Columbia Valley Arts

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

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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!

07/27/2026

Spend a relaxing summer afternoon at Pynelogs! ☀️🎨

Join us Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and unwind on our beautiful patio overlooking Kinsmen Beach. Browse our current exhibition featuring local artists, then treat yourself to a refreshing iced tea or coffee, a frozen treat, or one of our delicious baked goods.

Whether you’re stopping by for the art, the view, or a cool refreshment, we’d love to welcome you to Columbia Valley Arts this summer!

(Illustration done by our talented Gallery Host Alex… stop by and say hello…)

07/21/2026

🌄 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!

07/20/2026

☀️ Cool off at Pynelogs and enjoy the view from our beautiful deck!

Treat yourself to a refreshing Lady Elizabeth Iced Tea—made with fresh mint, lemon, and raspberries—or an iced coffee, both just $4.00.

While you’re here, say hello to Alex, our friendly summer Gallery Host, and enjoy one of our $3.00 frozen treats or a freshly baked good for $4.00.

We’d love to see you this summer! 🎨🍹🍋

07/16/2026

🥪 Don’t forget—it’s Sandwich Friday at Pynelogs! ☀️

Join us tomorrow on the covered deck at Pynelogs and enjoy lunch with a beautiful view.

For just $8, you’ll get your choice of a delicious sandwich and a refreshing beverage. It’s the perfect way to spend your Friday!

We can’t wait to see you!

07/15/2026

📣 Steinway Piano Survey Extended to July 31! 🎹

CVA Members… there’s still time to have your say! If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the Steinway Piano Survey that was emailed to members last month.

For more information and to access the survey, visit our website: www.columbiavalleyarts.com

(A button to the survey is located on the CVA homepage)

Thank you for helping shape the future of music at Columbia Valley Arts!