Columbia Valley Arts

10/05/2026

Coming Soon! Diana's workshops are always fun and exciting!

09/29/2026

Our member's exhibition will be up at Pynelog's Gallery from October 1-31st. The opening reception will be on Saturday, October 3rd from 6:30-9:00. There will be live music with James Sullivan and a potluck style opening reception. Bring a dish and come meet other member's and talk about how we can build a creative arts community together.

09/15/2026

We have transformed the 'Library Space' into a 'Artist in Residence' space. Stay tuned as we will be putting a Call out for Submissions in the New Year for 2027.

A shout out to Alex Crawford and Terry McGuire for helping set up this space and to Ozzie's Amusements for helping prepare the hanging rails.

09/14/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19th between 2:00-4:00, to launch Tom Symington's book, 'Columbia Valley Arts Council - The First Fifty Years'. The book launch will take place at the Pynelogs Arts and Culture Centre: 1720 4th Avenue. If you would like to pre-order a book, please contact Jennifer Bowes at [email protected]. All proceeds of the book will be donated to the Columbia Valley Arts Council.

09/04/2026

08/27/2026

🎨 Coming to Pynelogs this September!

Join Columbia Valley Arts for a special September exhibition celebrating the artists, history, and creative community that have helped shape CVA over the years.

📅 Exhibition: September 3–26
🥂 Opening Reception:
Saturday, September 5 | 6:30–9:00 PM

An exhibition organized by Juanita Rose Violini, showcasing the work of:

Pat Bavin • Lori Baught Littlejohns • Maris Chisholm • Deb Ebe • Angelique Gillespie • Dalia Juchem • Robyn Oliver • Donna Read • Juanita Rose Violini • Louise Wright

Visitors can also explore a retrospective exhibition set up by our 50th Anniversary planning committee honouring past CVA Council members, volunteers and some of the artists who have contributed to our creative history:

Alice Hale • Pauline Newhouse • Marcile Campbell • Treva Burton • Helen Kipp • Anne Jardine • Barry Moore • Linda Stinson • Cam Berry • Chris Evans • Winnifred Weir

The retrospective will also feature documents and artifacts from the CVA archives, offering a glimpse into the people, art, and stories that have been part of our organization and community.

Come celebrate the incredible artistic legacy of Columbia Valley Arts. 🥂🎨

📍 Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Centre

08/26/2026

Two-time JUNO Award winner and Oscar Peterson protégé Robi Botos performs an intimate solo concert on the CVArts Steinway at Christ Church Trinity, Invermere. One night only.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class jazz in the heart of the Columbia Valley.

Robi Botos is one of the most celebrated jazz pianists of his generation. Born of Romani descent in Hungary, he taught himself drums as a young child, found the piano at age seven, and never looked back. After immigrating to Canada, he won the prestigious solo piano competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2004 — a victory that led to a friendship with the legendary Oscar Peterson, who made Robi one of his final mentees.

Since then, Robi has performed and recorded with an astonishing list of greats, including Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Branford Marsalis, Christian McBride, Joey DeFrancesco, and Steve Gadd, and has been the pianist of choice for Canadian jazz icon Molly Johnson for nearly two decades. His albums Movin’ Forward (2016) and Old Soul (2019) each earned the JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year: Solo.

Says jazz great Joey DeFrancesco: “Robi is one of the most swingin’, soulful, funky, world class players I’ve ever heard, and he has a technique like you can’t believe.”

For one night only, Robi brings that artistry to the beautiful CVArts Steinway grand piano at Christ Church Trinity — an intimate 200-seat evening of swing, soul, and stunning improvisation, from the tradition of Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans to Robi’s own soulful original voice.

A concert with a cause: all net proceeds support a newly created fund at the Columbia Valley Community Foundation, dedicated to maintaining the CVArts Steinway piano and seeding future piano-based music programming in the Columbia Valley. Additional donations are gratefully accepted.

Doors open at 6:30 pm; the concert begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $60 and strictly limited to 200 — advance purchase is recommended. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

With grateful thanks to our sponsors: Harvey and Sherry Doerr, Mountain Home Productions, and Columbia Valley Arts for the use of the Steinway piano.

📅 Date: Saturday August 29, 2026
🕖 Time: Doors Open at 6:30 pm – Concert Starts at 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Christ Church Trinity, 110 7th Ave, Invermere BC

https://www.mountainhomeproductions.com/

08/20/2026

During the month of September, the Columbia Valley Arts Council is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The exhibits will feature artists, past and current council members and events that have shaped our vibrant arts community. The opening reception will take place on September 5th between 6:30-9:00. We will have and official closing event on September 26 between 1:00 - 4:00pm. Please join us in acknowledging the dedication and commitment to the Arts in the Columbia Valley and raise a glass towards the next 50 years to come.

08/14/2026

For one night only, Robi Botos will be performing on the beautiful CVArts Steinway grand piano at Christ Church Trinity — an intimate 200-seat evening of swing, soul, and stunning improvisation, from the tradition of Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans to Robi’s own soulful original voice.

07/31/2026

This Saturday! Please come by 6:30-9:00pm at Pynelogs on Kinsmen Beach! Art, live music and light snacks. ❤️🎨🖼️

🌄 August Art Show | Mixed Media Landscape 🎨

Join us this August at Columbia Valley Arts as we celebrate the beauty and creativity of Mixed Media Landscape, our featured exhibition for the month.

Discover a stunning collection of landscape-inspired artwork created using a variety of mixed media techniques, showcasing the unique perspectives and talents of local and regional artists.

✨ Opening Reception
📅 Friday, August 1
🕡 6:30 – 9:00 PM
📍 Pynelogs Cultural Centre

Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and be among the first to experience this inspiring new exhibition. Everyone is welcome!

The exhibition runs throughout the month of August during our regular gallery hours. We look forward to seeing you there!