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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

Kootenay Gallery of Art

Name: Kootenay Gallery of Art
Address: 120 Heritage Way, Castlegar, BC, V1N4M5, CA
Telephone: 1-250-365-3337

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The Kootenay Gallery is a public art gallery and gift shop, home to local BC artists.

Check out our website for the exhibtion schedule, programs, workshops, events, and more!

10/15/2026

✨ Ladies’ Night in Downtown Castlegar! ✨

Make a night of it! 🛍️💖 | 4-8pm

We’re excited to be joining the fun with a pop-up gift shop at our new building!

Stop by and browse a wonderful selection of unique, locally made gifts and creations while you’re out enjoying Ladies’ Night downtown.

Gather your girlfriends, shop local, support local artists and makers, and enjoy everything downtown Castlegar has to offer!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

📍 Come find us at our new building, 292 Columbia ave

Destination Castlegar BC

10/12/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the gallery! 🧡

We are grateful for the artists, visitors, and community who make our gallery such a special place.

Wishing you all a wonderful day filled with gratitude, creativity, and connection! 🦃🎨

10/09/2026

🎨 Watercolour Workshop with Lauren Carnahan!

Ready for the next step in your watercolour journey?

Building on our beginner class exploring cloud theory, this workshop focuses on water and reflection!

Join Lauren for an afternoon of creativity and learn techniques to capture the beauty of water in your paintings.

📅 November 7, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
🎟️ $50

✨ Tickets are limited and live on our website. Follow the link below:
https://www.kootenaygallery.com/event/watercolour-workshop-with-lauren-carnahan/

10/08/2026

🎨 We are thrilled and grateful to share that Chances Castlegar has chosen the Kootenay Gallery of Art as its Local Organization of the Month for their new weekly fundraising promotion!

Throughout October, funds raised will support the Gallery’s work creating opportunities for artists, exhibitions and events, and keeping the arts accessible in our community.

A huge thank-you to the team at Chances, including Chris Bay and Melissa Lalonde, for supporting local arts and culture. ❤️

If you visit Chances this month, keep an eye out for the October promotion. Your participation directly supports the Kootenay Gallery of Art and helps us continue bringing art and creativity to our community.

Thank you for helping us keep the arts thriving in the Kootenays! 🌟

10/02/2026

❄️🌿 Two Winter Workshops Are Coming to the Gallery! 🌿❄️

Get creative and bring a little winter beauty home with two special workshops coming this November:

🌸 Wintery Floral Window Box
Create a beautiful seasonal window box filled with winter-inspired florals and greenery.

🚪 Winter Door Wreath
Design a welcoming winter wreath to adorn your door throughout the season.

✨ More details are coming soon! Tickets will be available shortly, and space will be limited.

Want to be the first to know when tickets go on sale? Email us at: [email protected] for workshop updates and announcements.

Stay tuned, we can’t wait to create with you! 🤍🌲

09/30/2026

The gallery will be closed for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

We will reopen on Thursday October 1st at 10:00am.

Thank you for your understanding as we take time to honour and reflect. 🧡

09/23/2026

🌽 Corn Stalk Donations Needed! 🌽

We are getting ready for our upcoming Halloween fundraiser - Nightmare at 292, and are looking for corn stalks to use for decorations! 👻🍂

If you have corn stalks available that you would like to donate or know of any local farms wanting to donate, we would be incredibly grateful.

They will help us create a fun and festive Halloween atmosphere!

Please send us an email to: [email protected]

Thank you so much for supporting our fundraiser! 🧡

09/18/2026

We are pleased to share that the online catalogue of work by Heather Good is now available to view on our website.

Her exhibition, 'understory' is currently on display in the gallery, and the online catalogue offers an opportunity to explore the collection from wherever you are.

🖼️ View the catalogue:
https://www.kootenaygallery.com/understory/

We invite you to take a closer look at Heather’s work, and, if you haven't stopped by the gallery lately, come experience the exhibition in person!

09/11/2026

🎃 TICKETS ARE LIVE! 👻

The countdown is over… Nightmare at 292 is officially calling your name. 🩸

Join us for the biggest Halloween party of the year, an unforgettable night of costumes, cocktails, music, and plenty of surprises lurking around every corner.

🕷️ NIGHTMARE AT 292
📅 October 31st | 8:00pm - late
🎃 A Kootenay Gallery Fundraiser
📍 292 Columbia ave, Castlegar
🎟️ 19+ event

Gather your crew, choose your costume, and get ready for a Halloween party like no other!

But don’t wait… tickets won’t haunt the shelves forever. 👀

Grab yours now and join us if you dare.

Destination Castlegar BC Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Address

120 Heritage Way
Castlegar, BC
V1N4M5

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

1-250-365-3337

Website

https://www.kootenaygallery.com/

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