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.

  • 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

  • Zooming in on the places we know and love – and the things that make them unique.

    Now in the Gallery – Around Town

    August 5 – 19, 2026

    Take a journey without ever leaving the gallery in Around Town, an exhibition that celebrates the places artists know, love, and call home. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and more, local artists invite visitors to discover hidden gems, familiar landmarks, and the small details that give every community its unique character. It’s a chance to experience the charm of different places without the traffic, long drives, or crowded destinations—while uncovering the magical moments that are often overlooked in everyday life.
    Opening art preview & social: Saturday August 8 from 11 AM – 3 PM.

    See the Show

  • Exploring the Bonds Between People, Nature, Places, and Ideas

    Call For Art – We Are All Connected

    Show Dates: September 2 – 16, 2026
    Online Submissions due August 15, 2026
    Art Drop-Off (Intake Day): August 31st, 2026, 10 AM – 3 PM
    Art Pick-Up (Outtake Day): September 17th,  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

  • Event Details | Call for Volunteers

    Arts On the Avenue Festival

    The popular outdoor arts festival, Arts on the Avenue, is coming up! Featuring 65 juried fine artisans and taking over 5 blocks in downtown Ladysmith, this day will include interactive art spaces, food trucks, a youth art area, live music, paint competition and more! We are looking for volunteers to help out on the big day, Sunday August 23rd, 2026.

    Learn More | Sign up Here!
Discover the benefits of joining the ACLD, access to printmakers studio space, monthly artist exhibitions and volunteering.
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Our Arts on the Avenue festival is held every August.
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Do you teach art classes? If you would like to share your skills, creativity and passion, we want to hear from you. 
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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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