• CIRCLE⭕️COMPLEX — The Forgotten Dreams

    Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

    A LIVE Art & Music Collaboration by Nate Schmold & Josh Klassen Josh Klassen & Nate Schmold are lifelong creators whose work spans walls, waves, pixels, and emotional wavelengths. Josh brings a grassroots spirit—cutting his teeth on boxcars and murals, community projects and café shows—balancing fine art and poetry with hip-hop and hands-on hustle. Nate […]

    $20
  • Text: The Art of Language

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

    The Pearl Ellis Gallery presents Text: The Art of Language from September 16 to October 11, 2025. This exhibition explores the powerful role that text plays in communication, expression, and meaning-making within the visual arts. The public is warmly invited to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception on Saturday, September […]

    Free
  • “Artist in a Ric Rac Dress” Barb Hutson Exhibition

    Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

    Visit Artful : The Gallery to enjoy Comox Valley artist Barb Hutson's exhibition of paintings, drawings and sculpture. Her colourful paintings and her quirky sense of humour combine to create a delightful show. Gallery Hours weds-Sat 12-5pm. Barb Hutson was born in California in 1945 and grew up in North Hollywood, the third of four […]

    Free
  • Familiar Monsters of the Flood – Author reading Tia McLennan

    Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

    Tia McLennan’s (she/her) poetry has appeared in various Canadian literary journals including Riddle Fence, Vallum, Arc, CV2, Room, and Prairie Fire. In 2022, she won the NLCU Fresh Fish Award for her unpublished poetry manuscript. She holds an interdisciplinary MFA in creative writing and visual art from UBC Okanagan, and a BFA from Nova Scotia […]

    $10
  • Siobhán Humston Open Studio & Artist Talk

    The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park 2750 Shingle Spit Road, Hornby Island, BC, Canada

    Come by the Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park on Monday, September 29th for a complimentary cup of coffee and creative conversation amidst artist Siobhán Humston's latest works-in-progress. Her completed works will be exhibited at the University of Victoria in October. Humston is the inaugural Artist in Resident between UVIC and the JRSP.   Doors at 12pm, […]

    Free
  • Artful : The Poets

    Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

    Join host Dan Kirk on October 6th with our feature poet Lorraine Martinuik. Feature poet followed by open mic, sign up at the door (5 mins each spot). Lorraine Martinuik's poetry and experimental prose has appeared in literary journals such as Island, The Capilano Review, The Normal School and Truck, as well as several anthologies such […]

    $10
  • Lecture: Exploring Spain’s Legacy in the Salish Sea

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

    Santa Saturnina in Boundary Pass by Gordon Miller.   The threat of “foreign” invasion into “their” seas in the wake of the tumultuous fur trade prompted Spain to explore in Northwest Pacific waters, at the farthest reaches of their American empire, from 1774 until 1796.  Following the Spaniards departure from the scene their explorations have […]

    $5 – $6
  • Intro To Quilting- A Simple Sampler

    #4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, Canada

    Oct 9 – Nov 13 Feeling intimidated about quilting? It can feel scary, but a calm and compassionate teacher with a plan will help you work through the step to succeed! Enter Lorraine! Please read the complete description before registration! This multi-week class is a great primer, encompassing  the basic skills you need for almost […]

    $270.00
  • Comox Valley Songwriters Circle

    Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

    Each month singer/songwriters  gather to share their tunes at Artful : The Gallery. The range of abilities, experience and genres welcomes musicians who appreciate the challenge (and the deadline!) of […]

    $10
  • Spirits of the Forest ~ Stumps and Stitches

    Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

    Sue Muirhead is a lover of deep connection, the wild, windy world, and passionate, soulful creating of all kinds. Sue began an exploration into a variety of art forms in […]

    Free
  • Lecture: Out of the Darkness: Bats of the Comox Valley

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

    Location: Rotary Gallery in the Courtenay and District Museum Speaker: Tim Ennis, Coordinator, North Island Chapter, BC Community Bat Program Learn about Comox Valley bats at this family-friendly presentation to […]

    By Donation
  • Spirits of the Forest ~ Stumps and Stitches

    Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

    Join artist Sue Muirhead at the artist reception to celebrate the opening of her exhibition. Sue Muirhead is a lover of deep connection, the wild, windy world, and passionate, soulful creating of all kinds. Sue began an exploration into a variety of art forms in the early 2000’s. She found great pleasure in putting colour […]

    Free