Arts Council of Ladysmith & District

Ladysmith Gallery & Cultural Hub.

What’s Happening

Stay updated on the latest open calls for art, upcoming member shows, and features from our online gallery collection. Discover current exhibitions at the Ladysmith Gallery, register for local art classes, and engage with Vancouver Island’s vibrant creative community.

  • Art Social

    After Hours Art Social And Mixer

    Join us for the opening of the new art exhibition, Homage To Famous Artists, where artists are inspired by the masters. See how they have reimagined the work, style and spirit of famous artists. Guests will get the opportunity to meet the artists behind the work, while enjoying delicious refreshments. The evening will also include a artist talk with sculptor, painter and fibre artist, Lorna Beecroft.

    RSVP Here

  • Inspired by the masters: reimagining the work, style, and spirit of famous artists

    Now in the Gallery – Homage To Famous Artists

    September 29 – October 21, 2026
    Ladysmith Gallery Closed – September 30 for Truth and Reconciliation

    Experience a fresh perspective on some of history’s most celebrated creative minds. Through original paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, textiles, and more, artists from across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands pay tribute to the vision, techniques, and lasting influence of renowned artists while expressing their own unique voices. This exhibition offers a meaningful arts and culture experience, revealing how great works of the past continue to spark creativity, conversation, and artistic innovation today.
    Opening Event: After Hours at the Gallery, Friday October 2 from 6 PM – 7:30 PM at Unit 7 – 32 High St. Everyone welcome!

    See the Show

  • Explore where reality, memory, and imagination meet.

    Call For Art – Between The Real And The Remembered

    Show Dates: November 4 – 19, 2026
    Online Submissions due October15, 2026
    Art Drop-Off (Intake Day): November 2, 2026, 10 AM – 3 PM
    Art Pick-Up (Outtake Day): November 19,  2026, 10 AM – 12 PM

    Show Entry Forms – Login Required

  • Classes, Workshops, Art Camps

    Education Opportunities

    Check out our line up of Spring Classes 2026 for adults and children! Classes are open to all members of the public. Sign up online.

     

    Click here for classes

  • Call for Submissions

    Gallery Boutique

    Ladysmith Gallery invites you to submit your small works of art for jurying to our boutique. We welcome a diverse range of mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, and more.  We encourage artists to submit a variety of art pieces, with a wide range of price points,  between $5 – $300, excluding jewelry.

    Applications will take approximately 2 weeks to process. 

    Apply or Submit to the Boutique

  • Looking for help to participate as a member? We can help with that!

    We have a new website!

    Check out our Member Guides in our Member Resources area or click on the link below. These guides will help members to log in, enter a show, volunteer and understand the features of the Members Only area. Check out our new guide on Renewals.

    If you still need help, give us a call at 250-245-1252 or stop by the gallery or offices for help. We recommend you call first to make an appointment. You can also email swadmin@ladysmitharts.ca.

    Members Guides to the Website
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We have art classes for children and adults. Our education program is open to the public to make art for the first time, improve your skills or just have fun.
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