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Artists & Studios in Courtenay

With no shortage of inspiring, supernatural beauty, BC is home to nearly 30,000 artists and studios according to research published by Hills Strategies. With Art-BC's extensive curated collection of artists and studios, you have opportunity to meet, chat, and connect with local artists in creative communities across the province.

On Art-BC.com you'll find artsits and studios in communities and regions across the province. If you're planning a trip or even an outing, you can check out other places to visit by browsing the community page, or checking out the map for places to visit in neighbouring communities.

From desert landscapes to rugged shoreline, glacial lakes nestled in the mountains to rolling plains of wildflowers, regions across BC showcase unmatched natural beauty. In addition to the landscape, BC's rich and diverse cultural history is a wellspring of inspiration for the arts. Communities across the province support artists in their midst with local programs and events, as well as engaged tourism initiatives drawing an audience from around the world to BC's Creative Communities.

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Artful : The Gallery

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Living An Artful Existence With gratitude and deep respect living, working and creating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. ​Wednesday thru Saturday 12 to 5pm 526C Cumberland Road Courtenay BC Read more...
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Artwrx Studio and Gallery

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ARTWRX Studio/Gallery, formerly known as Art Alchemy Studio, is a shared studio space in downtown Courtenay where we support each other to promote growth and professionalism as artists. A visit to the ARTWRX Studio offers you an opportunity to view the work of 10 individual artists with very unique styles. The goal is that each artist has fun creating in Read more...
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Helen Utsal Fine Art

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In my paintings, you will find trees and tall ferns bathed in early morning pink light or the long shadows before nightfall. Expressing the many moods of Nature, with mixed media and oil paint, I explore the forests, lakes and rivers. Hiking and paddling, cherishing the quiet sounds, the wonder, the awe… With my camera and my painter’s mind I Read more...
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Larissa McLean

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I have always known my calling. At age 6 I told my parents I was going to be an artist. That summer, rather than a lemonade stand, I made an art stand on our sidewalk, selling my first pieces. The desire never left… The tendrils of my other childhood love, gardening, grew intertwined with those of my art. Working at Read more...
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Maggie Ziegler Art & Design

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I am a mixed media artist, web & graphic designer. Originally from Alberta, I felt the call of Vancouver Island more than 10 years ago and made the move to this paradise. I have been transformed and inspired by the easy lifestyle and natural charm of my island home. My art is a reflection of the beauty that surrounds me Read more...
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Sharon Lalonde Art

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Sharon Lalonde has been creating from a very early age, using all forms of artistic expression. Since moving to the Comox Valley, in 2012, she has been able to immerse herself in painting. She has achieved Active Member status, with the Federation of Canadian Artists, in 2018 and has been recognized by the Federation, in 2019, with “Best In Show” Read more...
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Shea Kotilla

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Shea Kotilla is an artist who practices with oil paints on canvas and wood. Her subjects are varied including landscapes, people, and still life. Shea grew up in small communities loving the closeness of nature where she would wander through the woods, picking berries, and listening to the forest sounds. Spending time outdoors riding bike, swimming, walking on beaches and Read more...
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Wildlife Art of Heather Soos

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Inspired by nature, Heather creates original fine art paintings and scratchboards depicting wildlife.  She enjoys working in a realistic and detailed style, while also aiming to create something unique with the medium she is working in. Primarily self-taught, Heather began painting birds in gouache in her early twenties after taking some post-secondary art courses.  She later discovered the versatility of Read more...

Upcoming Community Events

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Smither’s Self-Guided Art Mural & History Walks

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June 5, 2022
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April 26, 2023
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This fun, vibrant and interpretive mural was designed in 2020 to depict a comprehensive ‘snapshot’ of life in the Bulkley Valley. The beauty of this mural is in its multidimensionality. The interpretations described here include facts and stories of the town for your entertainment and information. Please keep in mind that each icon represents something different to everyone, whether you Read more...
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Courses & Workshops @ Fibreworks Studio & Gallery

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June 7, 2022
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June 5, 2023
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Coming spring 2022. Instructors & dates to be determined. Please contact the gallery at info(at)fibreworksgallery.com for registration information. Master Weaver Level One The foundation class for the Artisan designation of the Master Weaver Program. It provides the basis for an ongoing exploration into weave structures, colour & design, and focuses on refining skills with materials and equipment. Master Weaver Level Read more...
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Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market

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June 11, 2022
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June 6, 2023
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Our vendors sell food & artisan products that are 100% made, baked, or grown locally. Join us Saturday mornings at the corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street in Smithers. Do you have a passion for local produced food, plants and artisan products? Come to the Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market and purchase directly from the source! Saturday mornings the place Read more...
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Port Moody Workshop Guide

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November 1, 2022
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December 30, 2023
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EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH A CLASS AT POMOARTS We offer classes for all ages and ability levels in a wide range of artistic mediums. Browse our programs, or check out our seasonal program guide! Note: If you notice a discrepency between a PRINTED version versus our ONLINE program guide, please know that the online version is the most up to Read more...
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PROVISIONAL STRUCTURES | CARMEN PAPALIA WITH CO-CONSPIRATORS @Place des Arts

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December 3, 2022
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April 16, 2023
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WITH REBEL FAYOLA ROSE (FOUNDER OF DISABILITY JUSTICE DREAMING), SHARONA FRANKLIN, CATHERINE FRAZEE AND GABRIELLE PETERS (DISABILITY FILIBUSTER AGAINST BILL C-7), HEATHER KAI SMITH, AND THE CURIOSITY PARADOX Carmen Papalia is a Vancouver-based, non-visual artist working in the realm of social practice. His artwork is concerned with unsettling traditions of cultural ableism, which he achieves by centring and affirming disability Read more...
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Feature Exhibition UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND

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December 21, 2022
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May 21, 2023
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Feature Exhibition UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND – A Photographic Journey into Belonging opens December 21, 2022 at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, B.C. December 12, 2022, Skw̲xw̲ú7mesh / Líl̓wat7úl (Whistler, BC) – The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre invites guests to experience its latest exhibition – UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND – A Photographic Read more...
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Fibre & Textile Art Classes | Place des Arts

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January 1, 2023
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December 31, 2023
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Check out the full list of workshops here Our fibre arts classes explore weaving, felting, spinning and dyeing and other fibre arts. Students gain hands-on experience while developing fine motor skills, colour sense and learn how textiles are created. Read more...
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Ceramics, Pottery and Sculpture @Place des Arts

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January 1, 2023
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December 31, 2023
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Find full list of workshops here Kids love getting their hands in the mud in our Clay Play handbuilding classes, and teens and adults can develop and hone skills in handbuilding or wheelthrowing. Read more...
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