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September 2020
Art Exhibition – Gigi Hoeller Gallery
daily thru October. Covid precautions in effect. Lots of space to distance. Hand sanitizers available. 10 minutes North of Sechelt, North on Leaning Tree Road
Find out more »Art Exhibition: Relics of Our Past: The Beachcombers Reimagined
to October 25. A group art show featuring 20+ local, national and international artists paying tribute to the iconic Canadian TV show on the 30th anniversary of the show wrapping production in Gibsons. Featured artists include: Sunshine Coast artists Charmaine Bayntun, Todd Clark, Andrea Coates, Orca Coates Franklin, Jana Curll, Jody Franklin, Jane Hennessy, Ed Hill, Gigi Hoeller, Roseann Janzen, Lyall Nanson, Amber Petersen, Ben Tour. Plus Canadian artists, Chris Simonite, Robert Dayton, Amelia Does, Jon Dowdall, Sybille Haeussler, Sarah…
Find out more »Art Exhibition: Suzy Naylor and Brian Romer
to October 25th. Romer painting in the Canadian landscape tradition expr4ess his interpretation of its essence and spirit. Naylor - "When I look at the world, first and foremost, I see colour. Shapes and forms are vessels for holding the colour." Brian and Suzy will be onsite from 11:30 to 1:30pm during the Art Crawl Oct 24 and Oct 25th.
Find out more »Jack Olive Ceramic Studio – Moving Sale
Open by appointment until we move in October. Located in Granthams Landing. Call 604.816.1110.
Find out more »Christy Sverre Studio/Gallery private viewings
to Dec 30. Christy Sverre Art studio/gallery is open by appointment 11am-5pm to end of the year: Safety protocols will be observed for comfortable and private viewings. Please call 604-989-2491 or see website for more information. christysverre.com - 612 Marine Drive, Gibsons
Find out more »Sechelt Artwalk
to Oct 26. Explore the ARTS in Sechelt. Take a stroll in Downtown Sechelt & Trail Bay Centre visiting our shops and cafes to view art by over 70 local artists. Download the Sechelt ARTWALK map online here or pick up a map at Artworks Gallery & Framing.
Find out more »Opportunity: Wanted: Gibsons Public Art Gallery Manager
Deadline October 13, 2020. Our wonderful Gallery Manager is retiring! The Gibsons Public Art Gallery seeks a new arts manager to help guide our community public art gallery through its next phase of evolution. For complete details click here
Find out more »October 2020
Art Exhibition: Crissy Arseneau – Cloud City
The paper sculptures of Crissy Arseneau’s ‘Cloud City’ are inspired by the reflections in the glass towers that fill Vancouver, with the cloud-filled sky they obscure mirrored back through an infinity of windows.
Find out more »Art Exhibition: Matthew Talbot-Kelly – Doctor Kali Gehry’s Cabinet of (in)Curiosities and Ecstatic Nonsense
Daily to Oct 4. A neo-Dada Cabinet of Curiosities presented in an open studio format by Matthew Talbot-Kelly. A dream theatre display spectacle of chimera, folly and tears.
Find out more »Art Exhibition: Shifting Landscapes
Wed-Sun to October 25th. This exhibition features four internationally known, award winning artists who work in a wide variety of media and styles. Inspired by nature and their West Coast surroundings they have created works which pay homage to textile traditions while each establishing their own unique, contemporary style. “Art is art, nature is nature, you cannot improve upon it.” Emily Carr Anni Hunt | Kaija Rautiainen | Michelle Sirois-Silver | Catherine Nicholls
Find out more »Art Exhibition: Hildegard Westerkamp, “At the Edge of Wilderness” + “Altered States”, Alan Sirulnikoff & Richard Nelson
to Oct 4. Plus 'At the Edge of Wilderness is Sound-Slide Installation about Ghosttowns in British Columbia. The installation explores a strange moment of excitement and magic, discovery and adventure, the moment when the contemporary visitor encounters an abandoned industrial site. This moment also contains questions and stories about human industrial activities of the past and present; or a sense of the spirits and ghosts still hovering among the skeletal remains while nature is gradually reclaiming its place. Hildegard Westerkamp…
Find out more »Art Exhibition: PR – Contemplating Scrolls: Brigitte Potter-Mael
A multi-media artist, versatile in papermaking, drawing, print-media and installation art. Born in 1943, she has lived in Canada since 1977, where she studied visual art at Concordia University in Montreal. Opening Reception September 18, 7pm
Find out more »PR – Plein Air Painting Class
in oil or acrylic with Ursula Medley plus NY artist/curator/gallerist Peter Gynd will be offering feedback and one-on-one consultation! Come paint in the garden or on the beach in Lang Bay. Plenty of room for social distancing. Please bring your own face covering and gloves. More info ursula.medley@gmail.com 10989 Dunlop Rd, off Phillips Rd off Phillips Rd in Lang Bay
