Exhibitions

The Pynelogs Gallery & Cultural Centre is open to the Public every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Currently at Pynelogs

🎨 Retrospective Exhibit

Join Columbia Valley Arts for a special September exhibition celebrating the artists, history, and creative community that have helped shape CVArts over the years.

An exhibition organized by Juanita Rose Violini, showcasing the work of:

Pat Bavin • Lori Baught Littlejohns • Maris Chisholm • Deb Ebe • Angelique Gillespie • Dalia Juchem • Robyn Oliver • Donna Read • Juanita Rose Violini • Louise Wright

Visitors can also explore a retrospective exhibition honouring past CVA Council members set up by our 50th Anniversary planning committee and features more artists who have contributed to our creative history:

Alice Hale • Pauline Newhouse • Marcile Campbell • Treva Burton • Helen Kipp • Anne Jardine • Barry Moore • Linda Stinson • Cam Berry • Chris Evans • Winnifred Weir

The retrospective will also feature documents and artifacts from the CVA archives, offering a glimpse into the people, art, and stories that have been part of our organization and community.

Come celebrate the incredible artistic legacy of Columbia Valley Arts. 

The closing event on September 26th with be a celebration of CVArts 50th Anniversary with live music and more.

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📅  Exhibition: September 3–26
 
🥂 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 5 from 6:30–9:00 pm
 
🥂Don’t miss our Closing Reception: September 26 from 1:00-4:00 pm
 
📍  Location: Pynelogs Cultural Centre 1720 4th Ave, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
 
 

Interested in showing your work at the Pynelogs Gallery?

We’re here to support artists and artisans of the Columbia Valley and we’d love to hear from you and help you find an exhibition for your work.

Need some encouragement or inspiration? Have a look through some of our previous exhibitions. Feel free to fill in the form and we’ll get the conversation started!

If you’re not already a part of CVArts, we encourage you to become a member of our creative community. Membership helps support arts and culture in the Columbia Valley and opens the door to exhibition opportunities, workshops, events, and more.

 

Previous Exhibitions at Pynelogs

📅 Thursday through Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm
     August 1 – August 30, 2026
 

Mixed Media and Landscape

Join us this August at Columbia Valley Arts as we celebrate the beauty and creativity of Mixed Media Landscape, our featured exhibition for the month.

Discover Local Creativity!

Discover a stunning collection of landscape-inspired artwork created using a variety of mixed media techniques, showcasing the unique perspectives and talents of local and regional artists.

Artists in This Exhibit

Denise Bartling
Susan Cole
Ed Flanagan
Francy Forte
Beth Gallup
Cecilia Lea
Heidi Lloyd-Price
Heather Wall
Chris Woodward

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 1st from 6:30 – 9pm. We look forward to seeing you at Pynelogs to welcome this Exhibit with a cash bar and live music!

📅 Thursday through Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm
     June 6 – July 25, 2026
 

The Maker's Market

Join us from June 4 through July 25, 2026, for the CVArts Makers’ Market, featuring the work of talented artists and artisans from across the Columbia Valley.

Discover Local Creativity!

Explore a diverse collection of handcrafted and original works, including photography, glass mosaics, printmaking, needlepoint, illustration, paintings, and mandala dot art. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or a special piece for your home, you’ll discover an inspiring showcase of local creativity.

Meet our Artists in Residence.

As part of our new Artist in Residence Pilot Project, Jaggedy Peaks artists Terry and Shelley McGuire will be demonstrating the art of linocut printmaking during scheduled monthly residency sessions throughout the summer. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, learn about the printmaking process, and see original works inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the Columbia Valley.

We look forward to seeing you at Pynelogs Art Gallery & Cultural Centre!

Art From the Heart 2026

Friends, art lovers, and families! Art from the Heart is bringing together (grades K–7) students from the Columbia Valley for a public gallery show in April–May.  
 
The Art Show opens at Pynelogs on Thursday April 2, 2026! Gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday 11am to 4pm.
 
CVA has invited students from across the Columbia Valley to participate in an exhibition celebrating the arts and all their beautiful creations!  The exhibition offers students the opportunity to display their work publicly, fostering creativity and collaboration within our regional artistic community. It showcases work from the Columbia Valley schools between Canal Flats to Spillimacheen. 
 
