Arts & Culture

Arts and culture thrive in the Hope Cascades & Canyons region, where creativity, community, and history come together in unforgettable ways.
Hope has earned international recognition as a world leader in chainsaw carving, with talented artists from around the globe gathering in Memorial Park every other summer to transform massive Douglas fir logs into stunning works of art—alongside iconic carvings like Bart the Bear that can be found throughout the community.
Visitors can also explore the vibrant local arts scene through the Hope Arts Gallery, featuring rotating and permanent exhibits from regional artists, or get hands-on with workshops and classes at The Art Machine, where all ages and skill levels are welcome. Throughout the summer, free Concerts in the Park fill Memorial Park with live music, while the annual Hope Art Crawl invites visitors to tour local studios and meet artists across the region.
For a deeper connection to the area’s past, the Tashme Museum offers a powerful and moving look into the history of Japanese-Canadian internment, sharing artifacts and stories from Canada’s largest internment site and preserving an important part of Hope’s cultural legacy.