Community Arts Council of Creston

The Community Arts Council of Creston plays the role as an umbrella organization for arts and culture. We support groups, individuals and organizations engaged in arts related activities. "Arts" means all the arts; visual, performing, literary, media, culture and heritage.

We provide financial assistance, networking opportunities and are proactive for the growth and sustainability of our arts industry and culture. As a volunteer board, we carry out the wishes of the members and as such we value the feedback, ideas and participation of anyone in the community who is engaged in or supportive of the arts.

We represent the area from Yahk to Riondel and appreciate the support we receive from the Regional District as well as the Town of Creston. Other funding opportunities come from the Province of BC, the Assembly of BC Arts Councils and Columbia Basin Trust.

We are proud of the groups and organizations in the area who carry out such a diverse range of activities for the professional as well as the hobbyist. Our excitement is in seeing the roll that arts and culture play in our communities, the partnerships that are developing; and anticipating how we can all play a roll in supporting and encouraging sustainable ventures.

Upcoming Events

July 1- Sept 2

St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

September 20, 2017 - 7PM

Arts Council Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Where:The Creston Museum Car Building (219 Devon St. Creston, BC) All members should attend this meeting.

Saturday, 14th October, 2017

Creston Art Club - Acrylic workshop on Colour Contrast

We have been very fortunate in securing the well known Acrylic Artist, Mirja Vahala to come to Creston and give us a one day Acrylic workshop on Colour Contrast. We are able to bring you this workshop at such a reasonable cost because we were awarded a small grant from the Creston Community Arts Council(CCAC) and BCAC to assist us with the costs.

Instructor: Mirja Vahala,
Acrylic Artist Date: Saturday, 14th October, 2017
Time: 8:30 - 4:00 pm
Place: Erickson Room Creston District Community Ctr.
Cost: $52.00

There are still a few spots available on this course - please contact carebearbc@hotmail.ca immediately if you are interested in taking this course.

There has been such an overwhelming response to this course, so we are requesting your email confirmation and deposit of $25.00 NO LATER THAN the 16th August - payable to "Creston Art Club". Val Van der Poel or I will be at St. Stephens Church on the 16th August from 8:30 am - 11:30 am to receive your payment.

After the 19th August, the few remaining spots will be filled by the people on our waiting list.

Every 3rd Wednesday each month.

Arts Council Members Meeting

7:00 pm at the Creston Museum.

Every 2nd Tuesday each month.

Arts Council Directors Meeting

10:00 AM at the Chamber of Commerce.