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Island Mountain Arts Society

Island Mountain Arts Society fosters creativity and community through arts education, events, and exhibitions. They aim to enrich lives by promoting artistic expression and cultural engagement in the Wells-Barkerville area.

About the Workshop:Using found imagery and language as well as short writing and drawing exercises we will play with chance connections and see what meaning can be made at the intersection of word and image. Invitation to bring any text or imagery (on paper) you have to hand and might like to work with. No previous writing or drawing experience necessary. Refreshments and snacks will be available, or bring your own dinner with you!&nbsp; About the Artist:&nbsp;Cathy Stonehouse is a poet, writer, teacher and visual artist who migrated as a young adult from the UK to Vancouver, BC&mdash;the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations&mdash;where they still live. The author of a novel, The Causes (Pedlar Press, 2019), a collection of short fiction, Something About the Animal (Biblioasis, 2011) and two previous collections of poetry&mdash;Grace Shiver (Inanna Publications, 2011) and The Words I Know (Press Gang, 1994), Stonehouse also co-edited the ground-breaking anthology Double Lives: Writing and Motherhood (McGill-Queen&rsquo;s University Press, 2008), is a previous editor of EVENT magazine, and currently teaches creative writing and interdisciplinary expressive arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Their most recent book, Dream House (Nightwood Editions), a long poem, is short listed for the 2024 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize.

Short Poetry Comics Workshop with Artist-in-Residence Cathy Stonehouse

The Taste of ArtsWells Silent Auction brings together artwork, experiences, and gifts from some incredible sponsors and vendors of the 2026 Festival. We are so grateful for all the work they do and all they have provided to support art in Wells.&nbsp; When you take part in the auction, you&rsquo;re directly supporting arts education, exhibitions, and performances at Island Mountain Arts. Pick up at IMA OR we ship at cost!&nbsp;

A Taste of ArtsWells Silent Auction

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2026 ArtsWells Volunteer Deposits

This workshop is for under-represented* artists from any medium who want to talk about:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Creating sustainable, connection-focused art practices.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Expanding their artistic outreach to new cities, countries and/or communities.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Setting goals and creating work while collaborating with and supporting other under-represented artists.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fostering supportive artistic relationships and arts scenes.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Funding art projects from diverse sources.&nbsp;</li></ul>Rae will share some of their artistic history/dreams for the future and lead a generative discussion that highlights information the participants are most interested in. *Participants self-identify as belonging to 2SLGBTQ, BIPOC, Disabled and/or rural/remote communities.<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>Island Mountain Arts will provide food and refreshments for this workshop. &nbsp;Please indicate any dietary restrictions upon registration. We are working to keep the space fragrance-free - please refrain from wearing any scents whilst participating in this workshop.<div fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> </div>This workshop is free to attend, with the option to provide a donation. Please let us know if there are any barriers to your participation. Any donations given for this workshop will be used for community care for this workshop, including support for travel.&nbsp;

Rae Spoon leads generative workshop and discussion: Art practices based in grass roots community building, access creation and sustainability for under-represented artists

Benefits of Being an IMA Member: 20% off IMA merchandise in our Gallery Gift ShopDiscounted admission to the ArtsWells Festival and other eventsInvitations to special eventsA vote at the Annual General MeetingQuarterly email newslettersReciprocal benefits at partnering galleries and museums throughout Canada and the USA - List Available Online @ <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.imarts.com/become-a-member" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.imarts.com/become-a-member</a> Membership Fees:$20 for individuals &amp; non-profits$30 for Families &amp; Businesses

Benefits of Being an IMA Member:20% off IMA merchandise in our Gallery Gift ShopDiscounted admission to the ArtsWells Festival and other eventsInvitations to special eventsA vote at the Annual General MeetingQuarterly email newslettersReciprocal benefits at partnering galleries and museums throughout Canada and the USA - List Available Online @ www.imarts.com/become-a-memberMembership Fees:$20 for individuals & non-profits$30 for Families & Businesses

