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PR – Strikers: Artist Trading Cards

Last Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm @ Westview Bowling – Family Friendly.

Do you know about Artist Trading Cards? Whether you do or don’t, we hope you’ll join us for ATC nights with host Harvey Chometsky.

In short, Artist Trading Cards are self-made unique works or small series, signed and dated on the reverse by the artist/producer, exchanged and collected by the people who participate in this collaborative event. There are only 2 “rules”: the cards must be 2.5″x3.5″ (the same as modern hockey cards or baseball cards), and they are only to be traded, not sold.

Make them ahead of time, or make them on the spot. We’ll bring some blanks and other art supplies.

PR – Urban Sketchers Meetup

3rd Saturday of the month 2PM @ Townsite Market.​

After a brief hiatus, Urban Sketching has returned! If you’d like to join us, feel free! Just look for folks doodling and drawing somewhere around the market. We generally send out a meetup spot via email so if you aren’t already on the Urban Sketch email list, please sign up here.

Think we should try a different day? Got a great location suggestion? Send an email to create@qa-w.ca or pop by the store and let us know.

If you are on social media, follow and use any or all of these hashtags to discover more:

#urbansketching #urbansketchers #sketch #urbansketch #sketchbook #watercolor #sketching #usk #drawing #art #urbansketcher #illustration #watercolorpainting #architecture #watercolorsketch #watercolour #sketchers #sketchwalker

PR – qathet Concert Band

to June 5, 2025. Do you play an instrument? Do you want to join a band? qathet Concert Band rehearses on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Brooks School Band Room in Powell River.
send us an email: qathetconcertband@gmail.com or call 604-223-1977

qathet Studio Tour

Aug 24 – 25. The annual qathet Studio Tour is a free self-guided event. August 24 & 25 from 10am to 4pm over 50 artists from Lund to Lang Bay invite visitors into their homes, studios and gallery spaces to see where the creative magic happens. The qathet region is alive with creativity and inspiration. We thank you for exploring and supporting the arts and culture of qathet.

Look for the turquoise road signs pointing the way on Studio Tour weekend.

Join us on Facebook and Instagram @qathetstudiotour.

Digital guide available at qathetART.ca as well as printed guides at each studio location.

PR – Westview Bowling: Artist Card Trading Night/ Drink ‘n Draw

Do you know about Artist Trading Cards? Whether you do or don’t, we hope you’ll join us for ATC nights with host Harvey Chometsky.

In short, Artist Trading Cards are self-made unique works or small series, signed and dated on the reverse by the artist/producer, exchanged and collected by the people who participate in this collaborative event. There are only 2 “rules”: the cards must be 2.5″x3.5″ (the same as modern hockey cards or baseball cards), and they are only to be traded, not sold.

​Make them ahead of time, or make them on the spot. We’ll bring some blanks and other art supplies.

And this is a family-friendly event!

PR – Townsite Market: Urban Sketchers Meetup

Urban Sketch meetups are at 2pm on the third Saturday of the month at the Townsite Market.

If you’d like to join us, feel free! Just look for folks doodling and drawing somewhere around the market. We generally send out a meetup spot via email so if you aren’t already on the Urban Sketch email list, please sign up to the mailing list on www.qa-w.ca

PR – qathet Art & Wares: The Solvent-Free Oil Studio

Discover the luxurious world of oil painting in a welcoming, beginner-friendly workshop focused on low and non-toxic, solvent-free techniques. Through the timeless art of still life, you’ll learn foundational skills in oil painting while exploring safe and accessible methods. Perfect for beginners, the “paint curious,” and experienced acrylic painters looking to transition to oils, this workshop offers a supportive environment to experiment, create, and enjoy the richness of oils.
Hosted by international landscape artist Peter Gynd.

PR – Wishing Well: Bu VomBlume

A baby of the 70s, with piercing original horn hooks, downright dangerous bass lines and stage antics that seem strait outta Broadway. Expect audience participation and original songs saturated in groove and bravado where no genre is spared!

Feature Attractions

Purple Banner Tour — Year Round
Art Crawl — Every October

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