Arts and culture

As a BC Culture Days event, the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) in Parksville held an unveiling of 10 canvasses for their Exquisite Corpse Collaborative Art Project on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in the Upstairs Lounge of the Parksville Quality Foods. The art project had three different artists working on separate thirds of a single canvas, who could not see what their collaborators had done, or who they collaborated with. An online auction for the canvasses will be held through the MAC website (mcmillanartscentre.com) until 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2021. Pictured at right is ‘Understanding the Distorted Scallwag’ by Rosemary Fontenla, Patricia Duthie and Lynn Page. Pictured left is ‘Squirming Connections That Uplift’ by Liz Roy, Michelle Manke and Natalie Miles. (Mandy Moraes photo)

Parksville’s McMillan Arts Centre holds unveiling of 10 canvasses for ‘Exquisite Corpse’ project

Three different artists work on separate thirds of a single canvas

 

The cloakroom gallery at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville will show a digital exhibit of the Society of Canadian Artist’s Juried Exhibition and Competition until Oct. 24, 2021. On the right, first-place winner Michael Griffin’s ‘The Weight of the World’ is displayed on one of the six monitors. On the left, second-place winner Cher Pruys’ ‘The Artist.’ (Mandy Moraes photo)

Special SCA juried exhibition on display at McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville

Firefighter from Richmond took first place in national competition

 

Promotional poster for the three art exhibits currently on display at The Old School House (TOSH) Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach until Oct. 30, 2021. (Submitted photo)

The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach hosts 3 exhibits through Oct. 30

Shows an exploration of possibilities with pastel, printmaking and plein air works

 

The work of Karen Poirier, left, and Cindy Mersky, right, will be on display at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville from Aug. 31 until Sept. 26, 2021. (Submitted photos)

McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville to host 3 artists for September exhibits

BC Culture Days events start Sept. 12

The work of Karen Poirier, left, and Cindy Mersky, right, will be on display at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville from Aug. 31 until Sept. 26, 2021. (Submitted photos)
Ceramic artist Ed Oldfield kneels next to his current raku pottery display at the Qualicum Arts Supply and Gallery, July 5, 2021. (Mandy Moraes photo)

Hidden treasures: Ceramic artist encourages people to find his raku pottery pieces across Vancouver Island

Ed Oldfield currently has work on display at Qualicum Arts Supply and Gallery

Ceramic artist Ed Oldfield kneels next to his current raku pottery display at the Qualicum Arts Supply and Gallery, July 5, 2021. (Mandy Moraes photo)
Tom Bob, Tyler Bob’s father, speaks at the beginning of the opening ceremony. (Mandy Moraes photo)

‘Orange Day in the Bay’ festival supports residential school survivors, amplifies Indigenous voices

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Tom Bob, Tyler Bob’s father, speaks at the beginning of the opening ceremony. (Mandy Moraes photo)
One of Enda Bardell’s pieces in her upcoming exhibit, ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’ at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville. Bardell’s exhibit will run from June 29, 2021, until July 25, 2021. (Submitted photo)

Go fly a kite: Parksville’s McMillan Arts Centre to host exhibit highlighting annual festival

MAC will also feature works by Enda Bardell and Kelly Corbett in July

One of Enda Bardell’s pieces in her upcoming exhibit, ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’ at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville. Bardell’s exhibit will run from June 29, 2021, until July 25, 2021. (Submitted photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville council approves allocation of up to $50K for B.C. Culture Days celebration

Funding dependent upon presentation detailing cultural events

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
Don Eaton, next to his work that is currently on display at the Qualicum Arts Supply and Gallery until the end of July. (Mandy Moraes photo)

Nanoose Bay artist displays work at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery

Don Eaton has a unique take on realism and impressionism

Don Eaton, next to his work that is currently on display at the Qualicum Arts Supply and Gallery until the end of July. (Mandy Moraes photo)
A screenshot of the First Peoples Cultural Councils First Peoples’ Map. (First Peoples Cultural Council)

Online resource blends B.C.-Alberta’s Indigenous languages, art and culture

Advisor says initiative supports the urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages

