Printed Matter. The Comox Valley Printmakers Association (CVPA) is a diverse group of artists expressing themselves via the dynamic interaction of ink and paper (and occasionally wood and fiber). Rooted in the rich tradition of printmaking, these artists are invested in the physicality and joy of creating the hand-pulled art print. Using traditional and contemporary […]

Exhibition at The Pearl: Exploring Art that Resonates The Pearl Ellis Gallery is thrilled to announce its upcoming juried group show, Art with Impact, running from July 23rd to August 17th, 2024. Art with Impact is an evocative exhibition that features artists from varied backgrounds and disciplines, each interpreting the theme in unique and compelling ways. This […]

In 1863 in Paris, France, the jury for the annual Salon rejected two thirds of the painters who had presented work for adjudication into the prestigious Salon. The list of the refused included Gustave Courbet, Edouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, Antoine Chintreuil, James McNeill Whistler, and Johan Jongkind. The rejected artists, their patrons, and supporters protested […]

During this year’s Wachiay Residency, six community-based artists from around B.C. spent a week immersed in the screen print medium. Their work will be on display at Comox Valley Art Gallery from September 27-October 26. The opening of this exhibit coincides with Pulse in the Plaza. Several of the artists will be in attendance. Luke […]