More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

Angela Fehr is a Canadian watercolorist raising her three small children in northern British Columbia. Primarily self-taught, her paintings celebrate the simple beauty found all around. Contact her by emailing Angela at angelafehr.com Follow Angela on her blogspot at http://angelafehr.blogspot.com/

Ceramic artist Shannon Butler creates hand-built porcelain objects both sculptural and functional. Her studio is located at 10510 101 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC. Kilnhouse studio is open on Fridays and Saturdays (10am -6pm). Phone:(250) 271-0066. Learn more about Shannon at: http://shannonbutlerceramics.blogspot.com/

Local group of Oil Painters and Certified Instructors. Includes founder DONNA FOLK (Certified BOB ROSS Floral Instructor, Certified Alexander Art Instructor, Walt Burger Registered Instructor), JERSON BULATAO (Certified Alexander Art Instructor) AMY CANTLON (Certified Alexander Art Instructor, Walt Burger Registered Instructor) MAUREEN HUMMEL (Certified Alexander Art Instructor, Walt Burger Registered Instructor) MARGIE MacKENZIE-specializes in traditional Portait and Animal classes. DONNA FOLK is the only Certified Instructor to teach both "wet on wet" and "Traditional" as well as "Floral" oil painting in Western Canada. Landscape, Seascape, Portrait, Floral and Animal classes are available at her Studio year around. Her website is: donnafolk.com Telephone:250-785-6595 The focus of the Group is to learn "Wet on Wet" oil painting as well as "Traditional" Each painter has the opportunity to advance to different levels and receive Certificates for each level from Certified Instructors. "Wet on Wet" oil painting was developed by BILL ALEXANDER who had his own TV shows years ago called "The Happy Painter". He taught it to many people including BOB ROSS, who some remember from his TV shows, "The Joy of Painting". This style of painting is very popular world wide as most paintings are completed from start to finish in ONE day! "Traditional" oil painting takes much longer, uses different methods, paints and brushes. One layer has to dry before another layer can be applied. Many of the "Traditional" Oil painting classes offered are once a week, for 5-6 weeks. There are many "Happy Painters" in this group, and we hope to be posting paintings done by many.

The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society has been in existence for over 25 years. We provide a supportive environment in which all women are encouraged and enabled to achieve their fullest potential. The Society promotes awareness regarding violence against women with rigorous campaigns and events as well as community workshops and information sessions, free of charge, on various issues pertinent to low-income residents.

FLYING COLOURS ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION (FCAA) provides support and educational opportunities for a regional community of practicing artists through the sponsorship of art workshops, artist’s retreats and mentoring. Membership fees: $35/year. For more information contact: Sandy Troudt, sdtroudt@gmail.com (250) 785-3867 or Judy Templeton, sjtemple@telus.net (250) 787-2153

The Peace Arts Gallery Society (PAGS) supports arts programming and a variety of other artistic endeavors in our community. PAGS offers children the opportunity to participate in the Fine Arts, such as the “Free Kids’ Art Camp” every summer and gives student bursaries. The Society helps lend support to local artists by co-sponsoring five to six adult art workshops on a yearly basis. PAGS is second only to the City in support of the North Peace Cultural Centre and is an active member of the Fort St. John Arts Council. On an on-going basis, the society promotes many quality exhibitions at Peace Gallery North as well as the hiring of extra staff at the gallery during the busy holiday season. All of the initiatives that PAGS pursues are supported by volunteer fundraising efforts through the Annual Chocolate Festivals and Art Auctions. Contact Info: Art Coordinator: Shar Coultry,Peace Gallery North - 250 787-0993 President: Sandy Troudt, sdtroudt@gmail.com, 250-785-3867

10615-101st Ave. 250-787-7754. Contact Pam Chin: chinner1@telus.net.

Over 75 years old, Theatre BC is one of Canada's liveliest grassroots arts organizations in British Columbia. Theatre BC aims to promote and encourage the development of community theatre in British Columbia by providing leadership and shared opportunities for participation in, education about, and the enjoyment of diverse theatre experiences. Any group interested in being involved in the Theatre BC Peace River Zone activities, please contact Terry Boyle email: prz@theatrebc.org

Stage North is the premiere theatre company of northeastern British Columbia. We are a registered non profit society and a member club of Theatre BC. We perform a wide range of dramatic arts including comedy, drama, and improv, and create at least 4 dramatic presentations each year. www.stagenorth.ca. Executive Director: Sue Popesku. (250)-785-6214. spopesku@shaw.ca

Lexie Pomeroy 787-1827 lpomeroy@telus.net

School District 60 Band is a program that teaches kids in grades 6 through 12 the essentials of music and playing in a band. We have four levels of band: Beginning, Advanced, Junior and Senior. www.band.prn.bc.ca. Joan Montgomery - Bert Bowes - 785-6717 jmontgomery@prn.bc.ca. Sandra Gunn - Dr. Kearney - 785-8378 sgunn@prn.bc.ca. Norman Learo - NPSS - 784-4429 nlearo@prn.bc.ca.

Presentations of dance, piano, band, voice, strings & other instruments from around the region. President: Margaret Cavers. (250)-785.2001. mecaversmay@shaw.ca

Northern Dance Theatre Society is a non-profit parent organization which supports the competitive dancers in the full time program at Studio 2 Stage Dance Academy. The group holds an annual summer school and several workshops through the year as well as assists dancers with festival entry fees and provides costumes for dancers in the troupe as well as for the recreational dancers at the Studio. Secretary: Margaret May. (250)-785-2001. mecaversmay@shaw.ca

10320-94th Ave. (250)-785-5550. Contact: Heather Hannaford. scarab@xplornet.com The Guild was established In 1969 to provide space for work in clay, to raise awareness of ceramics , and to provide educational opportunities in the community. In its present incarnation the guild operates a members' studio at the Artspost location. Classes are offered regularly for adults. Instruction in hand-building,(with some sculpture), wheel throwing and glaze discovery. Classes for children are offered during most sessions. The guild welcomes interested adult individuals to the regular (non studio use) membership. Studio membership is available when established criteria are met. Other activities include workshops, usually at least one sale a year, the “Summer Solstice Chili Bowl Bash”. We are working on having a mug wall (hand made mugs for sale) open on Saturday mornings. As well the membership participates in fund raising activities.

The NPMTA is a group of music teachers who provide piano and theory instruction to interested students throughout the area. 11015-92 St. (250)787-2378. Monica Best, treasurer: monica.best@shaw.ca

The North Peace Historical Society has been informally established since September 1963 and became an officially registered society 1965. It aims to collect, preserve, store and display items relating to the history of the North Peace River area for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations. 9323-100th St. (250) 787-0430 www.fsjmuseum.com

The North Peace Gymnastics Association aims to promote the sport of gymnastics throughout the Peace River region. 9805-96A Ave. 250-787-5327. www.npga.ca

The North Peace Cultural Centre opened it's doors in June of 1992 and has been a centre of the Arts & Cultural Community since. With it's unique lobby and concourse, that literally stretches for a city block, it has acquired "A Mall for the Arts" reputation. The NPCC's mission is to endeavour to support, promote and present artistic and cultural activities that benefit the people and enhance the reputation of the North Peace. 10015-100th Ave. 250-785-1992 www.npcc.bc.ca