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Fall Newsletter Update
September 23, 2026Welcome 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… -
ellen brandson art: The Expressive power of line
September 5, 2026A Solo Exhibition by Ellen Brandson september 18th – 27th, 2026 The Ladysmith Gallery is pleased to present Lines of Inquiry, a new solo exhibition by Ladysmith-based abstract expressionist painter Ellen Brandson, opening Friday, September 18, 2026. In this latest body of work, Ellen turns her attention to the expressive power of line. Each painting begins with the spontaneous act of making marks, then evolves through an intuitive dialogue between artist and surface. The exhibition explores both the physical act of creating… -
Ladysmith Gallery: Self Taught Artist Thomas hutchings
August 18, 2026Artist captures the Pacific Northwest Wilderness through paint and clay August 21st – 30th, 2026 Spiritbrush Artist, Escaped comes to the Ladysmith GalleryAn exhibition of paintings, prints, and ceramic works A self-taught artist whose work captures the raw beauty and tranquil essence of the Pacific Northwest wilderness and East Coast of Canada through bold brushstrokes and harmonious color palettes. Returning once again to the landscapes of Vancouver Island, Spiritbrush continues an ongoing dialogue with the natural world through expressive paintings and prints… -
Need Help Navigating Our Members Only Area?
May 31, 2026Check 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. -
Colour Me A Melody Offical Playlist
July 6, 2026What does your favourite song look like? The Ladysmith Gallery hosts ‘Colour Me a Melody’ from July 1 – 23, 2026. This exhibition explores the beautiful connection between music and visual art, showcasing original works by over 35 talented local artists inspired by rhythm, lyrics, memories, emotions, and the melodies that move them. The participating artists included a song or songs that inspired the artworks in this exhibition or that inspire them to be creative in their everyday lives. Compiled into a… -
The Gallery is Three Years Old
June 23, 2026We 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… -
Sunset Ecstacy – New Art Exhibition by Sheree Stewart
May 7, 2026Opening May 22 at the Ladysmith Gallery, Sunset Ecstasy invites viewers into a vivid, emotional world where color, movement, and nature converge. Featuring new work by Ladysmith-based artist Sheree Stewart, the show celebrates the beauty of sunsets and sunrises—those moments that evoke awe, peace, and joy. Deeply inspired by the ocean, waterfalls, and the ever-changing skies of the West Coast, Stewart’s paintings are immersive expressions of energy and feeling. Her process is intuitive and dynamic: layering saturated and unsaturated pigments, blending textures, and… -
Bid for the Build
March 16, 2026Help 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,… -
Voices from the vanishing – Art Exhibition by Debra Garside
June 22, 2026Award winning artist and one of Canada’s most accredited horse trainers, Debra Garside brings Voices From The Vanishing to the Ladysmith Gallery. Open until June 28, visitors will get to view stunning photographs and bronze sculpture work. Debra is internationally recognized for her extraordinary wildlife imagery, particularly her intimate and powerful portraits of wild horses. Debra captures moments few others can—revealing the personality, relationships, and resilience of animals living free on the landscape. Debra is the only professional photographer to be granted overnight… -
Show and Shine Poster Competition
April 29, 2026The 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… -
Ladysmith Gallery: King Richard Brodeur
March 27, 2026King 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,… -
Spring Art Escape
March 18, 2026Join 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,… -
Keystone: At Ladysmith Gallery
March 21, 2026A collaboration of two artists: Ashley Gabouri and Melissa McLean March 20th – 29th, 2026 A keystone is the wedged stone at the crown of an arch, the piece that holds everything else in place. From March 20-29, 2026 at the Ladysmith Gallery, artists Ashley Gaboury & Larissa McLean invite visitors to look to the living keystones of our ecosystems: the species, places, and quiet details that sustain entire environments. From the coastal wolves of Nootka Sound to the Rockies, the old… -
Ladysmith’s Creative Future: The Arts & Heritage Hub
February 16, 2026The Arts Council of Ladysmith is moving forward with plans to return to the historic building formerly known as the Machine Shop, reimagined as the Arts & Heritage Hub. The building will serve as a Art Interpretive Centre that celebrates the arts . From performing and photographic arts, storytelling, digital and sculptural, the space will boost economy, attracts tourism, and highlight collaboration with Stz’uminus First Nation and other community groups. The MOU [ Memorandum of Understanding] with the Town of Ladysmith, has… -
Welcome to 2026
January 11, 2026Chinese New Year is celebrated as the “Year of the Horse”, more specifically the Fire Horse. This sign is associated with energy, passion, and forward movement. These qualities are a fitting description for the year ahead for the Arts Council of Ladysmith. Embracing Change and Opportunity 2026 promises to be a year of significant transformation, offering new opportunities and requiring dedicated effort. We are committed to creating exceptional spaces including a classroom, a printmakers’ studio, and an interpretive centre designed for large… -
President’s Year End Report 2025
January 8, 2026Arts Council of Ladysmith: Reflections and Achievements of 2025 I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all our Members, Board, Volunteers, Artists, Instructors, and Staff for embracing a year filled with change and demonstrating such a positive, can-do spirit. Your dedication and contributions have been crucial to our success, and this year’s achievements would not have been possible without each one of you. Organizational Change and Review The year began on a challenging note, with several staffing changes leading to… -
PAPERWORKS Printmakers of the Salish Sea
November 6, 2025Join us for PaperWorks, a group exhibition and sale of original prints by members of the Printmakers of the Salish Sea artists collective. PaperWorks opens Friday, November 21 and runs to Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Ladysmith Gallery. PaperWorks 2025 features an extensive array of works of six Vancouver Island printmakers who create using a range of printmaking methods in non-toxic print studios in communities of the Salish Sea. Hand-pulled or hand-burnished, each piece is an expression of both passion and appreciation…