The Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society’s purposes as defined in its constitution are (a) to support artistic and cultural organizations and events in the Central Cariboo (City of Williams Lake and areas D, E, and F of the Cariboo Regional District), (b) to f
Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society (CCACS)

Formed in 2010, CCACS is a service organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening arts and culture across the Central Cariboo. Working in partnership with the City of Williams Lake and Areas D, E, and F of the Cariboo Regional District, the Society supports local organizations and events, helps coordinate and advance cultural development, provides strategic advice to local governments, and promotes public awareness of arts and culture.CCACS delivers regional programs including grants, fee-for-service supports, and Performances in the Park, and manages the Central Cariboo Arts Centre as a shared community hub.Arts and Culture Event Calendar
Find a local and regional arts and culture offering or event on our calendar here:
Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Calendar of Events

Central Cariboo Arts Centre and its Tenants
90 Fourth Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC
Located in the old Firehall, the Central Cariboo Arts Centre is a shared cultural space home to five established arts and culture organizations. The Centre provides studio, meeting, and creative space that supports artistic practice, learning, and community connection across the Central Cariboo.

Cariboo Art Society
Founded in 1974, the Cariboo Art Society is an inclusive community for artists of all levels. Members connect through skill-sharing, workshops, exhibitions, and sales opportunities while accessing shared equipment and supplies. The Society supports artistic growth in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

Cariboo Potters’ Guild
Established in 1967, the Cariboo Potters’ Guild promotes ceramic arts through classes, workshops, and demonstrations. Members work in a fully equipped studio, creating functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, and murals. Guild work is featured in local galleries, studio sales, and markets.

Community Arts Council of Williams Lake
Since 1969, the Arts Council has supported local arts groups through project seed funding, promotion, and learning resources. The Council also produces and presents programming featuring both local and visiting artists.

Williams Lake Fibre Artists Guild
Founded in 1973, the Fibre Artists Guild explores spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, basket-making, and other textile arts. The Guild offers public workshops and demonstrations and hosts the annual Spin In, drawing fibre artists from across the province.

facilitate, coordinate and assist in the development of arts and culture in the Central Cariboo, (c) to provide strategic advice on arts and culture to local governments and other organizations and (d) to educate the public with respect to arts and culture matters. The Society also manages the Central Cariboo Arts Centre.