This April, nine galleries across the Comox Valley are coming together to celebrate the beauty and power of water through Waterways: The Comox Valley Gallery Hop. Each gallery will present a unique water-themed exhibition, offering visitors an opportunity to experience a diverse range of artistic interpretations.

The goal of Waterways is to encourage both locals and visitors to explore the incredible art spaces in the Comox Valley. Many residents have never visited these galleries or have only been to one or two. This event is a chance to discover the unique character of each gallery, connect with local artists, and find original artwork—often at very affordable prices. All galleries are offering free admission, so visitors can enjoy the diverse exhibitions without any cost. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore the vibrant local art scene!

Participating galleries include Artful: The Gallery, ARTWRX Studio + Gallery, Comox Valley Art Gallery, I-Hos Gallery, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Studio 211, The Gallery @ Weird Church, The Worthy Room, and YQQ + CVA Arts and Culture. Visitors are encouraged to explore them all, enjoying a variety of art forms and perspectives from talented local artists.

To make the experience even more engaging, guests can collect stamps on a Waterways stamp card as they visit each gallery. Once their tour is complete, they can fill out their information and drop the card off at any participating gallery to be entered to win a wide array of incredible art prizes generously donated by local artists—the more galleries they visit, the more chances they have to win!

Exhibitions will run throughout April, with individual galleries hosting their own opening receptions and events. For details on each gallery’s show, hours, and reception dates, visit pearlellisgallery.ca/waterways.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local art and the natural beauty of water—mark your calendar and start planning your gallery hop!