Jaques De Backer
2025-08-13 12:00 - 2025-09-05 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Artful the Gallery, 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC, V9N 2C7
Jacques De Backer has filled the walls at Artful : The Gallery with colour and light through August 23. His iconic Cumberland alleyways, farm scenes and stunning cow portraits are interspersed with his wood sculptures and memories from a life lived globally. Jacques De Backer has been painting and sculpting since he retired 30 years ago, and he is a Comox Valley favourite, with other artists, and art collectors. The majority of the artworks are oil on canvas, with a wide range of sizes and prices to choose from. From small oil on panel studies for $50 to 3’ X 4’ scenic oil on canvas panoramas well priced at $2000. Artist reception Saturday, August 2, 7 to 9pm at Artful : The Gallery. 526C Cumberland Rd in Courtenay. Gallery hours Weds-Sat 12-5pm.

Abundance: Fall Members Show
2025-08-22 10:00 - 2025-09-13 16:00 | Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, V9M 3M2, Canada
The Pearl Ellis Gallery is hosting Abundance, a members’ show that brings together artists from the Comox Valley and nearby communities. On display from August 19 to September 13, the show includes paintings, photography, fibre art, sculpture, and more — each piece reflecting the creativity of the people who live here.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, August 23, from 1–3 pm to meet the artists, enjoy some light refreshments, and connect with others who love local art. Admission is free and everyone’s welcome.
