A-School Pro D for Artists
A-School is a space where creatives in the Central Island Region can learn skills and meet other artists to level-up their practice. The program series includes facilitated sessions led by professionals in the arts including working artists, curators, art educators, arts programmers, exhibition designers, arts administrators, grant writers, and more. A-School aims to provide professional […]
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour – NIGHT 1
Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaBanff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities and […]
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour – NIGHT 2
Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaBanff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities and […]
2023 Chamber Awards Gala
Florence Fliberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaStarting in 1974, the Chamber Awards has recognized the accomplishments of businesses, organizations, and individuals who have contributed greatly to make the Comox Valley an amazing community. Award categories have been added and retired, expanded and revisited, but the Chamber Awards have always been about excellence and service.The Chamber has put in place a grassroots […]
CVAG: Opening WHAT HAPPENS WHEN
Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BCArt opening and artist talks event are and opportunity for the community to meet the artists participating, learn about their art practice and creative process, and gain insights into their work on exhibition at the gallery. January 27 - March 23 2024 What Happens When presents projects by contemporary artists, students, and community instigators, that explore […]
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour – NIGHT 3
Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaBanff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world! Hot on the heels of the Festival that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in over 600 communities and […]
33rd World Community Film Festival 2024
Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BCTickets on Sale now at the Sid Williams Theatre A Hybrid Festival (in-person or virtual). Friday & Saturday night screenings at Sid Williams Theatre. Saturday screenings: 10 am – 5:45 pm at the Sid and Florence Filberg, Rotary Room. Family Venue: 1 pm – 2:30 pm (Lower Sid Williams Theatre – Free for children accompanied […]
Fleece & Fibre Book Talk
Vancouver Island Regional Library - Courtenay 300 6th Street, Courtenay, BC, CanadaJoin The Vancouver Island Fibreshed and Plants Are Teachers for a book talk featuring "Fleece and Fibre: Textile Producers of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands" by author Francine McCabe. The event starts at 2 p.m. and will include a book reading, Q&A session, and book signing. Tea and cookies will be provided. The event […]
CVAG Artist On-Site: Lukas Roy
Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BCEveryone is welcome to meet and create alongside Lukas Roy at Comox Valley Art Gallery. He will be working on-site as part of his creative residency, Wednesdays - Fridays from February 7 - March 8.
Transparencies: New Support Group for Parents
TRANSPARENCIES: Clear support for parents of trans and nonbinary kids This is a free group for parents or caregivers, hosted by the Pride Society of the Comox Valley. We will meet once a month in person near downtown Courtenay from 6:15 - 7:45 pm on the following dates: January 17, February 7, March 6, April […]
CVAG Artist Talk: Christine Kirouac
North Island College 2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BCThe public is invited to attend Christine Kirouac's upcoming artist talk, hosted by North Island College (Comox Valley) on Thursday, February 8 at 7pm.
words + images: collage poetry workshop
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen and Diana Kolpak for a crash course in the magic of Found Poetry - and create your own frame-worthy collage poem to take home! Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own scissors, your imagination and your sense of adventure…all other materials will be […]