Drawing with perspective gives us a set of tools that help connect our imaginary world to viewers in the real world
Michael Hepher: Keeping It All in Perspective
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Arts Sector
Career Tips for Rural and Remote (Dance) Artists
A summary of the items discussed during the online Topography of Dance conversation, featuring Sophie Dow
Michael Hepher: The Informal Path
Even the most intuitive self-taught artists sometimes need to shore up their efforts with knowledge to maximize their natural talent
Michael Hepher: Busy Hands, Calm Minds
As children, myth and magic are such a part of our world that make-believe just flows from us; it’s built in. At some point, the demands of “real life” cause many of us to push aside this inherent imagineering for one practical reason or another, but that doesn’t mean it’s gone—it’s just dormant for a while.
Metal Arts Guild of the Slocan Valley
Now that Selkirk College has announced the closure of the Nelson KSA campus at the end of the 2026 school year, the need for space and support for students and artisans has only grown more critical.
Kootenay Children’s Festival Celebrates 40 Years
Families travel to the event from throughout the region, with 4,500 people in attendance at Rotary Park in 2025.
First Word: Editorial
Interestingly, many of the stories that we have chosen for this issue of Articulate focus on relationships with the natural world.
Why Pottery Matters More Than Ever
The news of KSA’s closure has come as a shock to the students, teachers and arts community in this region, particularly as just this year the ceramics program was expanded, due to strong demand.
Creative Cities, Connected Communities: Reflections From the Kingston Creative City Summit
We need a narrative of impact and urgency that supports necessary investment in arts and culture. The conference keynote by Michelle Chawla, CEO of the Canada Council, was a masterclass in just that.
Pathways: Learning, supporting, transforming
Society is shifting, as are the expectations of funders, audiences and the communities we serve. The majority of arts, culture, and heritage organizations in B.C. are smaller, often volunteer-run non-profits operating in non-urban areas. All too often these organizations are doing their work in places of extreme precarity, with limited access to professional development resources or even the time to invest in learning and growth.
Financial Tips for Non-Profit Arts Organizations
At the heart of every successful organization is a sound set of financials that tell the story of the organization and forecast the future.