Community Event
Artful : The Poets Incubator Session
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCThis month the feature poet spot will be shared by three island poets. The evening will be hosted by Natalie Nickerson and an open mic will follow the feature poets. […]
Giftables: A Holiday Pop-Up
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaPearl Ellis Gallery Presents: Giftables: A Holiday Pop-Up For the first time, Pearl Ellis Gallery is thrilled to introduce Giftables: A Holiday Pop-Up, running from November 12th to November 23rd, 2024. Responding to the community’s enthusiasm for locally made, affordable art and handcrafted gifts, the gallery is excited to offer this unique experience for the […]
Art Studio Clearance Sale
Lion's Den 1729 rear, Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaEight local artists will be offering original works of art at greatly reduced prices, up to 70% off. And 10% of sales will be donated to the Comox Valley Food Bank. This sale runs Nov. 16-17 from 10-4. It is in the Lion's Den, downstairs from the Pearl Ellis Gallery (entrance off of Nordin Street). […]
Capt. Jeff
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJeff Hartbower is a long time Comox Valley resident and he has been a central figure in the arts community here over the past 25 years. Jeff is most famously known for his folk art wood sculpture and assemblage pieces. He has found inspiration in everything from local politics, cultural anomalies and local artists. He […]
Pearl Ellis Gallery Presents ‘Joy’ – A Celebration of Art and Community to Close Out 2024
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaPearl Ellis Gallery invites the community to experience "Joy," a members' show that embodies warmth, creativity, and celebration. This final exhibit of the year, running from November 26 to December 21, showcases works by talented local artists, offering a vibrant blend of artistic expressions reflecting each artist’s personal interpretation of joy. From heartwarming landscapes to […]
Artful : The Poets features Kim June Johnson
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCKIM JUNE JOHNSON is an award-winning singer-songwriter and poet living on the unceded territory of the Komoks First Nations. Her fifth recording project, “Songs For a Quiet Day” is a collection of small poem-songs praising quiet things, and will be released in the spring. Her poems and short essays have appeared in Room, Prairie Fire, TNQ, Best Canadian […]
Gumboots in the Straits Author Reading
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin Jeff Hartbower and friends reading from their contributions to the BC Bestseller "Gumboots in the Straits". Joe Ziner will be the bandleader for some fiddle music to round out the session. Artful is currently hosting "Capt. Jeff ", a 25 year retrospective of the work of folk artist and sculptor Jeff Hartbower.
CVGBs New Year’s Dance Party w/ Drama Queen, Devours, & Avro
Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaLocal music and art cooperative CVGBs is proudly presenting it’s first ever New Year’s event, an inclusive dance party featuring three diverse live acts & DJs. Co-headlining will be two […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin us for the February 3rd start to the 2025 Artful : The Poets Series. Comox Valley's Carol Neufeld is our feature poet. Sign up at the door for the […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCEach month singer/songwriters gather to share their tunes at Artful : The Gallery. The range of abilities, experience and genres welcomes musicians who appreciate the challenge (and the deadline!) of […]
‘Scapes
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC...land, sea, garden, urban, rural... 4 Comox Valley artists bring the world to the gallery! Alora Griffin, Channing Holland, Trisha Milne and Roger Vermeulen interpret their visions of the environment […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCFeature Poet Cynthia Woodman starts off the evening with her reading, followed by our Open Mic hosted by Diana Kolpak. Sign up at the door for your 5min spot! For […]