Comox Valley Art Gallery
Tourism Region: Vancouver Island, Comox Valley
Public Contemporary Art Gallery including Craft Gallery and Gallery Shop and Art Education Studio. We have a window gallery that is viewable 24/7. The Gallery provides a venue for experimental and innovative art works.
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Location
Address: 580 Duncan Avenue, Suite 100Courtenay, British Columbia
V9N 2M7
Telephone: (250) 338-6211
Fax: (250) 338-6287
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
Year round exhibition programming in the public, craft, student and window galleries. Late September Valley wide artist studio tour. Gallery shop features peer juried original crafts by local and Vancouver Island artisans. Largest annual Christmas Craft Market in region, mid-November to New Years. Both the Gallery Shop and Christmas Market are fundraisers for gallery programming.
Open: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Closed:
Sunday
Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.
Administration fees
Admission:
Free
Admission by donation
About Collections
Small collection of contemporary British Columbia art.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 35
Fine Arts
Selective purchase and requested donations including artworks by Jack Shadbolt, Wedlidi Speck and Arnold Shives
Culture:
Canadian •
Aboriginal or First Nations
Period:
Contemporary
Media:
Mixed Media, Multimedia or Installations •
Painting •
Photography •
Prints and Drawings •
Sculpture •
Sketchbooks or Albums •
Film and Video
Services & Activities
Artist talks related to each exhibition
Annual Studio Tour
Art and craft education workshops and demonstrations
Film series - in partnership with toronto International Film Festival
Research Services
Library
Educational Programs
Art Talks given by exhibiting artists. Adult art classes, summer season - children's art classes. Eldercollege series given by artists, art historians
Classes or Workshops
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Demonstrations
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Films
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Internships
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Lectures
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Seniors Programs
Other: Annual Studio Tour of local Artists and Artisans last weekend in September
Visitor Services
Gallery Shop. Products are peer juried. High quality original arts and crafts.
Films and Videos
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Information Centre or Desk
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Meeting Room Rental
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Parking Facilities
: Free
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Signs
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
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Washrooms
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Children's Activities or Services
: Nursing area or Change Table
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 30
Activities: Retail attendant; Film Series volunteers; Gallery Committee - select exhibits; Gallery Reception - welcome public, care for gallery; Special Events volunteers
Member Privileges
Newsletter, invitations to openings, discount in gallery shop
Food Services
NA
Other: Located downtown - many restaurants nearby
Internet Services
General Information •
Events •
Virtual Exhibitions
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Other Services
Other Services
Membership Program includes shop discount, exhibition invitations, newsletters.
Publications & Products
Every exhibit has a publication.
Artworks are for sale in the Craft Gallery and Gallery Shop only.
Annual Reports •
Brochures •
Catalogues •
Newsletters