To honor the 20th anniversary of Art from the Heart, a festival-style celebration with workshops, activities, and performances will be held for the participating schools on May 21, 9:00–2:30 p.m.
 
If your child attends a participating school from Canal Flats to Spillimacheen, you can view their artwork in the gallery at CVA’s Pynelogs Arts and Culture Centre. Let’s celebrate our young artists and their creativity!
📅 Date: Thursday April 2 to May 30,  2026
🕖 Time: 11:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Pynelogs Cultural Centre
1720 4th Ave, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0
 
 

Discover the September Exhibition at Pynelogs: Celebrating the Art of Carol Gordon

This September, Pynelogs Cultural Centre is proud to present a month-long solo exhibition dedicated to the remarkable work of Carol Gordon, an accomplished artist whose creative journey spans more than four decades. Known for her ability to weave together painting, photography, and writing, Gordon invites visitors into a world where perception, creativity, and storytelling meet.

The exhibition promises to be a vibrant celebration of artistic expression, offering not only an opportunity to discover her work, but also a series of engaging events that bring audiences closer to the artist’s vision.

📍 Location: Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 1720 4th Ave, Invermere, BC
🗓️ Exhibition Dates: September 4 – September 27, 2025

Art Gallery open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 11 am – 4 pm

ONE-MONTH EXHIBITION
From July 31th to August 30th

We’re excited to announce a brand-new month-long exhibition at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre in Invermere!
This vibrant show features the incredible work of one local photographer and two talented women painters from the Columbia Valley — a celebration of creativity, colour, and local voices in art. Come celebrate local talent and immerse yourself in two fantastic artistic events this summer in the Columbia Valley. Everyone is welcome!
 
A Special Event You Won’t Want to Miss:
Artist Reception – Saturday, August 2 | 2–5 PM
Join us for an inspiring live painting demonstration by the amazing Diana Skelhorne! Chat with Diana, get tips and insights, and watch her bring a canvas to life before your eyes.
Meet the artists in person during this lively afternoon reception! Enjoy a delicious buffet hosted by CVArts, drinks from the Coffee Counter, and live painting session in the artist’s studio corner.
 
📍 Location: Pynelogs Cultural Centre, 1720 4th Ave, Invermere, BC
🗓️ Exhibition Dates: July 31 – August 30, 2025
 
ART EXHIBITION

TWO- MONTH EXHIBITION
From June 5th to July 26

You’re Invited: Artist Reception at Pynelogs Gallery: Friday, June 6 | 5:00–8:00 PM

 
Join us for an evening of art, music, refreshments, and community spirit as we celebrate the opening of a special two-month exhibition featuring the work of five talented Columbia Valley artists: Catherine & Jack Moes, Veronika Kitzul, Kimberley Olson, and Sheila Swayze.
 
Meet the artists, explore their creative process, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere in one of Invermere’s most iconic cultural spaces.
Admission is free – bring a friend and share the inspiration!
 
We look forward to seeing you there! CVArts – Pynelogs Art Gallery, 1720 4th Ave, BC V0A 1K0 near Kinsmen Beach, Invermere, BC.

MAY EXHIBITION

Columbia Valley Arts Council presents: Art From the Heart in MAY 2025

The largest, brightest & most collaborative art show of all. This annual Art Show kicks off the Pynelogs Art Gallery season with hundreds of students’ artwork from our talented and diverse group of Primary & Elementary Schools.

APRIL EXHIBITION

POTTERY & MOSAIC SHOW

Exhibition opening: Thursday 3 April 11 am

Artist Reception : Saturday 5 April, from 2pm to 5pm.

One-month exhibition from 3 to 26 April. Presentation of the works of several Columbia Valley potters and ceramists Artists.

RETROSPECTIVE SHOW : March 2025

Lynne A. Grillmair

CVArts Gallery reopens to the public on March 01, 2025 at 11am. We are very pleased to welcome you with an exceptional one-month solo exhibition of Lynne A. Grillmair’s life’s work.
 
DATE SHOW : March 1st to March 29