Find out more »Little Hands (Pre-Schoolers 0-5)
1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Outdoor creative play for families focusing on creative, social development-enhancing creative activities that allow both parent and child an opportunity to connect. Natural and recycled materials, permission to get messy and a warm warm atmosphere contribute to an experience that honours this investigative nature of childhood while maintaining our unique Coast vibe of arts, culture, and outdoor living. New theme each week. FREE *no longer providing snacks and coffee*
Find out more »Opportunity: PR Call for Artists: Underbrush: Mycelium Rising’
Deadline October 22. Malaspina Art Society is happy to announce our autumn 2020 group art show titled ‘Underbrush: Mycelium Rising’ now set to open in early November either as a regular in-person exhibition at The Malaspina Exhibition Centre in Vancouver Island University’s Powell River, BC Campus’s foyer with an online gallery as well, OR if COVID-19 precautions prevent this, then as an online show only. More info from https://artpowellriver.com/
Find out more »British Columbia Landscape in Watercolour Workshop with Roberta Mauel
Sept. 19th and 26th, Oct 3rd and 10th (4 Saturdays) (2020) Sept Students will be required to wear masks and social distancing will be in effect to create a safe space for all artists. Each class will include practice exercises and background theory to help you understand the qualities of watercolour paint in order to put you at ease with this highly accessible medium. Roberta will instruct you in techniques that allow you to express spontaneity and use colour and colour combinations effectively,…
Find out more »PR – Artist Panel & Ink Extraction Demo
oin Edward Fu-Chen online for an artist panel and ink extraction demo. There will also be space for 6 participants in person. Please register at the artcentrepr.ca
Find out more »Coastal Art Gallery
Hours: 10:00am-5:30pm daily except Sunday 12:00-4:00pm with pandemic protocol in place. in the Trail Bay Mall. Come and see our artwork with radically low prices: watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel paintings, dolls, carvings, pottery, metal works, and many art note-cards.
Find out more »Open Mic – Gibsons & District Public Library
The Gibsons & District Public Library is hosting an Open Mic night on Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month. Join us on August 5th, 7–8pm to listen to people share their original material. Even better, share your own material. It can be prose, poetry, spoken word, a song, a rap... any original material that is no longer than 5 minutes. Email us before July 29th to reserve your spot. stalbot@gibsons.bclibrary.ca Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648459130?pwd=Y09hWkkyTkNpYUxLUndNZzB1c1QrZz09
Find out more »Art Exhibition: The Journey Begins Where It Ends
Mixed media exhibition by Connie Sabo
Find out more »2020 Vision – Sechelt Arts Festival
Premiere productions of dance, live music, film, curated art exhibition, locally-inspired heritage exhibit, fully immersive multi-media experiences, and multiple workshops. October 8 to 25 at various Sechelt venues. Tickets on sale for individual events summer 2020.
Find out more »Drawing with Bruce Workshop
October 17-18. Students will be required to wear masks and social distancing will be in effect to create a safe space for all artists. This workshop will be a hands-on approach to some of the techniques, styles, and mediums of drawing. We will explore line by way of contour and gesture drawing, use of soft graphite, vine charcoal, blending tools, and fine line markers. Demonstration, step by step drawing, still life and use of black and white photos for reference…
Find out more »SUNSHINE COAST ART CRAWL 2020
October 23-25 2020, 10am-5pm each day with Special Openings happening on Fri from 7 to 9pm. The Art Crawl offers Crawler along the Sunshine Coast Hwy visiting galleries and art studios, from Earls Cove and Langdale to Earl's Cove. Experience the vibrant arts and culture community of the Sunshine Coast -- and maybe even take a little something special home with you.
Find out more »November 2020
Little Hands (Pre-Schoolers 0-5)
1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Outdoor creative play for families focusing on creative, social development-enhancing creative activities that allow both parent and child an opportunity to connect. Natural and recycled materials, permission to get messy and a warm warm atmosphere contribute to an experience that honours this investigative nature of childhood while maintaining our unique Coast vibe of arts, culture, and outdoor living. New theme each week. FREE *no longer providing snacks and coffee*
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