A community art project in collaboration with the Salmon Arm Arts Centre, Shuswap Immigrant Services Society, and Runaway Moon Theatre inspired by diverse voices exploring what it means to live here through puppet making, sewing, dancing, sharing stories and more!

 

The Dance of Spring

 

Help us celebrate the Dance of Spring at Song Sparrow Hall in Salmon Arm, BC on Sunday April 19th, 2026 from 3:30 - 6:30pm

Featuring a dance of the flowers, a tale of hope told by Secwepemc storyteller Kenthen Thomas, butterfly sandwiches, and Birchbark Dance Band!

Entrance is free (donations welcome). Wear a flower hat if you have one.

The Dance of Spring is part of the "Where in the World Are We?" Community Art Project, a collaboration between Runaway Moon Theatre, Shuswap Immigrant Services Society, and the Salmon Arm Arts Centre.

Flower Hat Workshops

 

Prepare for the Dance of Spring by creating your own flower hats!

Featuring different artists from around the World leading accessible flower making hat workshops for all ages!

Flower Hat Workshops
Sundays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

  • March 22, 2026

  • March 29, 2026

  • April 12, 2026

Entrance is free (donations welcome). Find us in the lower level studios at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre. Everyone welcome!

Spring Workshops

 

Join us!

Taking Place in Salmon Arm
at the Salmon Arm Arts Centre (70 Hudson Ave NE)

For adults and youth (children welcome accompanied by an adult).

Making Puppets

Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

  • March 5, 2026

  • March 12, 2026

  • March 19, 2026

  • March 26, 2026

  • April 2, 2026

  • April 9, 2026

Flower Hats
Sundays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

  • March 22, 2026

  • March 29, 2026

  • April 12, 2026

Mapping our Lives (Storytelling and Art)
Sundays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm

  • March 1, 2026

  • March 15, 2026

Are you interested in getting involved or would you like to help throughout the project? Email Gureena at outreach@salmonarmartscentre.ca

We would love to hear from you!p Immigrant Services Society, and the Salmon Arm Arts Centre.

International Dance Party

 

Come and move your body in new ways, inspired by International cultures and traditions.

Learn dances from many cultures including Chile, Japan, India, Ukraine, Syria, and right here in Secwepemculewc, meet people you may not otherwise meet, and be part of the Where in the World Are We? community art project.

Sunday January 25th, 2026 from 4-6:30pm at Song Sparrow Hall in Salmon Arm, BC.

Winter Supper & Art

 

Gather on the darkest night of the year, the winter solstice, to share a meal and some good ideas.

Featuring artists from Runaway Moon Theatre and experts from Shuswap Immigrant Services Society.

Dinner & fun
Sunday December 21st, 2025 from 3:30-6:30pm at Song Sparrow Hall in Salmon Arm, BC.