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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: SC Arts Centre: Carolina Franzen & Helena Wadsley
DESCRIPTION:Helena Wadsley and Carolina Franzen\, both Sunshine Coast residents\, have adopted a diverse tradition of Walking Art into their practices. Engaged with the challenges posed by land use\, and in order to find alternative relations to the land\, their inspiration for drawings\, sculptures\, and video comes through periods of intense physical contact to the environment; be it that objects found in the landscape may be contextually sculpted so that their meaning and history remains connected with the land\, be it that a slow pace allows them to witness and to create through acts of acknowledgment and connectivity. Both artists’ drawings tread the lines of the land between natural and human-made\, and yet\, their sculptures\, found objects\, and video works have a second threshold in common: to record the walking experience while enabling the visitor to traverse with them.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-sc-arts-centre-carolina-franzen-helena-wadsley/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Arts Centre\, 5714 Medusa St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:PR - Texada - Open Studio Sale & Show
DESCRIPTION:Fibre Arts by Barb Aasen\, Stichback Bag Designer\, and Lin Johnson\, Hand Weaver.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-texada-open-studio-sale-show/
LOCATION:Open Studio\, 6917 Staff Rd\, Texada Island\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:SCAC: Artist Talk: Carolina Franzen + Helena Wadsley: Traversing the Tip of the Iceberg
DESCRIPTION:In our final week of Traversing the Tip of the Iceberg\, join exhibiting artists Carolina Franzen and Helena Wadsley in a closing artist talk. Meet the artists and gain more insight into the exhibiting works\, which include mixed media\, drawings\, video\, and sculptures on the themes of walking and water.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/scac-artist-talk-carolina-franzen-helena-wadsley-traversing-the-tip-of-the-iceberg/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Arts Centre\, 5714 Medusa St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Opening Reception | Bob Evermon\, Yuan Wen\, Maureen Sugrue\, Rose Stardust
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Reception of our four newest exhibitions on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome! \nIn the Main Gallery\, Bob Evermon’s We Are the Eyes of the Stars features prints\, paintings\, and sculptures that speak to what can be sensed beneath the layers of visual art\, as well as to the little moments in life that catch one’s attention. Yuan Wen’s Unbounding combines printmaking methods with painting\, utilizing lithography and hand-drawn elements to create networks of organic forms\, suspended fragments\, and flowing gestures. \nIn the Eve Smart Gallery\, Maureen Sugrue’s Pathways features mixed media textile banners that represent ideas that came from conversations about aging\, paths taken or not taken\, and the journey to “now” in our lives. In Joe’s Lounge\, Rose Stardust’s Art\, Wit\, and Other Coping Mechanisms explores how creativity and wit help us make sense of things and keep going. It follows an arc from hope to doubt\, from dawn to dusk\, and back again.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-opening-reception-bob-evermon-yuan-wen-maureen-sugrue-rose-stardust/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Heritage Playhouse: Puss N Boots
DESCRIPTION:With a large and entertaining cast of characters\, Puss ‘n Boots: A Tale of a Tail follows the story of a simple Miller’s son\, an adventurous princess and a very mysterious and clever cat… as they put their bravery (and swimming skills) to the test\, in order to save the ones they love!\nA production by a Driftwood Theatre School class\, directed by Gabriel Leonard Ditmars. Genres: Adventure\, Comedy\, Romance\, Fantasy. Written by Steph DeFerie; inspired by the classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault & Giovanni Francesco Straparola
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/heritage-playhouse-puss-n-boots/2026-05-02/1/
LOCATION:Heritage Playhouse\, 662 North Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Performance/Music
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SUMMARY:Heritage Playhouse: Puss N Boots
DESCRIPTION:With a large and entertaining cast of characters\, Puss ‘n Boots: A Tale of a Tail follows the story of a simple Miller’s son\, an adventurous princess and a very mysterious and clever cat… as they put their bravery (and swimming skills) to the test\, in order to save the ones they love!\nA production by a Driftwood Theatre School class\, directed by Gabriel Leonard Ditmars. Genres: Adventure\, Comedy\, Romance\, Fantasy. Written by Steph DeFerie; inspired by the classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault & Giovanni Francesco Straparola
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/heritage-playhouse-puss-n-boots/2026-05-02/2/
LOCATION:Heritage Playhouse\, 662 North Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Performance/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T170000
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SUMMARY:PR - Tidal Arts Centre: Art Exhibition - Unbridled by Sue Muirhead
