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Opportunity: CALLING ALL ARTISTS | Present Tense 2025

Time to get your Present Tense submissions ready! Drop off is June 19 – 22, 11AM – 4PM. The exhibition is on display June 26 – July 20.

Present Tense is an annual exhibition featuring the creative work of GPAG members. We are also partnering with the CCA’s Purple Banner Studio Program to highlight artists with studios available for visiting during the exhibition. We accept one artwork from every artist in any medium and style, as long as it adheres to our max. size restriction of 16″ x 20″. Find more info, guidelines, and entry forms online or in person at GPAG.

Interested in showing more of your work at GPAG? Members are also invited to submit up to six Tiny Artworks to our Members’ Tiny Exhibition on display in Joe’s Lounge during Present Tense.

Opportunity: Calling all artists | GPAG General submissions are open

The deadline to submit your proposal is 4PM on March 31st, 2025. We are currently accepting proposals to exhibit at GPAG in 2026 in the Main Gallery and Eve Smart Gallery! We accept submissions from both emerging and established artists working in all mediums and styles.

Before applying, please read our Exhibition Policy and Submission Guidelines carefully. Apply using our new online form (recommended) or via Google Drive or USB thumb drive. Find more information, submission guidelines, and application forms on our website at www.gpag.ca/submissions. Please note: we do not accept submissions via email.

Calling all youth artists! SHOUT OUT 2025 is coming up in March

Drop off your submissions March 6th – 9th, 11am – 4pm.  Sunshine Coast youth aged two to eighteen are invited to submit their artwork of any size or medium for display at the Gallery during our annual youth exhibition Shout Out, running March 15th – 30th, 2025. Find more information and submission forms online at www.gpag.ca/submissions.

Teachers, schools, and other youth group leaders: Class/group art projects are welcomed! Please contact the Gallery at info@gpag.ca to arrange custom display details or to request pickup of student art.

Teresa’s Pop Up Craft Sale #2

We had so much fun last weekend we’re doing it again! Come find a variety of pretty and useful crocheted items including: bucket hats, beanies, shoulder bags, baskets, ‘pie’ hot mats (trivets), snowflake ornaments and mats, scrubbies, dishcloths, washcloths, spa sets, Christmas stockings for your dog and more! A few jars of pickles and chutneys left – first come, first served. Also: Let It Bee local honey and beeswax candles; and sock pillows! Come browse while sipping hot apple cider and enjoying Christmas baking.

Teresa’s Pop Up Craft Sale

Come by and enjoy tea, cookies and a warm fire while you browse:
– Hand-Crocheted & Knitted Kitchen & Bath Accessories, Spa Sets, Ornaments, Hats & Bags
– Home-Grown Organic Pickles & Chutneys & more
PLUS: ‘‘Let It Bee’ Honey (Halfmoon Bay)
Great gift ideas for family and friends, made right here.

PR – eunoia fibre studio & gallery 4th Anniversary Celebration

Dec 9, 11am-7pm; Dec 10, 11am-5pm. Come meet Noella! Shop our unique, creative designs and fashions from earth-conscious designers, while enjoying a warm cider, festive music and treats. Just our way of saying thank you… and giving back to our greater community.

Mending Matters Drop-in Workshop with Catherine Nicholls

September 18; October 16; November 27

Sundays, 1-4pm, in the gallery

FREE

Join us for this monthly drop-in session, exploring visible mending techniques with instructor Catherine Nicholls.

Mending can be so much more than just patching a hole! Mending Matters will introduce participants to the simple, practical skills required to repair textiles and how to turn those simple stitches into an art form that is both decorative and functional. Participants are encouraged to bring along a favourite clean piece of clothing or household textile they would like to mend.

Mending Matters Drop-in Workshop with Catherine Nicholls

September 18; October 16; November 27

Sundays, 1-4pm, in the gallery

FREE

Join us for this monthly drop-in session, exploring visible mending techniques with instructor Catherine Nicholls.

Mending can be so much more than just patching a hole! Mending Matters will introduce participants to the simple, practical skills required to repair textiles and how to turn those simple stitches into an art form that is both decorative and functional. Participants are encouraged to bring along a favourite clean piece of clothing or household textile they would like to mend.

Hackett Park Artisan Fair

The Hackett Park Artisan Fair is an annual gathering of local and regional vendors. The Fair has been an annual tradition on the Coast for 34 years, and attracts close to 5000 visitors seeking to discover the creations of artisans who are jury selected based on talent, originality, and the unique items they have to offer for sale. In keeping with our ongoing tradition, the fair will coincide with the popular Festival of the Written Arts (August 11th-14th, 2022, celebrating 40 years!)
This year’s Fair will take place in the lower field of Hackett Park and at the Arts Centre.
We will have live musicians in Hackett Park’s new amphitheatre and fun activities at the Arts Centre. There will be a large variety of artisans, artists, entertainers, and food vendors!
Entrance by donation!

Kids Camps: Exploring Textiles

July 18– 20, 2022 | Monday – Wednesday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Instructor: Natalie Grambow

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

Kids Camps: Exploring Textiles

July 18– 20, 2022 | Monday – Wednesday; 10 – 3pm

Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants

Instructor: Natalie Grambow

Cost: $140/$180 (Member/Non-Member)

This year we are delighted to offer 3 kid’s summer workshops, each combining art making with outdoor exploration.  In the morning participants learn to weave, collage or paint led by a senior artist/teacher. In the afternoon, walks and discussions take over as we explore natural spaces near the Art Centre. Workshops run 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch, a water bottle and a mask if needed for any indoor activities.

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