Since 1971, the Cowichan Valley Arts Council has enriched the community through art by presenting and promoting over 25 shows a year featuring work by Vancouver Island artists. This arts hub is also a space for youth and adults to learn and participate.
The Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) offers a variety of workshops and classes, including Figure Drawing, Art Dabble, Painting Foundations, and an Art & Wellness Workshop Series. They also host various exhibitions, meetings, and guest speakers, as well as providing free resources.
This community art gallery and studio, showcases established artists, and welcomes new talent to the space.
These sessions are full Figure Drawing Winter and Spring Sessions Choose from Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4 pm, or Mondays 4-6:30pm Practice the art of Figure drawing in a welcoming environment open to artists of all skill levels. Immerse yourself in a focused creative space alongside seasoned artists, providing an excellent opportunity for artistic practice. Please note that this is Read more...
Art Dabble: 5 Classes on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 -4:00 pm Don’t know where to start with making art? Haven’t touched a brush or pen for a long time? Want to rediscover the childhood pleasure of creative play? Art Dabble is for you! Art Dabble provides a series of rich explorations facilitated by inspiring local artists. Nurture your creative energy Read more...
This course is FULL. Painting Foundations 5 Classes on Wednesdays from 6- 8 pm , start April 2 in the CVAC Art Studio Welcome to an evening painting class for both oil and acrylic painting. Participants will be guided through the full painting process, from choosing compelling subject matter to creating preparatory studies and developing dynamic compositions. The course will Read more...
Magic of Batik : workshop April 25 from 10 am -4 pm Discover the magic of Batik using wax and dyes on 100% white cotton fabric. You will learn the different processes of batik: how to apply hot liquid wax with traditional and contemporary waxing tools how to mix colours how to apply washes of colourful dyes to fabric and Read more...
The 55th Cowichan Valley Fine Art Show is the largest open, non-juried, art show on the Island and features work by emerging and renowned artists including painting and sculpture, jewelry design, furniture, photography and more. Key Dates to Remember: Show Dates: May 5 – 30, 2025 Registration Open: February 28 – April 21 Registration Deadline: April 21 or until capacity is Read more...
CVAC is working with a group of community members to create & share the WE ALL BELONG exhibition. With more than 110 million people currently displaced, this exhibition considers one of the most pressing issues of our time – the unprecedented displacement of people worldwide due to war, violence, persecution, and climate change. Show organizers believe art has the power Read more...