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Island Mountain Arts Online&nbsp;has books, posters, past merch and more.&nbsp; You purchase through Zeffy helps support our programs Shipping is calculated at checkout! Thanks for supporting IMA

Island Mountain Arts Online has books, posters, past merch and more. You purchase through Zeffy helps support our programsShipping is calculated at checkout! Thanks for supporting IMA

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Island Mountain Arts is honouring the legacy of Marie Nagel this month with the exhibition&nbsp;From our Walls.&nbsp; From Our Walls&nbsp; incorporates works from the private collections of Island Mountain Arts, Wellsians and individuals from around the Cariboo and beyond. It&#39;s is a privilege to host these works that spoke to these people, and to hear more about the impacts Marie and her work had on their lives.&nbsp; In honour of Marie&#39;s legacy, her son Jeff has generously donated 2027 Calendars to Island Mountain Arts. These calendars feature works spanning her career . We are please get them into the hands of as many people as possible. Shipping is available within Canada for an additional fee.&nbsp; Thank you for your support.&nbsp;

Island Mountain Arts is honouring the legacy of Marie Nagel this month with the exhibition From our Walls. From Our Walls incorporates works from the private collections of Island Mountain Arts, Wellsians and individuals from around the Cariboo and beyond. It's is a privilege to host these works that spoke to these people, and to hear more about the impacts Marie and her work had on their lives. In honour of Marie's legacy, her son Jeff has generously donated 2027 Calendars to Island Mountain Arts. These calendars feature works spanning her career . We are please get them into the hands of as many people as possible. Shipping is available within Canada for an additional fee. Thank you for your support.

Island Mountain Arts - 2027 Calendar Fundraiser

About the Workshop:Join us for a contemplative experience in nature with this 1-hour workshop of plein air drawing with gallery artist Karine Locatelli. Using fountain pen, ink, canvas or paper in the style of the visual artist Karine Locatelli, this workshop focuses on details, textures, patterns and botanicals.&nbsp; Pay What you Can, suggested min. $25, with access to work in the IMA studios for the rest of the afternoon. About the Artist:&nbsp;Karine Locatelli lives in the region of Charlevoix in Quebec, Canada. Through the representation of landscapes in drawing, she continues the pleinariste&nbsp;tradition distinctive of her region.&nbsp;She has held collective or solo exhibitions and artist residencies in Canada, United States, Portugal, and France. Her works can be found in public and private collections, including those of the Mus&eacute;e d&#39;art contemporain de Baie-Saint-Paul, the Mus&eacute;e BPS 22 (Belgium), the Centre de la Gravure et de l&rsquo;Image Imprim&eacute;e (Belgium) the TD Bank of Toronto, and Hydro-Qu&eacute;bec.

Plein Air Exercise Workshop with Artist-in-Residence Karine Locatelli

Chickadees are one of our favourite winter birds. Celebrate their winter presence with this charming needle felting workshop led by artist Terri Smith.&nbsp; Where:&nbsp;Island Mountain Arts Public Gallery When: Sunday December 6 Time: 1:00 PM Cost:&nbsp;$70.00 with all proceeds going to the Artist and an option to donate additionally to IMA.2 hours of instruction and all materials included.&nbsp; From the Artist:&nbsp;&quot;I live in a world of make-believe. I always have really. And for the last few years I have found a way to make a living from this world of make-believe. I am just happiest when I am creating, or when I am sharing creativity with others. I believe that creating is innately a part of who we are as humans. I believe that we are all creative in various ways and that we are happiest, most in a flow state, with no worries or cares, when we are creating something. I love to share this love of creating with everyone I can! It brings me such joy, and I really feel it helps us all to take the time to create; to de-stress and unwind in a world that is so fast-paced and sometimes difficult. My felting kits are designed by me, from proto-typing, to photos and instructions, to ordering the bulk wool, weighing it out, and packing the kits by hand. It all takes time but I do so love what I do!&quot;

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