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iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money…
Kamloops graffiti artist beautifying the city one dumpster at a time
Anyone who has rolled through Kamloops has no doubt seen the bright artwork of local…
Kelowna artist uses feathers to create sustainable, unique art
Kelowna artist Rosemarie Stevenson is using feathers to create unique, recycled art pieces. “The things…
How notable artist Geert Maas made Kelowna home
Kelowna’s Geert Maas is an internationally acclaimed artist whose bronze and stainless steel works can…
Farewell, final art exhibit for renowned artist Stace DeWolf in Kamloops
A renowned artist in Kamloops is making a move to the other side of the…
It took a fatal disease to teach Kamloops artist about life
Artist Tania Hennigar spends her days confined to a wheelchair only able to move her…
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…
Local artist capturing family moments on Big White
An artist at Big White is back making memories for families during some of their…
B.C. artist will finally have a masterpiece as steel T-rex takes shape in Penticton
It’s going to be rewarding for the artist who’s spending two years sculpting a metal…
Massive stainless steel T-rex to have a home in Penticton
Penticton’s no Jurassic Park but that's not stopping a 15,000 pound T-rex from settling down…
North Okanagan artist who paints upside down shifts focus amid pandemic
A North Okanagan artist who combines painting with Cirque du Soleil-style performances is focusing on…
Penticton Peach transforms into pumpkin for Halloween
The Penticton Peach has a new look just in time for Halloween. The iconic peach…
Kamloops residents spot mask-wearing dragons along hiking trail
If you're going for a hike in Kamloops, keep an eye out for dragons. Locals…
It’s all coming together for this Kamloops artist
As you drive and stroll around downtown Kamloops, chances are you’ve seen one of the…
Artist’s mural a poetic illustration of life on Vernon’s streets
VERNON – A group of street-entrenched people seek respite from the rain under a tall…
Calling all ‘weirdos’: Kamloops punk rock DIY artist on building community
KAMLOOPS — When Jess Santos was still in high school she knew she had a…
Creative Kelowna event draws all kinds of people
KELOWNA – The image of the solitary artist is a popular one. Painters such as…
This Lake Country store is all about Christmas spirit
LAKE COUNTRY – Walking into the St. Nicholas Avenue store in Lake Country is like…
Lake Country seeks artist to create $50,000 interactive public display
LAKE COUNTRY – To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, Lake Country is looking to spend up to…
Kamloops artist owes award-winning trip to France to family and friends
KAMLOOPS – A local artist says his trip to Europe to attend a prestigious French…
Friend’s fentanyl overdose memorialized by Kamloops artist
KAMLOOPS – Discussions about the dangers of drugs and fentanyl remain ongoing after the City…
Kamloops seeks artist for frame job
KAMLOOPS – The city is looking for an artist. The Kamloops Arts Commission is looking…
Animation diploma in the works at Okanagan College
KELOWNA - Responding to the demands of industry, Okanagan College could soon be offering a diploma in 2D animation. Artistic skills are in high demand in the Okanagan and around the world, and the two-year diploma will prepare would-be animators for careers as character designers, storyboard artists, background painters and animators, according to a proposal...
Kamloops band in finals for Peak Performance Project
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops band might just be on the brink of stardom and a serious cash prize. The top three artists from B.C.’s PEAK Performance Project were announced yesterday, Oct. 29, and include Van Damsel; a Kamloops indie-pop band. The winner will be announced at the finale concert on Nov. 19 at the Commodore...