKORS
101 Baker St.
Mon to Thu: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Fri: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In addition to wearing a well-fitted N95 mask, Interior Health recommends checking local air quality conditions, limiting outdoor activity when smoke levels are high, keeping windows and doors closed, and spending time in spaces with cleaner indoor air. More information is available on the Interior Health website: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/stories/tips-protect-yourself-poor-air-quality-wildfire-smoke

08/07/2026

Day 1 of is here! Here's what's coming your way tonight:

🎙Lakeside Stage Performances
6:00pm – 6:15pm Opening
6:15pm – 6:25pm Kwu sqilxw
6:30pm – 7:15pm Lance Ledger
7:25pm – 7:55pm Amri Ouelette
8:00pm – 8:55pm L Nix | Iron Shirt Recordings
8:55pm – 9:00pm Wild Rose Dance
9:00pm – 10:30pm UPDATE: 2oolman & Creeasian

🚲Cycling Without Age
6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Friday rides at Lakeside Park will be available. No dedicated pick-up point.

🎨Kids Activities at Lakeside Stage
6:00pm – 9:30pm: Acorn + Oak Kids Tent
6:00pm – 9:00pm: Embracing Life - Face Painting

*We are actively monitoring the smoke forecast and Air Quality Index as we prepare for tonight’s event, and are communicating with performers. Any changes to tonight’s schedule will be posted to our social media channels and website.*

08/06/2026

07/31/2026

3️⃣2️⃣1️⃣
Only 1 week until !

Join us from August 7-9 for:
✔️Live Music
✔️Fresh Paint
✔️Free, All-Ages Fun

Friday | Lakeside Stage Performances
6:00pm-10:30pm

Saturday | Scavenger Hunt (daytime)
+ Mural Activations in Downtown Nelson
7:00pm-9:00pm

Sunday | Workshops at Nelson United Church
1:00pm - 5:00pm

🎸Performers:
Amri Oulette
Baque Zero Graus
believe in yourself the way tourists believe they can pet buffalo
Jelly and Jinx | Discover Circus
Kwu sqilxw
L Nix | Iron Shirt Recordings
Lance Ledger
Ma’iingan Miikana | Wil Ma'iingan
Sleight of Hand
Sunny Acres
Tapatia Collective
Thabi Pratt
The Halluci Nation*
Wild Rose Dance

🎤emcee
Smokii Sumac

🎨Muralists
Jack Lack
Megan Oldhues
Nina Valkhoff
VS ArtShop

💡Workshops
Allison Girvan: Singing Makes the World Go Round
Pick’s Tips: Songwriting 101 w/ Paris Pick
Conversations with Self & Other: A Collaborative Songwriting Workshop w/ Sarah Orton

🖊Community Curation by BeezWax Arts Collective
🖊Guest Mural Curation by Antonia Otoya
*Curated by The Della Kit

For more info: https://ndac.ca/programs/nelson-international-mural-festival/?

Poster mural by: Axel Morrison

07/31/2026

See you tonight ArtWalk Nelson!