The fonds consists of minutes, financial records, correspondence, constitutions, and files pertaining to the Arts and Crafts Fairs, the creation of K.O.A.T.A. and a Juried Art Show. Also includes 4 rubber stamps, and an album containing clippings, pamphlets and photos, gallary forms, Kitimat Community Arts Council logo, and a guest book.
Founded in 1970, incorporated in 1971, the role of the Kitimat Community Arts Council was to increase and broaden the opportunities for Kitimat citizens to enjoy and to participate in cultural and creative arts activities. Some of these activities include Arts and Crafts Fairs, sponsoring cultural performances and lobbying for funding for the Mount Elizabeth Theatre building. The council also sponsored K.A.O.T.A., a store selling local arts and crafts. The council disbanded in 1994.
Scope and Content
The fonds consists of minutes, financial records, correspondence, constitutions, and files pertaining to the Arts and Crafts Fairs, the creation of K.O.A.T.A. and a Juried Art Show. Also includes 4 rubber stamps, and an album containing clippings, pamphlets and photos, gallary forms, Kitimat Community Arts Council logo, and a guest book.
Notes
Title based on the contents of the fonds. 2 boxes + guest book.
Poster for the Kitimat Community band. Text reads "Achievement! Join Kitimat community band Wed. 6:30 pm Mount Elizabeth S.S." The "join is larger and highlighted with yellow. There is a stylized illustration of people playing instruments in the center with red highlights. Poster background is blue. Logo in bottom left corner.
Poster for the Kitimat Community band. Text reads "Achievement! Join Kitimat community band Wed. 6:30 pm Mount Elizabeth S.S." The "join is larger and highlighted with yellow. There is a stylized illustration of people playing instruments in the center with red highlights. Poster background is blue. Logo in bottom left corner.
2 posters. Black with red border, painting of Canada hockey player in centre. B.C. Cup '95 A Prelude to the World Hockey Championship USA Germany Canada.
2 posters. Black with red border, painting of Canada hockey player in centre. B.C. Cup '95 A Prelude to the World Hockey Championship USA Germany Canada.
Poster for a performance. Text reads"stop, look, LISTEN Sounds of Jazz Haute Ecole. in performance Mount Elizabeth stage band City Centre Mall" Poster is white with black text on top, and gold text on a black background on the bottom. There is a stylized bird in the center. Logo on bottom left.
Poster for a performance. Text reads"stop, look, LISTEN Sounds of Jazz Haute Ecole. in performance Mount Elizabeth stage band City Centre Mall" Poster is white with black text on top, and gold text on a black background on the bottom. There is a stylized bird in the center. Logo on bottom left.
Brochure containing tourist information, maps of Kitimat and area (including Kitamaat Village and Cable Car / Cablecar Subdivision), and advertisements for local businesses, circa 1990s-early 2000s. Front has a photo of Centennial Park and totem pole.
Brochure containing tourist information, maps of Kitimat and area (including Kitamaat Village and Cable Car / Cablecar Subdivision), and advertisements for local businesses, circa 1990s-early 2000s. Front has a photo of Centennial Park and totem pole.
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Rectangular wooden plaque with carved MIYA (fish) in the center. The frame is of dark red cedar, while the miya is of lighter-coloured alder. Corners are rounded. Back has a thread strung between two hooks in order to hang it. Piece is an example of Wilson's early carving that made use of scrap wood from larger projects.
Physical Condition
Good
Material
cedar
alder
Technique
carved
Culture
Haisla
Condition Remarks
Two scrapes in the wood - one on the upper frame and one on the background above the back fin - caused when case lid fell on it while being lowered by staff, March 6th 2024.
Some scratches in the wood on the back.
Height
2 cm
Width
20 cm
Length
35.3 cm
Date Range
1992-1994
Accession Number
2021.9.3
Biographical Notes
Lyle Wilson (b. 1955) is a Haisla artist from Kitimaat Village. His repertoire includes wood carving, painting, metalworking and glassworking. His art has been sold and displayed across North America, Europe, and Asia.