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May 2021
Saturday 1, May
CVAC’s Annual Fine Arts Show 2021
When things get tough, artists really get creative. So considering the year we’ve just been through, the Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show promises to be exceptional in 2021. As the largest show of its kind on Vancouver Island, it features work by emerging and renowned artists including painting and sculpture, jewelry design, furniture, photography and more. It’s our privilege to celebrate the high-calibre artists who live and thrive here. The Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show is a joyous celebration of…
Find out more »June 2021
Saturday 5, June
Canadian Bookbinders & Book Artists Guild
New works by Island members of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. Since 1983 the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild has worked to support the development of the book arts in Canada. The book arts include bookbinding, artists’ books, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing and typography, wood engraving, paper decorating, restoration, and conservation.
Find out more »July 2021
Wednesday 28, July
Forest: Breath of Life
Forest: Breath of Life showcases works from 27 working artists from across British Columbia. It is a Cowichan Public Art Gallery juried exhibition. “Forest: Breath of Life will explore the multi-faceted nature of forests: as home to a vast number of flora and fauna; as a source of beauty, healing and solace to humans; as a source to be harvested; an ecosystem under threat; and a source of every breath we take.”
Find out more »August 2021
Thursday 5, August
Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival 2021
The Shawnigan Players present Shakespeare's " The Winter's Tale", directed by Alex Gallacher Starting August 5, the Evergreen School grounds in Cobble Hill (Watson Road - Different location than former years!) will become the hub of all things theatrical in the valley. This is the tenth year in a row The Shawnigan Players are presenting a full live theatre show with a large cast in colourful costumes under the starry sky. The Winter's Tale is a story as it would…
Find out more »Wednesday 11, August
Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival 2021
The Shawnigan Players present Shakespeare's " The Winter's Tale", directed by Alex Gallacher Starting August 5, the Evergreen School grounds in Cobble Hill (Watson Road - Different location than former years!) will become the hub of all things theatrical in the valley. This is the tenth year in a row The Shawnigan Players are presenting a full live theatre show with a large cast in colourful costumes under the starry sky. The Winter's Tale is a story as it would…
Find out more »Monday 23, August
Mycelium Forest: Place Makers and Participants in Time
Three Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island artists (Sheila Karrow, Pam Vipond and Debra Gardiner) explore the beauty and natural patterns of mushrooms in the coastal rainforest. Meet the artist – Monday Aug. 23 at 4 pm
Find out more »Friday 27, August
Watershed Show
The inspiration for the show and programs will be the seven aspirational targets set by the Cowichan Watershed Board – everything from estuary health to protected riverside habitats and clean drinking water. Activities for families will include outdoor painting and crafts. “Our goal is to use an experiential, artistic approach to raising awareness in the Cowichan community about the value of managing our watersheds wisely,” said CVAC President Janet Magdanz. “Art is a great way to help people experience nature.”
Find out more »September 2021
Wednesday 8, September
Volunteer Show
Our volunteers work hard to create an inspiring organization. The annual Volunteer Show is back again, as our BIG thank you to all the hardworking members who make CVAC as great as it is. The show will be hosted in our studio space for three weeks, from September 8th to 29th.
Find out more »Monday 27, September
Six of the Best
An art show featuring fabric pieces by Gill Riordan, Lesley Comassar, Dale MacEwan, Susan Purney-Mark, Wendy Duffield and Richard Riordan.
Find out more »October 2021
Sunday 3, October
Special Event with Local Indigenous Plant Experts
Meet authors Dr. Luschiim Arvid Charlie and Nancy J. Turner at a talk and book signing for Luschiim’s Plants: Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines ($29.95, Harbour Publishing). The Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre will host the outdoor event on Sunday, October 3 from 3-4pm. Please dress for the weather, wear a mask and bring your own coffee cup if you would like a drink. The book will also be available for purchase. Luschiim’s Plants is an unprecedented collection of botanical…
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