Coastal Layers explores the intersection between land, sea, and self — the shifting boundaries that define life on the west coast of British Columbia. These works reflects the physical, emotional, and cultural strata that make up coastal experience: mist and mountain, tide and forest, memory and change.
Tag: painting
GPAG: Art Exhibition: THINKING OUT LOUD | Coralie Swaney
to June 17th. Inspired by the people who have said to Coralie Swaney “I’d love to see inside your head”, Thinking Out Loud melds portraiture with still life painting and explores the notion of the observer being able to look inside the mind of the subject. Whether illuminating simple thoughts, memories, fleeting notions, or a full-blown obsession, all portraits represent a reprieve from a world fraught with angst and tribulation. Also included are a family of sculpted characters, members of a fictional book club, with the interactions between these characters exposed and explored. An exhibition in Joe’s Lounge, on display May 28 – June 17th. Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, May 30, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
GPAG: OPENING RECEPTION | Jeannette Sirois, Kamala Todd et al., Coralie Swaney
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, May 30th, 2pm – 4pm for the Opening Reception of our newest exhibitions. All are welcome!
In the Main Gallery, Jeannette Sirois’ At the Table | The Architecture of Control highlights the lived experiences, identities, and truths of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. In the Eve Smart Gallery, kin-between: monsters/beasts/relations opens space for the in-between, sharing expansive cosmologies that blur binaries, uphold radical kinship, and question the idea of what a monster truly is. Curated by Kamala Todd, kin-between: monsters/beasts/relations features the work of Senaqwila Wyss (Squamish Nation), Siobhan Joseph (Squamish Nation), Bracken Hanuse Corlett (Wuikinuxv and Klahoose Nations), Savanna Todd (Métis-Cree), and Candace Campo (Sechelt Nation). In Joe’s Lounge, Thinking Out Loud by Coralie Swaney melds portraiture with still life painting and explores the notion of the observer being able to look inside the mind of the subject.
Raven’s Cry Theatre: The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes
Arts Documentary – two matinees only, April 11 & 12
Since his death in 2007, the renown of Canadian painter E.J. Hughes has only continued to grow. For decades, his extraordinary works highlighting the landscapes of British Columbia have captivated the public, but his personal life is less well known. A solitary man dedicated to his art, Hughes led a fascinating life, struggling to make ends meet until a discovery of his work led to its acclaim. Having attempted to work as a fisherman during the Depression, he became a war artist during the Second World War and never gave up his passion for painting, even when devotedly caring for his ailing wife.
Gibsons Public Art Gallery: The Art of Chocolate Youth Workshop
A fun & free workshop for youth led by Sunshine Coast chocolatier and artist John Down.
In this workshop you’ll create your own original artworks (paint it, collage it, glitter it!) to wrap and label a gourmet chocolate bar provided by Christopher Norman Chocolates. Everyone will be invited to take their custom bar home to enjoy, while extras will be available for sale in the Gift Shop as a fundraiser for the Gallery.
Admission is free but space is limited so you must RSVP via EventBrite. Open to youth aged 2 – 18. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies provided. Special thanks to John Down and Christopher Norman Chocolates for sponsoring SHOUT OUT and offering this wonderful opportunity to be a chocolate artist!
GPAG Workshop with Bruce Edwards: Spring Flowers in Watercolour and Ink
Join us for a two-day workshop exploring colour and design in watercolour and ink inspired by spring flowers, taking place on April 14th and April 15th, from 10am – 3pm each day.
Tickets: $165, with a discount for GPAG Members. There is a maximum of 15 people, so register soon!
Bruce Edwards has been a muralist, instructor and graphic designer for more than twenty years. He has taught at the elementary, high school and adult levels throughout the Northwest and Alaska., completed commissioned works for numerous municipalities, and been an instructor for Seniors Making Art and at the Frye Museum since 1999, while also building his own artistic practice in watercolour and ink.
“Exploring the Foundations” A Playful Introduction to Painting
If you’ve been wanting to begin (or rekindle) your painting journey, join me, Marlene Lowden, for a gentle, joy-filled 2 day workshop designed for beginners and anyone craving a brush-up. Together we’ll dive into experimentation, explore mark-making, and uncover the 7 elements of design—those essential building blocks that support every painting you’ll ever make. We’ll play with colour, shape, line, value, texture, and form in ways that are accessible, supportive, and fun. Most of the exercises are rooted in my abstract painting practice, but this workshop is open to those who prefer more object-based work; we are simply building your creative toolbox.
“Stealing Like an Artist” Painting Workshop with Marlene Lowden
If you’re ready to get your hands seriously messy, join me for a two-day painting extravaganza inspired by the idea that great artists gather, remix, and make it their own. Across these two days, we’ll play, experiment, and make art that’s all yours, inspired by sparks you find in other artists’ work. And yes, we’ll be guided by David Bowie’s glorious wisdom: “The only art I’ll ever study is the stuff that I can steal from.”
This workshop is best for folks who have some painting experience (or who joined me for the previous weekend) —you don’t need to be a pro, just comfy enough with your materials to dive in and explore.
Art Exhibition: Gibsons Public Art Gallery – BOISMIER, LOGAN, TAYLOR | Three Ways Home
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!
Art Exhibition: Gibsons Public Art Gallery – AMY DYCK | Portals to Elsewhere
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!
Art Exhibition: SC Arts Centre: Friends of the Gallery
The Friends of the Gallery (FOG) is our annual celebration of the creativity of our membership. This wonderful exhibition launches our new year, and features the work of members of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.
The exhibition is a long-standing community event that has spanned more than 30 years. Its’ aim is to involve the broadest range of local artists, to acknowledge the role of the arts in our community, and to celebrate the extraordinary diversity in materials, forms and approach. Artists are invited to submit one piece of art they have completed in the previous year to be shown in this group exhibition. Last year we had 111 artists, making it the largest FOG exhibition yet!
Seaside Centre: Paint Night Fundraiser
(Upstairs) Come paint a sweet ‘Napping Bear’ with ste-by-step instructions from Karen Love (CREATE). Proceeds to SC Bear Alliance.
$45 includes all supplies. Send etransfer to scbearalliance@gmail.com.
PR – Expressive Florals in Oil, with Ursula Medley
Oct 11-12. This fun 2-day intensive workshop is suitable for the enthusiastic beginner painter as well as those with some previous painting experience. Participants will learn or recall basic oil painting techniques including value, composition, colour mixing and basic colour theory.
Get all the info here.
Peace Love Art Tour 2025
to Sept 30. Keep your eye out for surprise pop-up locations throughout the Sunshine Coast, from Langdale to Lund.
To book the Art Caravan for an Art Studio Experience at home, work or event in your area, please contact Joanna directly 604.861.9944.
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059
PR – Wild Images Studio Gallery
Featuring Evelyn Kirkaldy’s acrylic creations, layered in sensuous intricate texture. Paintings depicting the natural world in oil, mixed media, watercolour, pastel and more; prints; cards and art magnets. Safety protocols observed. Drop-ins welcome when the OPEN SIGN is displayed or by appointment 604.413.4059