Arts and Culture in Powell River

• List of Annual Festivals
• Powell River District Public Library
• Club Bon Accueil
• Powell River Regional Film Commission
• Powell River Concert Band
• Powell River Academy of Music
• West Coast Jazz & Blues Club
• Clansmen Pipe Band Powell River

Notable cultural events or groups in Powell River:

SLIAMMON
The Coast Salish inhabit the coastal regions of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Within the Coast Salish, there are approximately 20 nations, all with their own individual language and culture. The Sliammon at the northern tip of the Sunshine Coast are one of these peoples.
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KATHAUMIXW
"Gathering of peoples" choral festival - Every two years in early July, the International Choral Kathaumixw Festival takes place in Powell River. This highly popular event is not to be missed, and features choral and solo competitions, public concerts and educational seminars. Kathaumixw is a Salish word meaning: "a gathering together of different peoples".
http://www.kathaumixw.org/

COAST CULTURAL ALLIANCE
http://www.suncoastarts.com

While this arts umbrella organization originated in the Lower Sunshine Coast, it is in the process of expansion to include the Upper Coast as well. The Cultural Alliance's main projects include:

• compiling a complete database of those deriving all or part of their income from participation in arts and cultural activities
• printing a monthly Arts & Culture events calendar for distribution through the Lower Mainland
• participating in Community Art Maps
• the development of the "Artesia" concept, with gallery, educational and arts tourism development

MUSEUMS & HERITAGE

• Powell River Museum
• Powell River Forestry Museum
• Powell River Heritage Townsite Society