A screenshot of the First Peoples Cultural Councils First Peoples’ Map. (First Peoples Cultural Council)
The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd in Qualicum Beach, has reopened its doors for general viewing again, with two artists on exhibit until June 26, 2021. (PQN News file photo)

The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach once again open to the public

COVID-19 protocols in place, two artists have work on display until June 26 in ‘Moments of Silence’

The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd in Qualicum Beach, has reopened its doors for general viewing again, with two artists on exhibit until June 26, 2021. (PQN News file photo)
The Old School House (TOSH) Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach will host their 28th annual Grand Prix Plein Air Painting Race this year, with small adjustments for COVID-safe protocols. (PQB News file photo)

The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach hosts annual painting race

Artists assigned locations in town, can paint anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Old School House (TOSH) Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach will host their 28th annual Grand Prix Plein Air Painting Race this year, with small adjustments for COVID-safe protocols. (PQB News file photo)
Parksville’s McMillan Arts Centre. (PQB News file photo)

Three shows to run at Parksville’s McMillan Arts Centre in June

Works by Richard Alm, Paul Stuart and Susan Schaefer to be shown

Parksville’s McMillan Arts Centre. (PQB News file photo)
Richard Alm next to two of his pieces for June’s exhibit ‘Spatialist Nouveau: the rise of structured canvas in the art world’ at the McMillan Arts Centre. (submitted photo)

Artist to donate all sales from June exhibit to Parksville’s McMillan Arts Centre

MAC to reduce published prices by 35 per cent for show

Richard Alm next to two of his pieces for June’s exhibit ‘Spatialist Nouveau: the rise of structured canvas in the art world’ at the McMillan Arts Centre. (submitted photo)
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‘Unforgettable Journeys’ and ‘E.M.I.L.Y.’ on display at Parksville’s MAC

Gallery exhibitions run through end of May

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Bowser artist Lynda Hyndman stands with different series of her work currently on display at the Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery until approximately the end of May. Nature and mythology play an integral part of Hyndman’s process, acting both as a muse and subject matter. (Mandy Moraes photo)

Bowser artist looks to bridge the gap between humanity and nature in her work

Lynda Hyndman’s work to be on display at the Qualicum Art and Supply Gallery until end of May

Bowser artist Lynda Hyndman stands with different series of her work currently on display at the Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery until approximately the end of May. Nature and mythology play an integral part of Hyndman’s process, acting both as a muse and subject matter. (Mandy Moraes photo)
Susan White at her home studio in French Creek. Her work will be juried by senior members of the FCA during the organization’s exhibit at the MAC this month. (Mandy Moraes photo)

French Creek artist Susan White to be part of FCA juried exhibit in April

Showcasing floral pastel pieces for the first time

Susan White at her home studio in French Creek. Her work will be juried by senior members of the FCA during the organization’s exhibit at the MAC this month. (Mandy Moraes photo)
Chemainus Theatre facilities manager Damion Knight at the spot inside the gallery and gift shop where thieves smashed a window and grabbed masks. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Unique masks valued at $1,000 stolen from Chemainus Theatre Gallery

Thieves smash a window and grab the goods early Monday morning

Chemainus Theatre facilities manager Damion Knight at the spot inside the gallery and gift shop where thieves smashed a window and grabbed masks. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The show winner Gloria Ainsworth Mount’s work titled “Islander Dahlia” for the 2020 spring exhibit. The Spring Juried Exhibition for 2021 will showcase at the McMillan Arts Centre from April 6 until May 2. (Submitted photo)

Parksville’s MAC to host Arrowsmith Chapter of FCA juried exhibition in April

2021 marks 25th anniversary of event for chapter

The show winner Gloria Ainsworth Mount’s work titled “Islander Dahlia” for the 2020 spring exhibit. The Spring Juried Exhibition for 2021 will showcase at the McMillan Arts Centre from April 6 until May 2. (Submitted photo)
An artist’s rendition from 2018 of the outdoor performance theatre, slated for construction at the Parksville Community Park. (Photo courtesy of parksvilleoutdoortheatre.ca)

Parksville Beach Festival Society awarded $40,000 for outdoor theatre in community park

Funds come via BC Arts Council grant

An artist’s rendition from 2018 of the outdoor performance theatre, slated for construction at the Parksville Community Park. (Photo courtesy of parksvilleoutdoortheatre.ca)