Cultural Arts Member Groups

 Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George

1752 Rue Fir
Prince George, BC V2L 1E7
250 614-3616
cercle@netbistro.com

Our organization provides French services and activities to the community, such as preschool programs (French or French Immersion), Resource Centre (computers, books, videos, etc. and cultural activities. The Francophone Community Centre at 1752 Fir St. is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. New members always welcome.

Huble Homestead/Giscome Portage Heritage Society

#202-1685 3rd Ave
Prince George, BC V2L 3G5
ph: (250) 564-7033
fax: (250) 564-7040
hublehomestead@shaw.ca

Dedicated to the restoration of Huble Homestead & Giscome Portage Trail as a living historical museum.

Island Mountain Arts

PO Box 65
Wells, BC V0K 2R0
Toll Free 1-800-442-ARTS (2787)
Phone 250-994-3466
Fax 250-994-3433
info@imarts.com - General Inquiries, Email Newsletter

Professional quality instruction is the hallmark of Island Mountain Arts. For over 24 years, instructors from around the globe have congregated in this tiny mountain village to mentor students in an intense yet informal setting Call for class information.  For more information please visit their website at www.imarts.com

Kinsmen

Multicultural Heritage Society

535 Dominion St.
Prince George, BC V2L 1T7
250 563 8525
mhs.pg@shawcable.com

MHS was formed in 1974 as an umbrella organization for various cultural groups in PG and the area and is best known for the annual Canada Day Celebrations at Fort George park. Their mandate includes education and promotion of cross cultural relations, anti-racism and human rights issues. MHS functions as a referral service for inquiries concerning community services, cultural groups, artistic events, community and academic research projects.

Northern Alliance Gaming Club

Prince George Celtic Club

A cultural group whose purpose is to further interest in Irish, Scottish, and Welsh culture through song, dance, music and poetry. Membership is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about our heritage. Active participation is welcome. Meetings held monthly from Sept. to June. (AGM December)

Prince George Community Foundation

250 562-7772
pgfoundation@telus.net

Since 1995, the Prince George's Community Foundations (PGCF) has raised, managed and granted funds to support vital nonprofits that make our community a wonderful place to live and work. Offering families, individuals, corporations and organizations-at all income levels-- a simple tax-smart way to engage in charitable giving. Our flexible and customized services are designed to match the personal interests and financial planning needs of each donor. Charitable gifts can be made through contributions of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, retirement accounts and other forms of appreciated assets.

Prince George Community Radio Society

Tune in to 93.1FM.  CFIS is located at Studio 2880 and is a local station featuring classic pop.

Prince George Council of Seniors

Punjabi Culture Club

Once an ancient folk dance from the northern Punjab region of India celebrating springtime harvest, Bhangra music and dance has become popular at many special events like weddings. The all male Punjabi Bhangra dancers wear traditional costumes that are a kaleidoscope of colors. Dancers also wear a pag or turban and a turla or fan-like adornment on top of the turban. They use props like: katoo (long stick with a clapper), saap (a wooden crisscross for creating rhythm and noise) and a chimta (long metal instrument with cymbals). The Lyrics for the music paint the picture of the history of the Punjab and its past and present struggles.

Dance instruction for boys and girls ages 4 18.

Society for Creative Anachronisms

Meetings are held the third Monday of each month.

Two Rivers Gallery

725 Civic Plaza
Prince George, BC V2L 5T1
250 614-7800

Prince George's public art gallery is dedicated to the advancement and understanding of the visual arts though exhibitions and the maintenance and development of a permanent collection (AGM in March)

 

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Performing Arts Member Groups

Bel Canto Choirs

The Bel Canto Choirs are dedicated to promoting excellence and enjoyment in singing, developing musicianship and enhancing performance skills. Comprised of Junior choir (ages 7-10) Senior choir (ages 10-18) and the Northern Voices (experienced singers age 19 and over). Bel Canto is a non-profit parent led organization with tuition covering professional fees and operating expenses. The groups have a repertoire ranging from classical, folk and ethnic to musical theatre and jazz. The season runs from September to May with rehearsal on Tuesdays for the Senior and Northern Voices choirs and Wednesdays for the Junior Choir.
email the Choir at bcnvchoir@shaw.ca

Blues Underground Network

Blues Underground raises money to help young musicians by holding dances and concerts monthly from September to May.  Tp learn more about Blues Underground please visit their website at www.bluesnorth.com.

