VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2026 
RINK CLEANING 10 to 12
RINK SET UP 10 to 12
​FRIDAY JULY 31  ARTISTS WELCOME SOCIAL 4-6PM
SATURDAY AUG 1, SUNDAY AUG 2
ART SHOW FRONT DOOR  10-4
ARTSHOW BACK DOOR   10-4
ARTIST HELPER, TSHIRT SALES   10-4
KIDS CRAFT TENT  10-4

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2025 AUCTION UPDATE 
Our charitable tree was purchased by Northern Harbour for a whopping bid of $850. It has been generously donated back to the Sioux Narrows Community Centre where the residents will enjoy its beauty and books for the 2025 holiday season festivities. Thank you to Gary Hall and family of Northern Harbour for making this  Christmas wish come true. ​

   2025 Christmas Project PEACE ON EARTH
A charitable Christmas tree made in support of  the Kenora Lake of the Woods Community Foundation has been placed in the Sioux Narrows Community Hall. Named Peace on Earth,  the tree has been thoughtfully decorated with handmade ornaments created by residents of all ages in the Township of Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls. Ornaments were inspired by Christmas stories, including Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem by Maya Angelou and Peace on Earth: Christmas Collection by Mary Englebreit. 
Thank you to all of the community groups that supported this project and to the Community  Foundation for supporting the Arts Council's free concerts and music programs. We wish everyone a festive holiday season.           

COMMUNITY WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP  NOVEMBER 19, 2025   5PM TO 7PM  COMMUNITY HALL 
SUPPLIES, SNACKS AND DRINKS AND GOOD COMPANY FREE OF CHARGE.
SPONSORED BY SIOUX NARROWS 50+  CENTRE and SN ARTS COUNCIL. ​

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FREE CHILDREN'S TIE DYEING WORKSHOP 2025
​ SATURDAY APRIL 13 from 1 to 3 PM in the Community Hall.  

Community Volunteer Food Preparation 
Safe Food Handler Course: 
In-class - Sioux Narrows Community Hall 
By Northwestern Health Unit 
DATE  May 8, 2024
TIME   9:00am - 4:00pm (CDT) 

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SUMMER ART GALLERY 2023
May 2023 an art gallery was opened in Sioux Narrows in newly renovated building that was generously donated by Gilll's Trading Post. This project was driven by volunteers who were passionate about art and about the value it adds to the health and social wellbeing of communities. The vision of a dedicated and inviting space to display local artwork, to unite artisans of all ages and interests and to gather and collaborate on projects became a reality. Open four days a week for four hours, the public and the artists were wishing for more gallery time. Donations were collected at the door to cover the cost of hardware for installations and supplies. The exhibits changed every couple of weeks and were well attended. 

This year's summer gallery has run its course, and will close up after the Sioux Narrows Arts Festival, but with the initiative and efforts of the artists, leaders and organizations in the Township of Sioux Narrows- Nestor Falls, something more permanent and wide reaching can grow from these small beginnings. Let's ensure we continue to work together so that an arts institution is locally accessible for future generations. 

Thank you Tony Gill and Gill's Trading Post for the donation of the beautiful building we used as our gallery. Your generosity made it possible for the Arts Council to provide a safe and inviting creative space for everyone. Your confidence in us sent out a message to the entire region that with kindness, trust and cooperation we can accomplish innovative goals and achieve prosperity for all.  

 Performances & Concerts

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SIOUX NARROWS PUBLIC SCHOOL 
​KENORA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ENTRY 
APRIL TO JUNE SIOUX NARROWS COMMUNITY HALL

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 Art for the Fun of it Events 2020-2021

UKELELE & GUITAR  

SIOUX NARROWS-NESTOR FALLS COMMUNITY UKULELES available to residents to learn to play at home or join in free lessons.  Email for info @ [email protected]

CHILDREN'S ART EXHIBITS 

LET IT SNOW 2021

ARTISTS IN THE PARK

Community Arts Workshops
June  Canada Day Poster Challenge 
Abstract Landscape Painting with Holly Friesen
May  Bug Art and Paper Masks Youth Challenge  
May 2020 Funky Fish Challenge for Youth
​May Abstract Landscapes  with Holly Friesen 
March 7 Felting with Alice Avison
February 22 Notan and Watercolour with Irene McCuaig
February 9 Lino Printing with Bill McFarlane
​January 24 Sioux Narrows School Acrylics with Kathy 
September 14 Mixed Media with Jenn Caie
August 5,6,7 Watercolours with Rose Edin
​July Teen Art with Kathy Valentini
July Teen Percussion with Darcy Ura
​July, August Kids Art with Kathy Valentini
June Writing an Artist Statement with Irene McCuaig
​March 2019 Pinch Pots with Aimee Baldwin
March 2019 Needle Felting with Alice Avison
February 2019 Oil Painting with Lucy Mallick
January 2019 Wet and Needle Felting with Alice Avison
October 2019 Fused Glass with Shawn MacPherson
September 2018 Watercolours with Karen Richardson
July 2018 Kids Art with Kathy Valentini
April 2018 Chainsaw Carving with Walter Keller