The 2015 Shuswap Festival of the Arts will take place July 23 to 26 in the South Shuswap.
This year’s festival will take on a few format, seeing all forms of art represented – visual, performing and culinary.
Those taking in the festival can enjoy complimentary access to many venues in Sorrento and Blind Bay to view works of art.
And, each evening on Centennial Field in Blind Bay, they can enjoy fabulous musical entertainment, including Cod Gone Wild on July 24.
This year’s festival will offer many workshops in felting and fibre arts, pottery, painting and more.
A children’s theatre camp will take place through the Arts Council for the South Shuswap for the week leading up to the festival and the kids will then present their work as a Theatre in the Park presentation on July 25.
Any artist wishing to participate is asked to indicate their intention to do so by registering through the Arts Council for the South Shuswap website: www.shuswaparts.com or by calling Karen at 250.515.3276.
Deadline to register is June 15.
Summer sounds
The Shuswap Lake Festival of the Arts’, Music in the Bay, a free summer series of excellent music and entertainment takes place every Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Blind Bay.
Year-long programming for children in art, music, dance and theatre is all presented through the newly formed Arts Council.
For more information on summer camps and fall programming, visit their website www.shuswaparts.com