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – 10\, 10am-5pm or by appointment. A deep dive into process art. \nWorkshop Unbridled\, Playing with the Concept of Process Art: May 10am-4pm. \nContact: Sue Muirhead 250.961.6307 or susannemuirhead@icloud.com.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-tidal-arts-centre-art-exhibition-unbridled-by-sue-muirhead/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Tidal Art Centre\, 9971 Finn Bay Rd\, Lund
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
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SUMMARY:GPAG: ROSE STARDUST | Art\, Wit\, and Other Coping Mechanisms
DESCRIPTION:When the world starts to feel absurd\, we have art to hold us. This exhibition by Rose Stardust in Joe’s Lounge moves through a familiar rhythm\, from a symbolic morning of hope\, to a night marked by doubt\, and everything in between. It follows the ways we cope\, make sense of things\, and keep going\, even when nothing quite adds up. Creativity runs through the work as both a lifeline and inquiry. Engaging with art – getting our hands dirty\, our minds solving problems – is not just a way to get through. It’s a way of working with what’s unresolved\, and looking a little closer\, with intention. It’s therapy and escape\, all at once. Stardust’s paintings carry a dream-like\, contemporary relic quality. Strong shapes sit alongside distressed\, shifting atmospheres\, built layer upon layer\, holding both clarity and erosion at once. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-rose-stardust-art-wit-and-other-coping-mechanisms/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T001816Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: MAUREEN SUGRUE | Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Maureen Sugrue’s exhibition in the Eve Smart Gallery Pathways represents ideas that came from conversations about aging\, paths taken or not taken\, and the journey to “now” in our lives. These conversations led to seeing or imagining paths; not necessarily literal versions\, but instead interpretative impressions of the mental pathways that intertwine throughout our lives. Each work begins with white cloth developed in stages through dyeing\, stitching\, painting\, and printmaking techniques\, with constant experimentation during the process; resulting in vibrant cloth banners that represent a diverse array of mediums and techniques. Sugrue’s creative process involves the full development of an idea to a resolution\, a deeply satisfying process that is also inspired by both the nature and culture surrounding her. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-maureen-sugrue-pathways/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T002129Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: YUAN WEN | Unbounding
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the intersections of material agency\, natural cycles\, and spatial fluidity\, Yuan Wen’s exhibition Unbounding in the Main Gallery features organic forms reflecting the artist’s scientific interests and addressing environmental concerns. It challenges the boundaries between solidity and transience and examines the interactions and degradation of natural and synthetic materials within this evolving context. Wen combines printmaking methods with painting\, utilizing lithography and hand-drawn elements to create networks of organic forms\, suspended fragments\, and flowing gestures; emphasizing the patterns that emerge in nature\, from cellular formations to vast environmental landscapes. Inspired by 17th-century scientific illustrations\, these pieces investigate the intersection of observation\, documentation\, and the evolving human relationship with the natural world. Ultimately\, Unbounding encourages viewers to rethink their connection with materiality and the environment\, prompting reflection on the unseen forces that influence personal and collective experiences. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-yuan-wen-unbounding/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T002240Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: BOB EVERMON | We Are the Eyes of the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Bob Evermon’s exhibition in the Main Gallery\, We Are the Eyes of the Stars\, speaks to what can be sensed beneath the layers of visual art; as well as to the little moments in life that catch one’s attention. Evermon’s work is anchored in natural forms\, line\, colour\, structure\, and beauty. He explores the depth and poetry of visual language\, translating stories that we draw from nature into his works. We Are the Eyes of the Stars also explores the consciousness of the universe and our role as its timekeepers\, as well as our attempts to make logical sense of our lives and our attempts to map or record them for posterity. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-bob-evermon-we-are-the-eyes-of-the-stars/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T005719Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: The Kube: Bronwyn Kent & Heidi Siller
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together two distinct approaches to interpreting the natural world—Heidi’s detailed bird studies and Bronwyn’s abstract watercolours—through a shared exploration of process\, material\, and scale.\n\n\nExpanding on a previous miniature show\, these works revisit the same themes at a larger scale\, where gesture\, movement\, and detail are given more space to evolve.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-the-kube-bronwyn-kent-heidi-siller/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:the Kube\, 875 Gibsons Way #104\, Gibsons\, V0N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260420T153810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T153810Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Playhouse: Puss N Boots
