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.
Exhibitions in Ladysmith
Explore dynamic and curated exhibitions happening in Creative Communities all over British Columbia. Each experience of a curated show is an experience of human expression and creativity. Become enveloped in the hearts and minds of the artists shaping our time. Gallery spaces in BC range from intimate studio galleries in the homes of local artists, off-the-beaten-path spaces to be discovered, dockside showrooms, to large-scale, urban cultural hubs.
