to March 21st. This exhibition shares the work of late, Coast-based artist Barry Wainwright, alongside work by a number of local artists exploring the creative potentials of printmaking and print media. The exhibition launches our new print media studio at the Arts Centre, and celebrates the rich community of practice that thrives locally.
The exhibition shares the breadth of approaches to printmaking, with a focus on storytelling the materials and processes involved. We have invited artists to share work that expresses the diversity of print forms, and included here are woodblocks, lithography, etchings, gel printing, textile printing and so many others.
Tuesdays from 10-1 from Sept to May with late Dec break. We draw under natural light in the gallery. Our models reflect a range of age and gender. We welcome budding artists and experts alike, no experience necessary, no competition, no pressure, just concentration and direct observation of the undraped human body. Easels, drawing boards and chairs are provided. Artists draw with pencils, charcoals, watercolours, pastels, inks, watercolours, digital drawing…
Fee $20 cash paid at each session.
We start at 10 am sharp. Please arrive at 15-30 minutes early to set up. We start with quick 1-minute gestures, then a 5, 10, 15, 20 and 20 minute poses. Bring lunch or snack as we have a half hour break 11:30-noon then we have 2 final 30 minute poses. Many hands helps put equipment away.
Deadline Mar 31st. Artists working in any style and medium are invited to apply to our Open Call! Proposals for solo and group exhibitions in the Main and Eve Smart Gallery by artists and curators will be accepted January 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2026 for exhibitions in 2027.
The application is free and must be submitted digitally. If digital submissions are prohibitive, please contact us at info@gpag.ca. Please note that we will not accept applications made by email or applications that do not follow our Submission Guidelines.
For more information and before applying, please carefully read our Submission Guidelines and our Exhibition Policy and view our floor plan, all available along with our online application form here.
We look forward to seeing your applications!
A dynamic, multifaceted portrait of Sunshine Coast life in the Eve Smart Gallery, sparking conversation and reflection on memory, environment, and interpretation. United by place but distinct in perspective, each artist offers a unique interpretation of the Sunshine Coast’s iconic landscapes. Eva Taylor’s vivid acrylic landscapes capture the Coast’s energy and colour, Matthew Boismier’s evocative watercolours reflect the emotional tone of the environment, and Cambria Logan’s high contrast minimalism and use of a variety of mediums lend themselves to the creation of striking sculptural works. Together, these artists invite viewers to explore how a shared subject can be transformed through three artistic lenses.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, January 17th, 2pm – 4pm!
Pulling from the artist’s lived experience with disability and difficulty, this exhibition in the Main Gallery is filled with creatures that are nuanced and strange, broken and fierce, and filled with conflicting layers that make up the whole of who they are. Mixed media sculptures, drawings, oil paintings, and collage are used to create figures evolving through time, existing in a wild place where strange beings can stretch their legs, escape, belong, or find their place in the world.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, January 17th, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
Join us for the Opening Receptions of our three newest exhibitions on Sat. January 17th, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
All are welcome to join us at the Opening Receptions of Portals to Elsewhere by Amy Dyck in the Main Gallery, Three Ways Home by Matthew Boismier, Cambria Logan, and Eva Taylor in the Eve Smart Gallery, and The Four Seasons of Chapman Creek Estuary (ts’úkw’um) by Tessa Carter in Joe’s Lounge, on Saturday, January 17th, 2pm – 4pm.
Learn how to sculpt your very own piece of soft stone from established, international artist Don Watson in this fun weekend workshop!
We are happy to recommend accommodations for out-of-town participants!
*Weekend Workshop Fee $375 – materials & tools are supplied*
Register now at birgitbreuer2312@gmail.com or call 604-740-2306 to reserve your spot!
with Jennifer Love
This 2-day workshop is for those who already understand the basics – we will move beyond the fundamentals of gelprinting to resist/transfer printing using magazine pages, patterned wrapping paper, and laser prints of your own drawings or photographs. Combining multiple techniques and layers in a single-pull print. Exploring possibilities for adding extra colour before and after lifting the print, including reverse painting with acrylics, markers or Pan Pastels.
We will push the boundaries of everyday gelprinting by working with charcoal transfers, sprayed water, or modifying your laser print by sanding….the possibilities are endless.
with Patricia Sparks
Explore the vibrant world of alcohol inks in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn how to work with this fluid, unpredictable medium as you experiment with colour blending, movement, and layering. You’ll create your own unique abstract artworks on tile and gain the confidence to keep exploring this expressive medium on your own.
All materials provided.
Join Noelle Blue Moon as she guides you through the wonderful world of watercolours. This workshop will serve as an introduction to several essential watercolour techniques and provide you with the skills and tools to create a watercolour landscape and continue on your painting journey.
Participants will learn wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and dry brushing. Noelle will also cover several methods for creating texture and playful effects and show you how to work your way up from simple washes to beautiful landscapes using layering and glazing to create rich colours and depth. Basic masking techniques like wax resist, taping and masking fluid will also be covered. And maybe some other fun things!
With Patricia Sparks
Immerse yourself in the art of sculptural design as you create a serene coral reef scene in dimensional form. Using polymer clay on canvas, you’ll explore texture and form to craft a refined ocean-inspired composition.
Perfect for all skill levels. All materials provided
Join Noelle Blue Moon as she teaches you how to use watercolour techniques to render a beautiful landscape
We will begin with several loose warm up exercises to learn how to use light to dark washes, building up layers by glazing wet on dry. You will learn how to use colour and movement to capture the light and depth of a scene. During the second portion of the class, Noelle will take you step by step through the stages of painting a more detailed study of a local landscape.
With Jennifer Love
Printing with a gel plate often feels like it is in the realm of magic. It is a recent addition to the artist’s toolkit and is gaining traction as an essentially painterly method that allows for multiple yet unique prints from the same plate, without a press.
This three hour workshop is suitable for those new to Gelprinting as well as those who wish to refresh their basic skills in an atmosphere of exploration and discovery. We will cover the fundamentals – colour blending and gradations, creating textures, using masks and stencils, the use of different viscosity paints, building a composition and registering multiple layers.
