Nicola Valley Community Arts Council

We are happy to announce that our Anime Show is up and ready to go! The show opens Friday, August 26 and runs through Saturday, September 24. There will be a variety of new and well established artists presenting their best Anime Artwork.

Gallery hours are Thursday 4-8pm; Friday & Saturday, from 10am to 4pm.

In addition to the show, the Valley Visual Artists will have an arrary of work on display to be auctioned off in order to raise money for new flooring and lights at the gallery, as well as for the VVA educational fund. These pieces will be auctioned in October.

More information on our upcoming Anime Art Show. News article from the Merritt Herald.

Merritt Herald – Anime exhibit opens doors to diverse local art.

The Nicola Valley Arts Council and Community Concert Committee is happy to announce the line up for the 2011/12 Community Concert Series. As always, tickets can be purchased as a pass or individually for each show. Performances will begin at 7:30pm.

Here is the line up:

October 21, 2011 – Langley Ukuleles
The Langley Ukuleles started out at the Langley School District and began with performances in their community for seniors, school groups, and clubs. As their repertoire expanded and the skill level developed they received invitations to perform at music educators’ conferences and in communities through out Western Canada. The performance will be held at the Crossroads Community Church.

December 12, 2011- The Nylons
The Nylons formed in 1979 and have 17 albums to date with the latest being Skin Tight, set to release this year. The group performs an eclectic mix of jazz standards, pop classics and original music.
Performance will be held at the Merritt Civic Centre

Feb 24, 2012
Joe TrioSince
The Joe Trio was formed in 1989, the trio is consists of a classically trained violin-cello-piano threesome. They have presented hundreds of concerts throughout Canada and the United States.
Performance will be held at the Merritt Civic Centre.

April 13, 2012
Ed Peekeekoot
Ed Peekeekoot is a popular and well know Cree singer, songwriter, entertainer, and performer. He has been nominated for several BC Country Music Association awards.
Performance will be held at the Merritt Civic Centre