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SUMMARY:Fibre & Fungi with Miss Bumble
DESCRIPTION:The Campbell River Art Gallery invites you to join Miss Bumble\, Fibre artist\, Illustrator and Mycology enthusiast for a ‘Sacred in All Forms’ closing tea party while you create your own needle felted mushroom in the gallery! Looking at samples and reference of mushrooms from original images made by women in mycology and exploring the study of the mycellium network you will make your own fibre sculpture using wool. \nAll supplies included\, beginner friendly. 14+ age recommendation as it is a more involved project. \n  \n10:00AM – 12:00PM in the Main Gallery \nRegister now online at https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/5/30/fibre-fungi-with-miss-bumble \n  \nAbout the Artist \n  \nMiss Bumble is an Illustrator\, Painter\, Textile & Felting Artist creating on the unceded territory of the K’ómoks First Nation\, in the province known as BC\, Canada. The artist takes large inspiration from local mycology (study of mushrooms) as well as west coast natural flora and fauna in her illustrations and fibre works.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/fibre-fungi-with-miss-bumble/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses,Exhibitions,Exibits
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SUMMARY:‘Super/Natural Creatures’ - Opening Reception at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:The Campbell River Art Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception of their new exhibition ‘Super/Natural Creatures!’ \n  \nOpening reception Thursday August 20th\, 3 PM – 5 PM at the Campbell River Art Gallery. \n  \nRegister now! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/20/super-natural-creatures-opening-reception \n  \nAbout the show: \nAugust 20th – October 31st\, 2026 \n‘Super/Natural Creatures’ features the work of James Kwaksistala (Kwakwaka’wakw)\, Charles Jules (Nuu-chah-nulth)\, and Alexander J. Mark (Nuu-chah-nulth) who are based in Campbell River\, alongside special guest artist Thomas Whiteley (Inuit). Curated by Nadine Bariteau\, the show brings together rich storytelling traditions\, ancestral designs\, and contemporary printmaking and is the culmination of a three-year journey rooted in relationship building\, mentorship\, and deep mutual respect.  \nCelebrating the collaborative spirit of the Ha̲mdzat̓si Collective\, this exhibition marks a major milestone. After showcasing works in Trois-Rivières and Toronto\, the Campbell River Art Gallery is thrilled to present the Collective in their home gallery for the very first time. \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/super-natural-creatures-opening-reception-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Exibits
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SUMMARY:‘Super/Natural Creatures - Artist Talk’ at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:Join us August 21st at the Campbell River Art Gallery for an Artist Talk and Q+A with ‘Super/Natural Creatures’ artists James Kwaksistala (Kwakwaka’wakw)\, Thomas Whiteley (Inuit)\, and curator Nadine Bariteau! \nFriday August 21\, 10 AM – 11 AM\, CRAG Main Gallery \nHear about their collective practice and the three-year journey to bring this exhibition to the Campbell River Art Gallery.  \nRegister now! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/21/super-natural-creatures-artist-talk
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/super-natural-creatures-artist-talk-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T150000
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SUMMARY:Marine Life Drawing at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitators from the Discovery Passage Aquarium and members of the Hamdzatsi Collective for LIVE Marine Life Drawing at the Campbell River Art Gallery on August 28th! \n  \nLocal marine species will be inside the main gallery for an up-close observational drawing session. Space is limited for artists\, so please register in advance to reserve your place. \n  \nNot drawing? Feel free to drop in\, ask questions\, and learn more about the incredible ocean inhabitants living along our coast!  \n  \nArtists please bring your dry medium of choice\, sketchbooks and curiosity!  \nSome additional art materials will be available on site. \n  \nFriday\, August 28th 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Campbell River Art Gallery \n  \nRegister now at our events page! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/28/marine-life-drawing
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/marine-life-drawing-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:The CRAG: Welcome to the Carving Shed | Sept 1st - Oct 31st
DESCRIPTION:Special Programming for the Campbell River Art Gallery’s fall exhibition ‘Super/Natural Creatures!’ \nThroughout September and October\, the Campbell River Art Gallery will be transformed into a carving shed as ‘Super/Natural Creatures’ artist James Kwaksistala carves live in the Main Gallery. The familiar atmosphere of a working carving shed—rarely encountered in a gallery setting—will fill the space with the rich scent of cedar\, the rhythmic scrape of carving knives\, and the warmth of shared coffee\, conversation\, and laughter. \nVisitors are invited to spend time in the space\, observe the creative process as it unfolds\, connect with the artist and invited guest carvers\, and witness a carving take shape over the course of the exhibition. \nTuesday September 1st – Saturday October 31st in the Main Gallery \n  \nCampbell River Art Gallery \n1235 Shoppers Row\, Campbell River BC \n  \nSee our events page for more info! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/2026/9/1/welcome-to-the-carving-shed
