City of Kelowna Arts & Culture mid-November Update
Upcoming dates:
- November 18:Â AMPLIFY: the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra
- November 18:Â East Kelowna Ugly Sweater Shindig with Hot Sax
- November 21:Â The Well-Read Leader Series: The Non-Profit Strategy Revolution workshop
- November 22:Â UNDRIP: A Reading Circle for Reconciliation
- November 25:Â T. Buckley Acoustic Trio
- November 28:Â Winter 2024 Activity Guide Available
- November 30: Kelowna Art Book goes on sale
- November 30 – December 6:Â ELF the Musical
Cultural Plan Highlight: Share our story
This month, we are featuring Cultural Plan Strategy 8.1: Highlight the successes of Kelowna’s creative sector.
Initiatives that support this strategy will increase awareness among residents, businesses and within the creative sector itself, about the positive impacts the sector has on our community and quality of life.
Here’s some ways you can support this strategy:
- Acknowledge the contributions of non-profit organizations and local artists in community reports and newsletters.
- Share your positive arts and culture experiences on social media.
- Read about the prestigious award nomination for Colleen Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Rotary Centre for the Arts in this newsletter.
We all have a role to play, what’s yours? Learn more at kelowna.ca/culture.
2024 Cultural Grant deadline approaching
Do you have a cultural project you’re hoping to get off the ground in the new year? Don’t miss your chance to apply for a 2024 Cultural Grant.
Applications are now open and will be accepted until Friday, December 1 at 3 p.m.
If you’re new to our Cultural Grants program or require additional support during the application process, please reach out to culture@kelowna.ca.
Learn more about the Cultural Grants program at kelowna.ca/culture.
Join the City of Kelowna’s Cultural Grant Panel
Lend your expertise and knowledge by serving on the City of Kelowna’s Cultural Grant Panel! The City of Kelowna is looking for residents who are interested in making their impact on the cultural sector in Kelowna by adjudicating funding applications and providing recommendations to the City of Kelowna Cultural Services branch on the distribution of cultural grants.
Individuals interested in serving on the Grant Panel are invited to complete a short online application by November 27 at 4 p.m.
Recognition of passion, dedication and expertise
The Rotary Centre for the Arts is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Colleen Fitzpatrick, has been named as a finalist for the prestigious national Charity Village Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award. This esteemed recognition celebrates Fitzpatrick’s exceptional contributions to the Canadian non-profit and charitable sectors.
Kelowna Art Book goes on sale this month
This colour-drenched tribute to the Kelowna arts community features page after page of original work showcasing some of Kelowna’s most talented practicing and emerging artists. All proceeds will benefit youth programming at the Kelowna Art Gallery.
The Kelowna Art Book is available for purchase starting November 30 in-person at the Kelowna Art Gallery or online at kelownartbook.com.
Eclectic and electric musical cross overs
Join the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra on November 18 as they plug in to explore music of today’s popular genres. Throat boxing, songwriting and electronic dance music cross over with the symphony to create an eclectic and electric evening of live music that amplifies popular artists from the Okanagan.
Learn more and purchase tickets online.
Memorable melodies, storytelling and musicianship
The Rotary Centre for the Arts is thrilled to welcome the award-winning songwriter T. Buckley to their stage on November 25!
Buckley’s Acoustic Trio will bring a diverse and dynamic show, focusing mostly on Buckley’s original compositions with some complementary cover tunes sprinkled into the set list.
Learn more and purchase tickets online.
