- The festival runs from August 27th to September 2nd in Nelson, BC, and the main art exhibition will travel to Fernie, BC, from September 27th to October 14th.
- Workshop spots are available to local LGBTQ+ community members and artists; register HERE
- Festival includes workshops, multiple art exhibitions, a celebratory reception and a Sunday market, September 2nd, 1:30pm-5:30pm. Register to be a vendor HERE
Nelson, BC – Kootenay Pride attendees are encouraged to get in touch with their artistic side this year with the addition of the first Bent On Art: Kootenay Queer & Trans Festival. The week-long festival will showcase art by queer and trans artists and craftspeople in the Kootenay region, and includes sliding-scale workshops for both LGBTQ+ artists and community members, two art exhibitions at Kootenay Studio Arts, Selkirk College, with a reception featuring local performers, and a Sunday market in Hall Street Plaza on the afternoon of the Pride Parade along Baker Street. The festival runs in Nelson, BC, from August 27th to September 2nd, and the exhibition featuring local LGBTQ+ artists will travel to Fernie, where it will be on display at the Fernie Museum from September 27th to October 14th.
To view the full press release click HERE.
To view the event poster click HERE.
To get up-to-date festival information visit our website HERE.