Summerland’s history of the visual arts dates from the early 1950s with the founding of the Summerland Art Club. In 1968, the Summerland Community Arts Council (SCAC) was established. Our original home was the old bank building on Main Street where the Okanagan Regional Library is now located.



Awesome Arts is our popular program designed especially for adults with diverse abilities. Participants will learn new art forms and create their own beautiful pieces to take home with them.
Awesome Arts is also a great way to meet people and make new friends!
All supplies are included in the registration fee of $5.00.
All workshops are on Thursdays. See below for dates and times:
January 22 – 12:30 – 2 pm
February 5 – 1 – 2:30 pm
February 19 – 12:30 – 2 pm
March 5 – 1 – 2:30 pm
March 19 – 12:30 – 2 pm
April 2 – 1 – 2:30 pm
April 16 – 12:30 – 2 pm
May 7 – 1 – 2:30 pm
May 21 – 12:30 – 2 pm
June 4 – 1 – 2:30 pm
June 18 – 12:30 – 2 pm
We’re looking for talented and motivated community members to join our volunteer Board of Directors.
Serving on our board is an opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of the Summerland arts community. Board members collaborate on strategic decisions, help guide organizational growth, and ensure that arts and culture remain accessible and vibrant for everyone.
Your unique perspective and expertise can make a real difference, whether you bring experience in governance, fundraising, communications, or simply a passion for supporting the arts.
We’d love to hear from you – email us at admin@summerlandarts.com, drop in to the Ryga Arts Centre at 9252 Wharton St. or call 250-494-4494.

The Summerland Community Arts Council is pleased to offer a one-week Spring Break Art Camp from March 23rd to 27th.
Instructors Galia, Annabel and Betty Ann will provide kids with interesting and fun art projects including making 3D art, drawing animals, creating props and performing a Jungle Show, creating texture with acrylic paints, weaving willow bird feeders and other pieces with natural materials, and creating stitched bark canoes.
This art camp is for kids ages 6 – 11 and runs from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm.
To register please send an e-transfer to admin@summerlandarts.com or drop in at the arts centre during open hours to pay by debit or credit card.
Contact 250-494-4494 for more information.
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Instructors Galia, Annabel and Betty Ann will provide kids with interesting and fun art projects including making 3D art, drawing animals, creating props and performing a Jungle Show, creating texture […] |
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A program dedicated to providing Fine Arts opportunities for adults with diverse abilities. $5 per workshop |
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The Arts Council needs: Board Members: Help steer the vision and long-term sustainability of the Arts Council. Committee Leads: Take charge of specific projects - from event planning to gallery […] |
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Spring Fever Exhibition
Spring Break Camp
Instructors Galia, Annabel and Betty Ann will provide kids with interesting and fun art projects including making 3D art, drawing animals, creating props and performing a Jungle Show, creating texture […] |
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A program dedicated to providing Fine Arts opportunities for adults with diverse abilities. |
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We thank our sponsors for their generous support of our programming and we gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.