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 […]
Closing – Summer Members Show at Pearl Ellis Gallery
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaClosing September 14th Celebrate Summer at the Pearl! Immerse yourself in the vibrant essence of summer at the Pearl Ellis Gallery Summer Members’ Show, running now until September 14th. This exhibition features the remarkable talents of 58 local artists, offering a diverse range of artwork that will captivate and inspire all who attend. The Pearl […]
Foggy Mountain Fall Fair
Dunsmuir Ave Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland, Cumberland, BC, CanadaIt's Cumberland's annual Fall Fair, Mountain Village style! Join us for the the Foggy Mountain Fall Fair on Saturday September 14th in the small but mighty Village of Cumberland. Dunsmuir Ave will be closed from 1st to 4th and the streets filled with live music, arts and crafts vendors, merchant special, kids crafts, delicious food […]
Paintings, By the Numbers
40 Knots Winery CourtenayInternationally renowned painter, Ken Kirkby donated 50 of his paintings to Project Watershed prior to his death on June 20, 2023. It was his wish that they be used for this event to raise funds for environmental restoration, research and education on Vancouver Island. Paintings, By The Numbers 2024, will focus on celebrating Ken’s life […]
Abstract: To the Power of 3 (Artist Reception)
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCArtists Jenny Mitchell, Yin Hoskins, and Elaine Prodor are excited to exhibit together for the first time on Abstract: To the Power of 3’- a collection of their recent work that celebrates each artist’s individuality while incorporating commonalities found through abstracted geometries, shape, line, and form.