Camarilla Canada

Camarilla Canada offers acting and storytelling workshops as well as funding for cystic fibrosis. Meetings are held every second Friday.

Central Interior Highland Dance Association

Aims to promote interest in Highland Dancing. Meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of every month, September to June. Competitions in fall and spring. New members welcome. (AGM November)

Community Speech Arts & Drama Festival of Prince George

The Speech Arts Festival will be held in early spring. Classes include choral speaking, sight reading, poetry speaking, story telling, prose, mime, dramatic presentation, choric drama, and reader's theatre. It is open to all members of the community. A syllabus will be available in the late fall. jmcpg@shaw.ca

Excalibur Theatre Arts Co.

1648 Ogilvie St. Prince George, BC V2N 1W9 Phone: 250-564-6326

Judy Russell's Enchainment

3540 Opie Cres. Prince George, BC Phone: (250) 563-2902, judydance@shawcable.com

Northern Symphony Orchestra

Nove Voce Choral Society

This is a merit based group: there is no paid personnel, and they charge only $50.00 a year in membership fees. The ages range from 15-30, mostly young adults and University and College students. The choir has evolved to actively promote Canadian music, Canadian composers and the local community.  For more information please visit their website at www.novevoce.ca.

Prazma Entertainment

250 552 0994
brent@prazma.ca

Based out of Prince George BC, Prazma Entertainment produces quality events. Whether producing all ages events, club events, or variety shows, Prazma Entertainment has access to the proper venues and stage production for any event.


Prince George Academy of the Performing Arts

The Prince George Academy of the Performing Arts is a community music school dedicated to excellence in music education and to nurturing a lifelong commitment to music and the arts. We provide professional instruction for piano, voice, violin, drums, flute trumpet, trombone, saxophone, recorder, bass, guitar and group singing.

For more information please visit our website at www.pgacademy.ca or call our office at 778-415-5000 or email at info@pgacademy.ca


Prince George Cantata Singers

 The Prince George Cantata Singers, established in 1968, is the central interior’s premier adult SATB mixed-voice choir. Our 60 members, led by Music Director Barb Parker, enjoy performing a variety of musical styles, including classical, folk, gospel, jazz, musical theatre, ethnic, and pops. Cantata performs in concert with other local, regional, and national artists. Our mandate is to foster, promote, encourage and enjoy choral music and to produce choral or other musical performances for the enjoyment of our members and our audience, in Prince George and region. New singers are always welcome! For information contact Evelyn at 563-8583.

 

Prince George Community Band

The band meets weekly on Tuesdays at 7:30pm at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. New members are welcome. For more information please visit www.pgcommunityband.ca

Prince George Conservatory of Music

Prince George Dance Festival Association

Prince George Folkfest Society

The Prince George Folkfest Society brings Prince George the Nationally acclaimed week long winter music festival, Coldsnap, that features coast to coast talent, workshops and more.  The Folkfest Society also facilitates several smaller concerts and festivals throughout the year.  Their monthly meetings are usually held on Wednesdays at 7pm or as needed and their AGM occurs at the end of August.  For more information please visit their website at: www.coldsnapfestival.com.

