Upcoming Events
A.R.E.N.A babies
A.R.E.N.A. babies is a suite of five works drawn from Scott Kwah’s personal experience of the Sixties Scoop—the mass removal of Indigenous children into the child welfare system. At its centre stand 18 concrete children, each 2½ feet tall, seated on chairs. The exhibition holds displacement and hope at the same time.
The Salmon Arm Art Gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am - 4pm. Open late until 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
Drawing Classes for ages 5-adult with Peter Joch
Drawing classes with Peter Joch at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre. $100 for 6 week session. All supplies are included.
Register at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre or by emailing info@salmonarmartscentre.ca, or calling the Arts Centre at 250-832-1170.
Ages 5-8 at 3:30; ages 9-12 at 4:30; ages 13+ at 5:30.
Things Made of Things Pop-Up Sale
Things Made of Things
Pop-up sale!
Saturday, May 23 from 11am to 1pm under the Big Yellow Tent (70 Hudson Ave NE outside the Arts Centre)
Artists who make things out of different things.
Scott Kwah, the artist of A.R.E.N.A. babies, makes a lot of their art from existing objects. For some, this may not immediately read as “art”. Old toys in a metal toy house - that’s art? Scott uses their creativity and education to make art that may raise a question, shed light on a moment in history, elicit a feeling.
The Arts Centre knows quite a few artists who, like Scott, make things out of things. Art Gallery Curator, Erin Stodola, crafts garments out of thrifted table cloths and other used textiles, while Armstrong-based maker, Cameron Shook, repurposes lamps, old pianos, hawthorn trees and more to create functional art objects.
Come meet some of our creative friends, buy some one-of-a-kind art, or get inspired for your next creative project!
2026 Loud and Proud Celebration Weekend
A vibrant weekend of music, pride, and community comes alive with unforgettable performances and inclusive celebrations for all ages.
A creative initiative celebrating inclusivity, featuring Soul/HipHop artist Kimmortal on Friday night, Salmon Arm’s first ever Pride Parade on Saturday morning, followed by an all-ages community celebration at Blackburn Park featuring Jade the Babe and Percussionkidd. Sunday morning features the beloved Drag Pancake Brunch with Freida Whales at Song Sparrow Hall. The weekend wraps up at Cahoots Restaurant on Sunday evening with the newly added Open Mic Comedy Night.
Stay tuned for more details!
Theatre on the Edge festival
A multi-venue performing arts festival showcasing bold new works, local artist presentation, and late-night comedy. Kenthen Thomas will share stories to kick off the festival which features Eyes of the Beast, created by Neworld Theatre (Vancouver) in collaboration with UVic’s Climate Disaster Project. This not-to-be-missed piece of theatre, adapted from actual testimonies from climate emergency survivors, is sure to spark an important and well-timed community conversation as we move into wildfire season. All events are Pay-What-You-Choose.
Stay tuned for more information!
Wednesday on the Wharf
Every Wednesday evening at 6.45pm in July and August at Marine Peace Park, 750 Marine Park Drive NE in Salmon Arm. Wednesday on the Wharf is a by-donation, family-friendly outdoor concert series at Marine Peace Park, featuring a wide range of musical genres including country, indie, roots, funk, and more. The series culminates with a mini Secwepemc Powwow showcase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on, picnics and dancing encouraged!
Stay tuned for the full line-up!
A.R.E.N.A babies - Artist Talk
A.R.E.N.A babies artist Scott Kwah tells their story and answers questions about the exhibition.
Earth Day Celebration Community Garage Sale and Live Auction
We are having a community garage sale! We want your stuff! Money from items sold will go directly to the Salmon Arm Arts Centre.
Item drop-off is Friday April 24; 11am-4pm
The Garage Sale is Saturday, April 25; 11am-3pm. From 2:30pm-3:30pm we will be having an end of day auction, and 3:30-4pm is the blowout sale! See you soon!
DJ Congo will be here playing music!
Folk Yeah!
An all ages Rock Show featuring Duane Regretzky, Scarlet Reverie, Best Friend Review and Creature!
The Dance of Spring
A free, all ages event at Song Sparrow Hall. Presented by Runaway Moon Theatre in collaboration with Shuswap Immigrant Services Society and Salmon Arm Arts Centre.
A.R.E.N.A babies - Opening Reception
Join artist Scott Kwah and curator Erin Stodola for the opening reception of A.R.E.N.A babies. Cookies and coffee will be served.