DESCRIPTION:With a large and entertaining cast of characters\, Puss ‘n Boots: A Tale of a Tail follows the story of a simple Miller’s son\, an adventurous princess and a very mysterious and clever cat… as they put their bravery (and swimming skills) to the test\, in order to save the ones they love!\nA production by a Driftwood Theatre School class\, directed by Gabriel Leonard Ditmars. Genres: Adventure\, Comedy\, Romance\, Fantasy. Written by Steph DeFerie; inspired by the classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault & Giovanni Francesco Straparola
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/heritage-playhouse-puss-n-boots/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Heritage Playhouse\, 662 North Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Performance/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T002551Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Tidal Arts Centre: Art Exhibition - Unbridled by Sue Muirhead
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – 10\, 10am-5pm or by appointment. A deep dive into process art. \nWorkshop Unbridled\, Playing with the Concept of Process Art: May 10am-4pm. \nContact: Sue Muirhead 250.961.6307 or susannemuirhead@icloud.com.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-tidal-arts-centre-art-exhibition-unbridled-by-sue-muirhead/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Tidal Art Centre\, 9971 Finn Bay Rd\, Lund
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Stitchin’
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in the Community Room. (No meetings on holiday Mondays) \nBring your knitting/crochet/stitching project and enjoy a friendly stitchin’ session with other crafters. Drop-ins welcome. \nNo Registration required.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-stitchin-4/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library Community Room\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T160000
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SUMMARY:GPAG: ROSE STARDUST | Art\, Wit\, and Other Coping Mechanisms
DESCRIPTION:When the world starts to feel absurd\, we have art to hold us. This exhibition by Rose Stardust in Joe’s Lounge moves through a familiar rhythm\, from a symbolic morning of hope\, to a night marked by doubt\, and everything in between. It follows the ways we cope\, make sense of things\, and keep going\, even when nothing quite adds up. Creativity runs through the work as both a lifeline and inquiry. Engaging with art – getting our hands dirty\, our minds solving problems – is not just a way to get through. It’s a way of working with what’s unresolved\, and looking a little closer\, with intention. It’s therapy and escape\, all at once. Stardust’s paintings carry a dream-like\, contemporary relic quality. Strong shapes sit alongside distressed\, shifting atmospheres\, built layer upon layer\, holding both clarity and erosion at once. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-rose-stardust-art-wit-and-other-coping-mechanisms/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T110000
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SUMMARY:GPAG: MAUREEN SUGRUE | Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Maureen Sugrue’s exhibition in the Eve Smart Gallery Pathways represents ideas that came from conversations about aging\, paths taken or not taken\, and the journey to “now” in our lives. These conversations led to seeing or imagining paths; not necessarily literal versions\, but instead interpretative impressions of the mental pathways that intertwine throughout our lives. Each work begins with white cloth developed in stages through dyeing\, stitching\, painting\, and printmaking techniques\, with constant experimentation during the process; resulting in vibrant cloth banners that represent a diverse array of mediums and techniques. Sugrue’s creative process involves the full development of an idea to a resolution\, a deeply satisfying process that is also inspired by both the nature and culture surrounding her. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-maureen-sugrue-pathways/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T002129Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: YUAN WEN | Unbounding
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the intersections of material agency\, natural cycles\, and spatial fluidity\, Yuan Wen’s exhibition Unbounding in the Main Gallery features organic forms reflecting the artist’s scientific interests and addressing environmental concerns. It challenges the boundaries between solidity and transience and examines the interactions and degradation of natural and synthetic materials within this evolving context. Wen combines printmaking methods with painting\, utilizing lithography and hand-drawn elements to create networks of organic forms\, suspended fragments\, and flowing gestures; emphasizing the patterns that emerge in nature\, from cellular formations to vast environmental landscapes. Inspired by 17th-century scientific illustrations\, these pieces investigate the intersection of observation\, documentation\, and the evolving human relationship with the natural world. Ultimately\, Unbounding encourages viewers to rethink their connection with materiality and the environment\, prompting reflection on the unseen forces that influence personal and collective experiences. