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 2013. 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.