Prince George & District Music Festival Association

PO Box 1533
Prince George, BC V2L 4V5
info@pgmusicfestival.com

A festival will be held in late February/early March, in the following categories: vocal, choral, strings, keyboard, instrumental and band. The syllabus is available in mid fall. New members welcome. (AGM September)

Prince George Regional Performing Arts Center

Prince George Symphony Orchestra

2880 15th Avenue
Prince George, BC V2M 1T1
250 562-0800

The PGSO provides a full season of concerts from September through May. Most concerts are at Vanier Hall and feature distinguished soloists from across Canada performing with our orchestra, which is the northernmost symphony orchestra in the country. There are many opportunies for volunteering with the PGSO for stage managers, ushers, office assistants, etc. (AGM September)


Serious Moonlight Productions

Theatre North West

36 - 556 N. Nechako Road
Prince George, BC V2K 1A1
250 563-6969

Theatre North West is a non-profit society that draws from both the Canadian and international theatre repertoire to provide North Central British Columbia with professional theatre. TNW also provides opportunities for the best in regional talent.

White Spruce City Chorus

The WSSC is dedicated to the enjoyment of singing and performing barbershop style music, while striving for a professional standard, in an atmosphere of fun and fellowship.  Since 1981 the White Spruce City Chorus, a Chapter of Sweet Adelines International, has been singing four-part a'capella harmony at community events in Prince George.  WSSC is a non-profit organization.  Dues from members help provide funds for rehersal space, music and coaching weekends.  Women of all ages are invited to "Guest Nights", held every September during WSSC's annual membership drive.  Come join us!  Weekly rehersals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 10:00pm from September through to June in the Multipurpose Room at Studio 2880.

Williams and Scott Entertainment

Yalenka Ukranian Dancers Society

Meetings are held every third Thursday of each month at the Yalenka Hall (933) Patricia Blvd.

ZaZoot Entertainment

ZaZoot Entertainment puts on concerts and dances throughout the year at various venues.  Check out www.zazootbc.com for upcoming performances.

 

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Visual Arts Member Groups

2880 Artists' Workshop

The Workshop meets every Thursday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Studio 2880.  There is a $5.00 drop-in fee for non-members. Material costs are not included. (AGM is in  May) Call 250-964-6120.

Artists' Co-op

Workshop and Gallery Non profit Society formed in 1987 with artist's ranging from beginner to professional.

Contact

Meetings held the 1st Monday of each month, 7:30pm at the Co-op (New members welcome!)
2302 Hart Highway, Prince George, BC
Hours: 10am - 4pm (Tues-Sat)
Phone: 563-9500

Our Purpose

To create a place for artist's to meet, learn, and teach each other, to give and receive support and encouragement.

We Offer

Prince George Potters' Guild

The Prince George Potters' Guild is a registered Non-Profit Organization located at Studio 2880. Established in 1976, the Guild has a long, rich history of sharing opportunities, ideas and successes. It is completely dependant on the hard work and commitment of its members. Members of all skill levels form a co-operative group who generously volunteer their time and share the responsibilities of running and maintaining the studio facilities. We have a full member elected executive and board of Directors. We are proud members of the Community Arts Council and participate every year in Studio Fair held the first weekend in November and the Spring Arts Bazaar.

Prince George Woodturners' Guild

The Prince George Woodturners' Guild monthly meetings are held on Thursday at 9:00.  the guild meets at various member's homes.  Please visit their website for the location of these meetings.  For more information visit www.pgwoodturnersguild.com

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Fibre Arts Member Groups

Prince George Doll Club

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month in the Studio 2880 Wrokshop.

Prince George Quilters' Guild

Meetings the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at Studio 2880. Fees $40.00 per year. Meetings include guest speakers, mini-workshops-demonstrations, a show & tell, a bit of business and a lot of fun. (AGM May)

Prince George Fibre Arts Guild

Fibre arts, weaving, spinning, felting, workshops, equipment rental, library, annual retreat, participation in Studio Fair, demonstrations at local schools and fairs, displays at various venues (including Prince George Art Gallery). Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of every month upstairs in guild room at Studio 2880, 7:00 pm, September to June (AGM June). Coffee and tea. New members and guests welcome.

Prince George Stitchery Guild

Formed in February 1996. Come and have fun learning or advancing your needlework skills. Meetings are held the first Monday of every month September through June at the Spruce Capital Seniors' Rec Centre. Many workshops.

 

 

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