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.
Halfmoon Bay was originally a territory of the Shíshálh Nation and nowadays, offers a lot of Indigenous art. One of the main attractions is the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort which has unique accommodations in the form of a luxury tent-house suite. Guests can take their time and enjoy a variety of paintings by some of the best artists in the town - Sandy Kay and Gigi Hoeller. Sandy Kay's paintings are known to be very emotion-based and painted in different styles. The artist used to own a gallery on Granville Island for many years and has gained international attention with her paintings displayed in England, Germany, Dubai, the U.S. and Canada. If you're looking for a romantic getaway in a natural scenery filled with Shíshálh Nation Indigenous culture, Halfmoon Bay will leave you impressed.
