ONLINE Professional Development Seminar Part 1: NAVIGATING THE ART INDUSTRY: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES FOR EMERGING ARTISTS

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Join us for a Part 1 of the Professional Development Seminar series with David Ellingsen of Dazed and Confucius! Navigating the Art Industry Navigating the Art Industry is a unique seminar designed specifically for emerging artists preparing to approach the commercial and public art industry. It is ideal for fine artists of any media pursuing careers […]

$25

Fall 2023 NIC Fine Art Courses

North Island College Comox Valley Campus Shadbolt + Raven Studios 2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay BC

Calling all creatives! Registration is open for our Fall  courses.  Students can take individual classes or join our program. Fine Art program students get priority registration over non program students.

World Community Development Education Society

Stan Hagen Theatre - NIC Comox Valley campus 2300 Ryan Rd Courtenay BC CA

An hour-long documentary about the remarkable life of a tea grower from northeast India, his love of nature and the world’s first “Elephant-Friendly” certified tea! Wednesday, May 10th at the Stan Hagen Theatre,  North Island College, Courtenay, BC World Community and Fertile Ground are excited – and honoured – to be hosting the Canadian premiere showing […]

Admission by Donation

Just in Time Choirs Spring 2023 Concert “Transformation”

Comox Pentecostal Church 1919 Guthrie Road, Comox

On Saturday 13th May, the Just in Time Choirs will perform at the Comox Pentecostal Church.  This season’s theme is Transformation, highlighting and celebrating in song, the changes and transformations we face throughout our lives.  There will be two performances, a matinee at 1:30 pm followed by an evening performance at 6:30 pm. From iconic […]

Opening Reception for ‘Material as Archive’ & Curatorial Talk

Campbell River Art Gallery 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River

Join us for the Opening Reception of Material as Archive and Curatorial Talk with guest Curator Alexa Heenan. Artist: Marika St. Rose Yeo Curator: Alexa Heenan The exhibition will run May 13- August 19, 2023 in our Satellite Gallery. The exhibition Material as Archive, with artworks created by Marika Yeo and curated by Alexa Heenan, will focus on […]

By Donation

Intro to Screen Printing

Wachiay Friendship Centre 1625 McPhee Ave, Courtenay

Are you new to printing, looking for a refresher, or interested in learning new screen printing methods? In this two-day workshop, you will gain hands-on experience as you are introduced to the basic fundamentals of screen printing. This course is all about hands-on learning and creating. The studio is home to a wide range of […]

$350

Central Island Studio Tour

BC, Canada

The 2023 Central Island Studio Tour Self Guided Tour and *New* Guided Bus Tours Be sure to mark your calendars for May 20-22, for the Central Island Studio Tour, a weekend of celebrating the arts in Comox Valley, when many of our participating studios will be open to the public for a self-guided tour. THE […]

Art and Blooms Festival

BC, Canada

Check out the Woodland Garden's 21st annual Art and Blooms Festival happening May 20-22, 2023.

Lake Park Beats

BC, Canada

Cumberland Lake Park DJ fundraiser This one's simple! 2 DJ's, one dance floor . . . Come out and connect, enjoy and let loose to some fantastic melodic vibes whilst raising some funds for the amazing Cumberland Lake Park Society. Open to all ages! Entry by donation TICKET LINK https://www.eventbrite.com/e/627445064077 See less

Free

Life Drawing Session

Campbell River Art Gallery 1235 Shoppers Row, Campbell River

Life Drawing Session with a model, at the CRAG We will be hosting a two hour long life model drawing session at the CRAG. The model will have a variety of poses with one 30 minute pose at the end for a more detailed study. Small drawing boards and easels provided, please bring your own […]

By Donation

Taiwan Acrobatic Performing Troupe -Asian Heritage Month Celebrating

Comox Valley Sports Centre 3001 Vanier Drive, Courtenay, BC

Taiwan Acrobatic Performing Troupe is invited to celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2023 in both US and Canada, the troupe will visit ten cities in US and two cities in Canada. The troupe is brought to he valley by Comox Valley Multicultural Society and Maple Pool Campsite, we are so excited when the troupe confirmed that […]

$15 – $25

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Presents Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D Minor

Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC, Canada

The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra (“SSO”) will be ending their concert season in May with a performance of the Unfinished Symphony and Edouard Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D Minor, featuring the orchestra’s Music Director, Helena Jung, as the cello soloist, and guest conductor, Paul Colthorpe.

$15 – $25

Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Presents Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D Minor

Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BC, Canada

The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra (“SSO”) will be ending their concert season in May with a performance of the Unfinished Symphony and Edouard Lalo’s Cello Concerto in D Minor, featuring the orchestra’s Music Director, Helena Jung, as the cello soloist, and guest conductor, Paul Colthorpe.

$15 – $25

Dressed for the Occasion Exhibit

BC, Canada

The Courtenay and District Museum has produced a new exhibit which highlights wedding dresses from the 19th and 20th centuries. “Dressed for the Occasion” features more than fifteen gowns, a kimono, a button blanket, invitations, wedding gifts and more. It showcases items from the museum collection from local families like Pidcock, Lloyd, Dingwall, Robertson and […]

Community Mural Unveiling Event

Comox Valley Child Development Association 237 Third Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada

The Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA) is hosting an Community Mural Unveiling Event. Join us in person or stream live as we unveil a new, large format (10’x20′), mosaic mural outside of our downtown Courtenay offices at 237 Third Street. The unveiling ceremony will be free for public to attend along with a number […]

Brushworks Show and Sale

Brushworks annual spring show and sale at the Comox Legion June 3rd 2023

Free

DigiMarCon Great Lakes 2023 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition

The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit Hotel 1114 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI, United States

DigiMarCon Great Lakes 2023 is your chance to ... – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. – Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. – Network with thought leaders, reunite […]

$297

Belonging: Cumberland at 125 Years

BC, Canada

On Saturday, June 10th 2023 the Cumberland community is invited to come together to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the incorporation of the Village with a day-long celebration called BELONGING featuring live music, exhibitions, cultural performances, intergenerational events, art, lanterns, food and more! In 1898 industrial interests and European settlers established Cumberland amidst an array of Japanese, […]

ALCHEMY OF GATHERING

KITTY COLEMAN WOODLAND GARDENS 6183 WHITAKER RD, COURTENAY BC.

Set amongst the majestic Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, the Alchemy of Gathering will focus on creating an open space for community to come together and celebrate our connections- to each other, to nature and to ourselves. Offering over 40 local product and service vendors, live music, interactive sound and meditative healing stations, local food vendors […]

An Evening with Bill Arnott

Stan Hagen Theatre - NIC Comox Valley campus 2300 Ryan Rd Courtenay BC CA

BC author Bill Arnott will read and show slides from his bestselling book, A Season on Vancouver. Sponsored by North Island College and the Comox Valley Writers Society. Everyone is welcome. Free.

Free