Oliver Community Arts Council
Art Learned * Art Loved * Art Lived
Join Us in Celebrating the Arts in Oliver!
At the Oliver Community Arts Council, we believe in fostering creativity and community spirit. Join us to explore a variety of art programs and events that engage and inspire. Together, we can nurture young talent, support local artists and enrich our cultural landscape.
Celebrating Creativity and Community
At the Oliver Community Arts Council, we celebrate creativity and community spirit. Since 1970, we have fostered artistic expression through diverse programs, engaging local artists and residents alike. Our commitment to cultural enrichment drives us to host events that inspire and connect, making art accessible to everyone in Oliver, B.C. and surrounding communities.
Who We Are
The Oliver Community Arts Council (OCAC) is a non-profit society with registered charitable status. We are volunteers that work as an umbrella group representing many groups, businesses, individuals and families, including both arts-related and arts-supporting members.
At the Oliver Community Arts Council, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant artistic environment that brings together local artists and the community. Our programs and events are designed to engage, inspire, and celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Oliver, BC. Join us in experiencing the transformative power of art through workshops, exhibitions, and performances that highlight the talents of our community.
Events & Programs
The OCAC supports and produces several arts performances, events, and workshops throughout the year featuring:
- Art AdVenture – summer art classes for kids – July 20-25 and August 10-15
- CreateAbility – a series of art workshops for developmentally (and some physically) challenged adults
- Creative Discovery – free presentations in a wide-range of topic areas such as Stained Glass, Slow Stitch, and more
- Music in the Park – summer concert series
- Oliver Creates – A Collaborative Art Show & Sale – art show and sale with public voting for best in category and best in show (formerly the Fall Art Show & Sale).
- Sagebrushers – a painting group that meets at the Quail’s Nest every Tuesday morning
- South Okanagan Stitchers – new in 2026!
Call Us: 250-485-0088 – Messages checked Wednesday mornings.
Address:
5840 Airport Street, Oliver, B.C.
We acknowledge that we are situated on the unceded, ancestral homeland of the Osoyoos Indian Band within the Okanagan (Syilx) Nation.