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Community, film and connection take centre stage at Sun Peaks Film Festival

By Aibiike Alymova ● News ● January 22, 2026

Sold-out screenings, heartfelt films and dedicated volunteers defined ArtZone’s Sun Peaks Film Festival, where locals came together to celebrate storytelling and community.

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Discover art across Sun Peaks

By Aibiike Alymova ● News ● September 11, 2025

Did you know about all of these art spots?

‘Creating a community around arts in Sun Peaks’: ArtZone’s progress 10 years in Sun Peaks

By Aibiike Alymova ● News ● September 4, 2025

Sun Peaks’ organization for all things creative has spent over a decade building a home for arts and culture in Sun Peaks.

ArtZone's CREATE! Arts and Craft Festival 2023. Photo by Catheryne Bosse

CREATE! Festival returns to Sun Peaks

By Aibiike Alymova ● News ● August 7, 2025

The third annual CREATE! Festival brings together live music and visual arts workshops.

ArtZone Sun Peaks launches first summer camp

By Aibiike Alymova ● News ● June 5, 2025

ArtZone Sun Peaks’ new summer camp and art hub aims to fill the gap in child care options with school out.

‘Dancing With Addiction’ wins at the 2025 Sun Peaks Film Festival

By Louise Hudson ● News ● February 13, 2025

The short film by Oceann Elsie shares a journey of recovery and resilience.

ArtZone Sun Peaks invites all movie makers for contest and film festival

By Hollie Ferguson ● Arts & Entertainment ● December 14, 2023

The 4th annual Sun Peaks Film Festival from Jan. 18 to 20 will feature work from local filmmakers.

Missoula Children’s Theatre coming to Sun Peaks

By Liz McDonald ● Arts & Entertainment ● September 14, 2023

Organizers say bringing in the US-based production company will help foster theatre skills in youth and assist ArtZone’s capacity for future productions.

CREATE! Arts and Crafts Festival takes centre stage in Sun Peaks

By Liz McDonald ● Arts & Entertainment ● July 27, 2023

The CREATE! Arts and Crafts Festival runs over the BC Day long weekend and attendees are encouraged to learn from professionals in various workshops.

ArtZone announces building fund for permanent arts and culture space

By Liz McDonald ● Arts & Entertainment ● April 20, 2023

A recent focus session sparked the idea to fund a permanent home for Sun Peaks’ art organization.