Nicola Valley Arts Council

10/16/2026

A sneak peek of the mural summer student Karianne Kroeker painted at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, as we look forward to its reopening and the opportunity to see the full colourful mural.

10/14/2026

Join us at the Nicola Valley Hospital tomorrow, October 15 from 5-7 for the opening reception of Art in Community Spaces.

10/13/2026

Wooden - our next Art Show
Our next Gallery show features retired friends Murray and Doug, who share their passion for creating wood pieces from mostly salvaged wood. The show opens on Wednesday, October 14, and runs through to November 9th.

10/12/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving. We’ll be doing a gratitude exercise at Creative Play By Day tomorrow. Hope to see you all there😊

10/12/2026

The gift shop is open today with holiday hours, from noon to 4 pm.
Happy Thanksgiving!

10/09/2026

Mark the Date - Our AGM is on October 29, 2026
Are you looking to find out more about the Arts and Culture in Merritt? Join us for our AGM on Oct 29th at 7pm at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre - 2051 Voght Street next to Kekuli Cafe.

Want to have your say in what's going on at the Arts Council? Make sure you have an active membership! If you buy or renew your membership now it is valid until December 2027! Renew or purchase online or in the shop.

10/08/2026

Art in Community Spaces - Nicola Valley Hospital
Thank you to everyone who submitted artwork for the Nicola Valley Hospital exhibition. Jurying took place on September 28, and all submitting artists will receive an email with the results within the next few days.
Selected artwork will be installed at the hospital over the next two weeks, and we are holding a reception on October 15, 2026 from 5-7 pm to celebrate the exhibition and the artists involved.
We look forward to bringing art into the hospital and creating a more welcoming and uplifting space for our community.

10/07/2026

Join us for our first Sip & Stitch on October 8 from 6:30 - 8 pm. Entry by donation, no membership requird.
With sweater season upon us, we’re launching a new monthly drop-in fibre arts group! Bring your current project and a friend (or two!) and we’ll bring some warm bevvies for sipping. Join us in the Arts Centre Studio, and maybe also bring a blanket for extra cozy vibes!

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

In celebration of Community Living Month and in our commitment to Connecting Community Through the Arts, we are hosting a Breezeway Art Show for Interior Community Services to showcase the activities their members are taking part in. The show will start on October 7, 2026 and runs through to the end of October, with a reception being held on October 7 from 4-6 pm.