Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show| Call To Artists

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

Mark your calendars! This highly anticipated annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show returns. The Largest Open (non-juried) Show on the Island, The Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show features work by emerging and renowned artists including painting and sculpture, jewelry design, furniture, photography and more. Registration opens March 27 and will be open until April 20 […]

In My Head: Youth Arts Showcase 2023

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

The theme for this year’s youth art show is mental health. The art will explore dreams, emotions, and wild imaginings. The show celebrates the artistic talents of Cowichan Valley youth (aged 13-21)

Works of Dennis Del Torre

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

A collection of Dennis Del Torre’s intriguing found-object assemblages.

Carving a Frog Mask

PORTALS Studio 2687 Station St., Duncan, BC

Carve a frog mask under the guidance of First Nations carver Rupert Scow and experience the transformation of a cedar block into a piece of art. Some woodwork experience needed. Wood block materials supplied but students need to bring carving tools. Instructor: Rupert Scow comes from a line of Kwakwaka’wakw carvers living in the Alert […]

$365

CÉLÈBRE-ENSEMBLE 2023

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

Collaborative art show celebrating francophone women living in BC. A Réseau-Femmes Colombie-Britannique project.

Ekphrastic Reversed

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

Art inspired by poetry Show dates: April 4 to April 29, 2023 Opening event: Tuesday April 4, from 4-6 pm As a way to mix our media, CVAC has asked 12 well-known poets to compose poems on themes of isolation and invigoration. The final art show will features several paintings interpreting each poem. Ek what? […]

A Brush with Art

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

Five artists have come together, as part of the Share a Wall program, to display their very different styles: Sierra Acton, Lorna Beecroft, Mark Jackson, Wanda Fraser and Calleigh Quinn.

Free

Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show Opening

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

Celebrate the region’s fine artists and enjoy some divine food and musical entertainment. See who has won the awards and meet the jurors. Tickets are $20 Participating artists in the 2023 CVFAS get in for free

$20

Raptors! Painting Workshop

PORTALS Studio 2687 Station St., Duncan, BC

Challenge yourself in this 3-day (Fri-Sat-Sun) watercolour course (acrylic painters are welcome as well!) for intermediate to advanced artists that includes a visit to The Raptors centre (admission included in course price) in North Cowichan where you will get up close to birds of prey. Artist Harold Allanson will guide the group and you’ll take […]

$410

Mothers Day Tea at Cowichan Valley Arts Council

Arbutus Gallery 2687 James St., Duncan, BC

Celebrate Mother’s day by visiting the gallery and enjoying tea and treats while surrounded by wonderful artworks in this year’s Fine Arts show. By Donation

Art Attack

Arbutus & PORTALS Galleries 2687 James St, Duncan, BC

Our popular Fine Arts Show event returns! 10 artists will be selected. 5 artists will be given 20 minutes to paint according to an assigned theme. The audience will decide the winner of the first round. The next five artists will start their paintings and the audience will decide on the winner. The final round […]