Connecting Creative Communities
The Kamloops Arts Council honours the unceded ancestral lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc in Secwepemcúl’ecw, where we create and explore. Alongside the People of the Confluence, we aim to weave the deep-rooted traditions into our artistic practices. We recognize the key role artistic expression has held in the resilience of the Secwépemc, their land, and their story.
Who is the Kamloops Arts Council?
The Kamloops Arts Council (KAC) is a registered charitable non-profit organization that devotes itself to developing and enhancing arts in the Kamloops area. We support all artists and art organizations and promote cooperation among them.
What we do
We produce high-quality, year-round low- and no-cost arts programs, arts workshops and arts events that help to connect our local community and promote our local talent.
Get involved
Whether you paint for fun, sculpt professionally, run a business, or support local arts, the KAC welcomes you and your involvement!
Programs
From our Art in the Park festival on Canada Day to our Galleries & Exhibitions featuring local artists in all mediums, the KAC’s year-round low- and no-cost arts programs provide opportunities for local artists while making the arts accessible to all.
Become a Member
KAC Membership provides plenty of benefits to artists and art groups (individual and group membership). We also welcome local businesses who wish to support the arts through our corporate membership package!
Donate Today
Art changes lives, and the KAC is proud to make it happen. When you donate, you’re not just supporting the arts — you’re making our community a healthier and more vibrant place.
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Blog Posts
- October Member of the Month
For October’s Member of the Month, we interviewed Shay Paul, an artist and the founder of the Indigenous Resurgence Project. Shay has won… Read more: October Member of the Month - September Member of the Month
For the member of the month – September 2026, we interviewed Heather Piche, a watercolour artist and author of children’s books. Her books… Read more: September Member of the Month - How the Kamloops Art Council Can Get Your Art DisplayedWhether you’re a new or emerging artist from the Thompson-Okanagan area, taking your art from the studio out onto a gallery wall can… Read more: How the Kamloops Art Council Can Get Your Art Displayed