An artist hard at work in Evelyn Armstrong's Life Drawing course this summer.  ________________________ It was a Great Summer in Wells For those of you who joined us in Wells for the many workshops, events and exhibitions this summer, thank you for making 2006 such a great success! With  our Summer School featuring 24 workshops in a great variety of artistic disciplines from Spoken Word Poetry for Youth, to the Wells Artists' Project for Emerging and Professional Visual Artists, the school was a buzz of non-stop creative activity. Of the many highlights from this year, I am especially proud of our Celtic Harp School which celebrated its 20th year in Wells!  The the 3rd Annual ArtsWells Festival Of All Things Art, grew substantially in 2006 with over 500 in attendance and over 100 participating artists, including musical treats such as the internationally acclaimed Maori artist from New Zealand, Mihirangi, the northern interior's favourite dance band, Mamaguroove and veteran man of the blues, Ken Hamm. The festival also featured some exciting visual arts like the International Spirit Apron Project and Bert DeVink's sculpture of four musicians. As usual the One Minute Play Festival was a favourite event at ArtsWells, hosted by the king of "Prizes, Prizes, Prizes," Paul Crawford. Check out some great photos from this year by clicking here. Also please fill out our online ArtsWells participant survey to help us make the festival a success in 2007. The Island Mountain Arts Public Gallery hosted some amazing exhibitions this summer including works by photographer Sarah Fuller, glass artist Wendy Young, painter Suzanne Bessette and art collector Paul Crawford. As I look ahead to IMA's 30th Anniversary next year, you can bet that 2007 will be just as exciting with artists, educators, students and spectators alike travelling from across the land to the historic hamlet of Wells, BC to delve into creative pursuits or just sit back and listen to some great music. Please email me with your snail mail address if you would like to receive the 2007 course and event calendar. Yours truly, Julie Fowler, Artistic Director/Curator, mailto:media@imarts.com?subject=Add me to your mailing list                ___________________________________________________

"The greatest interpreter and vocalist performing in the contemporary folk scene." - Sing Out   Island Mountain Arts Public Art Gallery presents           An Evening with Garnet Rogers      Sunday, October 22, 7pm       Tickets for this event are $17 and are available from Island Mountain Arts  or locally in Quesnel at B&B Music and River Valley Health Products.  (Cash sales only.)             Come out to Wells early and enjoy dinner at the Bear's Paw Cafe or the Northwoods Restaurant. For full press release click here.       _________________________________________________

The fisrt snowfalls of the season are always a cause for joy!       Coming Soon... Nude Gold Rush History Greeting Cards!   If you liked the calendar, you'll love the cards!   A great gift for the holidays and a great way to support Island Mountain Arts. Get a pack of 5 different designs for $12 or 2 for $20.    To order call 1-800-442-2787 or email info@imarts for more info.    _________________________________________________

Become A Member New!  In addition to our current membership perks we are now offering reciprocal benefits at many galleries and museums throughout Canada and the USA. For more information see our website.     Our standard member benfits still include an IMA collectors pin, regular exhibit and concert updates, discounts on various events and merchandise, a vote at our Annual General Meeting and the satisfaction of  supporting B.C. community arts!  By supporting Island Mountain Arts through memberships and donations, you serve art and artists everywhere - in the community, the region, the province and beyond.  Regular membership rates are: Individuals & Non-Profits - $20. Families & Business - $30. Donations over $10 receive a receipt for tax purposes, with gratitude! To download our Membership / Donation form, click here to link to our website.    _________________________________________   Calling All Artists!  Island Mountain Arts is currently accepting submissions for 2007.          The deadline  is January 1, 2007, so don't delay! To link to our submission form click here.     ___________________________________________________

Cariboo songwriter Yael Wand to be featured at the IMA benefit concert in Quesnel on Dec 2.  Upcoming Events Nov 24  -  Last day for IMA's current exibit 'A Story of Canadian Art: Selections From the Crawford Collection'.  For more information on this exibit click here. Dec 2   -   Benefit concert in Quesnel featuring Yael Wand Dec 16   -   Wells Works and Artsfest Exhibition opening and coffee house Dec 31   (4pm)   -   Annual general meeting Dec 31   -   New Years at Wells Community Hall (Exciting details to come!)                              Jan 1   -    Deadline to submit to IMA Gallery                       ___________________________________________________                             You can now visit the Island Mountain Arts Gallery seven days a week.                              Our new Fall/Winter hours are everyday from 12-5.  ___________________________________________________