The central island arts guide
is a directory of artists in the central island region
Explore the directory Use “Artists by Region” in the menu above to check out each area.
Creative Spirit Glass Bead Studio
Wendy creates flameworked art glass jewelry. Her beads are made by melting rods of glass over a propane/oxygen torch. Using heat, gravity and tools, a bead is born.
Isabelle Durand and Alcohol Ink
Exploring Alcohol Ink led Isabelle Durand to vibrant, emotive art. Evolving through workshops and exhibits, creating landscapes and abstracts with passion.
Salish Sea Market
We are the go-to destination to experience the art and culture of the Salish Sea – we are diligent storytellers
Channing Holland and Friends
Channing Holland, an Ontario College of Art graduate, collaborates with Terri Stelfox and Maggie Norman, exploring diverse art techniques.
Comox Valley Art Gallery
The Comox Valley Art Gallery is the mid island area’s regional art gallery. We are dedicated to presenting and fostering contemporary work created by artists from the region, the country and beyond.
Campbell River Art Gallery
The Campbell River Art Gallery showcases Canadian artists in their Main and Satellite Galleries, prioritizing under-represented voices. The Gallery’s commitment to education is enacted through workshops, tours, artist programs, and community events.
SabeyJ Art
Julie Sabey, once a screen-focused creator, turned to drawing and painting during the pandemic, reflecting personal and global uncertainty with SabeyJ Art.
Compass Gallery + Gifts
Compass Gallery + Gifts is a wonderful destination in beautiful Downtown K’omoks (Comox)! Featuring an All-Canadian lineup of products and
Just Drifting Art
Wayne, of Métis Ancestry , as a child could always be found exploring the Natural World, near the junction of the Red and Assiniboine rivers in Manitoba. His art, mainly Freshwater Driftwood, honours Mother Nature’s creations, reflecting his roots.
All are welcome to come and visit the Electrified Driftwood Forest in his studio located in beautiful Qualicum Beach, where he is still close to the bosom of Mother Nature.
Gallery VanIsle
Calum paints from images taken while exploring Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. He works with a palette of bold, saturated colour with a strong concentration on light and shade.
Beachcombers Creative Arts Studio and Gallery
Donna, a lifelong creator and educator, found her next creative adventure in building Beachcombers Creative Arts Studio, her seaside sanctuary.
Albion Studio
Corina Menz, originally from Germany, resides in Comox, Vancouver Island. Alongside her IT career, she explores various art forms, mainly acrylic painting.
Happy Painters
The Happy Painters are a fun loving group of Artists that get together to paint on a weekly basis .
Christine Boyer
Christine Boyer’s art melds nostalgia with contemporary vision, reimagining the past to ponder evolving meanings and the essence of change.
Sylvie Bart Studio
Contemporary artist using a variety of media. Sylvie’s style is both expressionist and impressionist. Her work is process driven, intuitive, bold and energetic and includes abstracts, figures and florals.
Scott Bertram
Abstract painter Scott Bertram explores improvisation, perception dynamics, and transient form in his internationally exhibited artwork.
Bev Byerley Artworks
A passionate landscape artist in love with the west coast. I like to paint the areas where I walk and ride around my home in the Comox Valley.
I-Hos Gallery
I-Hos Gallery – Award winning Indigenous Art Gallery, band-owned and operated by K’?moks First Nation, presents a collection of NWC artwork. Masks, prints, gold and silver Jewelry, wood carvings and much more.
Cumberland Studio
In Corre Alice and Sue Pyper’s studio, creativity ignites: wood slabs whisper, acrylics dance, artistry blossoms in every corner.
Madeleine Wood Studios
Painter of natural delights Madeleine, creates a range of magically realistic colourful pieces. Fine Art Woodworker Don, offers handcrafted furniture from breadboards to dressers in yellow cedar, arbutus, western maple.
Emily Thiessen
Emily Thiessen- illustrator, muralist, and screen printer- blends restless heritage with creative mischief, honing skills from Singapore to the K’ómoks territories.
Soft Gallery Pop Up Collective
Soft Gallery Pop-up showcases diverse artists celebrating ecology, symbolism, and spirituality: Summer Scott, Sarah Thorneycroft, Janis Blyth, Kari Pieterse, Sue Minchin, Arleta Turnbull.
SeaRamics at WhiteDog Studios
Penny Eder crafts whimsical ceramic and concrete sculptures inspired by nature, showcased globally in various public and private collections.
