Jan’s Glass by the Sea Studio is offering a Mosaic Direct to Mesh workshop: A wonderful way to add mosaics to more delicate substrates or to walls, cupboard doors, or floors! You will learn how to make the mesh to fit a certain size or shape, then you will create Read more [...]

If you’d like to taste the very best of what Salt Spring has to offer, nothing compares to the mix of creativity, hand-made art and world-class craftsmanship that you can enjoy on the island’s famous Studio Tour. The Studio Tour makes it possible for you to watch artists while they Read more [...]

Sculpture Capital of Canada™ Castlegar Sculpturewalk is a annual rotating exhibition showcasing over thirty outdoor sculptures, from national and international artists,  in Castlegar’s downtown core. From May to October the public can vote on their favourite piece via ballot, and the winner of this People’s Choice Award is purchased by Read more [...]

Shipyards Night Market | Every Friday May 3 – September 27 | Shipbuilder’s Square, Lower Lonsdale, North At the Shipyards Night Market you will find fresh food and locally made products from over 100 vendors, musicians, art and entertainment. The festivities in the Shipbuilder’s Square kick off at 5pm on Friday nights. On Read more [...]

Designed to celebrate the vitality of our hand-crafted world, Crafted Vancouver brings together exceptional local, national & international artisans & designers, studios, galleries and shops making, exhibiting or selling fine craft-based work. Festival events take place at a variety of venues throughout Metro Vancouver over 25 days in May. Our Event Read more [...]

Between Here and There – May 17 – July 7, 2019 | Art of Terrill Welch Gallery Paintings about a life lived within the landscape between the Southwest Coast to North Central of British Columbia by internationally collected, contemporary Canadian artist, Terrill Welch. 

We sell promotional bear of Jazz and Arts in Fort Langley 2019 now. You will be the lucky person when you purchase one of the 60 limited Jazzy Bear until May 31th at Bearga Gallery in Fort Langley. We will draw the number of a lucky winner  of 2 tickets Read more [...]

The Cultural Heritage Festival’s goal is to explore and exhibit the various art forms that depict the West Coast Culture. By creating opportunities for interaction and cross-cultural understanding among the residents and visitors, we can share knowledge of the region’s culture and history. Pacific Rim Arts Society will be presenting Read more [...]

Saturday, May 25, 6:30 – 9:30 Inspired by Monet’s Water Lilies Activity Fee $47.70  Register: https://bit.ly/2Lm2k5e Join us for this socially creative evening, combining a little art with lots of fun. Artist/teacher Kathleen Ainscough will lead a two-hour step-by-step acrylic painting class, at the end of which you will have a masterpiece Read more [...]

For seasoned plein air painters & novice artists who love the great outdoors. Groups of friends looking for a creative activity & families celebrating spring a painting picnic. You are all invited to the 8th annual Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge on Sunday, May 26, 2019! Let’s Get This Whole Province Read more [...]

Discover the story behind every door with the 12th annual Doors Open Richmond, a free city-wide celebration providing access to 40 unique heritage, business and cultural sites. Presented by the Richmond Museum Society in partnership with the City of Richmond, this highly anticipated event takes place on Saturday, June 1 and Read more [...]

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival’s 30th Season runs from June 5 to Sept 21, 2019 in modern theatre tents in a spectacular waterfront setting in Vancouver’s Vanier Park. On the BMO Mainstage, it’s The Taming of the Shrew, inspired by Bard’s 2007 Wild West production, a hilarious runaway hit; Read more [...]

The Annual Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship has visually shaped The District of Chetwynd into a one-of-a-kind locale. Artists from all over the world compete in this unique competition. The District of Chetwynd keeps each intricately carved piece from the championship and places them throughout town. Spectators can watch the Read more [...]

Creative Chaos is one of the major tourist events in Vernon and the largest craft sale of its kind in western Canada. Showcasing over 200 crafters, artisans and specialty foods. Creative activities in the Gymnasium and performing arts and food fair under the big tent. Admission is FREE. It’s 3 Read more [...]

ArtSea is proud to present the 2019 Fall Studio Tour. Celebrating 25 years+, ArtSea Studio Tour is one of Vancouver Island’s longest running self-guided studio tours – with over 25 studios to visit in Sidney by the Sea, as well as Central and North Saanich. This is your opportunity to visit and Read more [...]

