The Islands are a rich source of galleries, museums, music, theatre, artisans, potters, welders and more
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- First Nations (8)
- Vancouver Island has a rich first peoples history.
- Galleries (23)
- Art galleries on Vancouver Island, independent and avant-garde art of all kinds.
- Music (19)
- Musicians, bands, venues and festivals on Vancouver Island.
- Painters (5)
- Painters are inspired by the raw and natural beauty of Vancouver Island, no wonder there are so many to discover here.
- Photographers (7)
- Photographers on Vancouver Island
- Potters and Pottery (5)
- Vancouver Island is well-known as an impressive source of potters and pottery, raku, porcelain, traditional and artistic, form and function.
- Theatre (7)
- High-brow or low, Vancouver Island offers some remarkable theatre troupes, groups and companies.
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http://www.supercraftstar.com
Super Craft Star, Shirra Wall's new Whimsical Fabric Arts Craft Enterprise, Vintage Fabrics, Hand made products, OOAK, One of A Kind Handmade Home Decor items, funky pillows, whimsical shopping bags, silkscreened patches, recycled fabric, hand made purses, designer purses
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http://www.thebigtimeout.com
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Cumberland Village Works delivered another stellar music inspired event with The Big Time Out -2008. Village Park in downtown Cumberland hosted some of the hottest independent acts currently touring the planet, including: Indie rockers Metric, hip-hop daddies De La Soul, K’naan, Matisyahu, Delhi2Dublin, Moshav, Shane Philip, Wil, That 1 Guy, Adham Shaikh, The CR Avery Band and You Say Party! We Say Die!
The Big Time Out had all the elements audiences have come to expect from a major Cumberland Village Works event, including audiovisual installations, commissioned art, dance and circus pieces, thematic chill zones and many other surprises.
Bringing successful International talent to this quaint little village is just the beginning. The Big Time Out is all about creating a festive vibe and funky setting. Inside the gates of The Big Time Out is a unique community event with a vibrant scene enveloping the exceptional music. Commissioned art installations, contemporary visuals, circus performers and colorful dancers provided a backdrop to thematic chill spaces like the extremely popular Union Saloon and our new family-oriented chai tent.
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http://www.strathconapress.com
Strathcona Press is a Letterpress Studio & Art Gallery run by 2 Emily Carr Institute (Vancouver) alumni, in Yellowpoint (between Nanaimo & Ladysmith.) The Studio features artist's books, letterpress printed on antique presses, and there are regular shows by Canadian & International artists in the Gallery.
Open May-October Sat&Sun 12-4pm
250-245-2256
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http://www.AblazeMetalArt.com/
Shop Online for metal art wall hangings and free-standing metal art work sculptures - perfect images for the home decor, office or garden, or Contact Us to customize these pieces or your own unique ideas. Native artisans and owners of Ablaze MetalArt, Walter and Sandra Moses design and create the highest quality metal artwork decor with artistry and imagination. info@AblazeMetalArt.com
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http://www.harbourliving.ca
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Looking to reach over 20,000 Vancouver Island residents with your product or service. HarbourLiving.ca will help you do this. Visit the following link for more info.
http://www.harbourliving.ca/advertise.php
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http://www.victoriadragonboat.com/
August 15-17 at the Victoria Inner Harbour. One of Victoria's most popular summer events, the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival is a remarkable combination of culture and sport. Showcasing our world-renowned inner harbour, it is the only dragon boat festival in North America to take place in a working harbour.
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http://www.lorisdawn.com
LorisDawn Designs creates stained glass lighting for commercial and residential applications. This very unique style of illuminated art features exquisite details; the ornate filigree simulating timeless wrought-iron and the colourful glass gems together create outstanding reflections producing an inspiring atmosphere that will bedazzle your guests every time they visit. Her artwork will be cherished for generations.
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http://www.shistudio.com/
Shi Studio is a fashion accessory design house that celebrates individual style and expression, in ourselves and in you.
Handmade in Canada, our pendants, earrings, belt buckles, wrist cuffs, chokers, hairpins and cufflinks frame the beautiful details of luminous Chinese silks and other tantalizing textiles under glass.
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http://www.outofhand.ca/
Now celebrating its 20th year, Out of Hand is an annual Christmas fair of fine crafts, artisan food and the decorative arts, November 20th-23rd, 2008, at the Conference Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada.
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http://www.glassblow.ca/
Wine glasses, oil lamps, specialty lamp, scientific glass, located in Shawnigan Lake BC, come visit our studio. With over 30 years practical experience in the manufacture of Specialist Glassware and Fine Giftware, G.B.S. has supplied companies in fields ranging from, Fine Gift Stores to Science based Industries.
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http://www.comoxvalleyarts.org
The Comox Valley Community Arts Council, which also operates the Muir Gallery, is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports arts, culture and education in and around the Comox Valley. We co-ordinate and co-sponsor art shows and workshops, literary projects, performing arts events and children's programs including Art in the Park and Kids Fest. We also take every opportunity to promote our member groups.
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http://www.ckgi.ca/
Gabriola Radio Co-operative operates as a volunteer organization with a growing membership consisting of Gabriola residents and visitors. We hold regular public meetings (Thursday at 2pm Artworks upstairs) and invite you to share your ideas for Gabriola’s own FM radio station.
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http://www.cyartisans.com/
Welcome to the Cedar and Yellow Point Artisans' Association website. We invite you to visit our studios, shops, galleries and farms!
There is plenty to discover nestled among the evergreen forests and picturesque waterfront and we hope you come to appreciate the natural beauty of Cedar and Yellow Point as you tour the area. For a quick link to the tour map please click here
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http://www.resimrose.com
Porcelain Flower Arrangements, Art Gallery in Sidney, BC, Canada. Art Gallery of Porcelain Flowers by Ruby Eileen Simrose. Hand-formed porcelain flower arrangements are a beautiful decorative accent for your home or office.
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