Douglas Paton

COLUMN: Fibre artists meet locally

What’s better than having a new arts centre? Having new arts groups form to make use of it, of course.

Librarian Caroline McKay shows an anti-censorship display at the Summerland library branch. This week, Feb. 26 to March 4, has been designated as Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Information about the week and about censorship and challenges to the written word in Canada can be found online at www.freedomtoread.ca.

COLUMN: The freedom to read

For anyone who loves words, or the arts in general for that matter, this is a very important week.

Librarian Caroline McKay shows an anti-censorship display at the Summerland library branch. This week, Feb. 26 to March 4, has been designated as Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Information about the week and about censorship and challenges to the written word in Canada can be found online at www.freedomtoread.ca.

COLUMN: Authors to share their stories

The event features 11 storytellers from up and down the valley who have five minutes to tell their story.

COLUMN: Local art abandoned around the world

The goal for the Arts Abandonment Project was to create and distribute 150 pieces of art.

COLUMN: Telling the story of a hiking trail

Inspiration has a way of catching up to you in the most unlikely of spots.

COLUMN: Actors sought for upcoming play

The Summerland Singers and Players are on the hunt for a couple of performers for their upcoming spring show.

COLUMN: Creating art despite the distractions

Sometimes, when you really don’t want to do something, the best thing to do is just sit down and do it.

COLUMN: Position provides artistic opportunities

Every once in a while a great “Act Now!” opportunity rolls around and, if you’re in position to be in a position where you can act now.

COLUMN: Programs provide winter activities for kids

The cold weather makes everything that much more challenging and, eventually, you end up with a bad case of cabin fever.

COLUMN: The drive to kick-start creativity

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas out there and that you were able to spend the time with friends or family, as your preferences lie.

COLUMN: Creativity workshops offered in new year

We’re getting closer to the long, dark stretch of winter and, if you’re like me, having something creative to do can be a real life saver.

COLUMN: Krysa’s books examine the creative process

In 2009, Danielle Krysa did something a lot of people do when they’re not feeling inspired to create, she started a blog.

COLUMN: Children’s book tells quilting story

Inspiration is one of those things that can happen when you’re least expecting it.

COLUMN: Art class teaches encaustic painting

There is nothing quite like being able to really personalize something you plan of giving to someone during the holidays.

Column: Don’t give up the battle

Column: Don’t give up the battle

Some people will spend the better part of a year writing 50,000 word

Column: Don’t give up the battle

COLUMN: Author releases two books

Cathi Shaw's second book of the year is coming out in early November.

COLUMN: Event combines wine and painting

Fall brings out the artist in people who might not normally consider themselves artists.

COLUMN: Lectures and concerts scheduled

People who are looking for things to do will have quite a few options in the coming weeks.

COLUMN: Central calendar of events needed

The report talks about five strategic directions that have been established to help shape and guide the future of the arts.

COLUMN: Many groups contribute to arts scene

This past weekend, the Summerland Community Arts Council held an open house.