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-crag-welcome-to-the-carving-shed-sept-1st-oct-31st/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Roger Vermeulen Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Artful : The Gallery is excited to host Comox Valley painter Roger Vermeulen through the month of September. \n\n\nMoving fluidly between oil paint and watercolour\, for over forty years Roger Vermeulen has happily followed the unpredictable paths through his paintings. He believes approaching the canvas with curiosity rather than certainty allows for the painting to have a say in its becoming. Unexpected strokes\, collisions of colour\, and mistakes become essential aspects of the composition\, and all contribute to the revelation of what the painting wants to communicate.\nOriginally from France\, now firmly located in the Comox Valley\, Vermeulen’s lifelong dedication to his creative practice has anchored his career. He has taught both painting and drawing\, and worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. Inspired by the places he calls home\, he can often be found outdoors exploring the waterways and forests that are his subject matter. Walking through the exhibition is like wandering through a map of British Columbia: Diamond Head\, Squamish Chief\, Mount Enterprise\, Lillooet\, Harrison Lake\, Jericho Beach\, Roberts Creek. His travels feed his studio practice as he brings these moody atmospheres to life. \nVermeulen’s paintings are characterized by movement and discovery\, both that of the artist exploring the landscape and the intentions of the paint on the canvas. The results are contemporary representational landscapes with a strong atmospheric and painterly sensibility. These landscapes are recognizable\, conveying what it feels like to be in these places\, rather than a photo-realistic depiction of place. Clouded skies gather and roll across the canvas\, overwhelming the buildings and trees on the ground\, and the people become even less significant. The air is often loose\, murky and unstable conveying the mood and sensations of each place. \nVermeulen’s background as a scenic artist is evident. With a wide pan of cinematic drama\, he sets the stage for the unfolding story\, creating a snapshot of a world that exists beyond the edges of the canvas. He doesn’t illustrate a story so much as he invites the viewer to imagine one with him. Many of the paintings in this exhibition link to a European painting tradition\, with paintings that depict villages\, working harbours and farms\, and streets filled with human activity. Historical elements\, carts\, mills and fishing boats\, seem to reference a time that no longer exists\, creating a romantic\, painterly conversation between past and present. \nJoin us for the artist reception Saturday\, September 5th\, 7-9pm. Exhibition runs Sept 2 thru 26th at Artful : The Gallery\, 526C Cumberland Rd in Courtenay\, BC.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/roger-vermeulen-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Roger Vermeulen Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Artful : The Gallery is excited to host Comox Valley painter Roger Vermeulen through the month of September. \nMoving fluidly between oil paint and watercolour\, for over forty years Roger Vermeulen has happily followed the unpredictable paths through his paintings. He believes approaching the canvas with curiosity rather than certainty allows for the painting to have a say in its becoming. Unexpected strokes\, collisions of colour\, and mistakes become essential aspects of the composition\, and all contribute to the revelation of what the painting wants to communicate.\nOriginally from France\, now firmly located in the Comox Valley\, Vermeulen’s lifelong dedication to his creative practice has anchored his career. He has taught both painting and drawing\, and worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. Inspired by the places he calls home\, he can often be found outdoors exploring the waterways and forests that are his subject matter. Walking through the exhibition is like wandering through a map of British Columbia: Diamond Head\, Squamish Chief\, Mount Enterprise\, Lillooet\, Harrison Lake\, Jericho Beach\, Roberts Creek. His travels feed his studio practice as he brings these moody atmospheres to life. \nVermeulen’s paintings are characterized by movement and discovery\, both that of the artist exploring the landscape and the intentions of the paint on the canvas. The results are contemporary representational landscapes with a strong atmospheric and painterly sensibility. These landscapes are recognizable\, conveying what it feels like to be in these places\, rather than a photo-realistic depiction of place. Clouded skies gather and roll across the canvas\, overwhelming the buildings and trees on the ground\, and the people become even less significant. The air is often loose\, murky and unstable conveying the mood and sensations of each place. \nVermeulen’s background as a scenic artist is evident. With a wide pan of cinematic drama\, he sets the stage for the unfolding story\, creating a snapshot of a world that exists beyond the edges of the canvas. He doesn’t illustrate a story so much as he invites the viewer to imagine one with him. Many of the paintings in this exhibition link to a European painting tradition\, with paintings that depict villages\, working harbours and farms\, and streets filled with human activity. Historical elements\, carts\, mills and fishing boats\, seem to reference a time that no longer exists\, creating a romantic\, painterly conversation between past and present. \nJoin us for the artist reception Saturday\, September 5th\, 7-9pm. Exhibition runs Sept 2 thru 26th at Artful : The Gallery\, 526C Cumberland Rd in Courtenay\, BC.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/roger-vermeulen-exhibition/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:"Hornby Island: The Way I Remember it" Art Show and Book Relaunch
DESCRIPTION:A retrospective collection of archival paintings documenting relics and scenes of Hornby Island by pen and watercolourist\, Jenna Carter. This event coincides with the re-launching of her book “Hornby Island: A Gallery of Paintings” featuring over 50 works that recall the island as it was in simpler times.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/hornby-island-the-way-i-remember-it-art-show-and-book-relaunch/
LOCATION:Hornby Island Community Hall\, 4305 Central Road\, Hornby Island\, British Columbia\, V0R1Z0
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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