About NTAC

The North Thompson Arts Council was founded in 2008 by artists in the communities of Barriere and Clearwater. We have been promoting and supporting the arts in Clearwater in many ways and at many venues. The NTAC opened an Art gallery and meeting/workshop space in the Yellowhead Community Centre in 2013. We are in the process of finding a new, more permanent location to continue promoting the arts in our area. Our members include a variety of artists and supporters from several groups and disciplines, including:

  • The Clearwater Art Gallery    
  • The Clearwater Theatre Collective 
  • The North Thompson Quilters Guild 
  • The Children’s Art Festival
  • The Clearwater Writers Circle            
  • Clearwater Fibre Arts

The goal of the NTAC is to achieve an artistically vibrant community that is inclusive and inventive. It is our vision each member of, or visitor to, the community of Clearwater and the North Thompson district will have the opportunity to engage in the Arts. Involvement can be either as participant/artist or as viewer/audience, and they will be able to enjoy the creative process of the arts in a meaningful way.

Constitution

The North Thompson Arts Council Society’s purpose is to:

    • Encourage and support arts and culture projects and activities through education and cooperation.
    • Include all levels of artists, young and old, new budding talents and established artists.
    • Provide educational workshops and seminars for all kinds of arts including, but not limited to, introductory/beginner level through to advanced skill levels, using instructors/experts and volunteers.
    • Support the growth and evolution of the arts and culture in our community through fundraising projects such as silent auctions, arts/crafts sales and other events and special projects as a Society, and partnerships with local businesses and government.
    • Work closely with local government on special projects, grants, and other joint ventures to establish an Arts Center to continue promoting and supporting arts and culture in our community.

Photo by Branislav Vrbaski

Membership

The North Thompson Arts Council is a not-for-profit organization that encourages and supports arts and culture projects in our community. Membership is open to people of all ages. We invite you to share your energy and talents as we continue developing this collective and inclusive group. NTAC is a registered BC Society. 

The annual membership fees are:

  • Seniors & Students: $25 per year
  • Individual: $30 per year
  • Family: $35 per year
  • Organization: $50 per year
  • Corporate: $100 per year

Membership Benefits include: 

  • The opportunity to hold workshops to share and teach skills
  • Participate in all NTAC community exhibitions.
  • The opportunity for a month-long solo exhibition of your art.
  • An online listing in our website’s Artist Directory. 
  • Be a part of a vibrant, inclusive group that supports and showcases all creative endeavors!

During NTAC exhibitions, works do not need to be for sale, but if sold, NTAC will retain a 10% commission. NTAC will cover the advertising and installation of all exhibitions.

North Thompson Arts

Disciplines

Visual Arts

Visual Arts include 2D art; drawing, painting, photography & mixed media; & 3D art; sculpture, pottery, fibre arts, & carving & woodworking.

Performing Arts

Performing Arts include theatre, music lessons, concerts, dance lessons & recitals, songwriting, poetry reading, & videography.

Writing

The North Thompson area writing community includes novelists, poets, playwrights, songwriters, publishers & more!