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SUMMARY:‘Super/Natural Creatures - Artist Talk’ at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:Join us August 21st at the Campbell River Art Gallery for an Artist Talk and Q+A with ‘Super/Natural Creatures’ artists James Kwaksistala (Kwakwaka’wakw)\, Thomas Whiteley (Inuit)\, and curator Nadine Bariteau! \nFriday August 21\, 10 AM – 11 AM\, CRAG Main Gallery \nHear about their collective practice and the three-year journey to bring this exhibition to the Campbell River Art Gallery.  \nRegister now! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/21/super-natural-creatures-artist-talk
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/super-natural-creatures-artist-talk-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:‘Super/Natural Creatures’ - Opening Reception at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:The Campbell River Art Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception of their new exhibition ‘Super/Natural Creatures!’ \n  \nOpening reception Thursday August 20th\, 3 PM – 5 PM at the Campbell River Art Gallery. \n  \nRegister now! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/20/super-natural-creatures-opening-reception \n  \nAbout the show: \nAugust 20th – October 31st\, 2026 \n‘Super/Natural Creatures’ features the work of James Kwaksistala (Kwakwaka’wakw)\, Charles Jules (Nuu-chah-nulth)\, and Alexander J. Mark (Nuu-chah-nulth) who are based in Campbell River\, alongside special guest artist Thomas Whiteley (Inuit). Curated by Nadine Bariteau\, the show brings together rich storytelling traditions\, ancestral designs\, and contemporary printmaking and is the culmination of a three-year journey rooted in relationship building\, mentorship\, and deep mutual respect.  \nCelebrating the collaborative spirit of the Ha̲mdzat̓si Collective\, this exhibition marks a major milestone. After showcasing works in Trois-Rivières and Toronto\, the Campbell River Art Gallery is thrilled to present the Collective in their home gallery for the very first time. \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/super-natural-creatures-opening-reception-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Exibits
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SUMMARY:Fibre & Fungi with Miss Bumble
DESCRIPTION:The Campbell River Art Gallery invites you to join Miss Bumble\, Fibre artist\, Illustrator and Mycology enthusiast for a ‘Sacred in All Forms’ closing tea party while you create your own needle felted mushroom in the gallery! Looking at samples and reference of mushrooms from original images made by women in mycology and exploring the study of the mycellium network you will make your own fibre sculpture using wool. \nAll supplies included\, beginner friendly. 14+ age recommendation as it is a more involved project. \n  \n10:00AM – 12:00PM in the Main Gallery \nRegister now online at https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/5/30/fibre-fungi-with-miss-bumble \n  \nAbout the Artist \n  \nMiss Bumble is an Illustrator\, Painter\, Textile & Felting Artist creating on the unceded territory of the K’ómoks First Nation\, in the province known as BC\, Canada. The artist takes large inspiration from local mycology (study of mushrooms) as well as west coast natural flora and fauna in her illustrations and fibre works.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/fibre-fungi-with-miss-bumble/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses,Exhibitions,Exibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T130000
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SUMMARY:CRAG All Ages Art POP-UP: Abstract Rockweed
DESCRIPTION:Join us next Wednesday July 22nd AT SYBIL ANDREWS COTTAGE from 1 PM – 4 PM for a Willow Point POP-UP art making activity! \n  \nWorking with natural rockweed pigment and our imaginations we will create unique pieces of art by drawing out animals\, figures\, or whatever other things we might see in the abstract rockweed shape! \n  \nThis event is by donation and is for all ages! Families are encouraged to join!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/crag-all-ages-art-pop-up-abstract-rockweed/
LOCATION:Sybil Andrews Cottage\, 2131 South Island Highway\, Campbell River\, BC V9W 1C2\, Campbell River\, British Colombia\, V9W 1C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Land with Vanessa Sharkey
DESCRIPTION:Explore the forest and learn from the plants with guide Vanessa Sharkey on Saturday July 18th hosted by the Campbell River Art Gallery! \nParticipants and staff will meet at the gallery at 10AM then travel to the chosen location together. Participants are responsible for their own transportation\, food\, hydration and ensuring they are properly equipped for the 2-3 hour walk. \n>REGISTER NOW ONLINE AT https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/18/listening-to-the-land-with-vanessa-sharkey \n‘There are so many plants out there that signify protection. Very unassuming ones. There are plants that subtly show us what’s to come when the season changes\, and once we learn about them and what they are capable of\, our mindset shifts and the plants teach us a lot about ourselves.’ –Vanessa Sharkey \nVanessa is part of CorVee\, a collaboration of outdoor knowledge with Cory Cliffe. From survival\, plant identification\, medicinal harvesting and invasive species control they share our knowledge everywhere they go. \n\n\n\nVenue\nCampbell River Art Gallery\n\n\nAddress\n1235 Shoppers RowCampbell RiverBCV9W 2C7\,CA\n\n\nStarts\nSat Jul 18 2026\, 10:00am PDT\n\n\nEnds\nSat Jul 18 2026\, 1:00pm PDT
