Embark on Linda Suzuki’s artistic journey at Nicola Valley Art Gallery
Meet-and-greet with local artist at Nicola Valley Art Gallery on Friday, April 12. From 4 p.m. to...
Category: Arts
Merritt student places third in Youth Remembrance Contest
Merritt Secondary School student wins $150 after placing third in the Youth Remembrance Contest....
Merritt Secondary School flash fiction contest crowns creative champions
Merritt Secondary School Flash Fiction Writing Challenge announced its winners on Feb. 21. Funded...
Young pianist to enchant Merritt in upcoming concert
A talented young musician is coming to Merritt early next month for a one night concert. Rachel...
Latinx comedian bringing hilarity to Merritt stage
A hilarious night of comedy is coming to the NVIT theatre later this month.
ARTS COUNCIL: Finding new ways to express your creativity
By Lynn Arnold-Cox, Nicola Valley Arts Council board member. Being a board member, volunteer and...
Merritt artist crafts models of forest equipment
Leonard Roberston has been building wooden models of forestry equipment for decades, hand crafting...
Merritt Ukulele Circle celebrates music and community
By Kathy Kanda, Merritt Ukulele Circle The Merritt Ukulele Circle (MUC) gathered on Aug....
Nicola Valley Fall Fair returns: a celebration of agriculture and community spirit
Continuing to build its post COVID-19 pandemic restriction return, the Nicola Valley Fall Fair will hold its annual exhibition this week once again.
Morning Glory Maven offers local, pesticide-free floral arrangements
Morning Glory Maven offers fresh, pesticide-free, and local flower arrangements including daily bundles, bereavement bundles, wedding flowers, and bespoke orders.
Local Indigenous author’s memoir subject of library talk
The Merritt Library and Friends of the Library teamed up to organize the event, which will combine...
PIERCE: watching the arts grow and thrive in Merritt
“I joined the Nicola Valley Arts Council 35 years ago when my three boys were young and I needed to have a creative outlet.”
Provincial writing award presented by former Lieutenant Governor and Nicola Valley resident
The 40th annual award was presented by former Lieutenant Governor and long time Nicola Valley resident, Judith Guichon, at the BCHF’s conference in Princeton, B.C.
Kia Henriksen loves to dance
When Kia Henriksen started dancing at age three, little did she know she would grow up to become an award-winning choreographer and an artistic director.
Princeton’s Copper Valley Music Fest to feature Merritt talent
The Princeton Community Arts Council has announced the return of its highly successful Copper Valley Music Festival for its second consecutive year, showcasing nine B.C. bands, musicians, and even some local Merritt talent.
Nicola Valley Community Arts Council hosting new summer show
After eight successful Winter Artisan Shows, the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council is putting on their first Summer Artisan Show, taking over both the art gallery and the gift shop from June 29 until September 10.
Old Time Fiddlers seek new membership
The Old Time Fiddlers Association of Merritt are making an earnest appeal to young Merritorians to join them in their pursuit of promoting and preserving folk and country music, keeping it alive and kicking.
Nlaka’pamux artist takes on a variety of mediums
Nlaka’pamux artist Leonard George has lived on the Coldwater Reserve outside of Merritt for most of his life, but some of the influence for his contemporary art comes from well beyond the borders of the Nicola Valley.
Dance studio closer to new portable floor with TNRD donation
The donation totaled $2,000, with $1,000 coming from each of the directors’ discretionary fund.
Local MMIWG2S+ advocate and survivor appearing on international stage
A local Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) survivor and activist is representing Merritt and the Nicola Valley on the international stage, sharing her story of adversity and triumph while wearing the designs of world famous artists.