Sid Williams Theatre
Entertaining Comox Valley culture lovers, one audience member at a time! The Sid Williams Theatre is a fully equipped and
C Mawle Fine Art
Cindy Mawle has spent half her lifetime self directing her art education and has created a prolific portfolio of subjects
Helen Utsal Fine Art
Helen Utsal’s award-winning art reflects her deep connection with nature, capturing its moods and vitality, showcased both internationally and locally.
Fireworx Glass Studio
A variety of fused glass like garden art, dishes, wall art and sparkly dichroic glass jewelry.
Laurie Martz Art
Laurie Martz, retired doctor turned abstract painter in Comox Valley, finds solace in art, exploring landscape and intuition, with evolving process.
L’ArcheWorx Collective
We are artists with and without developmental disabilities! We work independently and collectively to create work that celebrates our unique gifts. Multi-media and fabric collage originals, canvas prints, art cards.
YQQ Art in the Airport
The Comox Valley Airport is a civilian air terminal situated on 19 Wing Comox. A vital transportation hub for the region, the facility is operated as a non-profit to provide access to scheduled air service from Air Canada, WestJet and Pacific Coastal Airlines.
The terminal features a gift shop, cafe and current works from the ArtWrx Collective one of two annual art shows featuring local artists.
Works may be purchased by contacting the artists directly.
North Island College School of Fine Art & Design
NIC School of Fine Art & Design will be showcasing the talents of emerging artists. Exciting and original artwork will be featured in Shadbolt Studios & Raven Hall Art Gallery.
Kathi Rudko ArtWorks
A dynamic painting and teaching studio at Miracle Beach. Artworks, both representational and abstract, are expressions of coastal beauty, imagined environments and the figure. Ongoing classes, workshops & drop-in sessions.
Sofie Skapski
Beautiful textural paintings rendered in oils and cold wax. Sofie uses nature as her inspiration. Her studio, in its lush garden setting, is open year round by appointment.
VAL NELSON STUDIO
In quantum mechanics, it’s said that when an object is looked at, it is changed. I think the reverse is also true. The sustained observation and rendering of things in this world stir in me a deep sense of affection for my subjects; at times I feel my eye and brush are really touching them. This feels special. This feels important. I am changed, because I look. I am changed, because I make.
Havers Art
After a 35-year graphic artist career, I pursue landscape painting, inspired by Canadian wilderness beauty, enjoying plein-air and studio experiences.
Jan’s Glass by the Sea
Jan Lindstrom, Vancouver Island Glass Artist, owns Jan’s Glass By The Sea, offering unique glass art and classes, and attracting students globally.
Silver Bowerbird Gallery
West Coast themed artwork by local artists. Gallery rentals for seminars, meetings, book launches, group events. Creative workshops. Open for special events, by appointment and art tour. Email for details.
Pearl Ellis Gallery
The Comox Valley’s only volunteer-run, non-profit art gallery featuring paintings, sculpture, photography and much more, all by new, emerging and
Marianne Enhorning
My art emerges from a deep sense of longing for a world that is inclusive, equal and just: a world that is simple and kind.
Nicola North Art
Nicola North is a lifelong artist, specializing in pen and watercolor, drawing inspiration from the enchanting West Coast and whimsical themes.
Fabric Artisan Creations
Fabric quilts, embroidery, home decor and custom basket making.
All items locally created in Royston with local fabrics, cotton and jute rope for baskets.
Baskets are all unique and different and custom made for every client.
Joe Smith Fine Art
Paintings in a unique realistic style, inspired by the natural beauty of BC’s coastlines, forests & landmarks. Open year round. Commissions accepted. Studio located at rear of property.
Patti Wilson’s Stained Glass Studio
Enjoy browsing my studio filled with original works. (All year by appt.) Marie will join me during the studio tour with her homemade quilts and smaller items. Come join us!
Peggy Simpson Fine Art
Peggy Simpson, retired nurse, explores art in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Comox Valley, finding rejuvenation and awards in painting.
Sean Reilly
Sean Reilly is a B.C. based artist. Sean grew up in an art filled environment. From an early age, he explored art through various mediums.
Sharon Lennox Studio
Specializing in scratchboard, detailed paintings of birds and animals. Member with the International Society of Scratchboard Artists . 2019 Sharon won “International Artist Award” in Berea, Kentucky with “Fishing on Stilts”.
Artful : The Gallery
Artful : The Gallery features a wide variety of Vancouver Island artists, with a strong focus on the artists of the Comox Valley.
studioDB3
Step into Daniel Boot’s diverse studio, where inspiration from nature fuels his multi-disciplinary works, embracing spontaneity and creativity.
