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Discover the local culture makers at festivals happening throughout the year across BC’s Creative Communities. Visit exhibitions and the work of contemporary Canadian artists at local galleries, or stop by an art studio for an intimate experience. In town for a short time? Plan a self guided one-day art walk!
Our list of festivals and events are your gateway to an immersive cultural deep dive into the inner workings of the culture keepers and culture makers of the West Coast. Experience performance, dance, film festivals, studio tours, farm tours, visual arts, and music of all genres, all while exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes the world has to offer in every region of the province.
Art-BC.com is your source for all of the best BC festivals and events in the province!
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The town of Ladysmith is situated on the 49th parallel north on the east coast of Vancouver Island. The main industries include tourism, forestry and agriculture. Some of the main attractions in Ladysmith include works by the most well-known artists in the town such as Cindy Friesen-Ford Ashurst and Elissa Anthony. Cindy Friesen-Ford Ashurts finds inspiration from photographs taken at places where she goes and the main themes are realistic landscapes and wildlife. The artist is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and has been awarded for her works. Elissa Anthony is an oil landscape painter born in Toronto, Ontario who later relocated to Vancouver Island and opened her studio and gallery. The artist’s paintings are mostly inspired by local scenery and feature sea, sky and landscapes.Experience the diverse attractions in Ladysmith, where art, nature, and community thrive together.