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Arts Associations (6)
Arts associations and organizations, community arts groups and guilds.
First Nations (8)
Vancouver Island has a rich first peoples history.
Galleries (19)
Art galleries on Vancouver Island, independent and avant-garde art of all kinds.
Music (17)
Musicians, bands, venues and festivals on Vancouver Island.
Painters (4)
Painters are inspired by the raw and natural beauty of Vancouver Island, no wonder there are so many to discover here.
Photographers (8)
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 (11)
High-brow or low, Vancouver Island offers some remarkable theatre troupes, groups and companies.

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Filberg Festival, Comox BC popular

http://www.filbergfestival.com/

9 out of 10 stars (2 votes)

An annual summer event on the enchanting grounds of the Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox, Vancouver Island, BC Canada, features superb arts and crafts, delightful music and fun entertainment

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Vancouver Island Online Advertising with HarbourLiving.ca popular

http://www.harbourliving.ca

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

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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4Cats Nanaimo

http://www.4cats.com/nanaimo

We are a professional art studio for artists aged 2 to 15. The best, most fun art studio ever! Classes, workshops, camps, birthday parties and more! Owner | Tara Gray

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Alberni Valley Heritage Network

http://www.alberniheritage.com/

The beautiful Alberni Valley is home for some of Vancouver Island's premier heritage and adventure tourism attractions. Maritime heritage, First Nations culture and art, steam trains and steam sawmill

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CFUV - 101.9 Campus Community Radio

http://cfuv.uvic.ca/

Campus and Community Radio station from the UVIC campus in Victoria.

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CKGI - Co-Op Radio Gabriola Island

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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GBS Glass Blowing

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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Global Film Festival Nanaimo

http://www.nanaimofilmfest.org/

Annual Global Film Festival Nanaimo held in February

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Mary Hicks Metal Arts

http://www.maryhicksmetalarts.com

Woven copper sculptures, macro photography, woven copper mirrors, art jewellery, enamelled pendants.

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Melissa Caron Jewellers - Saltspring Island

http://www.melissacaron.com/

Melissa Caron Jewellers: Custom made jewellery Saltspring Island, BC, Canada

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Monday Magazine

http://www.mondaymag.com

Victoria's only arts and entertainment weekly

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Noella LeDrew - Artist, Designer

http://www.noellaledrew.com/

Noella LeDrew is a freelance graphic designer and multi-media artist living and working in East Sooke, near Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia,

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Out of Hand Artisan Christmas Fair

http://www.outofhand.ca/

Out of Hand is an annual Christmas fair of fine crafts, artisan food and the decorative arts at the Conference Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada.

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Shi Studio - Victoria

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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Shining Sun Gardenworks

http://www.shiningsungardenworks.com

Handcrafted metal home and garden art by metal artisan. 100% steel home design and beauty, metal garden stakes, whimsical metal art animal figures, recycled propane tank firepits, handcrafted metal welcome signs, custom iron art work.

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Sooke Fine Arts Show

http://sookefinearts.com/

Sooke is steeped in artistic talent and natural beauty making it the perfect host for Vancouver Island’s premier art show and sale for the past 20 years

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Stained Glass Lighting and Glass Artwork

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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Stark Raving Tattoo

https://www.facebook.com/Stark-Raving-Tattoo-7485165737/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Since 1991, Master Tattooist Mike Dick has delivered unique custom tattoo work to the people of Victoria, tribal tattoo, west-coast tattoo artist

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Swing Dance Association of Victoria

http://swingvictoria.net

The Swing Dance Assocation of Victoria is a non-profit society dedicated to promoting Swing Dancing throughout Victoria, British Columbia.

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The Big Time Out

http://www.thebigtimeout.com

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

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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The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue

http://www.cheesecakeburlesque.com/

Formed in Victoria, BC in 2006, The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue's mission is to celebrate classic burlesque with a modern twist! A fun, cheeky, sassy and bubbly mix of girl guerillas ready to take the stage by stillettoed storm

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The Victoria Film Festival

http://www.victoriafilmfestival.com

10 days and over 160 films, parties and events each an every year. VFF is Victoria and Vancouver Island's oldest and largest film and video festival.

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Vancouver Island Short Film Festival

http://visff.com/

Tickets are on sale now for the 7th annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival, which takes place on April 13 and 14 at the Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University.

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Victoria Boulevard Magazine

http://www.victoriaboulevard.com/

BOULEVARD MAGAZINE is designed to capture the personality, culture and vitality that is Victoria by focusing on the Arts, People, Trends, Food, Architecture and Design.

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Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

http://www.victoriadragonboat.com/

August 17-19 2012 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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Website Designer, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island

http://www.jacksononthemoon.com

Website Design, graphic design, creative design, flash design, internet marketing, duncan, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Victoria, BC

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up your media, your vancouver island apple technician

Up Your Media is Vancouver Island's mobile Apple computer specialist. Regularly scheduled service calls to the West Coast, Port Alberni, Duncan, Cumberland, Parksville Qualicum and Nanaimo. Macinstosh computer repairs, training, upgrades and support.