A huge thank you to all the musical and visual artists, workshop leaders, volunteers, sponsors and festival goers who made 2008 the best ArtsWells festival yet!
Please take the time to fill out our survey so that you can help us make 2009 even better. Click here to see some great photos from ArtsWells 2008.
The next ArtsWells will take place from July 31 - Aug 3 2009. Please follow the links if you are interested in signing up as a volunteer, musician, visual artists, or workshop leader. See you there!
We’re hiring! There are currently two jobs available at Island Mountian Arts involving the planning of next year’s festival. Click here for more info or call Julie Fowler at 1-800-442-2787.
ArtsWells features
- Over 50 musical acts of folk, jazz, country, funk, hip hop, electronic, world, pop, roots & more
- Performances include juggling, spoken word, fire spinning, dance, and more
- The 9th International One Minute Play Festival
- Free workshops and kids activities
- A visual ArtWalk around the town of Wells
- Artisans selling their wares
- & discounts to local attractions like Barkerville Historic Town - where you can catch more ArtsWells musical acts just 8 km down the road.
ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art - Expect the unexpected!
What started and continues to be a mostly volunteer run festival comprised of IMA staff, board membe
rs, community partners, friends, and supporters has grown in such a short time to present the largest ArtsWells festival yet. Wells has always been a town vibrant of arts and culture. In the 1930s musical acts were enjoyed in the very same Wells Community Hall where many of this year’s shows and exhibitions are being held. Artists have travelled from across the country to this little mountain town to be part of this inspiring collaboration! This is a 4 day outdoor & indoor event designed with community in mind. We hope that you will enjoy the weekend taking in all the great artists, the local flavour of nature trails, historical sites, artisans, and friendly folk!
ArtsWells Mission Statement
The ArtsWells Festival aims to promote, support and involve professional and emerging artists from all disciplines and areas of the province of British Columbia, in partnership with community members, business, government and tourism, in a weekend festival in the vibrant and historic town of Wells, BC. Through performances, workshops, exhibitions, networking and mentorship opportunities artists will gain skills, experience and exposure while providing the community with an enriching cultural event that will draw audiences from near and far.
download a Map of ArtsWells Venues
A few reminders:
- Please respect nature (leave no trace of garbage & prevent forest fires)
- And each other (our community does not support hooliganism)
- Wells has ZERO Tolerance - don’t drink & drive!
- Stay warm (bring warm clothes and rain gear)
- Sorry, no Dogs allowed on site
- For a list of accomodations in and around Wells click here
