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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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    Keystone: At Ladysmith Gallery

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    A 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…

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    Ladysmith’s Creative Future: The Arts & Heritage Hub

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    The 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…

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    Welcome to 2026

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    Chinese 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…

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