Karen Griggs started BeadTrails about 10 years ago, based on the principle “where there’s a bead, there’s a story.” From bailing beads in the back of the Summerland Visitor Center to having a bead in almost 200 communities throughout central BC, BeadTrails has had quite the experience. Based off that success, ArtVine was born to support other creatives in the Okanagan community. ArtVine is eager to stand on its own as a cooperative storefront and workshop space, both on the ground and on the digital frontier.