Be a part of the Art & Words Festival 2024, August 22-25, at Gibsons Public Market, where you’ll be paired at random with an artist to create magic works of literature and art.
New this year, on the first day of the festival we will have a book & art fair in the market, where participants can sell their art and books. We’re also accepting proposals for workshops.
Last year about 4,000 people came through the doors and saw the show, which included the awards ceremony of our SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors!
August 22-25, at Gibsons Public Market, where artists are paired at random with an artist to create magic works of literature and art.
New this year, on the first day of the festival we will have a book & art fair in the market, where participants can sell their art and books. We’re also accepting proposals for workshops.
Last year about 4,000 people came through the doors and saw the show, which included the awards ceremony of our SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors!
Join us at the Gibsons Public Market on Saturdays for free live music by local performers.
Join us for our second Paint Night with Create by Karen! This time, we will be focusing on painting beautiful silvery birch trees, with an emphasis on mixing colors and shading to give them a realistic look. Learn valuable skills to produce stunning results.
If you have a passion for art or have been wanting to explore your artistic side, this event is perfect for you. It’s a unique opportunity to create your masterpiece and have a memorable night of creativity and socializing.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 16th
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: The Atrium
Cost: $50 + GST
What’s Included:
A glass of wine
All materials needed for the painting
Verna Chan, Dave Roughly, and Sacha Fassaert come together to form a mesmerizing and dynamic music group that captivates audiences with their unique blend of soulful vocals and expertly crafted guitar and bass melodies.
Stephan LaCasse is a singers-songwriter from Roberts Creek! He released his debut full-length album “Whiskey Creek Surf Shop Blues” in January. His performances include a mix of original songs and crowd-favourite cover tunes in his unique style. Great for music fans of all ages. More at stephanlacasse.com
Pa Rainey was recorded singing Hank Williams tunes at 3 years old , but they didn’t want go on the Louisiana Hayride radio hour so he ran away with his guitar and kazoo. Fortunately Elizabeth Cotton was driving by with Will Shade, Leon Redbone and Memphis Minnie in Pete Seager’s car. They saw pa hitchhiking and gave him a ride.
They all had a great time drinking coffee and playing show tunes, been gigg’in ever since .
Inspired by good old-fashioned fun, “Pulling Strings” Ukulele Singers are a spirited troupe of players bound to put a smile on your face and a tap in your toe.
Enjoy singing along while they serve up their eclectic blend of pop classics and golden oldies. Music for all occasions – shaken not stirred
Inspired by good old-fashioned fun, “Pulling Strings” Ukulele Singers are a spirited troupe of players bound to put a smile on your face and a tap in your toe.
Enjoy singing along while they serve up their eclectic blend of pop classics and golden oldies. Music for all occasions – shaken not stirred!
Michael has been playing music on the Coast since he landed here 25 years ago. He’s played many solo gigs and with varying ensembles of fellow musicians, especially the ‘Duttons’ group of which he has been a regular for 20 years (gulp!). He plays folk, jazz, blues and celtic with the help of guitar and harmonica.
A mesmerizing and dynamic music group that captivates audiences with their unique blend of soulful vocals and expertly crafted guitar and bass melodies. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, the trio weaves a tapestry of sound that is both eclectic and deeply emotive.
Great News!
Paint Night with Create by Karen is back this fall. The series will kick off with Monet’s Water Lilies, a timeless and beautiful subject for painting. If you enjoy art or have been wanting to explore your artistic side, this event is for you. It’s a chance to create your masterpiece and have a memorable night of creativity and socializing. A glass of wine and materials included!
Date : Thursday, October 5th
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: Atrium
Cost: $50+gst
A 3rd generation resident of the Sunshine Coast, an accomplished composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He has played in a number of country, rock and gospel bands throughout the western provinces and was instrumental in forming the locally known “Ruff Cut Band” & “Half Cut & The Slackers”.
