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Summer Kids’ Crafts Saturdays at the Courtenay and District Museum are back!
Starting 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 […]
Canada Day Open House at Courtenay Museum
Canada Day Open House at Courtenay Museum
The Courtenay and District Museum will celebrate Canada Day with an open house from 11 am to 3 pm on Monday, July 1st. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music by Alan Jossul, enter to win door prizes, and try their hand at kids’ crafts. While you’re at the museum loving the air-conditioned comfort, take […]
3 events,
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
This 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, […]
Sheena Legrand with Special Guest Andy Gartner
Sheena Legrand with Special Guest Andy Gartner
There’s a special moment when the breath meets the heartbeat, and time stands still. The pull to move with the music emerges, and hesitancy falls away. Sheena Legrand channels this in “Back To Life” - her latest offering to the world since 3 full length albums as Sheena Grobb. Listening to her music, there is […]
3 events,
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
This 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, […]
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
2 events,
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
2 events,
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
5 events,
Shared Wisdom (SOLD OUT)
Shared Wisdom (SOLD OUT)
An Intercultural Storytelling Experience A community inquiry exploring stories to live by. Guided by Chief Wedlidi Speck and Kester Reid of Fianna Wilderness School, this gathering will celebrate connections between Salish-Kwakwaka’wakw and Irish-Scottish traditions. Detailed description: This circle will explore stories from two old traditions - the local Salish-Kwakwaka’wakw, and the Irish/Scottish tradition of settler […]
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
3 events,
Reading – Into – Writing
Reading – Into – Writing
READING-INTO-WRITING is a workshop by Cornelia Hoogland that will precede her feature poet reading (followed by an open mic) at the Artful : The Gallery, Courtenay B.C. The workshop runs 5:00-6:30 pm on July 8, 2024. The back-to-back workshop and reading are by separate donation to cover separate costs. Please arrive ON TIME, say, 10 […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful : The Poets
Artful : The Poets features Cornelia Hoogland as our featured poet, followed by an open mic (sign up at the door for your 5 minute spot). Diana Kolpak is our host for the evening. Cornelia Hoogland is 2023 winner of the Colleen Thibaudeau Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award. Trailer Park Elegy, (Harbour, 2017), was a finalist for the […]
2 events,
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
The Comox Valley Songwriters Circle is a place for both new and experienced sonwriters to come share new songs they are working on, or to dust off some old ones that may need some practice. We take turns going around the circle sharing one song at a time, and each artist can decide if they […]
2 events,
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
This 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, […]
3 events,
Curated Comox Valley Market
Curated Comox Valley Market
Handcrafted artisan market featuring 30+ vendors from across Vancouver Island
Printed Matter (Closing)
Printed Matter (Closing)
Printed Matter. The Comox Valley Printmakers Association (CVPA) is a diverse group of artists expressing themselves via the dynamic interaction of ink and paper (and occasionally wood and fiber). Rooted in the rich tradition of printmaking, these artists are invested in the physicality and joy of creating the hand-pulled art print. Using traditional and contemporary […]
2 events,
REVEAL | RESISTANCE | RESILIENCE
An empowerment gathering for CIS WOMEN, TRANS WOMEN, TWO-SPIRIT + GENDER NON-CONFORMING PEOPLE. The Comox Valley Art Gallery is collaborating with the Comox Valley Transition Society to host two private workshops in a safe environment for learning + sharing + making with: Youth (ages 16-24) | 12 – 3PM | Monday, July 15 | with Foundry Peer Support Worker […]
3 events,
Legally Blonde The Musical
Legally Blonde the Musical is a fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie with Reese Witherspoon. The musical follows the transformation of California girl and fashion student Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and exceeds her own expectations in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs, dynamic dances, and an […]
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
5 events,
Intro To Abstract Quilting – Summer Intensive
Intro To Abstract Quilting – Summer Intensive
Aug 12 – Aug 16 Sewists who love making art and want to blend the two will love this weekend intensive with Marni McMahan. Working over three mornings, you'll get a deep dive into Abstract Quilts! In this class you will learn strategies for designing your own abstract quilts and techniques for sewing your design […]
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
This 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, […]
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
4 events,
Market Day 2024
Market Day 2024
Market Day 2024 in Downtown Courtenay is taking place 9:00 am -5:00 pm July 20th, 2024! Come to the heart of the Comox Valley and take in all the fun Market Day provides. Portions of 5th Street, England Ave, and Duncan Ave will be closed to traffic creating a pedestrian-only zone filled with vendors of […]
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
4 events,
words + images collage poetry workshop
words + images collage poetry workshop
Join poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen & Diana Kolpak to explore the magical intersection of found poetry and images. Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome.Bring your own scissors, your imagination and your sense of adventure…all other materials will be supplied for you to create your own frame-worthy collage poem to take […]
Words + Images
Words + Images
Join poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen & Diana Kolpak to explore the magical intersection of found poetry and images. Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own scissors, your imagination and your sense of adventure…all other materials will be supplied for you to create your own frame-worthy collage poem to […]
Mark Bérubé plays Cumberland’s Lower East Side
Mark Bérubé plays Cumberland’s Lower East Side
Mark Bérubé is one of Canada’s most captivating and unfaltering talents, having devoted himself with the spirit of a craftsman to the art of song. With one foot rooted in the folk music tradition of story-telling, the poetry of spoken-word, and the other planted in a childhood love of South African music, psychedelic folk pop […]
2 events,
“Art with Impact”at Pearl Ellis Gallery
Exhibition at The Pearl: Exploring Art that Resonates The Pearl Ellis Gallery is thrilled to announce its upcoming juried group show, Art with Impact, running from July 23rd to August 17th, 2024. Art with Impact is an evocative exhibition that features artists from varied backgrounds and disciplines, each interpreting the theme in unique and compelling ways. This […]
3 events,
Salon des Refusés Exhibition
In 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 […]
5 events,
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
This 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
Pulse on the Plaza
SUMMER 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 […]
4 events,
Salon des Refusés Artist Reception at Artful : The Gallery
Salon des Refusés Artist Reception at Artful : The Gallery
In 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 […]
4 events,
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
This 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, […]