Upcoming Events

Christmas Arts & Crafts Market
Continues, Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., through Dec 24

The Gallery’s exhibition halls are transformed into a glittering boutique of fine arts and crafts, featuring work by over 90 Vancouver Island artisans. This is a classy show and sale of work presented by Gallery staff and volunteers and it includes weekly Saturday artisan demos from 1-3:00 pm.

The Christmas Arts & Crafts Market is sponsored by Chan Nowosad Boates, Chartered Accountants.

Artist Trading Cards
January 19, 7:30 p.m.

Trade unique and personal artistic statements with fellow art card enthusiasts, who create pieces in a 2.5 x 3.5 inch format in various mediums. Artists meet quarterly to swap with fellow participants. Cards can be made from virtually any materials and by any methods. No age limit for this event - the more the merrier! Call 250-287-2261 or e-mail curator@crartgallery.ca for the current schedule.Sponsored by the Friends of the Campbell River Art Gallery.

Exhibition Opening
January 19 @ 7 p.m.
Crawling Woman, by Stefanie Denz

Art & Antiques Appraisal Day
March 31, 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Campbell River Museum

Bring your art and antiques for an informal assessment by professional appraisers, $10 per item, for up to three pieces per person. Tickets will be on sale at the door at the Museum. Sponsored by Remax Check Realty.

Painting Cruise with Gaye Adams, BC, SFCA, MPAC
May 27-30, 2012
Come join BC artist, Gaye Adams, and the crew of the Columbia III for three incredible days of painting some of the most beautiful and remote coastal locations along the BC coast. The crew of the Columbia III will provide gourmet meals to keep up your energy as you spend your days painting the amazing vistas accessible only by boat. Check out their website for more details (www.mothershipadventures.com).

Campbell River Garden & Art Tour
July 7 - 8, 2012, 11-4 p.m. $15 per person, includes catalogue and map

Take a self-guided tour of up to 12 of Campbell River’s finest gardens, from creatively planted city lots to sprawling seaside acreages. Call the Gallery for ticket information. Bus tours are available through Campbell River Community Centre at 250-286-1161.

Wearable Art Fashion Show & Silent Auction
Price and Location TBA
October 20, 2012, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Artists - We invite you to create a wearable art piece to model (or to be presented by a model/performer) at our annual Wearable Art Fashion Show. Prizes will be awarded by a jury in a variety of categories. See the application form in the Downloads column, or call us for more details.

Audience - This is an extravaganza of art created for the human form, along with a silent auction of gorgeous handcrafts, including jewelry by designers like Damaris Oakley and Tamara Tutt. Join us. It’s an event like no other.