Programming & Events at Touchstones
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Download the Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History 2010 Annual General Report.
Gene Leavitt Artist Talk and Demonstration in Gallery B
Saturday, January 28 at 1pm - Free with paid admission and Free for Members
Local artist and teacher talks about his exhibition The White Line and his passion for printmaking.
Opening Reception
Friday, February 10 at 7pm
Join us for the opening reception for two new exhibits: The History of Radio in Nelson and Forest for the Trees.
Winter Family Fair!
Sunday, February 12 from noon to 4pm
Come to Touchstones Nelson's Winter Family Fair! Make a Valentine card for that special someone! Warm up with a cup of hot apple cider! Watch a puppet show! Join Forest for the Trees artist Barbara Maye for a fun craft in Gallery A!
The museum, art galleries and archives will all be open and admission is by donation with half of all proceeds raised over the course of the afternoon to be donated to a local charity.
Forest for the Trees Artist Talk
Thursday, March 1 at 7pm
Touchstones Nelson Annual General Meeting
April 11, 2012 at 6:30pm
For all members in good standing of the Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society.
Opening Reception
Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm
Join us for the opening reception for Kootenay School of Art at Selkirk College Graduation Exhibition.
Opening Reception
Friday, April 20 at 7pm
Join us for the opening reception of Deborah Thompson: Tales from the Underworld.
Deborah Thompson Artist Talk
Thursday, May 10 at 7pm
Think of Thursday!
Every Thursday from 5 to 8pm is by donation!
Don't miss this great opportunity to connect with your local museum, art gallery and archives!
Programming at Touchstones Nelson
Another school year is upon us and Touchstones Nelson is ready with History Hounds. This program is designed specifically for students in grades three to five. The program is linked to specific content in the BC curriculum for these grades; is delivered by a trained volunteer, and takes place in the Touchstones permanent museum exhibit. This year's program features new artifacts and craft activities. Join us and be a History Hound!!
We are available to make a presentation to school staff and answer questions about the tours at your convenience. Please call us at 352-9813 to book a presentation. Alternatively, you can call us with your questions anytime during business hours at 352-9813 or send us an email at: info@touchstonesnelson.ca.