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MUSEUM

Art Gallery

ART GALLERY

Archives

ARCHIVES

"A big-time show in a small-town place!"

How to find us

Archives

During the winter, use of the Archives is by appointment only.
Phone or e-mail to arrange
for an Archive Volunteer to meet with you.

On-line Archive material at:

Phone: 250 546 – 8318

Museum & Art Gallery

WINTER HOURS

January 10 – March 28, 2026

Museum and Art Gallery
CLOSED

Monday [Archives only]
Tuesday  [Archives only]
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:00 to 2:00 PM

[Book Sale Only]

Sunday Closed

–> Annual Gigantic Book Sale April 4 – 11, 2026
–> Call to schedule an appointment with an Archivist for historical information queries.
Ph. #:    250-546-8318
E-mail: asmas@telus.net

–> Call to schedule a book drop-off other than Saturday
Roni (250-546-6045)

Upcoming Events

Call for Artist Proposals — 2026 Season 150 150 admin

Call for Artist Proposals — 2026 Season

We are now accepting proposals for art exhibitions in the 2026 season!

All media and subjects are welcome — solo shows, group shows, and touring shows.

Eligibility:
Artists must not have exhibited with us in 2024 or 2025.
A two-year gap between exhibitions is required.

Deadline:
Submissions must be received by November 30th.

Application package:
https://armstrongspallmuseumart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2026-Call-for-Proposal-Information.pdf

If you have an exhibition idea, we invite you to apply.

November Exhibition: Somewhere in Time (Mary Jong) + TETHERED: Reflections of Fibre (Emily Fraser) 150 150 admin

November Exhibition: Somewhere in Time (Mary Jong) + TETHERED: Reflections of Fibre (Emily Fraser)

This November, ASMAS presents two complementary exhibitions across our galleries: painter/printmaker Mary Jong in the Main Gallery and fibre artist/photographer Emily Fraser in the Freeze Gallery.

Main Gallery — Mary Jong: Somewhere in Time

Circular compositions act like portals, carrying the viewer into valleys, lakes, and cloud-swept, moonlit horizons. The circle—rich with meaning in Chinese cosmography and symbology—becomes both a formal device and a personal emblem, referencing family, the moon, and cycles of completeness. Earth and sky meet in serene, otherworldly dreamscapes.

Freeze Gallery — Emily Fraser: TETHERED: Reflections of Fibre

Emily “paints” landscapes with fibre, weaving together the BC coast and Okanagan interior through upcycled sari ribbon, yarn, roving, and found materials. Photographs are paired with fibre pieces to explore how light, lines, and textures echo across mediums, with select 3D works that consider how memory and place are stitched together.

Exhibition: Oct 30–Nov 22
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 30, 6–8 PM — all are welcome.
Location: Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum & Art Gallery

This show is generously sponsored by P.V. Quilting, the largest Quilting classroom in North America!  Check them out on P.V. Road for all your quilting needs!

For updates, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit armstrongspallmuseumart.com

October Art Show: Two Unique Perspectives on the Beauty of Our Region 150 150 admin

October Art Show: Two Unique Perspectives on the Beauty of Our Region

This October, the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery is excited to present an immersive dual exhibition celebrating the land we live on.

In our Freeze Gallery, artist Marc Brzustowski brings us “The Many Moods of Rose Swanson”, a series of new landscape paintings that showcase the powerful presence of Armstrong’s iconic mountain. Through seasonal shifts and changing weather, Marc invites us to reconnect with the mountain that often fades into the background of daily life.

In our Main Gallery, Linda Lovisa and Shauna Kay present “Reflections of the Okanagan”, a collaborative exhibit designed to reflect both the urban energy and natural tranquility of the Okanagan Valley. While each artist brings their own perspective, the show harmonizes beautifully across our gallery spaces, offering a diverse portrait of our region.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, October 2nd from 6–8 PM. Meet the artists and seize the first opportunity to purchase artwork.

The show runs until October 25th and is generously sponsored by Rossworn Henderson LLP, proud supporters of the arts in Armstrong.

About Us

In the early 1970’s residents of Armstrong found themselves powerless to save an historic building from being demolished. This event was the spark that led to the creation of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Historical Society, incorporated in 1974. In the beginning, the Society’s collection consisted mainly of historical photographs. Almost a decade later the City of Armstrong offered the Society space in part of a machine storage building. The Society opened a museum to the public in 1983. In 1988, with the help of a gift from Rusty Freeze, they expanded into the rest of the building and added an Art Gallery. At this time the name of the Society changed to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Arts Society. The museum and art gallery are the result of the dedication of the many volunteers from the community who continue to be active in it’s operation.

THE Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery is located in historic downtown Armstrong. The first building on this site was moved from Lansdowne in 1901. Over time he expanded the building. The business was later operated by his sons and gradually changed into a machine shop. It has also served as a storage facility, automobile garage and gas station. Since becoming a museum, the facility has been upgraded many times, Our renovations in 2011 included fresh paint, new signage, a timber frame entrance and a colonnade. We now have a brand new, but still historic, look for a favourite old building.

 

What we do at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery:

  • Research, document, store, preserve, and make accessible Armstrong Spallumcheen artifacts and records.
  • Respond to archival inquiries from around the world.
  • Educate visitors about the history of this region.
  • Provide educational services to our schools.
  • Support local artists by exhibiting their work.
  • Supply a venue for a drop-in painting group.
  • Sponsor art related workshops.
  • Attract tourists and host tour groups interested in the art and history of Armstrong and Spallumcheen.
  • Provide access to very low cost used books at our annual book sale.

Administrator: Will Cullen

CONTACT US

    Some items from our Archives are available at:

    Armstrong Spallumcheen

    Tourist Information available at the Chamber of Commerce next door.

    www.aschamber.com

    Annual Used Book Sale
    Books accepted year around for our Sale. Drop books off whenever we are open or next door at the Chamber of Commerce during their business hours.

    Affiliated Accomodation: hotelscombined.ca 

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