Gallery News

by Kristiana Lowe The CRAG is excited to welcome all community members to our current exhibition, Three Eyed Seeing: Indigenous Futurisms co-curated by Sonny Assu and Jenelle M. Pasiechinik. The Exhibition runs from June 5th -August 23rd, 2025. Featuring work by artists Melcolm Beaulieu, Mimi Gellman, Krystle Silverfox, Nadya Kwandibens, Levi Nelson, Casey Koyczan, Carrielynn Victor, Shawn Hunt and Eliot White-Hill Kwulasultun, Three-Eyed Seeing: Indigenous Futurisms explores how Indigenous identity and culture is a critical Read more

Supporting creative expression, community, and healing through the arts. The Campbell River Art Gallery is proud to announce a donation for the Art Hive program of $15,000 by Canadian Tire Campbell River owner, Grant Wood. Since Wood has taken over ownership of the Campbell River Canadian Tire, there have been upgrades to the facility and also expansion of support and outreach into the community. Grant connected with the gallery about the Art Hive program and Read more

Photo (L-R) PS Debra Toporowski, PS Dana Lajeunesse, Minister Anna Kang, Minister Jennifer Whiteside, Interim Executive Director and Curator of Contemporary Art Jenelle Pasiechnik and Art Hive Creative Director Nadine Bariteau. The CRAG receives certificates of recognition for fostering community engagement and enrichment through contemporary art in Campbell River. On a recent tour of the gallery, Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside and Municipal Affairs Minister Anne Kang, along with Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility Dana Lajeunesse, and Read more

CRAG’s newest exhibition features photography and context for what life is like in the Occupied West Bank from the lens of Palestinian Artist Rehab Nazzal. Over 65 people were in attendance at the opening reception held on Friday, March 21st at the gallery, beginning with a traditional welcoming by Hereditary Chief Kwakiladze James Quattell. Artist Sonny Assu also offered words at the opening reception to the work done by Palestinian Artist Rehab Nazzal, “This work Read more

For most Palestinians, freedom of movement is denied or restricted; the act of walking or driving within their native land is one that is continuously subject to adversity. Yet those who do embark upon such a journey find an embodied experience that reveals the effects of settler colonial control as well as a perilous exercise in resistance against the prevailing circumstances. Between 2010 and 2020, artist and scholar Rehab Nazzal undertook the ambitious and risky Read more

The much beloved Annual Members’ Show returns with a bang! 2025 is kicking off with the 43rd Annual Members’ Show. This annual tradition features artwork by members of the Campbell River Arts Council and the Campbell River Art Gallery. It is a celebration of local talent, with participation open to all ages, showcasing the incredible talent in our region. “The Member’s Show is a highlight of the year.  It provides an opportunity to witness the Read more

Dear Community, As some of you may be aware, the City of Campbell River recently adopted a new Financial Assistance Policy.  Based on the information we have received so far, it appears the CRAG is facing a 16% reduction in our operating grant. While we don’t yet know the greater impact that this reduction will have on our operations, we have been assured by the City that they will work with our sector to support Read more

The annual Holiday Faire kicks off in style this November 22nd The Campbell River Art Gallery’s much anticipated Holiday Faire returns on November 22nd with an afternoon of seasonal sips and shopping dubbed the ‘Cozy Kick-off!’ Happening from 3pm-7pm, the gallery will be serving up mulled wine and hot apple cider for guests to enjoy as they get first access to the Holiday Faire.  “We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to our annual Holiday Read more

The CRAG’s black-tie, bi-annual fundraiser returns, offering guests an unmissable elegant affair! The Campbell River Art Gallery (CRAG) hosted its bi-annual Art Gala on October 19th at the Maritime Heritage Centre; it was a night that brought the community together to celebrate the arts and marked the gallery’s 30th anniversary. Thanks to our generous sponsors, bidders, and attendees, we exceeded our goals and raised over $74,000! “The Art Gala this year was an amazing time. Read more

The Legacy Art Gallery in Victoria, opened the touring exhibition The Chorus is Speaking on Thursday, September 18th, this is one of two touring exhibitions in BC. The other exhibition I am my mother’s daughter  | میں اپنی ماں کی بیٹی ہوں, is currently on at the Reach Gallery Museum until March 2025. When asked about the accomplishments of the gallery and its staff, Sara Lopez Assu, Executive Director of the CRAG beamed: “The Campbell Read more