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-yuan-wen-unbounding/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260419T002240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T002240Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: BOB EVERMON | We Are the Eyes of the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Bob Evermon’s exhibition in the Main Gallery\, We Are the Eyes of the Stars\, speaks to what can be sensed beneath the layers of visual art; as well as to the little moments in life that catch one’s attention. Evermon’s work is anchored in natural forms\, line\, colour\, structure\, and beauty. He explores the depth and poetry of visual language\, translating stories that we draw from nature into his works. We Are the Eyes of the Stars also explores the consciousness of the universe and our role as its timekeepers\, as well as our attempts to make logical sense of our lives and our attempts to map or record them for posterity. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-bob-evermon-we-are-the-eyes-of-the-stars/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260426T185059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T002551Z
UID:10114021-1777975200-1778000400@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:PR - Tidal Arts Centre: Art Exhibition - Unbridled by Sue Muirhead
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – 10\, 10am-5pm or by appointment. A deep dive into process art. \nWorkshop Unbridled\, Playing with the Concept of Process Art: May 10am-4pm. \nContact: Sue Muirhead 250.961.6307 or susannemuirhead@icloud.com.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-tidal-arts-centre-art-exhibition-unbridled-by-sue-muirhead/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Tidal Art Centre\, 9971 Finn Bay Rd\, Lund
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tidal Art Centre":MAILTO:info@tidalartcentre.com
GEO:49.9894856;-124.7711579
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tidal Art Centre 9971 Finn Bay Rd Lund;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9971 Finn Bay Rd:geo:-124.7711579,49.9894856
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260121T190653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T194156Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Poetry Circle
DESCRIPTION:An informal space to share and discuss poems you love\, poems that you are currently reading\, or poems you have written! Poems can be from any publication or book\, as well as from online resources. For teens and adults \nThis event happens on the first Tuesday of the month\, 10:30-11:30am in the Community Room
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-poetry-circle-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Sechelt Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sechelt Public Library":MAILTO:programs@secheltlibrary.ca
GEO:49.4721332;-123.7631227
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sechelt Library 5797 Cowrie St Sechelt BC V0N 3A0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5797 Cowrie St:geo:-123.7631227,49.4721332
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260425T005719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T005719Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: The Kube: Bronwyn Kent & Heidi Siller
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together two distinct approaches to interpreting the natural world—Heidi’s detailed bird studies and Bronwyn’s abstract watercolours—through a shared exploration of process\, material\, and scale.\n\n\nExpanding on a previous miniature show\, these works revisit the same themes at a larger scale\, where gesture\, movement\, and detail are given more space to evolve.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-the-kube-bronwyn-kent-heidi-siller/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:the Kube\, 875 Gibsons Way #104\, Gibsons\, V0N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260320T174556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174556Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Youth Art Exhibition: Drawn to Earth
DESCRIPTION:to May 14th. Tues & Thurs noon – 5pm. \nFeaturing artwork with themes around nature and ecology\, including human relationships to the “other than human” world and the impact of climate crises. \nReception Apr 23\, 2-4pm
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-youth-art-exhibition-drawn-to-earth/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:qathet Art Centre\, 215 - 6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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GEO:49.8457752;-124.5217493
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=qathet Art Centre 215 - 6975 Alberni St Powell River BC V8A 2B8 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=215 - 6975 Alberni St:geo:-124.5217493,49.8457752
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20251003T004533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T174441Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays – Drop In. All artistic levels are welcome! \nTo participate in Life Drawing:​\nAll models and artists/guests must sign the weekly attendance sheet.\nThe use of pencil\, pen\, chalk\, paint or charcoal is permitted.\nPlease refrain from using liquid mediums. More info here.\nIf you are interested in modeling or have any questions or concerns\,\nplease text or phone Steve at 604-414-7817
