The Langham has two distinct exhibition spaces located on the first floor: the West Gallery and the Lobby Gallery. The galleries display exhibits by professional artists from across Canada as well as talented regional emerging artists, local community and student group shows, and special cultural exhibits. The Gallery is operated by the Langham Cultural Society, which was formed in 1975 with the rescue of a treasured heritage building that has become one the Kootenay’s liveliest and most charming cultural hubs. The historic 127-year-old Langham building – designated as a Provincial Heritage Site and named one of the “best buildings in BC”. The Society operates an intimate theatre with year-round music, theatre, film, dance, entertainment and presentations; three Art Galleries exhibiting professional & emerging artists and special cultural shows; the Japanese Canadian Museum, commemorating the internment years of WWII and celebrating the enduring Japanese Canadian  spirit; and 13 studios – housing artists, musicians, and local organizations – and community spaces for workshops, events, classes and meetings.