Community Walking Tour (Cumberland Museum)
Cumberland Museum & Archives 2680 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland, BC, CanadaOnce a bustling thoroughfare for miners and their families, this road is steeped in the rich history of the coal mining industry that shaped the town. Join us on this immersive walk as we delve into the lives of the miners who braved the depths of the earth, the families who supported them, and the […]
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BCThis summer’s Make Art Series and drop-in Make Stations have been developed by CVAG’s summer student interns, who have been inspired by the work presented in the exhibition: Diane Landry: Matière dans le Temps | Matter in Time from June 15 – September 24. Landry is known for her kinetic sculptural works and performances that utilize light, […]
Pulse on the Plaza
Duncan & 6th Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaSUMMER PULSE ON THE PLAZAHAPPENING ON FRIDAYS THIS SUMMER - JULY 26, AUG 23 AND SEPT 27 Get ready for an exciting summer of creativity and community at “Summer Pulse on the Plaza”. This vibrant arts-based event will take place on the fourth Friday of July, August, and September on the Plaza in front of […]
Summer Kids’ Crafts Saturdays at the Courtenay and District Museum are back! (Closing Aug 24)
Courtenay & District Museum 207 Fourth Street,, Courtenay, BC, CanadaStarting from June 22nd to August 24th, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. Join our Kids Craft Coordinator, Hannah, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum provides all the materials […]
Salon des Refusés Exhibition (Ending Aug 24th)
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCIn 1863 in Paris, France, the jury for the annual Salon rejected two thirds of the painters who had presented work for adjudication into the prestigious Salon. The list of the refused included Gustave Courbet, Edouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, Antoine Chintreuil, James McNeill Whistler, and Johan Jongkind. The rejected artists, their patrons, and supporters protested […]
CASCADIAN ZEN
The Abbey Studio 2689 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, BC, CanadaWatershed Press, part of Cascadia Poetics Lab, is hosting a weekend to celebrate the launch of Cascadian Zen Volume One in Cumberland, BC. on the 24th and 25th of August 2024. There will be talks by an Indigenous elder, poets, and philosophers, a poetry bash, and a poetry workshop. Aug 24, 2 pm: poetry workshop […]
Music in the Mountains – At Mount Washington
Mount Washington 1 Strathcona Pkwy, Comox-Strathcona C, BC, CanadaThis Weekend : Oktiv6 & Funkyard Music in the Mountains brings fun and unique sounds to our summer event lineup! Enjoy lively weekly entertainment each Saturday afternoon from July to August, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm featuring a list of local musicians and beverage samples from island breweries and wineries. Witness our alpine outdoor stage […]
CV/Arts Annual General Meeting 2024
Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BCJoin Us for the Comox Valley Arts Annual General Meeting! We’re pleased to invite you to our AGM on August 27th from 5:30-7:30 PM happening at 580 Duncan Avenue, in the Comox Valley Art Gallery building, upstairs in the conference room. Join us as we acknowledge our achievements and hard work over the past year.Highlights […]
Music in the Mountains – At Mount Washington
Mount Washington 1 Strathcona Pkwy, Comox-Strathcona C, BC, CanadaThis Weekend : Will Coles Band Music in the Mountains brings fun and unique sounds to our summer event lineup! Enjoy lively weekly entertainment each Saturday afternoon from July to August, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm featuring a list of local musicians and beverage samples from island breweries and wineries. Witness our alpine outdoor stage […]
Closing – NIC Fine Art Courses Fall 2024 /Winter 2025
North Island College Comox Valley Campus Shadbolt + Raven Studios 2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BCRegister for NIC Fine Art Courses Fall 2024 /Winter 2025 Our classes are open to beginners and experienced people interested in art. There is no portfolio requirement. Join our team of creatives!
Adult/Teen Intro To Crochet
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaSep 11 – Oct 2 Ready to get crocheting? You will love this three-class session! This class is for Teens (14+) and Adults! Starting with some simple stitch trials,you will gain experience and confidence in crochet, and then make this adorable cat plushy! Learn to work in rows, circles and make a granny square! All […]
Grand Opening of Courtenay’s Newest Mural
Immigrant Welcome Centre 407A 5th St, Courtenay, BC, CanadaJoin CV/Arts, The Immigrant Welcome Centre and the Artists to celebrate public art and community engagement! Mark your calendars for September 13 at 5:00 PM. Comox Valley Arts and the Immigrant Welcome Centre (IWC) invite you to attend the official opening of the new mural at the LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) space. Beautifully designed […]