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/listening-to-the-land-with-vanessa-sharkey/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Celebration of The Campbell River Art Gallery’s New Entryway Mural
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Campbell River Art Gallery THIS Friday as we celebrate and honor the gallery’s new entryway mural ‘Trials and Tribulations’ by Kwakwaka’wakw artist James Kwaksistala! Light refreshments will be provided. All community members are invited! \n  \nWHEN //  \nFriday\, July 17\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM \nThe Campbell River Art Gallery \n  \nRegister now at our events page! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/17/celebration-of-the-crag-new-entryway-mural \n  \nAbout the mural: \nRendered in the traditional Kwakwaka’wakw style\, ‘Trials and Tribulations’ transforms the gallery doors into a meaningful cultural threshold. Framing the entrance\, two eagles spread their wings inward so that all who enter pass directly between them.  \nThe mural features rich traditional iconography\, including figures contending over a copper\, the traditional emblem of wealth and status. It also depicts human figures falling into the open mouth of the sisiutl\, a powerful double-headed serpent. \n“The sisiutl grants strength to those who face it\,” explains artist James Kwaksistala. “To go in headfirst is to meet what we fear undefended\, the act of humbling oneself—to die to a self better left behind\, and be reborn stronger.”
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/celebration-of-the-campbell-river-art-gallerys-new-entryway-mural/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T110000
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SUMMARY:Words with Jess Housty
DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of live poetry at the Campbell River Art Gallery on July 12th and take part in a very special Sunday event with award-winning\, bestselling poet Jess Housty! \nJess will be reading poems from their soon to be released book ‘How to Nourish a Cannibal’ followed by a group discussion and Q+A!  \nRegister now online to save your spot at https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/12/words-with-jess-housty \nAbout Jess Housty: \nJess is a Haíɫzaqv parent\, land-based educator\, and award-winning poet living in their homelands in the community of Bella Bella\, BC. \nJess serves their Haíɫzaqv community as the Executive Director of Qqs (Eyes) Projects Society\, and serves the wider BC Central Coast region as the Lead at Coastal Foodways. They also work as a Co-Lead with the Right Relations Collaborative in support of just and equitable relationships between Indigenous changemakers and the philanthropic sector. \n\n\n\nVenue\nCampbell River Art Gallery\n\n\nAddress \n  1235 Shoppers RowCampbell RiverBCV9W 2C7\,CA\n\n\nStarts\nSun Jul 12 2026\, 11:00am PDT\n\n\nEnds\nSun Jul 12 2026\, 12:30pm PDT
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/words-with-jess-housty/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions,Exibits
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SUMMARY:'Iconography + Identity' at the Campbell River Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Campbell River Art Gallery invites you to an artful afternoon full of personal interests\, admiration\, and identity exploration! \nOn Saturday July 4th from 1 – 3PM artist Aoife Mckirgan will be hosting a workshop where participants will look at what they hold sacred\, whether it be pop-culture\, environments\, or personal experiences\, to create a collage and drawing based portrait on paper. Explore using symbolism and iconography to make a representation of who you are when identities are broken down to simple imagery rather than realism! \nBring your enthusiasm for all that interests you! \nFor all ages and experience levels! \n>REGISTER NOW ONLINE AT https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/4/iconography-identity \nAbout the Artist: \nAoife McKirgan is a painter and coloured-pencil artist whose work draws inspiration from her own childhood and contemporary pop culture. Through her art\, she explores themes of idolization\, gender stereotypes\, and personal identity. \nShe includes the use of pop-culture and everyday imagery in her work to hopefully create connection among viewers through shared interest and experiences. \n\n\n\nVenue\nCampbell River Art Gallery\n\n\nAddress\n1235 Shoppers RowCampbell River BC V9W 2C7\, CA\n\n\nStarts\nSat Jul 4 2026\, 1:00pm PDT\n\n\nEnds\nSat Jul 4 2026\, 3:00pm PDT
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/iconography-identity-at-the-campbell-river-art-gallery/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses,Community Event,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Lenticular Print Making with Kourtney Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Join us SATURDAY JUNE 13TH from 1PM-3PM for a special workshop with ‘Sacred In All Forms’ artist\, Kourtney Jackson!\n\n\n\nDiscover how motion\, time\, and visual storytelling can exist within a single image in this hands-on DIY lenticular print workshop. Using their own photography\, participants will create prints that shift as the viewer moves\, producing the illusion of a movement and transformation.\n\n\nFor more information\, visit our website: www.crartgallery.ca/events
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lenticular-print-making-with-kourtney-jackson/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Classes / Courses
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