July 16–19 | Tuesday–Friday | 10AM–3PM
$200/$250 (member/non-member)
Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants
Instructor: Bruce Edwards
Bruce Edwards is a long-time art teacher who will guide lessons on drawing and illustration. Learn how to draw using traditional techniques and exercises in a fun and relaxed manner. Youth will learn basic shapes, forms, shading, depth, shadows, light sources, and perspective. Participants will learn and make art in our beautiful studio for most of the day, with breaks outdoors exploring the natural spaces near the Arts Centre. Camp runs 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch and a water bottle!
July 23– 26, 2024 | Monday – Thursday | 10AM – 3PM
Cost: $200/$250 (Member/Non-Member)
Ages: 8-13, Max 12 participants
Instructor: Ali Casey
In this camp, participants will have a chance to explore different materials and creative processes. From collage and sculpture to working with fibre and other materials, youth will play, experiment and learn. Participants will learn and make art in our beautiful studio for most of the day, with breaks outdoors exploring the natural spaces near the Arts Centre. Camp runs 10:00 – 3:00 each day, with a break provided for lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch and a water bottle!
to Mar 31. Sunshine Coast youth aged two to eighteen have been invited to submit their artwork for display at the Gallery. In addition to offering an inspiring body of work that represents the creativity of our community’s youth, this exhibition is also an opportunity for young people to experience what it is like to be a professional exhibiting artist at GPAG. Don’t miss this vibrant and popular exhibition featuring drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, and more running March 14 – March 31. Note: for Spring Break the Gallery is open every day during the run of the exhibition (11am – 4pm). Admission is free/by donation.
Join us for the opening reception on Saturday March 16th, 2pm – 4pm!
Join us for the opening reception of our Youth Art Exhibition SHOUT OUT, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
Sunshine Coast youth aged two to eighteen have been invited to submit their artwork for display at the Gallery. In addition to offering an inspiring body of work that represents the creativity of our community’s youth, this exhibition is also an opportunity for young people to experience what it is like to be a professional exhibiting artist at GPAG.
Deadline April 18th. Ideas that Connect Neighbours. The Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) program helps residents of any age, experience, or background take part in building community. We offer a small grant of up to $500 for you to bring your community project to life. With a Neighbourhood Small Grant, you join our network of thousands of project leaders who have taken steps to better their neighbourhoods—just like you.
Why are we doing this? Because magic happens when neighbours connect. It forms friendships, makes our communities safer and more vibrant. We have helped make communities in British Columbia stronger, safer, and more welcoming since 1999. Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) provides grants of up to $500 for projects that connect people socially or involve sharing skills or talents with each other.
to April 13, 2024
Artwork Pickup + Reception: Saturday April 13, 2024 NOON – 2PM
We are delighted to support young artists in our community, and proud to continue the annual Young Artists Exhibition, which was initiated in 1988. Entries often include paintings, drawings, mixed-media, and 3-dimensional work. Over the years, we have seen participants in these exhibitions go on to higher education and careers in the arts. All artists receive a small gift encouraging their continued creativity, as well as feedback and encouragement from a panel of working artists on the Coast.
This year we are introducing a new theme to inspire our local youth: The Salish Sea.
What does the Salish Sea mean to you? How do we connect with the sea?
Artwork Pickup + Reception
We are delighted to support young artists in our community, and proud to continue the annual Young Artists Exhibition, which was initiated in 1988. Entries often include paintings, drawings, mixed-media, and 3-dimensional work. Over the years, we have seen participants in these exhibitions go on to higher education and careers in the arts. All artists receive a small gift encouraging their continued creativity, as well as feedback and encouragement from a panel of working artists on the Coast.
This year’s theme, The Salish Sea.
What does the Salish Sea mean to you? What can you find in the deep sea, on the shoreline, on the surf
Join us during our Youth Shout Out Exhibition on Wednesday, March 20th 2pm – 3pm at GPAG to learn how to make your own artist trading cards (ATCs) with local ATC artist Nadina Tandy. The workshop is free and pre-registration is not required. Drop in, make, and trade, or bring your ready-made cards in on the day. This workshop/demo is open to all; kids under 12 require parents/supervision please.
Artist Trading Cards (ATC’s) are miniature pieces of art that are traded for free all around the world! There’s only one rule: the size of the card must be 2.5” x 3.5”. Otherwise, anything goes: you can draw, collage, paint on the cards… just make them, sign and date the back, and trade them with other artists.
Jan 19 & 20. The Sunshine Coast’s BELT band is buckling up for two shows featuring epic rock at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibsons.
The BELT youth rock band — which had its debut at Rogue Fest last summer — is redefining grunge and progressive rock for a new generation.
BELT is Julian Bailey, Brielle Taylor, Jack Davis and Joshua Paolozza: all Coast teens who weave deep meaning into lavish melodies, blurring thematic boundaries and crossing musical borders.
See BELT in action on the band’s web page: https://beltitout.ca.
Tickets ($25) are available at Strait Music in Sechelt, online at https://tickets.beltitout.ca and in-person (cash only) at the door. Both shows start at 7:00 p.m.
Submissions forms and artwork can be dropped off at GPAG from 11am – 4pm on March 7th – March 10th. Please do not drop artwork off before March 7th.
Participate in Shout Out, our annual youth art exhibition featuring the work of artists aged 2 – 18. Artists can submit up to two pieces of artwork each, in any style, size, or medium, to be exhibited at GPAG from March 14th – March 31st.
Check out our website for more information, including submission guidelines and entry forms!
