Ryga Arts Fest celebrates local creativity, intermingled with visits and performances from award-winning guest artists; presenting words, theatre and music events, throughout Summerland.
Considered by many to be Canada’s most important English language playwright, George Ryga lived in Summerland from 1963 until his death in 1987. His prolific writings include plays, radio, TV & film scripts, novels, stories, novellas, critical essays, travelogues, music, song lyrics and poetry.
Learn about B.C.'s creative sector ecosystem.
Meet the industry associations that represent and advocate for their members.
Connect with collaborative initiatives advancing the sector.
Get direction about entering the creative sector.
Stay informed of upcoming grants, events, markets and more
Keep current with news and updates from Creative BC
Supporting the creative industries through programs, incentives, and stewardship
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Sustainable production efforts in British Columbia were formalized 10 years ago through the Reel Green initiative, a resource centre with a collection of best practices to help productions reduce their environmental impacts and improve their overall environmental footprint.
Reel Green™ helps Canada’s motion picture industry unite to improve production practices and reduce environmental impacts through strategic collaboration with other municipalities, organizations, local vendors and committed ambassadors.
Discover community events from industry and stakeholders so you can get involved in sustainable production practices through training, annual events, case studies and news.
Discover resources, tools and training created by Reel Green™ and industry to facilitate and implement a greener future in motion picture in British Columbia.