Gallery News

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Campbell River Art Gallery Celebrates 30th Anniversary with an Art Gala!

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

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Touring Art Exhibitions in BC shines a spotlight on Campbell River!

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

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Move! Touch! Play! New exhibition ‘Tropicana’ makes learning fun and kids the experts.

The youth focused show is coming to the Campbell River Art Gallery in August! The youth focused exhibition ‘Tropicana’ from VOX – Contemporary Image Centre (Montreal) is coming to BC for the first time, from August 1 – November 19 at the Campbell River Art Gallery! ‘Tropicana’, by Montreal-based Costa Rican-Canadian artist Juan Ortiz-Apuy,  encourages all ages to come and interact with colourful and engaging artwork that carries a deeper message.  The exhibition presents a Read more

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‘Stitched in Solidarity’ CR Grandmothers to Grandmothers show work at the Campbell River Art Gallery

Pop-Up Quilt displayed for the first time in Campbell River at the CRAG May 23rd and 24th Stitched in Solidarity is the first exhibition in Campbell River of the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign commemorative quilt, made in honour of the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s 20th anniversary. The quilt is a symbol of solidarity, stitched together with contributions from grandmothers across Canada and six countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Over four months, 20 groups in 10 Canadian communities Read more

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CRAG’s Artist in residence Alana Bartol brings the exhibition ‘Processes of Remediation’to Campbell River.

Alana Bartol doing a site specific coal chute rubbing, Grassy Mountain Coal Project. Photo courtesy of blkarts.ca Artist Alana Bartol exhibits a body of work contemplating the impacts and longevity of mining practices in Campbell River and the Strathcona region. Processes of Remediation: art, relationships, nature is a multi-part project by artist Alana Bartol thatengages the past, present and possible future of coal mining in the areas of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta andNorth Vancouver Island – Read more

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Campbell River Art Gallery and Arts Council celebrating 42nd Annual Members’ Show

Opening on January 13th at the CRAG, local art in the 42nd Annual Members’ Show is sure to wow the community! A long standing tradition of collaboration has come again this year to Campbell River. This will be the 42nd Annual Members’ Show, showcasing a diversity of artists in our community.  “The Member’s Show continues to be the primary focal point for showcasing the amazing creativity and diversity of talent that lives in our community.” Read more

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Statement regarding the Permissive Exemption from Taxation Bylaw No. 3920, 2023

The October 12 Council meeting led to some hopeful results. The not-for-profit sector at large received their full Permissive Tax Exemptions, which we know was a relief for many.  The Campbell River Art Gallery did not receive a Permissive Tax Exemption.  Watch the video of the October 12 council meeting here (the Permissive Tax Exemption discussion begins at 1h23m): https://video.isilive.ca/campbell/2023-09-28.mp4.html However, Council committed to working with the Art Gallery on a productive solution and path Read more

By Sara Assu Lopez, ago

Campbell River Art Gallery hosting group exhibition by Canadian 2SLGBTQ2S+ artists

‘Celestial Bodies’ is a first of its kind exhibition in Campbell River and the North Island The group exhibition ‘Celestial Bodies’ aims to create space for visibility and advocacy for Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ communities. The show opens at the Campbell River Art Gallery on Sept. 2. The seven artists in the exhibition celebrate sexuality and gender through the lenses of love, advocacy, erotics, and the right to safety. “The CRAG is thrilled to create safe space Read more

By Jocelyn Doll, ago
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Campbell River Art Gallery hosting film night August 12th

We will be showing three films directed by award-winning Canadian Directors and Producers Join the Campbell River Art Gallery for a film night on August 12th, featuring three short films by award-winning directors Sylvia D. Hamilton, Claire Prieto and Les Rose.  The films are a curated selection by the guest curator Ellyn Walker of the current exhibition Interrelations: a third perspective by artist Abdi Osman. The exhibition will be running until August 19th in the Read more

By Jocelyn Doll, ago

Campbell River Art Gallery hosting poetry reading and workshop

Learn from poet Cecily Nicholson Cecily Nicholson, Governor General’s literary award winning poet and UBC assistant professor, will be doing a reading and hosting a poetry workshop, on July 29th, at the Campbell River Art Gallery and Robert V. Ostler Park. Inspired by our current exhibition Interrelations: a third perspective by Abdi Osman, participants will explore questions of place and place-making inspired by the water, through poetry.  Attendees will meet at the Campbell River Art Read more

By Jocelyn Doll, ago