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Spinning and Unravelling: Art from the Wachiay Residency

Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC

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 […]

Free

Exhibit: Dinosaurs of BC at the Courtenay and District Museum

the Courtenay and District Museum 207 4th St, Courtenay, BC, COURTENAY, BC, Canada

Dinosaurs of BC, a travelling exhibit produced by the Royal BC Museum, is now on display at the Courtenay and District Museum. Dig into prehistoric British Columbia and get up close and personal with “Buster”, the Iron Lizard of the Sustut River, and the other dinosaurs that once roamed the province’s highest peaks, densest forests […]

By Donation

Unseen Mountains at Weird Church

Weird Church 2688 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada

Unseen Mountains is a free performance of live experimental film and music featuring the multiple reel to reel celluloid creations of Dr. Monotony on actual film projectors. One year in the making due to postponements from two members’ overcoming illness, the performance will feature the cinematic improvisations of Air Above Mountains (Destanne Lundquist - analogue synth […]

Free

(Closing Nov 3) Molenaar Clouds, Landscape Workshop – 2 Sundays

Artsphere Studio 4058 Haas Road, Courtenay, BC

Join renowned Dutch landscape artist Pieter Molenaar for an immersive workshop where you'll learn the art of painting clouds and water in oils. What you will learn: Capturing the fluidity and beauty of clouds Composition Brushwork Constructing your painting step-by-step

$290

words + images

Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

Join poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen & Diana Kolpak to explore the magical intersection of found poetry and images. Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome. The creative spark for the third instalment of words + images is: “into the dark…” Focusing on the use of rhythm and repetition of words, images, […]

$25

Artful : The Poets Incubator Session

Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

This 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. Elisha Almeida's poetry is inspired by being with the river, trees, soil, and plant kin. She writes about heart and ancestral re-connection. She attempts to […]

$10

Live Lecture: Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five

the Courtenay and District Museum 207 4th St, Courtenay, BC, COURTENAY, BC, Canada

Join writer, editor and publisher Howard White for an in-person talk based on the recently released “Raincoast Chronicles: Fifth Five” 7pm, Tuesday, November 5th at the Courtenay and District Museum. Brimming with stories and images, this fascinating collection celebrates Harbour Publishing’s fifty-year commitment to recording the unique ways of life that have sprung from the […]

$5 – $6

The Great Canadian Craft Fair

Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC

Immerse yourself in a uniquely Canadian craft fair experience, where maple leaves, cozy plaid patterns, and rustic charm come together to celebrate the rich heritage and creativity of Canada. From handcrafted artisanal goods inspired by the Great Outdoors, our event showcases the best of Canadian craftsmanship. Join us for a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things […]

$5.00

(Closing Nov 9th) Triple Vision: Three Artists, Mediums, and Visions of the McLoughlin Gardens

Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, Canada

Pearl Ellis Gallery proudly presents Triple Vision: Three Artists, Mediums, and Visions of the McLoughlin Gardens. In July 2022, three artists participated in a week-long residency at the McLoughlin Gardens, a stunning ocean-side retreat located just north of the Comox Valley. Using glass, fiber art, and photography, they captured their unique interpretations of the forest, […]

Curated Comox Valley Winter Market

Native Sons Hall 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC, Canada

Handcrafted artisan market featuring 40+ vendors from Vancouver Island

Giftables: A Holiday Pop-Up

Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, Canada

Pearl 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 […]

Free