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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
All are welcome!
In Eternal Horizons in the Main Gallery, Tiffany Blaise’s abstract landscapes depict the changing seasons of BC’s Coast, exploring the changing seasons that we go through in our own lives. In the Eve Smart Gallery, Andrea Fritz’s exhibition Lyackson Place Names features hand produced silk screen prints in the traditional style of the Coast Salish People, exploring place names and different aspects of storytelling and culture. In Joe’s Lounge, AJ Vittie’s Privileging Hope features 2D and 3D mixed media pieces that focus on nature, imagination, and hope as acts of personal activism.
Dynamic landscapes capturing the essence of BC’s coastline explore an intrinsic connection to the natural cycles of the season. In Eternal Horizons Tiffany Blaise uses layers of ink and paint, each layer built on the last, with spontaneous and intuitive brushwork to capture the spirit of the landscape. Blaise’s paintings unite the physical landscape with the world of the mind, exploring the ties between the natural world and human nature. An exhibition in the Main Gallery.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 29th, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
(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.
Join us for the Art Crawl at GPAG! For the first time ever, we are excited to be showing the work of 12 GPAG Member Artists throughout the Crawl. Featuring paintings in a variety of styles, photography, mixed media pieces, textiles, sculptures, and more, plus a gift shop featuring over 60 local artists, our busy location in the heart of Lower Gibsons is the place to be!
This year we are featuring the work of Corinne Barber, Tara Barker, Rose Clarke, Jane Covernton, Brian Cullen, Janice Edmonds, Emily Jew, Myron Jones, Sheri Peters, Charlene Stallard, Alan Sirulnikoff, and Jennie Tschoban. All 12 artists will be in attendance throughout the Crawl to meet with visitors and discuss their work. Learn more about their work at www.gpag.ca.
Curious about how to use cold wax medium with oil paint? Join us on Thurs. Oct. 23 during our Fall for Art Workshop Series with Sandy Kay!
There is a limit of 10 participants, so register now to save your seat! You will leave with your very own painting of a snowy winter forest and confidence in the techniques. This workshop will introduce techniques in tools, glazing, solvent reduction, lifework, and working in a limited palette, and is for painters of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Cost: $165, 10% discount for GPAG Members. Find more info and register online via EventBrite.
Join us on Sat. Oct. 25th, 1pm – 4pm, with renowned abstract painter Todd Clark during our Fall for Art Workshop Series.
Join renowned Gibsons artist Todd Clark as he offers beginners to advanced painters inspiring insights in this three-hour workshop on invention in abstract painting. Explore light, colour, and mark making through paint while balancing spontaneity with control. Todd will share his freestyle approach in creating bold works that suggest but never tell. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from Todd in a studio/gallery environment; with only 15 seats available, make sure you get your ticket soon! Cost: $150, 10% discount for GPAG Members. Find more info and register online via EventBrite.
As part of our Fall for Art Workshop Series, join us on Sunday Oct. 26 for a one-day intensive watercolour & ink workshop with experienced artist and educator Bruce Edwards.
An exploration of colour and design, this one-day intensive workshop will employ the use of watercolour and ink pen to develop strong images, suitable for journal entries, card design and framable art. There is a maxiumin of 15 participants, so register soon! Cost: $165, 10% discount for GPAG Members. Find more info and register online via EventBrite.
Looking for something to do on the Oct. 24th Pro-D Day? Join us for drop in creation stations with a variety of activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. We’ll be offering collage, origami, weaving, drawing, and more. Come try out a new craft with all the supplies you need already provided; and with no mess in your own home!
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not required and entrance is by donation.
On Saturday, September 27th, 1pm – 3pm, exhibiting artist Andrea Pratt will be here at GPAG to paint and to answer questions about her work. Stop by for a chat, learn more about her process, and see her techniques at work.
Reflecting the spiritual power of the forest and its crucial connection to us, Andrea Pratt’s exhibition Ecotherapy in the Eve Smart Gallery features abstract oil paintings exploring and reflecting on the sacred and intangible aspects of our local forest ecosystem. This exhibition includes Pratt’s signature work, best described as a fusion of abstraction, folk art, and landscape, as well as a new series moving towards pure abstraction in her landscapes.
Join us for an Artist Talk with exhibiting artist Niina Chebry on Saturday, October 11th, 1pm – 2pm. All are welcome to join us for this free event!
Niina Chebry’s exhibition A Change of Climate uses the iceberg as a main subject representing a range of sentiments, particularly towards climate change. As we experience more climate disruptors such as droughts, floods, fires, and extreme weather patterns, feelings of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness related to eco-anxiety rise. Through her sweeping moody compositions, capturing of weather and time changes, and variously angled micro and macro visions of icebergs, Chebry aims to generate awareness and discussion and to inspire and stir the viewer.
