Local artists open their studios to the public at this year’s Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, October 16–18. Take this opportunity to shop early for holiday gifts of lasting art. For a list of particpating artsts, studiod and galleries, visit www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.ca.
Artique, Powell River’s collective art gallery, is home to the largest collection in Powell River and the surrounding area and islands of the work of local artists. Started in 2002, this cooperative gallery has consistently represented more than twenty-eight local artists and artisans, with works displayed in various media: metals, precious stones, pottery, wood, soaps, [...]
Sunshine Coast artists selected for the 2015 curated Sechelt Arts Festival Exhibition were asked, “What does cedar mean to you?” That began their “art as process” journey as they thoughtfully considered the impact of the cedar tree on our communities and in their individual lives. The results will be presented at the Art and the [...]
“I like to begin a painting without knowing what it is, then figure it out,” says Sa Boothroyd. “Things don’t always make sense.” Flying dogs, birds with postage stamps for feet, pots of tea, cats steering houses on bicycle wheels: some of the “senseless” things you’ll find frequenting her paintings, prints, and illustrations, many of [...]
What is under my feet? Layers of soil, rocks, roots, earthworms; fallen leaves, new grass, seaweed; tiles, shoes, Lego (as suggested by a new mom). What provides our foundation as we move through our days? Artists were invited to share their stories and their art—and the jury committee took on the difficult task of selecting [...]
I’ve discovered the power of vulnerability. I have struggled with self-esteem issues since I was a small girl. The first time I sold a painting, the experience was so frightening, I shut down and went into hiding with my artwork for almost six years. But eventually I grew tired—tired of being silent, of feeling that [...]
Abandoned cars, trains, trucks, and farm or sawmill equipment serve as artist Ed Cleave’s inspiration for some of his watercolour paintings. He photographs his subjects and then creates his art. His main medium is watercolour, but he also uses India ink, draws cartoons, carves soapstone, and has published a book of poetry. He starts every [...]
OUR FOREST brings together some of the most recognized artists and artisans on the Sunshine Coast. The participating artists work in a variety of media, styles, and themes, presenting a range of interpretations and provoking discussion around the forest that surrounds and sustains us. For artists and performers, it is an opportunity to highlight their [...]
Join friends and take a scenic coastal tour of 135+ galleries and artist studios. Enjoy events, demos and meet the artists. For more information on the 2014 Sunshine Coast Art Crawl, visit sunshinecoastartcrawl.com.
Power of Paint is the one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest art exhibitions, held on the same weekend as the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts and the Hackett Park Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, creating a synergetic artistic weekend in Sechelt. “The Power of Paint exhibition makes a significant contribution to this cultural [...]