Mariko Tanabe deepens perceptions of our shared history
An Ancestral Legacy Trip to the Slocan Valley
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Beyond the Basin
Career Tips for Rural and Remote (Dance) Artists
A summary of the items discussed during the online Topography of Dance conversation, featuring Sophie Dow
Community and Creativity
When I asked whether remoteness and DIY culture create challenges, Marnie admitted that Empire of Dirt’s subtle presence in the forest can make it hard for outsiders to grasp.
Sophie Barbarics and Acacia Schachte
Canada’s Acacia Schachte and Hungary’s Sophie Barbarics are bringing the skills they’ve honed in multiple countries to local audiences and, especially, to students eager to learn.
Actsafe: Creating Safely
While B.C.’s arts and entertainment sector is thriving, data from WorkSafeBC reveals that injury rates persist and remain a key focus area. Each year, hundreds of workers experience injuries due to preventable incidents on sets, stages and event sites.
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.
Kelowna Art Gallery’s Her Land
Perspectives in Eco-Art: an exhibition at the Kelowna Art Gallery in which nine women artists merged environmental activism, social commentary and innovative installation practices to challenge us to reconsider our relationship with the land.
A Celebration of India at the Capitol Theatre
As A Celebration of India started to become a reality, Gonella collaborated with the Capitol on the project. While recognizing that it is very difficult to highlight the vastness of India in just two hours, Gonella has focused on capturing the varied traditions and ethnicities that comprise Indian culture. “I know there are so many people in Nelson that I’ve met who have been to India and have lived there for quite a bit. But for the others it [Indian culture] can be superficial, so I think knowing more would be much better,” says Gonella.