Sylvie Peltier Artist Studio
I paint abstracts and landscapes, teach acrylics, and create wearable art. Inspired by imperfection, aiming to evoke joy and beauty.
Wachiay Studio
Wachiay Studio is a screenprint shop operated by the Wachiay Friendship Centre in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. We
Saratoga Woodworks
Rodney Wilson, woodworker, shifted focus to crafting durable furniture, sharing skills, and living his dream in his Vancouver Island studio.
Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery
Explore Comox Valley’s largest variety of authentic Northwest Coast Art and Jewelry. Enjoy original Silver and Gold Jewelry, Masks, Prints, Paddles and Carvings from local Indigenous Master Carvers.
Red Thread Photography by Janice Hayward
I like to photograph subjects that I feel passion for. I need to connect to what is in front of
Sámi Ronan Craft
Traditional Sámi-inspired reindeer leather bracelets and necklaces. Unique hand-forged silver and copper jewellery designs, incorporating gemstones and fresh water pearls. Woven beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Original Fine Art by Rob Kerr
Rob Kerr’s art journey, from kindergarten cartoons to wildlife painting, is fueled by nature’s intoxicating inspiration, weaving in joy and frustration into every piece.
Trish Malcomess Art
Trish explores contemporary culture through interdisciplinary art, focusing on Social and Environmental themes, blending various mediums to express resilience.
Coastal Reflections in Art
Anne Wuitschik creates nature inspired fused glass and photography, crafting vibrant garden art and immortalizing moments in the Comox Valley’s beauty.
Elke River
Elke River’s art reconnects us with nature’s beauty, inspired by daily forest and shoreline walks, celebrating its intricate forms and colors.
Living Silver Designs
Inspired by nature. Captured in silver. Discover timeless, classy jewellery and unique metal picture art in the Living Silver Designs
Wendy Morosoff Smith Studio + Gallery
Wendy is a painter and printmaker whose work reflects the spiritual aspect of her environment. Blending abstraction and landscape symbolism, Wendy creates meditations on place, time, memory and perception.
Comox Valley Arts
Comox Valley Arts works to facilitate and animate arts and culture in the community. Through our involvement in a wide
Tin Cup Art
Lori utilizes a rare technique, layering ceramic and metallic paste on glass, to craft stunning, dishwasher-safe artwork.
Tracy Kobus Fine Art
Tracy Kobus’ acrylic paintings give a thoughtful and imaginative perspective on the connection between humans and the natural world. Her colourful collection of prints and cards are collected world wide.
The Spool Sewing Studio
The Spool is Downtown Courtenay’s sewing space, featuring classes, quality fabrics and indie patterns to help you sew your own wardrobe. We teach all ages, and welcome guest teachers from across Canada!
Heather Soos – Nature In Art
Heather Soos – Nature in Art. Original, detailed wildlife art in acrylic, oil and scratchboard. Limited edition gicl?es, plaque-mounted prints; art cards. Member of the Society of Animal Artists and 2008 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year. Juried into International Exhibitions.
ARTWRX Studio/Gallery Society
ARTWRX Studio: Downtown Courtenay art collective, supports artists, hosts events, workshops, and offers unique gifts.
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Toni Johnson, Matsqui First Nation, discovered her glass passion through her mother and she believes it is her answer, her path!
Maggie Ziegler Art & Design
Maggie Ziegler: Vancouver Island artist and designer inspired by nature’s beauty, blending realism with abstract backgrounds, driven by gratitude.
Silvina Lanusse Art
Silvina Lanusse is a mixed media creative originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina now living in Parksville. Her work is inspired by animals and nature around her. Her painting begins the moment the first drop of colour falls on her substrate. It starts with a swirl, then another. Layers of pure colour dance in rhythm with textures. Her painting varies from colourful abstracts to whimsical stories. Organic strokes held together in a symphony of radiant paint bursting like her life tango.
Peggy Logan
Margaret Peggy Logan finds inspiration in nature’s colors and forms for her jewelry, enamels, and paintings, showcased internationally and locally.
Cara Leanne Art
Cara Leanne paints bright, cheerful scenes, often incorporating hand-painted paper collage. Inspired by nature, she aims to spread joy through art.
Kiley Granberg Art Jewellery
Inspired by an early love of printmaking, Kiley Granberg crafts unique jewelry, balancing clean lines and nature’s essence, evolving her craft on her travels.
North Island College
Develop core skills and gain hands-on experience as you build an industry relevant portfolio that showcases your artistic talent and