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The Gallery Winery looking to grow along Westside Wine Trail
While already providing a wine tasting room, events and art, the Gallery Winery has applied…
How graffiti muralists are taking back this Kamloops skatepark
Landon Muzio has been trying to paint over the MacArthur Island skatepark for years, and…
Okanagan artist behind controversial naked sculpture says genitals were never the problem
The South Okanagan's naked sculpture Frank the Baggage Handler was exposing much more than his…
Behind the Mask: Vernon’s ‘scary’ murals don’t actually scare children
Cheryl Jackson says concerns that public art that was scheduled for Vernon is 'too scary'…
Vernon council does u-turn on ‘scary’ public murals
In a u-turn move, Vernon council has blocked its "scary" mural project and sent it…
Vernon council to spend $33,000 on scary public art
Vernon council will spend $33,000 on public murals around the city that may scare children.…
Works of Banksy, Warhol focus of exhibit at Kelowna Art Gallery
The visionary work of two legendary pop artists will be part of the next showcase…
You can now borrow Kamloops-made guitars at regional libraries
Riversong Guitars is partnering with Thompson Nicola libraries to lend acoustic guitars to budding musicians.…
Okanagan’s massive T. rex sculpture creator enters contest for $25,000 USD
A Chilliwack artist who's creating a massive metal Tyrannosaurus rex sculpture, to be located in…
Kamloops artist creates burning need for discussion on poverty
Karla Pearce watched through tears as her personal artwork went up in flames today. Three…
Kamloops forester creates art using burned trees from Interior wildfires
Equipped with burning tools and knowledge of block printing, a Kamloops man is salvaging wood…
Kelowna children’s band nominated for JUNO award
A Kelowna children's band known for blending rock 'n’ roll, blues and soul has been…
Telus wants to display art and its cute animals on a giant Kelowna sign
The non-descript Telus Central Office building on Enterprise Way in Kelowna could become a showcase…
Organizers of Kelowna art display about Capitalism heckled
A festival organizer on site of an art piece asking residents if Capitalism works for…
iN VIDEO: Is Capitalism working for you? New art piece in Kelowna looks for answer
A new art piece is asking Kelowna residents if capitalism is working for them. The…
Snowy Ogopogo surfaces in Quesnel
The Ogopogo has strayed from its traditional territory of Okanagan Lake to make a winter…
How this Okanagan glass artist worked her way through pandemic
An artist is taking inspiration from Okanagan Ogopogo folklore to make glass artwork. Allison Paul…
Cree author’s poetry book meant to empower Indigenous kids
Shayla Raine was sitting at her desk, looking out the window at an eagle’s nest…
Art installation honouring residential school survivors on display in Kelowna
A large art installation standing as a national monument symbolizing ongoing reconciliation is in Kelowna…
iN VIDEO: Penticton poet Shane Koyczan emerges from pandemic with message
Penticton spoken word artist Shane Koyczan is shining a light on the importance of hope…
Colour added to frozen waterfall along South Okanagan highway
Motorists travelling through the South Okanagan get to enjoy a colourful treat every winter thanks…
Decades worth of work stolen from artist’s home in Osoyoos
An Osoyoos artist is in disbelief that her most precious pieces of work were robbed…
Kelowna Art Gallery calling for artist submissions for vending machine
The Kelowna Art Gallery is seeking artist proposals for the new ArtMart vending machine. The…
iN VIDEO: Kelowna singer named country artist of the month for latest wine music video
A Kelowna singer is B.C.’s top country artist this month for her latest official music…