Featuring the fine arts and talents of BC is a full-time business for many Galleries and Event Coordinators. Spotlighting handmade and traditional works to the community and the world in an educational and exclusive format promotes appreciation for BC artists. By visiting these venues or purchasing from them you help to ensure that art and the artists are considered an enriching experience complementing our lives.
Master Spinner - spinning tutorials available;
Traditional Hooked Rugs using yarn, supplies and instruction on spinning and hooking;
West coast tapestries
Sidney, V8L 2Z9, 9600 Third Street Ph. (250)656-4201
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Basketry, Rug hooking, Weaving | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
Ian Garrioch BFA MFA: Ian served on the Visual Arts Faculty of the University of Vancouver Island for 27 years. Now retired, he continues to explore visual imagery via acrylic painting and mixed media drawing as well as producing funky clocks.
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Acrylic painting, Drawing, Mixed Media | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
Artisans Co-operative. A contemporary fine craft shop featuring Vancouver Island artists' painting, works in clay, fibre, glass, wood and metal in Duncan's City Square.
Duncan, V9L 1W2, 251 Craig Street Ph. 250 748-6776
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Arts Community, Arts Association | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Gallery)
Scool of the Arts, Public Gallery & Artswells Festival
Wells, V0K 2R0, Box 65 Ph. 1-800-442-2787 or 250-994-3466
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans | Arts Community, Arts Association | Education | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Music | Performing Arts | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
James Pottery Studio & Gallery offers a wide range of beautiful pottery that ranges from functional to sculptural. The studio and gallery are housed in a 1905 homestead farmhouse on Quadra Island.
Quadra Island, VOP 1NO, 120 Joyce Rd. Ph. 250-285-3101
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Pottery | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
Janet Dwyer Photography
Janet's scanner based imagery exploring human and animal metaphors in nature has garnered international recognition and awards.
Studio open by appointment, call 250 537-5805.
Salt Spring Island, V8K 1M6, 234 Fairway Crescent Ph. 250 537 5805
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Photography | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)
The Japanese Canadian National Museum is situated at the corner of Kingsway and Sperling in Burnaby, BC. A key component of the National Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre in the Nikkei Place complex
I find inspiration in sports heroes, especially sports heroes from the past. I also paint portraits of animals and people and abstract images.
(At Right: "Boston Terror", 20" x 16", acrylic, Sold)
Vancouver, V5T 1G5, #306-228 E. 4th Avenue Ph. 604-209-6074
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Art cards, Calligraphy, Drawing, Mixed Media, Mural painting, Oil painting, Photography, Sketching | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio | Workshops/Classes, Art Workshops)
Ph. (250)656-4201
(Artists & Fine Art Artisans, Basketry, Rug hooking, Weaving | Galleries/ Exhibits/Shows, Studio)