Local Artists

iN PHOTOS: Okanagan pet portraitist creates emotional works of art
A West Kelowna artist has found her artistic niche by creating pet portraits. Valerie Duerden-Vallieren,…

iN VIDEO: Kamloops music duo broke Guinness World Record for charity
From open mic nemeses to a fundraising musical duo, these Kamloops artists are making their…

Kamloops’ first commercial art gallery to jazz up downtown strip
Nightlife in downtown Kamloops is about to get more eclectic as the first commercial art…

Night market launches in downtown Kelowna this summer
The Downtown Kelowna Association has announced the launch of the Downtown Kelowna Night Market this…

Kelowna musician’s latest track features Grammy Award winner CeeLo Green
Kelowna singer Jacob Chrystal, known as Unknown Persona, is releasing his latest song today and…

Kelowna artist puts out call for spaces to foster creativity, community
Artists and musicians in Kelowna are talented and numerous but they still need one thing:…

Peachland’s Okanagan Folk School expanding the local arts scene
The Okanagan Folk School in Peachland wants to build community through art with its latest…

Local artist capturing family moments on Big White
An artist at Big White is back making memories for families during some of their…

Kamloops Art Gallery offers free virtual art workshops
For anyone between the ages of 13 to 21 looking to pick up a new…

iN PHOTOS: Kamloops outdoor light exhibit brightens up dark nights
Kamloops residents are uniting under the dark skies to experience Luminocity, the week-long Kamloops Art…

Kamloops pop-up night market ‘Misfit’ brings weird, punk artists together
If you're looking for some funky local art you can't get anywhere else, you'll want…

iN PHOTOS: Take the back alley tour of Kamloops’s downtown murals
Whether you've got family coming from out of town, or just feel like playing tourist…

Kelowna’s first artist-in-residence needs volunteers to carry beacons of light for project on connection
In the age of COVID-19, it’s harder than ever to connect with people you pass…

iN VIDEO: Kelowna drummer shoots video atop mountain overlooking city
Two local artists have collaborated to film a music video to spread positivity during the…

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…