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    November 2026 president’s update

    ByGallery Admin ACLD

    As we move into Fall our plans for our new space really start coming together.  I am inspired by the dedication of those volunteers and board that make this organization work everyday to deliver on our mission and values  “ Art is for Everyone”. Staff News Please join me in congratulating Kathryn Stark on her new position as Executive Director. Kathryn’s responsibilities include payroll, invoicing and billing, as well as her duties as Education Coordinator. Her communication and problem-solving skills, together with…

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    PAPERWORKS 3:  A Must-See Printmaking Exhibit at Ladysmith Gallery

    ByGallery Admin ACLD

    Printmakers of the Salish Sea are proud to present PaperWorks 3, a group exhibition and sale of original prints created by members of the artists collective. NOvember 20-29, 2026 PaperWorks features an extensive array of works of eight 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 for printmaking and the environment.  In this year’s PaperWorks, Anne Jones, Dorothy…

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    Resizing Your Photos On Your Phone

    BySoftware Administration

    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

    BySoftware Administration

    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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    VIVID: The Power of Imagination

    ByGallery Assistant

    VIVID returns to Ladysmith Gallery this autumn, bringing together seven artists and seven distinct creative practices in a celebration of imagination, craftsmanship, colour and form. October 23 – November 1, 2026 At the heart of VIVID is a shared curiosity about the creative process: how an idea begins, how it changes through the act of making, and how something imagined can eventually become something we can see, touch and experience. Across painting, pottery, fused and blown glass, jewellery, mixed media and woodturning, each…

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    Fall Newsletter Update

    BySoftware Administration

    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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    ellen brandson art: The Expressive power of line

    ByGallery Admin ACLD

    A 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…

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    Ladysmith Gallery: Self Taught Artist Thomas hutchings

    ByGallery Admin ACLD

    Artist 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…

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    Need Help Navigating Our Members Only Area?

    BySoftware Administration

    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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    Colour Me A Melody Offical Playlist

    ByGallery Admin ACLD

    What 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…

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