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SUMMARY:Summer Ramble Songwriter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Two days of songwriting\, co-writing\, and craft — small group\, all levels welcome. \nDay One starts with the fundamentals: what makes a song a song\, where ideas come from\, and how to get something started. You’ll write\, share\, and spend the afternoon in a deeper session with J. Plank and Lindi Ortega — foundations track or craft and story track\, depending on where you’re at. \nDay Two brings the songs to life. Many if not all participants will get to work through their song with a live band (we’ll do our best to get to everyone!) — The One Spot Ramblers — and if something special happens\, there may be an invitation to perform at the Friday night Ramble Fest show. \nBring your notebook\, your instrument if you have one\, and your ears. Just show up with an open mind\, ready to create!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-ramble-songwriter-workshop/
LOCATION:Merville Hall\, 1245 Fenwick Rd\, Merville\, BC\, V0R2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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SUMMARY:Summer Ramble Festival
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Highway 19 Concerts and hosted by J. Plank\, the summer festival edition of Ramble at the Merville Hall features two summer nights of music collaboration and community. Inspired by the late\, great Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble in Woodstock\, NY\, each Ramble shines a spotlight on the songs of emerging and established regional talents and guest headliners\, all backed by J. Plank and his stellar Vancouver Island house band. \nFriday:\nLindi Ortega – guitar\, vocals & songs\nG. Lee Worden – guitars\, keys\, vocals & songs\nJ. Plank – musical director\, host\, guitars & vocals\nChris Mason – bass\, vocals\nDallas Carrie – drums\, vocals\nPlus guests from the first Ramble songwriting workshop \nSaturday:\nBrandon Isaak – guitars\, vocals & songs\nChristy Vanden – guitars\, vocals & songs\nJ. Plank – musical director\, host\, guitars & vocals\nG. Lee Worden – guitars\, keys\, vocals\nChris Mason – bass\, vocals\nDallas Carrie – drums\, vocals \nPlank (Jeff Plankenhorn) is a highly respected blues and roots musician known for his skill as a slide guitarist\, songwriter\, and vocalist\, both as a solo artist and as a sought-after session musician. After years in the Austin music scene\, Plank calls Campbell River home while he continues to tour across the continent and beyond. Lee Worden\, Chris Mason\, and Dallas Carrie round out the house band of Island aces. \nRoots-noir artist Lindi Ortega\, a two-time Canadian Country Music Award-winning singer-songwriter\, has long captivated audiences with her signature vibrato\, magnetic stage presence\, and hauntingly soulful voice. Renowned for her ability to blend the ethereal with the evocative\, Ortega’s artistry transcends genre labels\, weaving stories that linger long after the last note fades. Her 2024 album From the Ether marked a poignant return to music following a prolonged hiatus brought on by vocal struggles\, the profound loss of her father\, and the dissolution of her nearly five-year marriage. These deeply personal challenges became the crucible for her artistic resurgence\, reigniting her passion for songwriting and performance. The album pushes the boundaries of traditional roots music\, embracing a haunting\, atmospheric quality that is distinctly Ortega’s own. Esoteric yet deeply relatable\, enigmatic yet undeniably raw\, Ortega is a master storyteller who defies convention. Whether gracing the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry or commanding stadiums alongside Chris Stapleton\, hers is a voice that you don’t want to miss. \nBrandon Isaak takes a dash of Taj Mahal\, a sprinkle of B.B. King and a few drops of Lighting Hopkins\, stirs it up\, and simmers on low. This Yukon-born\, Island-based songster performs a mixture of thoughtful\, humorous\, spiritual and catchy memorable songs; delivered with world class guitar\, harmonica and vocals. Isaak has honed his craft over the past 37 years and it shows every night. Formerly guitarist and singer for the much loved Vancouver band the Twisters\, and under the name Yukon Slim\, Isaak has come into his own as a self-titled solo artist praised for his lo-fi sound and commitment to the blues tradition. He has played in three continents and 8 country and picked up two Juno nominations\, a half dozen Western Canadian Music Award and Maple Blues Award nominations nominations each. His latest album Walkin With The Blues was recently won Canadian Blues Music Award for song of the year\, electric album of the year\, and guitarist of the year. \nChristy Vanden is a wickedly talented multi-instrumentalist in the Comox Valley and popular guitar teacher at Long & McQuade Music. Whether playing lead guitar with Brodie Dawson and She Could Be Trouble or Karen Lee Batten\, playing drums for Oktiv6 and Funkyard or the Cloud District\, as a member of party juggernaut Time Well Wasted\, or playing her own solo material at small stages around the region\, her understated skill and musicality always shines. \nLee Worden is a multi-instrumentalist and singer with over 4 decades of professional touring and studio experience. He is equally at home on guitar\, bass\, keyboards or drums. He has performed with Al Harlow\, Mike Reno\, Corb Lund\, Ryan McMahon\, Tom Russell\, Fernando Verela\, Kim Wilson and Bobby Rush\, was a member of Sweeney Todd with Nick Gilder and from 2008-2019 served as lead guitarist for the legendary Ian Tyson. \nThe Ramble is a family friendly\, licensed event.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-ramble-festival/
LOCATION:Merville Hall\, 1245 Fenwick Rd\, Merville\, BC\, V0R2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Golden Hour Tour: Kele Fleming and Matthew Presidente
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver-based artist Matthew Presidente blends piano-driven songwriting with dark electronic textures\, cinematic synths\, and visceral pop hooks. His live shows balance intimacy and pulse\, creating something both cathartic and communal. Praised by Xtra Magazine as “one of the best singer/songwriters in our LGBT scene\,” He’s been a standout on Pride stages across BC and Alberta. \n\nKele Fleming is the distinct love child of Linda Perhacs and Ani DiFranco. She’s 70’s psychedelic\, feministic\, intelligent – quoting Darwin and Foucault mid song. Kele’s dynamic vocals range from choir girl naivete to raging Sinead O’Connor. Profound lyrics that are like calls to action\, angry at humanity’s sad state of affairs. \nTogether\, Kele and Matthew are a powerhouse duo singing their hearts out for love and the betterment of our world. July 2026 will see them on the road together again on their ‘Golden Hour Tour.’ \nJoin them at Artful : The Gallery on July 11\, 7pm. $15 or pwyc at the door.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/golden-hour-tour-kele-fleming-and-matthew-presidente/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-3/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Aaron Richmond Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:UVic X JRSP A R T I S T- S C H O L A R  R E S I D E N T: \nAaron Richmond \nRelays of Attention\, Works in progress  \nMontreal artist-scholar Aaron Richmond\, the\njoint UVic–JRSP resident\, opens his studio\nprocess: drawings\, lightweight temporary\nsculptures and performative readings from the\nPark archive. Join his guided “attentional walk”\nthrough the work. \nThu Jul 16 · Event 12pm · Sculpture Garden\nPark opens 9:30am
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/aaron-richmond-open-studio/
LOCATION:The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park\, 2750 Shingle Spit Road\, Hornby Island\, BC\, V0R1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T214142Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-4/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T214423Z
CREATED:20260625T214423Z
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-5/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-6/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-7/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-8/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-9/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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