Author: Software Administration

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    Resizing Your Photos On Your Phone

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    Prepping for a gallery or show submission?  Most show entry platforms, including ours, limit the upload size of submissions to under 3MB or 5 MB in order to save server spaced keep loading times reasonable. Don’t let strict file size limits stall your application. If you took your entry photos on a modern smartphone, chances are the files are way too large for standard online submission forms. To help you bypass the technical headache and get your work submitted flawlessly, review this…

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    Inside the Artist Portal

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    Call for Entry As an ACLD Member you can enter 11 Monthly Members Shows (the 12th one is the Youth Show and you don’t need to be a member to enter). The Member Shows are entered through the Artist Portal, Call For Entry. Upcoming Shows are the default mode. If you have already entered a show that is open for entry, your submissions will be shown at the top of the page. Here you can see what you have already submitted.  You…

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    Fall Newsletter Update

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    Welcome to fall—my favourite season. With softer rains and cooler temperatures, it is a wonderful time to create, visit a gallery, enjoy a performance, explore new foods, plant fall containers, or follow wherever your creativity takes you. Arts on the Avenue Thank you to everyone who helped make Arts on the Avenue possible for the past 27 years. This year’s event brought a strong turnout, more than 60 vendors, great music, a beer garden, food trucks, a children’s tent, demonstrations, and our…

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    Need Help Navigating Our Members Only Area?

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    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. 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.

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    The Gallery is Three Years Old

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    We celebrate the accomplishments of the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District and recognize the many people whose time, expertise, and commitment have helped bring us to this important moment.No strong plan comes together without a strong team. We are fortunate to have many dedicated people who have helped shape the work, growth, and future direction of this organization. Building a Sustainable Gallery Model More than three years ago, we began exploring the idea of creating a new gallery space. At first, we…

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    Bid for the Build

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    Help us build Ladysmith’s creative future! The Arts Council of Ladysmith invites you to support the ‘Bid For the Build’, a fundraiser in support of an exciting and transformative project – the creation of a rejuvenated arts space at the Arts and Heritage Hub (formally known as the Machine Shop).   We are seeking original 2D works of art with a minimum value of $200, in ready-to-install condition. These works of art will be auctioned off at a big event scheduled for July 29,…

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    Show and Shine Poster Competition

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    The Ladysmith Show and Shine Society is seeking emerging and professional artists from the Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to submit car themed designs for the 2026 Ladysmith Show and Shine. Artists should bring forward a fresh and exciting new perspective. Artwork submitted must be the artists original work. $500 prize for the winning entry. Read the full Submission Guidelines and Terms: Submission Process: Please submit your artwork digitally, or in hard copy. ATTN: Ladysmith Show & Shine Poster Competition 2026…

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    Ladysmith Gallery: King Richard Brodeur

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    King Richard Brodeur: From Crease to Canvas April 24th – May 3rd, 2026 The Ladysmith Gallery is proud to welcome Richard Brodeur, affectionately known as King Richard, for a special Guest Artist Show that bridges the worlds of elite sport, creativity, and personal resilience. This exhibition warmly invites hockey enthusiasts, sports fans, and collectors, as well as anyone curious about life after high-intensity careers—athletes, first responders, veterans, executives, and creatives alike. Whether you come for the love of the game, the art,…

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    Spring Art Escape

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    Join us for the Spring Art Escape A FREE self-guided tour where you can explore the beauty of Ladysmith and Chemainus over two exciting days. With 17 locations and over 150 artists showcasing their incredible talents, this is a unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind works of original art while enjoying the stunning views along the route. ​​​ Don’t Miss Out! ​​​​ Physical copies will be available soon at the following locations: Ladysmith Gallery (Unit 7 – 32 High St. Ladysmith), Duncan/Ladysmith/Chemainus/Nanaimo Tourism Centres,…

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