Watch over 100 dragon boat teams come together for the province’s second largest dragon boat race compete for the title of Vessi Champion. This race is also the seeding race for the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival. This event is proudly sponsored by Vessi Footwear. FREE ADMISSION! Hours of operation: Read more [...]

Good things come in threes. Chef Meets BC Grape 3 EVENTS, 3 LOCATIONS, OVER 3 MONTHS Vancouver, Calgary, Okanagan Experience the largest tasting of BC wine and food in Western Canada at this multi-city event series celebrating all things grown, crushed, raised and produced in BC.

In recognition of Aboriginal Awareness Month, Aboriginal Arts & Culture Events along with the Heritage Abbotsford Society is honored to present the 4th Annual Aboriginal Arts and Culture Day, an opportunity for the community to come and learn about Aboriginal arts, culture, history, and traditions. Attendees will have the rare Read more [...]

Get Your Art Online and in Front of the Right People. How to use social media to find fans, build collaboration, and sell your work. Take a hands-on approach to growing your art brand and business online by using simple yet, effective tools to increase exposure of your work. Social Read more [...]

The Queer Arts Festival (QAF) is an annual artist-run professional multi-disciplinary arts festival at the Roundhouse in Vancouver, BC. Recognized as one of the top 5 festivals of its kind worldwide (Melbourne Sun Herald), QAF produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking work that pushes boundaries and Read more [...]

North America’s flagship dragon boat festival returns June 21-23, 2019 to the shores of False Creek! Enjoy three days of the continent’s most competitive racing, live headliner concerts, all on BC’s biggest outdoor patio. Over 6,000 racers from countries from around the world come together on False Creek to race Read more [...]

In honour of Canada 150, Richmond Canada Day will be the ultimate birthday bash with a street festival in Steveston Village incorporating the much beloved Steveston Salmon Festival, ship boarding, free concerts, food trucks and a brilliant fireworks display to light up the night.

Each summer, people from all walks of life gather in Smithers BC, to share a universal love of music at the Midsummer Music Festival. Created in 1984, a handful of music lovers envisioned the Midsummer Festival creating a family-positive musical event, now proudly the longest running music festival in Northern Read more [...]

Theatre Under the Stars presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies   Audiences will bathe in the warmth of a Greek island and witness a fight for what’s right this summer, when Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) presents Mamma Mia! and Disney’s Newsies, running alternate evenings July 5–August 17, 2019, at Read more [...]

Earth, Sea and Sky – July 12 – Sept 1, 2019  | Art of Terrill Welch Gallery Step into the west coast landscape one powerful painting at a time with internationally collected, contemporary Canadian artist, Terrill Welch

WORLD MUSIC & ART: SMALL TOWN ROOTS Now into its 5th decade, the Harrison Festival of the Arts has presented the best in Canadian and International performing and visual arts in a setting free of large crowds, long lineups and high ticket prices. The Festival is an event the whole Read more [...]

The Parksville Beach Festival Society presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition,a world class event for master sand sculptors and official qualifying event for the World Championship of Sand Sculpting. Master sand sculptors travel from all corners of the globe to participate in our remarkable competition in Parksville, Read more [...]

Join us for the 33rd annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts art auction & garden party benefit event for the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Don’t miss the social event of the season. Savour gourmet appetizers, local beer, wine and cocktails, live music and an exciting live art auction with Don Read more [...]

Celebrating our 42nd annual festival in 2019 at Jericho Beach Park! The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a not for profit society building a world where folk music culture thrives. Charitable Number 119261030RR0001. Already known around the world for the quality of its programming, friendly ambiance and beautiful park setting, Read more [...]

The Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour takes place July 21, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, registration is at 6800 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz BC. The Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour is a self-guided tour that takes cyclists through the heart of the Fraser Valley, sampling and learning about sustainable agriculture in Read more [...]

From July 25th to July 28th, 2019 Kamloops welcomes the world to our beautiful downtown! Professional street performers from our region as well as from across Canada, Europe and Australia, will converge for our Second Annual Kamloops International Buskers Festival! Our event is a family oriented, FREE TO ATTEND festival Read more [...]