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-life-drawing-2/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:qathet Art Centre\, 215 - 6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260426T185059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T002551Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Tidal Arts Centre: Art Exhibition - Unbridled by Sue Muirhead
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – 10\, 10am-5pm or by appointment. A deep dive into process art. \nWorkshop Unbridled\, Playing with the Concept of Process Art: May 10am-4pm. \nContact: Sue Muirhead 250.961.6307 or susannemuirhead@icloud.com.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-tidal-arts-centre-art-exhibition-unbridled-by-sue-muirhead/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Tidal Art Centre\, 9971 Finn Bay Rd\, Lund
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260425T005719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T005719Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: The Kube: Bronwyn Kent & Heidi Siller
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together two distinct approaches to interpreting the natural world—Heidi’s detailed bird studies and Bronwyn’s abstract watercolours—through a shared exploration of process\, material\, and scale.\n\n\nExpanding on a previous miniature show\, these works revisit the same themes at a larger scale\, where gesture\, movement\, and detail are given more space to evolve.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-the-kube-bronwyn-kent-heidi-siller/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:the Kube\, 875 Gibsons Way #104\, Gibsons\, V0N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20250330T212700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T235948Z
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SUMMARY:Tapworks: Drink + Doodle
DESCRIPTION:An evening of uninhibited doodling. Break out your pencils\, markers or finger paints for a no-pressure night of creativity and fun people. At Drink + Doodle we don’t care if you ‘can’t even draw a stick person’.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/tapworks-drink-doodle/
LOCATION:Tapworks Brewing Co.\, 537 Cruice Ln\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Performance/Music
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapworks Brewing Co. 537 Cruice Ln Gibsons BC V0N 1V9 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=537 Cruice Ln:geo:-123.5047877,49.4026762
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260426T185059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T002551Z
UID:10114023-1778148000-1778173200@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:PR - Tidal Arts Centre: Art Exhibition - Unbridled by Sue Muirhead
DESCRIPTION:May 2 – 10\, 10am-5pm or by appointment. A deep dive into process art. \nWorkshop Unbridled\, Playing with the Concept of Process Art: May 10am-4pm. \nContact: Sue Muirhead 250.961.6307 or susannemuirhead@icloud.com.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-tidal-arts-centre-art-exhibition-unbridled-by-sue-muirhead/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Tidal Art Centre\, 9971 Finn Bay Rd\, Lund
CATEGORIES:Arts
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GEO:49.9894856;-124.7711579
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260419T001530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T001850Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: ROSE STARDUST | Art\, Wit\, and Other Coping Mechanisms
DESCRIPTION:When the world starts to feel absurd\, we have art to hold us. This exhibition by Rose Stardust in Joe’s Lounge moves through a familiar rhythm\, from a symbolic morning of hope\, to a night marked by doubt\, and everything in between. It follows the ways we cope\, make sense of things\, and keep going\, even when nothing quite adds up. Creativity runs through the work as both a lifeline and inquiry. Engaging with art – getting our hands dirty\, our minds solving problems – is not just a way to get through. It’s a way of working with what’s unresolved\, and looking a little closer\, with intention. It’s therapy and escape\, all at once. Stardust’s paintings carry a dream-like\, contemporary relic quality. Strong shapes sit alongside distressed\, shifting atmospheres\, built layer upon layer\, holding both clarity and erosion at once. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-rose-stardust-art-wit-and-other-coping-mechanisms/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T212707
CREATED:20260419T001816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T001816Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: MAUREEN SUGRUE | Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Maureen Sugrue’s exhibition in the Eve Smart Gallery Pathways represents ideas that came from conversations about aging\, paths taken or not taken\, and the journey to “now” in our lives. These conversations led to seeing or imagining paths; not necessarily literal versions\, but instead interpretative impressions of the mental pathways that intertwine throughout our lives. Each work begins with white cloth developed in stages through dyeing\, stitching\, painting\, and printmaking techniques\, with constant experimentation during the process; resulting in vibrant cloth banners that represent a diverse array of mediums and techniques. Sugrue’s creative process involves the full development of an idea to a resolution\, a deeply satisfying process that is also inspired by both the nature and culture surrounding her. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-maureen-sugrue-pathways/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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