Penticton & District Community Arts Council

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🏡The Leir House Cultural Center is home to:

🎨Penticton Arts Council
🏺Penticton Potter's Guild
🎵Penticton Academy of Music

Come visit our:
🖼️ Two gallery spaces
🖌️Five Artist in Residence Studios
🎁Local Art Gift Shop The PDCAC's mission is to stimulate, foster, and celebrate arts and culture by creating a vibrant, flourishing, and sustainable arts community for the inclusion and benefit of all.

We work to increase and broaden opportunities for the public enjoyment of and participation in cultural activities, while working closely with all levels of government to address the cultural needs of the Community.

We invite you to participate in the production of Artiverse 2026, PDCAC’s annual fundraising celebration! This year, we ...
06/20/2026

We invite you to participate in the production of Artiverse 2026, PDCAC’s annual fundraising celebration!

This year, we unite earth, air, fire, and water for our theme of ELEMENTAL THREADS: THE HUMAN WEAVE to bring together art, sustainability, and community connection. 🌍️ 🌪️ 🔥 💦

There will be live entertainment,🧑‍🎤 a night market,💫 a beer and wine garden,🍺 🍷 and activities for all ages. 🎨 Make sure to mark your calendars so you can come to this exciting event!📆

🎲 Come join us for a fun afternoon on June 27th playing board games! This month's featured game for our board game drop-...
06/18/2026

🎲 Come join us for a fun afternoon on June 27th playing board games! This month's featured game for our board game drop-in group is "Wingspan" 🐦️

Wingspan is a competitive, medium-weight, card-driven, engine-building board game. You are bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists, and collectors—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to your network of wildlife preserves.

⚡ Pre-registration is required so we know how many copies of the game will be needed. You can register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/board-game-drop-in

Can't make it this time? No worries! 📅The board game drop-in meets every 4th Saturday from 3PM-5PM, so you can catch it the next month ⏰

Join us to design and make your own Clay Collection Shelf for displaying your treasures. 🏆 Participants will spend one d...
06/17/2026

Join us to design and make your own Clay Collection Shelf for displaying your treasures. 🏆 Participants will spend one day creating their shelf and return the second day to glaze it.
The Penticton & District Community Arts Council invites beginners and experienced makers alike to slow down, work with clay, and connect with others who value creativity and community. 🎨

💸 Fee: $65
📅 Date: Sunday, July 5th & 19th
⏰ Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Leir House Cultural Centre (220 Manor Park Ave)

Tickets are limited, so make sure to register soon: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/make-a-clay-collector-shelf

🎨 Join us Sunday, June 7th from 12:30pm - 3pm for our next Art & Resiliency Workshop in Princeton.Your instructor is Mic...
05/29/2026

🎨 Join us Sunday, June 7th from 12:30pm - 3pm for our next Art & Resiliency Workshop in Princeton.

Your instructor is Michelle, one of our Artists in Residence whose artistic practice includes writing, painting, beadwork, and beyond!

* No painting experience necessary
* Connect with yourself and your community to create a one-of-a-kind clock

🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/art-and-resiliency-workshops-summer-fall

Alternatively, contact Dierra Maynard at 250-295-5560
or [email protected]

This workshop is made possible by the tireless work of the Canadian Mental Health Association SOS / The Penticton Arts Council, and

This week's Queir House session will be a watch n'draw movie night! Members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are i...
05/29/2026

This week's Queir House session will be a watch n'draw movie night! Members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are invited to come by to enjoy Princess Mononoke and draw (or create in other ways).

📅 This Friday, June 29th
⏰ 5:30PM-7:30PM
🏠 Leir House (220 Manor Park Road) Community Room (downstairs, through side door)
📧 By donation

🥳 Show up early to check out the Penticton Potters' Guild exhibition opening upstairs (happening from 4PM)

Design and make your own mug in this 2-part handbuilt workshop with the Penticton Potters' Guild! ☕ 🌱 Create a nature-in...
05/26/2026

Design and make your own mug in this 2-part handbuilt workshop with the Penticton Potters' Guild! ☕

🌱 Create a nature-inspired mug with the help of experienced potter Sanaz, then come back to glaze it! All experience levels welcome 🤩

📅 Saturday, June 13th & June 27th
⏱ 9AM-11AM
🏠 Leir House (220 Manor Park Ave)
📧 $65 (all supplies provided)

Tickets are limited, so make sure to register soon: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/make-a-mug-with-sanaz

The much-anticipated Penticton Potters' Guild exhibition is back! 🥳 No matter what the shape or size, all pottery comes ...
05/20/2026

The much-anticipated Penticton Potters' Guild exhibition is back! 🥳 No matter what the shape or size, all pottery comes from the same place......the earth! 🌎With the theme Sustain/Ability as their guide, the potters are going all out, filling the galleries with every type of pottery you can imagine.

🚪 Opening Reception: Friday, May 29th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (Wine, snacks, and live music will be available!)
💌 Fee: Entry by donation
📍 Location: PDCAC Galleries at the Leir House Cultural Centre (220 Manor Park Avenue)

Learn more here: https://www.pentictonartscouncil.com/from-the-earth

Want to hang out with some friends or make some new ones while trying out a new board game? Our new drop-in might be the...
05/20/2026

Want to hang out with some friends or make some new ones while trying out a new board game? Our new drop-in might be the place for you! 🤩

🎲 Every month, the group leader will introduce a board game from a local or indie board game creator and walk participants through how to play it. Our first session this May 23rd will feature the game Parks. 🌲

🎲 Whether you're a board game amateur or aficionado, everyone is welcome!

⚡ Pre-registration is required so we know how many versions of the game will be needed. You can register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/board-game-drop-in

⏰ 3PM-5PM
📅 Every 4th Saturday
💌 By donation
📍 Community Room, Leir House (220 Manor Park Ave)

We will be closed Saturday, May 16th, for the long weekend. 🌱 Enjoy the cooler weather (and hopefully some sunshine too)...
05/15/2026

We will be closed Saturday, May 16th, for the long weekend. 🌱 Enjoy the cooler weather (and hopefully some sunshine too), and we'll see you on Wednesday, May 20th!

🎨✨ Join the PDCAC Artist in Residence Program ✨🎨Calling all creatives! 🌟 Our Artist in Residence (AiR) program offers ti...
05/08/2026

🎨✨ Join the PDCAC Artist in Residence Program ✨🎨

Calling all creatives! 🌟 Our Artist in Residence (AiR) program offers time, space, and community to help you grow and explore your artistic practice. Whether you’re developing a new body of work, experimenting with fresh ideas, or seeking mentorship, this is your chance to take your creativity to the next level. 🌱👩‍🎨👨‍🎨

Join a supportive group of artists, push boundaries, and dive deeper into your craft! 🖌️🎭

📅 Open to artists of all backgrounds and stages of practice.

⏰ Deadline to apply is May 20th

Apply now: https://forms.gle/RwMBtEZaoMnTJo1U6 ! 🙌

Address

220 Manor Park Avenue
Penticton, BC
V2A2R2

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12504927997

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