The South Kootenay Lake Community Service Society will be hosting the Kootenay Lake Art Connections on the east shore of Kootenay Lake between Wynndel and Kootenay Bay on June 28 2013 and September 3 2013. The project will bring artists artwork tourists and visitors residents and businesses together to showcase artists and artwork boost awareness generate additional business and highlight arts and culture of the area. CBT funds will be used towards the costs associated with this event.