It all starts with a Mardi Gras parasol parade on Saturday, July 28 at 9:30am from the Fort Langley Farmers Market on Glover Road to the main festival stage in front of the Fort Langley Community Hall. Festival activities continue throughout the day. Catch an impressive line-up of jazz bands and Read more [...]

In its 33rd year, the Sooke Fine Arts Show is Vancouver Island’s longest-running, juried fine art show and one of the region’s premier summer arts events. This 11-day art show and sale transforms Sooke’s SEAPARC arena and leisure centre into a stunning, 17,000-square-foot gallery, bringing artists, volunteers, students, visitors and Read more [...]

One of the key events of the City of Richmond’s Canada 150 celebrations will be the Ships to Shore King of the Sea festival at Garry Point Park featuring the Kaiwo Maru. Known as the ‘King of the Sea’, the Kaiwo Maru is a four-masted, 361 ft. long, 182 ft. Read more [...]

ArtsWells Festival is presented by Island Mountain Arts, and we are based out of Wells, BC. Wells has always been a town vibrant of arts and culture.  In the 1930’s, musical acts were enjoyed in the same Community Hall where many of this year’s shows and exhibitions are held.  This Read more [...]

Set among the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox on the east coast of Vancouver Island the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Wander through the grounds surrounded by beautiful gardens, rustic out-buildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Read more [...]

Harmony Arts Festival | August 2-11, 2018| West Vancouver Waterfront The Harmony Arts Festival is the North Shore’s premiere summer event – visit the various seaside venues and experience the sights and sounds and of this award-winning 9-day festival, celebrating its 28th season. This festival is a celebration of music, Read more [...]

The Annual Desert Daze Music Festival was conceived in 2010 by the Spences Bridge Community Club to celebrate rural communities and to highlight area arts and culture. The 2-day festival presents activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy: top-notch musical performances, First Nations demonstrations, educational workshops, local crafts, vendors Read more [...]

Richmond celebrates local food, sustainability and its agricultural past, present and future on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 10am – 3 pm at Farm Fest at Garden City Lands. The festival will be held on the spectacular Garden City Lands, an amazing 136.5 acre park in the heart of Richmond. Read more [...]

The Salmon Arm ROOTS & BLUES Festival is the #1 outdoor music event in the BC Interior. Best known for presenting one of the most eclectic of musical line-ups in the country. The event features 4 outdoor stages, 40+ bands plus off-stage performers, a dance stage, the Family Fun Zone, Read more [...]

The  Nelson International Mural Festival increases the cultural vibrancy of Nelson by engaging local, national and international street artists, muralists, creators and arts lovers through large scale public artworks and educational opportunities. Nelson International Mural Festival desires to shine a light on local cultures and histories, encouraging collaboration and community Read more [...]

August 16-18 will be a special celebration in Pender Harbour. The Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival is marking their 15th anniversary by commissioning a composition by Toronto musician and composer Graham Campbell; the piece will be premiered during the Saturday afternoon concert, performed by the New Zealand String Quartet, celebrated Read more [...]

Robson Valley Music Festival is a 3 day family oriented celebration on music, art and community. Artists from all over B.C., Canada and the World are presented in this diverse and culturally rich event. Held in the heart of the Robson Valley, Dunster, Valemount and on the banks of the Read more [...]

The Ryga Festival is a multi-day arts festival featuring live music, play readings and artistic workshops, symposiums, and more – all with a connection to – or that are inspired by – internationally performed Canadian playwright, novelist, poet, and Summerland resident George Ryga. Considered by contemporary critics to be Canada’s Read more [...]

Close out your summer at one of BC’s biggest dragon boat festivals while enjoying a day on the shores of the Fraser River. Hosted in historic Steveston Village, come check out the neighbourhood’s historic charm and enjoy family-friendly entertainment, dragon boat racing, and unique sights. FREE ADMISSION! Hours of operation: Read more [...]

The Vancouver Fringe Festival is an annual celebration of Theatre for Everyone! In 2019 we’ll feature more than 700 performances by over 90 artists over 11 days from September 5 – 15. The Festival employs an “everyone welcome” selection technique—the Mainstage shows are literally drawn out of a hat, giving all Read more [...]

Garlic has never been sweeter! Celebrate the stinky rose at the 9th annual Chilliwack Garlic Festival at Fantasy Farms. Music, garlic tasting, goodies and so much more, come enjoy some local craft beer sponsored by old Yale brewing or a glass of Wine In our Community Services wine and beer Read more [...]

Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association (NIJFA) Get ready for the Third Annual Nanaimo Jazz Festival, happening September 29-September 22. You won’t want to miss this great event! It is Family Friendly and Affordable ~~   * Free outdoor concerts * All in Nanaimo’s easy-walk downtown & stunning waterfront.   * A Read more [...]

Culture Days is a collaborative, Canada-wide volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The first annual Culture Days event swept across more than 700 Canadian cities and towns during the last weekend of September 2010, Read more [...]

Bowen Island, British Columbia Visual Arts, Multi/Interdisciplinary — Behind-the-scenes, Talks and Discussion Sun, summer, Bowen, art and artists: sounds like the perfect combination for a sublime weekend! Bowen Island is considered to be one of the most artistic communities in Canada and has an abundance of artists who are willing Read more [...]

Since 1995 The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society has produced Word Vancouver (forrmerly The Word On The Street Vancouver), the primary literary festival for Western Canadian book lovers and literacy enthusiasts. In 2013 the festival rebranded as Word Vancouver. The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society strives to promote Read more [...]

The Sunshine Coast’s leading edge arts festival will be presented this year from October 4 to 20, 2019. The multi-disciplinary Festival features visual art, music, heritage, drama, dance and a variety of workshops hosted at various indoor venues around the District of Sechelt. See secheltartsfestival.com for more event details.

Art After Dark is a soiree style party designed to cultivate the creative community in Vernon. Featuring appetizers, drinks, live music, interactive and collaborative art activities, door prizes, and our current exhibitions all in one evening at Vernon Public Art Gallery. Suggested attire for Art After Dark is cocktail party Read more [...]

Chutzpah! Festival is an annual performing arts festival committed to bringing world-renowned international dance, music, theatre, and comedy to Vancouver audiences. Led by Mary-Louise Albert, Artistic Managing Director and recipient of the 2011 Canada Council for the Arts John Hobday Award for Excellence in Arts Management, Chutzpah! Festival offers eclectic Read more [...]

Picasso’s birthday,  a day to honor artists and their indisputable contribution to society. International Artist Day (iAD) was launched in 2004 to honor the contribution artists make to society. 100 Braid Street Studios will present a pop-up gallery for IAD to showcase and celebrate regional, local and international artists. Including an anonymous Read more [...]

Experience the power of creativity at Splash – Arts Umbrella’s annual art auction and gala. On Saturday, October 26, 2019, Canada’s leading non-profit arts organization for young people will be hosting an unforgettable art auction and gala featuring close to 100 works by prominent artists from BC and beyond. Arts Umbrella serves more than 24,000 young Read more [...]

Paintings of the Salish Sea Nov 1 – 10 2019  Small and large landscape paintings, by internationally collected, contemporary Canadian artist, Terrill Welch, brush an ancient song in painting notes of movement and mystery across the canvases. 

“A fallen tree should never die quietly, never mind who’s around to hear it.” Following the success of oneTree 2015 and oneTree 2017, The Bateman Foundation and Live Edge Design are partnering again to bring you oneTree 2019. We invite you to join us in celebrating the life of a Read more [...]

The Christmas holidays begins with the Kris Kringle Craft Market.  Come be part of the merry making at the 26th annual Christmas extravaganza – November Nov. 21, 22, 23, 24 at Beban Park Social Centre. This year, like every year, there will be a wide variety of Artisans to offer – over 150, in fact Read more [...]

Coldsnap is a unique, annual, nine-day live music festival that draws people together on cold winter nights. Each year musicians from around the world come to Prince George for a week of lively entertainment. Daily concerts feature performers from a wide variety of genres including indie, blues, jazz, Celtic, Canadiana, Read more [...]

Kick start your art & grow your creative community with our 29-day creativity challenge beginning February 1! Challenge yourself to create daily for 29 days with Opus Daily Practice, making your art practice a priority wherever your days may take you – the studio, kitchen table or living room, in Read more [...]

Held every February at Beban Auditorium, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo Celebrate Good Times at the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable! Join in the joie de vivre and indulge in an annual February weekend of food, fun, and music at Nanaimo’s Beban Auditorium! Decadent toffy on snow, delicious French Canadian Read more [...]