Vancouver Island Arts/Crafts

Sun April 01, 2012 - Fri November 30, 2012

Take a pictuesque drive in the country, just south of Nanaimo & North of Ladysmith you will discover a world of amazing artisan, restaurants, farms, & bed &breakfasts. With map in hand discovering treasures hidden along country roads. Original art by international artists, tour farms & purchase farm fresh products, or drop into one of the restaurants for a meal to remember. Take your time, spend a night at a local B&B, take a deep breath & enjoy the trip, meet the locals. Hours of operation vary depending on the season so call ahead. Enjoy a day .

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Wed June 30, 2010 - Sun June 30, 2013

Although Emily Carr described herself as an isolated little old woman on the edge of nowhere, her work has a universal appeal. With this exhibition, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria will become the premiere destination on Vancouver Island to visit and learn about Emily Carr through her paintings. On the Edge of Nowhere will include a historical survey of Carr's artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media & styles she explored & perfected. It will also focus on Carr's influences & inspirations, such as European modern art, members of the Group of Seven artists, First Nations artists and Carr's spirituality.

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Mon May 28, 2012 - Mon May 28, 2012

Join Biblioasis for the launch of the novel called "delightfully offbeat" by The National Post, a "rewarding look" at motherhood by The Vancouver Sun, and "head and shoulders above many of its peers" by The Georgia Straight. Anakana Schofield's Malarky, the story of an Irish farmwife-turned-sexual-outlaw, is a blackly funny tour-de-force that's earning praise from all across the country.

We're proud to announce that this event is also the final stop on the national tour of Metcalf-Rooke Award-winning novelist Claire Tacon (In the Field, 2011), and poet Jamella Hagen (Kerosene, Nightwood Editions, 2011).

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Sat June 02, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

Quadra Island Artists are hosting their annual Studio Tour on the first weekend of June. Quadra is situated in the beautiful Discovery Islands, a short ferry ride from Campbell River. Visitors can enjoy exploring the island & check out the work done by the island's many fine artists. The Tour presents work in many talents - blown glass, stone sculpture, pottery, photography, printmaking, painting & more - & an opportunity to meet the creative people behind the artwork. Add a picnic on Rebecca Spit, gazing across the waters of Sutil Chanel & it's a perfect weekend outing.

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Fri July 27, 2012 - Sun July 29, 2012

Showcasing Alert Bay artists.

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Sat July 28, 2012 - Mon August 06, 2012

The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for artists from Vancouver Island and, new for 2012, the Coastal Islands to showcase their work. Along with the more than 8,000 annual visitors who attend the art show, the show draws hundreds of art patrons from British Columbia, western Canada, and throughout the United States.

2012 will provide an opportunity to enjoy the ever-changing, ever-exciting Sooke Fine Arts Show now in its sixth year under the sponsorship of the Sooke Fine Arts Society.

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Sun August 26, 2012 - Sun August 26, 2012

This one day juried art show is a delicious mix of original art, jewellery, pottery, fabric art, wood, glass, artisan food, music. & more. There is an artistic play area for kids while mom & dad shop. Pick up emerging artists works or meet your favourite accomplished artist. Guest artists are Jo & Vic Duffhues of JoVic Pottery fame. Pencil in August 26, 2012, show starts 10am-4pm come early for the best selection & stay late just in case you missed something. Look for the Big white tents on First Ave & Roberts Street, Ladysmith BC.

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Sat September 15, 2012 - Sun September 16, 2012

The 7th Annual Quadra Island Paint Out 2012 is happening on Saturday & Sunday, September 15-16, 9 AM -4 PM, with the support of Firesign Art & Design Studio & the Heriot Bay Inn in conjunction with the International Plein Air Painters (IPAP)8th Great Worldwide Paint Out. On Saturday, artists will paint at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park at various locations. On Sunday, September 12, at 3PM there will be an exhibit of the weekend's work & a reception at the Heriot Bay Inn. The public is invited to view the art & meet the artists.

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Fri November 16, 2012 - Sun November 18, 2012

Earthly Goods Craft Market showcases the handcrafted wonders of local artists on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Offering juried craft markets that focus on quality products and service, Earthly Goods is devoted to the exhibition and sale of fine hand-crafted articles of local origin. We welcome inquiries from British Columbia artisans with fine quality products.

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